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Jnoetzel at 18:58, 2 March 2025

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	Here you can create and edit individual desk surfaces, copy, import or export. By double-clicking in the blue line, you can change the name of the console to be created (if design mode is set). The new consoles will appear in the Project Explorer too.		Here you can create and edit individual desk surfaces, copy, import or export. By double-clicking in the blue line, you can change the name of the console to be created (if design mode is set). The new consoles will appear in the Project Explorer too.

	{{~~BoxHinweis~~		{{Manual Box \| en \| Hint \| DMXControl 3 stores all SoftDesks automatically within the project (Save Project). The export / import function is used to transfer the created panel to external clients (e.g. Android).
	\|~~Text=~~DMXControl 3 stores all SoftDesks automatically within the project (Save Project). The export / import function is used to transfer the created panel to external clients (e.g. Android).
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	{{Picture_with_subtitle \|DMXC3L16 CommandboxProperties.JPG\|3\|Settings\|center}}		{{Picture_with_subtitle \|DMXC3L16 CommandboxProperties.JPG\|3\|Settings\|center}}

	{{~~BoxHinweis~~		{{Manual Box \| en \| Hint \| You can change the size of individual elements by dragging the corners with the mouse.
	\|~~Text=~~You can change the size of individual elements by dragging the corners with the mouse.
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	{{Picture_with_subtitle \|DMXC3L16 SoftDeskInputAssignment.JPG\|4\|Input Assignment\|center}}		{{Picture_with_subtitle \|DMXC3L16 SoftDeskInputAssignment.JPG\|4\|Input Assignment\|center}}

	{{~~BoxHinweis~~\|~~Text=~~Do not forget to switch off the design mode at run time.}}		{{Manual Box \| en \| Hint \| Do not forget to switch off the design mode at run time.}}

	The SoftDesk windows are integrated into the panel system (-->[[Lesson 2 Tut3\|Lesson2]]). That means you can have attached panels or flying windows containing the SoftDesk .		The SoftDesk windows are integrated into the panel system (-->[[Lesson 2 Tut3\|Lesson2]]). That means you can have attached panels or flying windows containing the SoftDesk .

Skistner at 11:01, 2 March 2025

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	3) Connect the XYpad with your moving light and test the function		3) Connect the XYpad with your moving light and test the function

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JayJay at 22:53, 15 May 2013

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	In the next step you have to connect your SoftDesk with your project. I.e. you have to assign functions to your SoftDesk control elements.		In the next step you have to connect your SoftDesk with your project. I.e. you have to assign functions to your SoftDesk control elements.

	This has to be performed with the input assignment panel (menu '''Application Settings''' (-->[[ ~~See~~ Lesson 22 Tut3\|Lesson22]])). On left side you find the controls, and on the right side the DMXControl explorer is shown. Simply drag and drop the control elements to certain properties, attributes or elements to make a connection.		This has to be performed with the input assignment panel (menu '''Application Settings''' (-->[[Lesson 22 Tut3\|Lesson22]])). On left side you find the controls, and on the right side the DMXControl explorer is shown. Simply drag and drop the control elements to certain properties, attributes or elements to make a connection.

	{{Picture_with_subtitle \|DMXC3L16 SoftDeskInputAssignment.JPG\|4\|Input Assignment\|center}}		{{Picture_with_subtitle \|DMXC3L16 SoftDeskInputAssignment.JPG\|4\|Input Assignment\|center}}
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	{{BoxHinweis\|Text=Do not forget to switch off the design mode at run time.}}		{{BoxHinweis\|Text=Do not forget to switch off the design mode at run time.}}

	The SoftDesk windows are integrated into the panel system~~, see~~ Lesson2~~/en~~. That means you can have attached panels or flying windows containing the SoftDesk .		The SoftDesk windows are integrated into the panel system (-->[[Lesson 2 Tut3\|Lesson2]]). That means you can have attached panels or flying windows containing the SoftDesk .
	The individual soft desks are then opened with a double click (with Design Mode off).		The individual soft desks are then opened with a double click (with Design Mode off).

