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

{{Manual Windowcaption|Master}} are an essential part of lighting technology. They provide flexibility, allowing various aspects of a show to be adjusted live without the need to manually modify an existing {{Manual Windowcaption|[[Cuelist DMXC3|Cuelist]]}}, for example.

In DMXControl 3, there are six different types of Masters, each focusing on a specific area. They allow for global adjustments, such as the intensity of {{Manual Windowcaption|[[Device Group DMXC3|Device Groups]]}} or the speed of multiple {{Manual Windowcaption|[[Effects and Filters DMXC3|Effects]]}} at the same time, making scenes more dynamic.

= Overview =
All Masters in the project are displayed in the Master window, which can be accessed via {{Manual MenuText|Windows|Master}}. This window provides control over all Masters and their properties. The addition or deletion of Masters depends on the specific type. Masters can be used to manipulate the device functions and effect parameters listed below.

{| class="wikitable toptextcells"
|- class="hintergrundfarbe10"
! style="width: 175px;" | Type
! style="width: 50px;" | DMXC Version
! style="width: 50px;" | Value Range
! Description
! Controllable Device Functions and Effect Parameters
|-
! [[Grand Master (Master) DMXC3|Grand Master]]
| 3.0.0
| 0 - 100 %
| Controls the main intensity for all devices with a hardware dimmer, virtual dimmer, or mechanical shutter.
| rowspan="2" | None, as this is directly controlled via {{Manual Windowcaption|[[Input Assignment DMXC3|Input Assignment]]}}.
|-
! [[Group Master (Master) DMXC3|Group Master]]
| 3.1.0
| 0 - 100 %
| Controls the intensity of each {{Manual Windowcaption|[[Device Group DMXC3|Device Group]]}}. This Master is automatically added.
|-
! [[Parameter Master (Master) DMXC3|Parameter Master]]
| 3.2.0
| 0 - 100
| Outputs a value between 0 and 100, which can be used for effect intensity, effect phase, and various other properties.
| '''Device Functions''': Dimmer, Pan-Tilt Speed (P/T Speed), Gobo Index, Iris, Focus, Zoom, Frost, Prism Index, ...
'''Effect Parameters''': Amplitude, Phase, Index, Size, various dimension parameters (R, r, a, ...), ...
|-
! [[Speed Master (Master) DMXC3|Speed Master]]
| 3.2.0
| 0 - ∞ bpm
| Controls effect speeds or acts as a beat source for a {{Manual Windowcaption|[[Cuelist DMXC3|Cuelist]]}}.
| '''Device Functions''': Strobe, Gobo Rotation, Gobo Wheel Rotation, Gobo Shake, Color Wheel Rotation, Prism Rotation, ... <br/>
'''Effect Parameters''': Duration, Frequency, ...
|-
! [[Position Master (Master) DMXC3|Position Master]]
| 3.3.0
| X / Y Coordinate
| Passes position values (X-coordinate for Pan and Y-coordinate for Tilt) to {{Manual Windowcaption|[[Cuelist DMXC3|Cues]]}} and effects for live adjustments.
| '''Device Functions''': Position
|-
! [[Color Master (Master) DMXC3|Color Master]]
| 3.3.0
| RGB / CMY / HSV
| Passes color values to {{Manual Windowcaption|[[Cuelist DMXC3|Cues]]}} and effects for live adjustments.
| '''Device Functions''': Color
|}

= Controls =
== Master Window ==
Each Master has at least one numerical value (e.g., 0 to 100). In the Master window, this value can be adjusted using a fader or set to predefined values such as Full or Black via buttons.

Position and Color Masters have multiple values, so they feature multiple faders that can be expanded for each Master.

For more details on the buttons and faders, refer to the articles on the individual Masters.

== Project Explorer ==
''For available commands in the menu bar and context menu, see {{Manual Windowcaption|[[Project Explorer DMXC3|Project Explorer]]}}.''

= Usage =
== Managing Masters ==
All Masters are managed under the {{Manual Objectcaption|Master}} section in the {{Manual Windowcaption|[[Project Explorer DMXC3|Project Explorer]]}}. Here, all Masters within the project are listed, new Masters can be created, and unnecessary ones (except Group Masters) can be deleted. The Project Explorer categorizes Masters by type into separate subfolders.

== Working with Masters ==
The way Masters are used depends on their type. However, there are similarities between Grand and Group Masters, as well as between Parameter and Speed Masters. Detailed descriptions of the Masters in DMXControl can be found in the following articles:
* {{Manual Objectcaption|[[Grand Master (Master) DMXC3|Grand Master]]}}
* {{Manual Objectcaption|[[Group Master (Master) DMXC3|Group Master]]}}
* {{Manual Objectcaption|[[Parameter Master (Master) DMXC3|Parameter Master]]}}
* {{Manual Objectcaption|[[Speed Master (Master) DMXC3|Speed Master]]}}
* {{Manual Objectcaption|[[Position Master (Master) DMXC3|Position Master]]}}
* {{Manual Objectcaption|[[Color Master (Master) DMXC3|Color Master]]}}

== Calculating with Masters ==

{{Manual Objectcaption|Speed and Parameter Master}}

Speed and parameter masters can be manipulated in any direction using a mathematical function. All common mathematical operators are allowed, and there are no restrictions on the length of the calculation. The only limitation is that only whole numbers can be used within the calculation. If a decimal number like <code>0.8</code> is needed, a rational number must be used instead. This means that the desired value is expressed as a fraction, in this case <code>4/5</code>.

