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[[Image:DMXC3_Manual_Introduction_Splashscreen.png | center | Figure 1: DMXControl 3 Startscreen]] | |||
== | = Welcome = | ||
In this manual, we introduce the free software DMXControl 3, which offers you many possibilities for designing your light show. You can find the DMXControl project via the DMXControl homepage<ref name="DMXControl Homepage">DMXControl Homepage {{DMXCWebLinks|DMXC-HP}}</ref>. It is part of the non-profit association DMXControl Projektes e.V.<ref name="DMXControl Projektes e.V.">DMXControl Projektes e.V. Homepage {{DMXCWebLinks|Vereins-HP}}</ref>.<br> | |||
==Links and References= | In the manual, we provide a detailed overview of the individual program areas and give you useful tips for working with DMXControl 3. Additionally, our '''{{DMXCWebLinks|YouTube|DMXC3-Playlists}}''' on our '''{{DMXCWebLinks|YouTube}}''', several [[Tutorials DMXControl 3|tutorials]] in written form with step-by-step guides, and the DMXControl Forum<ref name="DMXControl Forum">Forum section for {{DMXCWebLinks|Forum|Board|157|DMXControl 3}} in the DMXControl Projects e.V. forum</ref> are available for further questions and suggestions regarding DMXControl.<br> | ||
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The manual for DMXControl 3 is divided into four sections. The first part is aimed at beginners who have never used light control software before. We explain the basic functions of DMXControl 3 in a tutorial-like style, based on a constantly expanding example project. The second part of the manual is for users transitioning from DMXControl 2. Here, we provide information on how DMXControl 3 behaves differently compared to DMXControl 2 and how light shows should be programmed in DMXControl 3 to achieve the same results as with DMXControl 2. The third part is aimed at advanced users and describes all functions of DMXControl 3 in detail. This section also explains advanced features that can expand and perfect any light show. The back part of the manual includes a glossary with some explanations of terms and an overview of all command-line commands supported by the server or clients.<br> | |||
We have structured the manual for DMXControl 3 so that you can flip through the chapters in a book-like manner. There are navigation bars at both the beginning and the end of each article, allowing you to jump to the previous or next chapter, or view an overview of all articles in this manual. The chapters for beginners and transitioning users are separated from the advanced chapters to make it as easy as possible for you to get started with DMXControl 3. Therefore, there are two different navigation bars. | |||
[[Image:DMXC3_Manual_Vorwort_Navigationsleiste.png | thumbnail | center | 640px | Figure 1.1.2: Navigation bars with collapsed chapter view]] | |||
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The navigation bars also offer a collapsible view of all the chapters in the corresponding section with links to the relevant articles. | |||
[[Image:DMXC3_Manual_Vorwort_Steuerungsleiste.png | thumbnail | center | 640px | Figure 1.1.3: Navigation bars with expanded chapter view]] | |||
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All articles in a section are structured according to a uniform schema to ensure maximum clarity and comprehensibility. The beginner and transitioning user sections are tutorial-like, while the advanced section describes all modules of DMXControl 3 following a uniform explanatory pattern. Each advanced article begins with a brief overview of the function of each module and its potential use. This is followed by a more detailed examination of the module interface and its functionality, as well as a more precise description of the controls and their impact. Finally, useful tips are provided to speed up and simplify working with the module.--> | |||
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We are always happy to receive constructive suggestions and feedback on the software and the manual to improve them further. You can submit improvement proposals for the software in the DMXControl forum<ref name="DMXControl Forum"/>. With broad community approval, you can also submit these suggestions as a feature request in the {{DMXCWebLinks|FS}}. For comments on the manual articles, please use the manual section in the bug tracker<ref>Bug tracker for the {{DMXCWebLinks|FS|Project|8|manual for DMXControl 3}}</ref>. | |||
Now we wish you lots of fun with DMXControl 3 and the manual, and we hope that DMXControl will bring you a big step closer to the goal of a perfect light show. | |||
Your DMXControl Team | |||
= Authors of the Manual = | |||
== Publisher == | |||
DMXControl Projects e.V.<br> | |||
Beuthener Straße 8b<br> | |||
13125 Berlin | |||
== Authors == | |||
* Stefan Kistner | |||
* Jens-Peter Kühn | |||
* Joseph Noetzel | |||
* Johannes Ströbel | |||
= Links and References = | |||
Links | |||
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[[Category: Manual DMXControl 3]] | |||
[[Category: DMXControl 3]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 22:44, 4 March 2025
Welcome
In this manual, we introduce the free software DMXControl 3, which offers you many possibilities for designing your light show. You can find the DMXControl project via the DMXControl homepage[1]. It is part of the non-profit association DMXControl Projektes e.V.[2].
In the manual, we provide a detailed overview of the individual program areas and give you useful tips for working with DMXControl 3. Additionally, our Video tutorials on our YouTube-Kanal, several tutorials in written form with step-by-step guides, and the DMXControl Forum[3] are available for further questions and suggestions regarding DMXControl.
To increase clarity, we highlight certain parts of the text. Below is a list of all the highlights:
- Window labels are marked as follows: Window Label
- Names of specific objects in the software: Object Name
- Buttons, checkboxes, faders: [Button Label or Name]
- Dropdown entries, input fields: "Dropdowns"
- Menu items and menu entries: « Menu Item »⇒ « Submenu Item »⇒ « Subsubmenu Item »
- File and directory paths: "...\DMXControl\DMXControl.exe"
- Commands: Module → Device/Function → Channel
- Flags: « Flags »
- Keys and keyboard shortcuts: Ctrl + C
At appropriate places, individual hints, warnings, and references are highlighted using special fields:
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This field contains useful tips and detailed considerations of individual module components. |
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This field contains important tips that should be noted as they affect key program functions. |
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This box contains very important tips that, if ignored, may lead to malfunctions of DMXControl. |
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This field shows references to other, sometimes external, pages. |
We are always happy to receive constructive suggestions and feedback on the software and the manual to improve them further. You can submit improvement proposals for the software in the DMXControl forum[3]. With broad community approval, you can also submit these suggestions as a feature request in the DMXControl Bugtracker. For comments on the manual articles, please use the manual section in the bug tracker[4].
Now we wish you lots of fun with DMXControl 3 and the manual, and we hope that DMXControl will bring you a big step closer to the goal of a perfect light show.
Your DMXControl Team
Authors of the Manual
Publisher
DMXControl Projects e.V.
Beuthener Straße 8b
13125 Berlin
Authors
- Stefan Kistner
- Jens-Peter Kühn
- Joseph Noetzel
- Johannes Ströbel
Links and References
Links
- ↑ DMXControl Homepage www.dmxcontrol.de
- ↑ DMXControl Projektes e.V. Homepage www.dmxcontrol-projects.org
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Forum section for DMXControl 3 in the DMXControl Projects e.V. forum
- ↑ Bug tracker for the manual for DMXControl 3