JayJay at 14:16, 14 May 2013

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	==Exercise==		==Exercise==
	1) Create two SoftDesks, one consisting of buttons only, the other one should contain all types of control elements		1) Create two SoftDesks, one consisting of buttons only, the other one should contain all types of control elements
			<br>
	2) Control colors with your button SoftDesk		2) Control colors with your button SoftDesk
			<br>
	3) Connect the XYpad with your moving light and test the function		3) Connect the XYpad with your moving light and test the function

JayJay at 14:15, 14 May 2013

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	==Lecture 16: SoftDesk==		==Lecture 16: SoftDesk==


	DMXControl 3 offers the SoftDesk, which replaces the popular command box from DMXControl 2. The advantages of soft desks are as follows:		DMXControl 3 offers the SoftDesk, which replaces the popular command box from DMXControl 2. The advantages of soft desks are as follows:
	* Flexible layout options		* Flexible layout options
	* Wider variety of controls		* Wider variety of controls
	* Potentially there will be SoftDesk variants on external clients (tablets, etc.).		* Potentially there will be SoftDesk variants on external clients (tablets, etc.).


	In principle, you can reconstruct any physical console with the SoftDesk editor.		In principle, you can reconstruct any physical console with the SoftDesk editor.
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	Here you can create, delete, edit, copy, import and export your instances of SoftDesks. Simply select the check box. Then you will find a new entry "SoftDesk" under the menu item "Windows" (restarting the GUI-clients may be required).		Here you can create, delete, edit, copy, import and export your instances of SoftDesks. Simply select the check box. Then you will find a new entry "SoftDesk" under the menu item "Windows" (restarting the GUI-clients may be required).

	~~<br>~~
	{{Picture_with_subtitle \|DMXC3L16 SoftDesk plugin.JPG\|1\|SoftDesk Plug-in Activation\|center}}		{{Picture_with_subtitle \|DMXC3L16 SoftDesk plugin.JPG\|1\|SoftDesk Plug-in Activation\|center}}
	~~<br>~~


	After opening the plug-in via the menu, a GUI appears for the first set-up of the various consoles. This panel is initially empty, but on the right side are 6 buttons.		After opening the plug-in via the menu, a GUI appears for the first set-up of the various consoles. This panel is initially empty, but on the right side are 6 buttons.


	Here you can create and edit individual desk surfaces, copy, import or export. By double-clicking in the blue line, you can change the name of the console to be created (if design mode is set). The new consoles will appear in the Project Explorer too.		Here you can create and edit individual desk surfaces, copy, import or export. By double-clicking in the blue line, you can change the name of the console to be created (if design mode is set). The new consoles will appear in the Project Explorer too.

	~~<br>~~
	{{BoxHinweis		{{BoxHinweis
	\|Text=DMXControl 3 stores all SoftDesks automatically within the project (Save Project). The export / import function is used to transfer the created panel to external clients (e.g. Android).		\|Text=DMXControl 3 stores all SoftDesks automatically within the project (Save Project). The export / import function is used to transfer the created panel to external clients (e.g. Android).
	}}		}}


	You can create multiple console surfaces, which can then be activated simultaneously at run time (but multiple banks are not available within SoftDesk).		You can create multiple console surfaces, which can then be activated simultaneously at run time (but multiple banks are not available within SoftDesk).


	When you select the design mode (edit mode) you can add your favorite elements from the set of sliders, buttons, rotary faders or XYpads. There are also graphical design elements such as labels, separators and group boxes available. Note the design grid mode!		When you select the design mode (edit mode) you can add your favorite elements from the set of sliders, buttons, rotary faders or XYpads. There are also graphical design elements such as labels, separators and group boxes available. Note the design grid mode!
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	Here you can see one possible result:		Here you can see one possible result:

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	{{Picture_with_subtitle \|DMXC3L16 SoftDesk.JPG\|2\|SoftDesk Plug-in\|center}}		{{Picture_with_subtitle \|DMXC3L16 SoftDesk.JPG\|2\|SoftDesk Plug-in\|center}}
	~~<br>~~

	You can customize the elements in design mode by using the property context menu. Simply double click the control or call it by right click in the '''DesignMode'''. The following figure shows the property box for a button (right mouse click in design mode). For example you can modify the button name, colors and the toggle mode property -		You can customize the elements in design mode by using the property context menu. Simply double click the control or call it by right click in the '''DesignMode'''. The following figure shows the property box for a button (right mouse click in design mode). For example you can modify the button name, colors and the toggle mode property -
	here the name was changed to "Flash button".		here the name was changed to "Flash button".

