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Jkuehn: Created page with "{{Manual Header | Type = DMXC3 Main-Software | Version = 3.2.3}} To control connected devices with DMXControl 3, you must also "virtually" add the {{Manual Windowcaption|Devices}} to your project. This is necessary so that DMXControl 3 knows which function is assigned to which DMX channel and within which value range. = Overview = In DMXControl, each device has a so-called device definition file (DDF). This definition contains all device-specific information, i..."

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{{Manual Header
| Type = DMXC3 Main-Software
| Version = 3.2.3}}

To control connected devices with DMXControl 3, you must also "virtually" add the {{Manual Windowcaption|Devices}} to your project. This is necessary so that DMXControl 3 knows which function is assigned to which DMX channel and within which value range.

= Overview =
In DMXControl, each device has a so-called device definition file (DDF). This definition contains all device-specific information, including the name, manufacturer, and especially the DMX channel mapping.

If a device is not available in the local library or the {{Manual Windowcaption|[[DDF_Library_DMXC3|Online Library]]}}, a custom DDF must be created.
{{Manual Reference|arrow|For more information, see the separate article in the wiki: {{Manual Windowcaption|[[DDF_DMXC3|Creating Custom DDFs]]}}.}}

Simple devices with a standard channel mapping may also be found in the {{Manual Objectcaption|Generic}} folder if they match the DMX layout of the device. This applies to conventional dimmer channels, switch packs, as well as simple RGB devices, fog machines, etc.

{{Manual Box | en | Hint | If you want to control conventional PAR spotlights through a 12-channel dimmer pack in your project, you should not add the dimmer itself as a new device with 12 DMX channels. Instead, you should add 12 instances of the {{Manual Objectcaption|Generic Dimmer}}.}}

= Usage =

== Adding Devices ==

To add devices to your project, click on {{Manual Buttons|Add Device}} in the menu bar at the top of the {{Manual Windowcaption|[[Project_Explorer_DMXC3|Project Explorer]]}}. This opens the {{Manual Windowcaption|[[Device_Manager_DMXC3|Device Manager]]}}.

{{Picture_with_subtitle|DMXC3_Manual Device_Manager_Add_device.png|1|View of the "Add Device" dialog.|center|600px}}

With this dialog, you can add devices from the local library, the {{Manual Windowcaption|[[DDF_Library_DMXC3|DDF Library]]}}, or your custom-created devices.

Devices can also be added via the context menu in the {{Manual Objectcaption|Device}} folder in the {{Manual Windowcaption|Project Explorer}} or the {{Manual Windowcaption|[[Stage_View_DMXC3|Stage View]]}}.

== Replacing Devices ==

In DMXControl, information about device properties is stored. This makes it possible to replace devices with similar properties but different channel mappings throughout the entire project. An example use case would be replacing a defective LED spotlight with one from a different manufacturer.

To replace a device, first add the new device. Then, in the {{Manual Objectcaption|Device}} folder of the Project Explorer, select the device to be replaced. Choose {{Manual MenuText|Replace Device}} from the context menu, select the new device from the list, and confirm with {{Manual Buttons|Ok}}.
{{Manual Box | en | Important | Replacing a device cannot be undone!}}
{{Manual Box | en | Hint | If you only want to change a device in a specific scene (cue) or preset, you must edit it through the Programmer. The {{Manual MenuText|Replace Device}} function will replace the device references throughout the entire project.}}

= Device Properties =

To access a device's properties, select the {{Manual MenuText|Properties}} option from the context menu in the {{Manual Windowcaption|Stage View}} or {{Manual Windowcaption|Project Explorer}} after selecting the desired device(s).

{{Manual Reference|arrow|All available settings are listed in the article {{Manual Windowcaption|[[Device (Options) DMXC3|Device (Options)]]}}.}}

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