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{{Manual Header
| Type = DMXC3 Main-Software
| Version = 3.3.0}}

Fanning is a function in DMXControl 3 that allows you to distribute values according to specific patterns across {{Manual Windowcaption|[[Device_DMXC3|Devices]]}} or {{Manual Windowcaption|[[Device_Groups_DMXC3|Device Groups]]}}. These can be values for functions like Dimmer, Color, etc. in {{Manual Windowcaption|[[Device_Control_DMXC3|Device Control]]}}, parameters of cues like fade time, or parameters for effects. Predefined operators like <code><</code>, <code>></code>, or <code>><</code> are used.

= Overview =
Fanning is one of several ways to create your own light scenes or even effects in DMXControl 3. Unlike functions that are assigned to a specific device, fanning works dynamically. This means the output values automatically adjust to the selection in the {{Manual Windowcaption|[[Stage_View_DMXC3|Stage View]]}} or the number of devices within a group. This is particularly useful when working with frequently changing light setups or when you want to create smooth color transitions over a larger number of devices without manually calculating and entering color values for each device.

= Key Features =
Fanning is automatically recalculated for each function and parameter as soon as the number or order of {{Manual Windowcaption|[[Device_DMXC3|Devices]]}} in the respective {{Manual Windowcaption|[[Device_Group_DMXC3|Device Group]]}} changes. However, this only happens if the associated {{Manual Windowcaption|[[Cuelist_DMXC3|Cuelist]]}} is stopped. If a Cuelist is active, changes within the device group are not taken into account.

= Usage =
== Preparations ==
To use fanning, devices should ideally be grouped together. This is possible, among other places, in the {{Manual Windowcaption|[[Project_Explorer_DMXC3|Project Explorer]]}}. Alternatively, fanning can also be applied to a selection of multiple devices in the {{Manual Windowcaption|[[Stage_View_DMXC3|Stage View]]}}. The details of how this works are described in the article about [[Device_Group_DMXC3|Device Groups]].

In the next step, the group can be selected in the Stage View, and the fanning operators can be entered in the device control.

== Fanning Operators ==
The following table describes all operators with the example Dimmer. The DMXC-Version column indicates which operator is available since which version of DMXControl 3.

{| class="wikitable"
|- class="hintergrundfarbe10"
! style="width: 5em" rowspan="2" | Operator !! style="width: 5em" rowspan="2" | DMXC-Version !! colspan="2" | Examples
|- class="hintergrundfarbe10"
! Fanning Dimmer 0 and 100 !! Fanning Phase Effect Bump 0 and 180
|- class="hintergrundfarbe11"
| colspan="4" | '''linear'''
|-
| <code><</code> || 3.0.0 || [[File:DMXC3 Manual Fanning linear left static.png]] || [[File:Fanning_g_kl.gif]]
|-
| <code>></code> || 3.0.0 || [[File:DMXC3 Manual Fanning linear right static.png]] || [[File:Fanning_g_gr.gif]]
|-
| <code><></code> || 3.0.0 || [[File:DMXC3 Manual Fanning linear from center static.png]] || [[File:Fanning_g_0-100-0.gif]]
|-
| <code>><</code> || 3.0.0 || [[File:DMXC3 Manual Fanning linear to center static.png]] || [[File:Fanning_g_100-0-100.gif]]
|- class="hintergrundfarbe11"
| colspan="4" | '''alternating'''
|-
| <code>#</code> || 3.0.0 || [[File:DMXC3 Manual Fanning alternate simple static.png]] || [[File:Fanning_g_0-100.gif]]
|-
| <code>##</code> || 3.2.0 || [[File:DMXC3 Manual Fanning alternate mirrored static.png]] || [[File:Fanning_g_0--100.gif]]
|- class="hintergrundfarbe11"
| colspan="4" | '''symmetric'''
|-
| <code>I</code> || 3.2.0 || [[File:DMXC3 Manual Fanning symmetric simple static.png]] || [[File:Fanning_g_senkr.gif]]
|-
| <code>II</code> || 3.2.0 || [[File:DMXC3 Manual Fanning symmetric mirrored static.png]] || [[File:Fanning_g_senkrsenkr.gif]]
|- class="hintergrundfarbe11"
| colspan="4" | '''crossed'''
|-
| <code>~<</code> || 3.3.0 || [[File:DMXC3 Manual Fanning crossed left static.png]] ||
[[File:Fanning_Tilde_gr.gif]]
|-
| <code>~></code> || 3.3.0 || [[File:DMXC3 Manual Fanning crossed right static.png]] ||
[[File:Fanning_Tilde_Kl.gif]]
|-
| <code>~<></code> || 3.3.0 || [[File:DMXC3 Manual Fanning crossed from-center static.png]] ||
[[File:Fanning_Tilde_klgr.gif]]
|-
| <code>~><</code> || 3.3.0 || [[File:DMXC3 Manual Fanning crossed to-center static.png]] ||
[[File:Fanning_Tilde_grkl.gif]]
|- class="hintergrundfarbe11"
| colspan="4" | '''random'''
|-
| <code>?</code> || 3.2.0 || [[File:DMXC3 Manual Fanning random value simple static.png]] || [[File:Fanning_g_fr.gif]]
|-
| <code>??</code> || 3.2.0 || [[File:DMXC3 Manual Fanning random value mirrored static.png]] || [[File:Fanning_g_frfr.gif]]
|-
| <code>?#</code> || 3.3.0 || [[File:DMXC3 Manual Fanning random full static.png]] ||
[[File:Fanning_fr_hash.gif]]
|}