	~~<br>~~
	{{Picture_with_subtitle \|DMXC3L16 CommandboxProperties.JPG\|3\|Settings\|center}}		{{Picture_with_subtitle \|DMXC3L16 CommandboxProperties.JPG\|3\|Settings\|center}}
	~~<br>~~
	{{BoxHinweis		{{BoxHinweis
	\|Text=You can change the size of individual elements by dragging the corners with the mouse.		\|Text=You can change the size of individual elements by dragging the corners with the mouse.
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	This has to be performed with the input assignment panel (menu '''Application Settings''' (-->[[ See Lesson 22 Tut3\|Lesson22]])). On left side you find the controls, and on the right side the DMXControl explorer is shown. Simply drag and drop the control elements to certain properties, attributes or elements to make a connection.		This has to be performed with the input assignment panel (menu '''Application Settings''' (-->[[ See Lesson 22 Tut3\|Lesson22]])). On left side you find the controls, and on the right side the DMXControl explorer is shown. Simply drag and drop the control elements to certain properties, attributes or elements to make a connection.

	~~<br>~~
	{{Picture_with_subtitle \|DMXC3L16 SoftDeskInputAssignment.JPG\|4\|Input Assignment\|center}}		{{Picture_with_subtitle \|DMXC3L16 SoftDeskInputAssignment.JPG\|4\|Input Assignment\|center}}
	~~<br>~~
	{{BoxHinweis\|Text=Do not forget to switch off the design mode at run time.}}		{{BoxHinweis\|Text=Do not forget to switch off the design mode at run time.}}

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	Have fun trying out your own SoftDesk! We wish you a high level of artistic creativity for your own desks!		Have fun trying out your own SoftDesk! We wish you a high level of artistic creativity for your own desks!


	==Exercise==		==Exercise==
	* Create two SoftDesks, one consisting of buttons only, the other one should contain all types of control elements		1) Create two SoftDesks, one consisting of buttons only, the other one should contain all types of control elements
	* Control colors with your button SoftDesk		2) Control colors with your button SoftDesk
	* Connect the XYpad with your moving light and test the function		3) Connect the XYpad with your moving light and test the function

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Mminini at 00:04, 11 April 2013

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	{{Picture_with_subtitle \|DMXC3L16 SoftDesk.JPG\|2\|~~Softdeskplugin~~\|center}}		{{Picture_with_subtitle \|DMXC3L16 SoftDesk.JPG\|2\|SoftDesk Plug-in\|center}}
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	here the name was changed to "Flash button".		here the name was changed to "Flash button".

	~~[[File:DMXC3L16 CommandboxProperties.JPG]]~~
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	{{Picture_with_subtitle \|DMXC3L16 CommandboxProperties.JPG\|3\|~~Einstellungen~~\|center}}		{{Picture_with_subtitle \|DMXC3L16 CommandboxProperties.JPG\|3\|Settings\|center}}
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	{{BoxHinweis		{{BoxHinweis

Mminini at 00:02, 11 April 2013

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	This has to be performed with the input assignment panel (menu '''Application Settings''' (-->[[ See Lesson 22 Tut3\|Lesson22]])). On left side you find the controls, and on the right side the DMXControl explorer is shown. Simply drag and drop the control elements to certain properties, attributes or elements to make a connection.		This has to be performed with the input assignment panel (menu '''Application Settings''' (-->[[ See Lesson 22 Tut3\|Lesson22]])). On left side you find the controls, and on the right side the DMXControl explorer is shown. Simply drag and drop the control elements to certain properties, attributes or elements to make a connection.

	~~[[File:DMXC3L16 SoftDeskInputAssignment.JPG]]~~
	<br>		<br>
	{{Picture_with_subtitle \|DMXC3L16 SoftDeskInputAssignment.JPG\|4\|Input Assignment\|center}}		{{Picture_with_subtitle \|DMXC3L16 SoftDeskInputAssignment.JPG\|4\|Input Assignment\|center}}
	<br>		<br>
	{{BoxHinweis\|Text=Do not forget ~~switching~~ off the design mode at run time.}}		{{BoxHinweis\|Text=Do not forget to switch off the design mode at run time.}}

	The SoftDesk windows are integrated into the panel system, see Lesson2/en. That means you can have attached panels or flying windows containing the SoftDesk .		The SoftDesk windows are integrated into the panel system, see Lesson2/en. That means you can have attached panels or flying windows containing the SoftDesk .