By calculating with masters, two effects can be synchronized even if they do not run at the same speed. A typical application is making effect 2 run at twice the speed of effect 1, or vice versa, making effect 2 run at half the speed of effect 1 (see Figures 5 and 6). Another example is ensuring that the dimmer value of a parameter master is always 10% higher than the value of the parameter master itself (see Figure 7).

{|width="100%"
|{{Picture_with_subtitle|DMXC3 Manual Master Speedmaster-calculation example 1.png|5|Doubling the effect speed.|center}}
|{{Picture_with_subtitle|DMXC3 Manual Master Speedmaster-calculation example 2.png|6|Halving the speed.|center}}
|}

To calculate with a parameter or speed master as shown in the previous examples, the following syntax is always used within the device control:

<pre>
{<Master-Name>: <Calculation>}
</pre>

Here, <Master-Name> represents the type of master including its number, e.g., <code>ParameterMaster 1</code>. After the master name, a colon <code>:</code> follows. The <code><Calculation></code> part contains the actual mathematical formula, such as <code>*X</code> for multiplication or <code>:Y</code> for division. The entire input, from the master name to the calculation, must be enclosed in curly brackets <code>{ }</code>.

In addition to basic arithmetic operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, all mathematical functions available in the program can also be used. Typical examples include mathematical operations such as <code>sin(60)</code>, <code>sqrt(9)</code>, and <code>abs(-3)</code>.

The following example scales the value range of a parameter master from <code>0</code> to <code>100</code> to a new range of <code>0</code> to <code>359</code>. This application is relevant when a parameter master is used to control the hue value in the HSV color model, allowing the entire color spectrum to be covered. The complete syntax for this is: <code>{ParameterMaster 1:*359 / 100}</code> (see Figure 8).

{|width="100%"
|{{Picture_with_subtitle|DMXC3 Manual Master Parametermaster-calculation example 1.png|7|Value assignment with an additional value.|center}}
|{{Picture_with_subtitle|DMXC3 Manual Master Parametermaster-calculation example 2.png|8|Scaling to a range of 0° to 359°.|center}}
|}

=== Using the COUNT Parameter ===

As an additional parameter for calculations with masters, DMXControl 3 provides the <code>COUNT</code> parameter. This parameter has a special meaning as it represents the number of devices in the controlled device group. This allows both speed and parameter masters to be scaled accordingly, ensuring that an effect behaves the same way for two differently sized groups.

The following image shows an example of using the <code>COUNT</code> parameter within a chaser effect applied to two differently sized device groups with the same parameters.

{{Picture_with_subtitle|DMXC3 Manual Master Calculation effect settings.png|9|Using the <code>COUNT</code> parameter within a chaser effect.|center}}

By integrating the <code>COUNT</code> parameter into the speed calculation, DMXControl 3 ensures that the chaser effect plays at the same speed in both device groups and remains proportionally correct (see Figure 10). Without using the <code>COUNT</code> parameter, the lower group would constantly overtake the upper one (see Figure 11).

{{Picture_with_subtitle|DMXC3 Manual Master Calculation using COUNT.png|10|Synchronized chaser effect with the <code>COUNT</code> parameter.|center|720px}}

{{Picture_with_subtitle|DMXC3 Manual Master Calculation without COUNT.png|11|Different speeds due to missing <code>COUNT</code> parameter.|center|720px}}

= Masters and Fanning =
Masters can be combined with {{Manual Objectcaption|[[Fanning DMXC3|Fanning]]}}.

Example for a Parameter Master:
100 < {ParameterMaster 1}
This creates a linear fanning effect from 100 to the set value of ParameterMaster 1.

Example for Color Masters:
{ColorMaster 1} # {ColorMaster 2}
This alternates colors 1 and 2 in a device group.

= External Control =
All Masters can be controlled via {{Manual Windowcaption|[[Input Assignment DMXC3|Input Assignment]]}} and return corresponding values. Each Master has a dedicated node with appropriate inputs and outputs:
*[[Grand Master (Input Assignment) DMXC3|Grand Master]]
*[[Group Master (Input Assignment) DMXC3|Group Master]]
*[[Parameter Master (Input Assignment) DMXC3|Parameter Master]]
*[[Speed Master (Input Assignment) DMXC3|Speed Master]]
*[[Position Master (Input Assignment) DMXC3|Position Master]]
*[[Color Master (Input Assignment) DMXC3|Color Master]]

= Application Examples =
== Live Control of a Hazer ==
A common use case for {{Manual Objectcaption|[[Parameter Master (Master) DMXC3|Parameter Masters]]}} is adjusting haze intensity and fan speed live.

Instead of storing fixed values in cues, two Parameter Masters (e.g., <code>ParameterMaster 81</code> for intensity and <code>ParameterMaster 82</code> for fan speed) can be used.

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