== Fanning with the Mouse Wheel ==
In the {{Manual Windowcaption|Device Control}} and in the {{Manual Windowcaption|[[Control_Panel_DMXC3|Control Panels (Control Panel)]]}}, the fan settings can also be adjusted using the mouse wheel. By pressing the mentioned keys, values can be set in different increments.

=== Fanning in the Color Control Panel ===
{| class="wikitable"
|- class="hintergrundfarbe10"
! style="width: 125px;" | Key !! style="width: 125px;" | Increment !! style="width: 125px;" | Change Rate !! Description
|-
| no key || normal || <code>±7,06</code> || Changes the Hue value
|}

=== Fanning in the Position Control Panel ===
When turning the mouse wheel in the Position Control Panel, a fanning effect is always generated. By pressing different keys or key combinations, you can influence the change rate and direction of the two (outer) fanning points.

{| class="wikitable"
|- class="hintergrundfarbe10"
! rowspan="2" style="width: 125px;" | Key !! rowspan="2" style="width: 125px;" | Increment !! rowspan="2" style="width: 125px;" | Change Rate !! colspan=2" style="width: 75px;" | Change Direction
|- class="hintergrundfarbe10"
! Pan Axis !! Tilt Axis
|-
| no key || rowspan="2" | normal || <code>±1°</code> || {{Yes}} ||
|-
| {{Manual Keyboard|Ctrl}} || <code>±1°</code> || || {{Yes}}
|-
| {{Manual Keyboard|Shift}} || rowspan="2" | coarse || <code>±10°</code> || {{Yes}} ||
|-
| {{Manual Keyboard|Shift|Ctrl}} || <code>±10°</code> || || {{Yes}}
|-
| {{Manual Keyboard|Alt}} || rowspan="2" | fine || <code>+0.1°</code> || {{Yes}} ||
|-
| {{Manual Keyboard|Alt|Ctrl}} || <code>+0.1°</code> || || {{Yes}}
|}

=== Fanning in the Device Control Panel ===
By pressing different keys or key combinations while rotating the mouse wheel, you can influence both the change rate of the value and generate a fanning effect. To work with the mouse wheel, the slider for the corresponding value must be expanded.

{| class="wikitable"
|- class="hintergrundfarbe10"
! rowspan="2" style="width: 125px;" | Key !! rowspan="2" style="width: 125px;" | Increment !! colspan="4" | Change Rate !! rowspan="2" style="width: 125px;" | Fanning
|- class="hintergrundfarbe10"
! style="width: 125px;" | Dimmer !! style="width: 125px;" | Rotation !! style="width: 125px;" | Index !! style="width: 125px;" | Zoom Angle
|-
| no key || normal ||<code>±1</code> || <code>±0.01</code> || <code>±10°</code> || <code>±0.1°</code> || {{No}}
|-
| {{Manual Keyboard|Shift}} || coarse || <code>±10</code> || <code>±0.1</code> || <code>±100°</code> || <code>±1°</code> || {{No}}
|-
| {{Manual Keyboard|Alt}} || fine || <code>±0.1</code> || not assigned || <code>±1°</code> || <code>±0.01°</code> || {{No}}
|-
| {{Manual Keyboard|Ctrl}} || colspan="5" | Generates a fanning effect in normal increments || {{Yes}}
|-
| {{Manual Keyboard|Ctrl|Shift}} || colspan="5" | Generates a fanning effect in coarse increments || {{Yes}}
|-
| {{Manual Keyboard|Ctrl|Alt}} || colspan="5" | Generates a fanning effect in fine increments || {{Yes}}
|}

== Application ==
Fanning can be used in many areas of DMXControl 3. The last table provided examples with fixed dimmer values and their use in a phase of the sine effect. Additionally, fanning can also be applied in cues for fade and delay times.


The same applies to fade and delay times in the {{Manual Windowcaption|[[Cue_Timing_Editor_DMXC3|Cue Timing Editor]]}}.

= Links and References =
== Video Tutorials ==
On our {{DMXCWebLinks|YouTube}}, you can find the following videos on this topic.
{|
{{DMXC3 Manual-Tableentry Videolink | RS3Pf0fkXk4 | The Basics of Fanning}}
{{DMXC3 Manual-Tableentry Videolink | 9v-oNvRrofM | Applying Fanning}}
{{DMXC3 Manual-Tableentry Videolink | -Pja8aUnXUU | Overview of Fanning Operators}}
|}

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