Mminini at 00:00, 11 April 2013

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
	In this lesson you will learn something about the ~~Softpult~~ plugin. This tool allows you to create ~~panels simulating~~ a ~~pult according to~~ your own design ideas.		In this lesson you will learn something about the '''SoftDesk''' plugin. This tool allows you to create lighting consoles that will simulate any physical lighting console, or a custom console using your own design ideas

	==Lecture 16: ~~Softpult~~ ==		==Lecture 16: SoftDesk==


	DMXControl 3 offers the ~~Softdesk~~, which replaces the popular command box from DMXControl 2. The advantages of soft desks are as follows:		DMXControl 3 offers the SoftDesk, which replaces the popular command box from DMXControl 2. The advantages of soft desks are as follows:
	* ~~flexible~~ layout options		* Flexible layout options
	* Wider variety of controls		* Wider variety of controls
	* Potentially there will be ~~Softdesk~~ variants on external clients (tablets, etc.).		* Potentially there will be SoftDesk variants on external clients (tablets, etc.).


	In principle, you can reconstruct any ~~consoles~~ with the ~~Softdesk~~ editor.		In principle, you can reconstruct any physical console with the SoftDesk editor.

	The ~~Softpult (Softdesk)~~ tool can be enabled via the '''plugin manager''', see Lesson6/en. Afterwards you can find a new menu entry "Softdesk" within the plugins menu. When you open this plugin ~~an administration~~ GUI appears at first:		The SoftDesk tool can be enabled via the '''plugin manager''', see Lesson6/en. Afterwards you can find a new menu entry "Softdesk" within the plugins menu. When you open this plugin, a set-up GUI appears at first:

	~~[[File:DMXC3L16 SoftDesk plugin.JPG]]~~		Here you can create, delete, edit, copy, import and export your instances of SoftDesks. Simply select the check box. Then you will find a new entry "SoftDesk" under the menu item "Windows" (restarting the GUI-clients may be required).

	Here you can create, delete, edit, copy, import and export your ~~instancies~~ of ~~softdesks~~. ~~There simply set~~ the ~~hook~~.
	Then you find a new entry "~~Softdesk~~" under the menu item "Windows" (~~possibly~~ restarting the GUI-clients required).

	<br>		<br>
	{{~~Bild_mit_Unterschrift~~ \|DMXC3L16 SoftDesk plugin.JPG\|1\|~~Softdeskplugin aktivieren~~\|center}}		{{Picture_with_subtitle \|DMXC3L16 SoftDesk plugin.JPG\|1\|SoftDesk Plug-in Activation\|center}}
	<br>		<br>


	After opening the ~~plugin~~ via the menu a GUI appears for the first ~~administration~~ of the various consoles. This panel is initially empty, but on the right side are 6 buttons.		After opening the plug-in via the menu, a GUI appears for the first set-up of the various consoles. This panel is initially empty, but on the right side are 6 buttons.


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	{{BoxHinweis		{{BoxHinweis
	\|Text=DMXControl 3 stores all ~~soft desks~~ automatically within the project (Save Project). The export / import function is used to transfer the created panel to external clients (eg Android).		\|Text=DMXControl 3 stores all SoftDesks automatically within the project (Save Project). The export / import function is used to transfer the created panel to external clients (e.g. Android).
	}}		}}


	You can create multiple console surfaces, which can then be activated simultaneously at run time (but ~~you don't have several~~ banks within ~~a softpult available~~).		You can create multiple console surfaces, which can then be activated simultaneously at run time (but multiple banks are not available within SoftDesk).


	When you select the design mode (edit mode) you can add your favorite elements from the set of sliders, buttons, rotary faders or XYpads. There are also graphical design elements such as labels, separators and group boxes available. ~~Try it, also~~ the design grid mode!		When you select the design mode (edit mode) you can add your favorite elements from the set of sliders, buttons, rotary faders or XYpads. There are also graphical design elements such as labels, separators and group boxes available. Note the design grid mode!

	Here you can see one possible result:		Here you can see one possible result:

	~~[[File:DMXC3L16 SoftDesk.JPG]]~~
	<br>		<br>
	{{~~Bild_mit_Unterschrift~~ \|DMXC3L16 SoftDesk.JPG\|2\|Softdeskplugin\|center}}		{{Picture_with_subtitle \|DMXC3L16 SoftDesk.JPG\|2\|Softdeskplugin\|center}}
	<br>		<br>

	You can customize the elements in design mode by using the property context menu. Simply double click the control or call it by right click in the '''~~designMode~~'''. The following figure shows the property box for a button (right mouse click in design mode). For example you can modify the button name, colors and the toggle mode property -		You can customize the elements in design mode by using the property context menu. Simply double click the control or call it by right click in the '''DesignMode'''. The following figure shows the property box for a button (right mouse click in design mode). For example you can modify the button name, colors and the toggle mode property -
	here the name was changed to "Flash button".		here the name was changed to "Flash button".

	[[File:DMXC3L16 CommandboxProperties.JPG]]		[[File:DMXC3L16 CommandboxProperties.JPG]]
	<br>		<br>
	{{~~Bild_mit_Unterschrift~~ \|DMXC3L16 CommandboxProperties.JPG\|3\|Einstellungen\|center}}		{{Picture_with_subtitle \|DMXC3L16 CommandboxProperties.JPG\|3\|Einstellungen\|center}}
	<br>		<br>
	{{BoxHinweis		{{BoxHinweis
	\|Text=~~Note the need for the~~ change the size of individual elements ~~using~~ the mouse ~~as they occur at the corners~~.		\|Text=You can change the size of individual elements by dragging the corners with the mouse.
	}}		}}

	In the next step you have to connect your ~~softdesk~~ with your project~~, i~~.e. you have to assign functions to your ~~softpult resp.~~ control elements.		In the next step you have to connect your SoftDesk with your project. I.e. you have to assign functions to your SoftDesk control elements.

	This has to be performed with the input assignment panel (menu '''Application Settings''' (-->[[Lesson 22 Tut3\|Lesson22]])). On left ~~hand~~ side you find the controls, on right ~~hand~~ side the DMXControl explorer is shown. Simply drag and drop the control elements to certain properties, attributes or elements to make a connection.		This has to be performed with the input assignment panel (menu '''Application Settings''' (-->[[ See Lesson 22 Tut3\|Lesson22]])). On left side you find the controls, and on the right side the DMXControl explorer is shown. Simply drag and drop the control elements to certain properties, attributes or elements to make a connection.

	[[File:DMXC3L16 SoftDeskInputAssignment.JPG]]		[[File:DMXC3L16 SoftDeskInputAssignment.JPG]]
	<br>		<br>
	{{~~Bild_mit_Unterschrift~~ \|DMXC3L16 SoftDeskInputAssignment.JPG\|4\|Input Assignment\|center}}		{{Picture_with_subtitle \|DMXC3L16 SoftDeskInputAssignment.JPG\|4\|Input Assignment\|center}}
	<br>		<br>
	{{BoxHinweis\|Text=Do not forget switching off the design mode at run time.}}		{{BoxHinweis\|Text=Do not forget switching off the design mode at run time.}}

	The ~~softpult~~ windows are integrated into the panel system, see Lesson2/en. That means you can have attached panels or flying windows containing the ~~softpult~~.		The SoftDesk windows are integrated into the panel system, see Lesson2/en. That means you can have attached panels or flying windows containing the SoftDesk .
	The individual soft desks are then opened with a double (with Design Mode off).		The individual soft desks are then opened with a double click (with Design Mode off).

	Have fun trying! We wish you a high level of artistic creativity for your own desks!		Have fun trying out your own SoftDesk! We wish you a high level of artistic creativity for your own desks!


	==~~Excercise~~==		==Exercise==
	* Create two ~~softpults~~, one consisting of buttons only, the other one should contain all types of control elements		* Create two SoftDesks, one consisting of buttons only, the other one should contain all types of control elements
	* Control colors with your button ~~softpult~~		* Control colors with your button SoftDesk
	* ~~connect~~ the XYpad with your moving light and test the function		* Connect the XYpad with your moving light and test the function


	~~==Certificate==~~
	~~I have understood the topics of this lecture and want to continue with next course:~~
	~~Lesson 17~~

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