Tutorials DMXControl 3

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Tutorial for DMXControl 3.0

Who DMXControl than 2 - the user wants to test beta version of DMXControl 3, must be willing to rethink something. DMXControl 3 provides fantastic new features that have not fit into the framework of DMXControl second Therefore, we have prepared a tutorial as an aid to the new lighting control software DMXControl 3 for you.
During the transition from 2 to DMXControl DMXControl 3 many new concepts have been introduced. A so-called HAL (Hardware Abstraction Layer) ensures that the program is independent of the DMX output, ie you work primarily with abstract properties such as color, position and beam instead of DMX values. Furthermore, there is now a separation in the server and client, so that several people can work on a project and great new opportunities in effect programming have been implemented, not inferior to the professional programs.The basic differences between DMXControl 3 and 2 are DMXControl article DMXControl transition from 2 to 3 described in detail. It should be emphasized that DMXControl 2 will be maintained for some time and the provisionally proposed for use light control program.

DMXControl 3.0 provides some new concepts such as "hardware abstraction layer" (HAL) for DMX fixtures, new group and effect concepts and a separation into server and client. Therefore a new tutorial is required too.

On the other hand there are lots of differences in comparision to DMXControl 2.x (see German article http://www.dmxcontrol.de/wiki/Uebergang_von_DMXControl_2_zu_3 ). Shortly summarized, DMXControl 3 supports modern lighting concepts, but there are still some gaps related to DMXControl 2.x, because it takes time to re-implement all popular features of DMXControl 2.x.


The altered approaches to the nature of the programming and operation has fundamentally changed. This requires a renewed incorporation is necessary. We encourage you to learn the following tutorial the operating concepts of DMXControl 3 and to accept the changes. Has anyone even understand, everything will be as common as in DMXControl second

This tutorial is split into three parts:

  • Lesson 1 to 7: Basic concepts, setup and configuration
  • Lesson 8 to 14: Programming your cues and show
  • Lesson 15 to 21: Execution of show and add-ons


DMXControl 3 is in the beta phase. Therefore, there may be unforeseen responses or error messages. In addition, some features are not yet fully mature and DMXControl 3 still does not offer the functionality that provides DMXControl second Therefore DMXControl 3 is in its current state does not </ ins> intended for production use!


If you find fault with anything or are not happy, it says 'us by bugtracker on the website, email beta test, thread on the homepage.If you DMXControl 3 in approach is great, it says 'other via facebook, feedback thread, etc.;)Thanks to Arne, Dennis, Franky, Mark, Matthias, Stefan (and others) for all the work they have put in DMXControl third At this tutorial Carlo, Frank, Jens-Peter, Uwe and some alpha testers were involved.Also, this tutorial is obviously still in beta stage. Please notify the Manual team with your suggestions. A 'proper' manual will only be created in parallel to the beta phase.Have fun learning DMXControl 3!

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Lesson 1: Installation and configuration
Lesson 2: The Panel conzept of DMXControl 3 GUI
Lesson 3: TheProject Explorer
Lesson 4: The Stage view
Lesson 5: Device properties and its control
Lesson 6: Configuration of output plugins
Lesson 7: Summary and some more details of setup
Lesson 8: Cues and cue lists
Lesson 9: Fanning, Chasers and other effects
Lesson 10: The Programmer view
Lesson 11: Triggers in cue lists
Lesson 12: Edit of Cues and cue lists
Lesson 13: Presets

Lesson 14: Summary and details - Programming
Lesson 15: Executors and use of cue lists
Lesson 16: Softdesk
Lesson 17: Audio analyser
Lesson 18: Beamer Tool
Lesson 19: Other DMX Clients
Lesson 20: Create new device definitions
Lesson 21: Summary and details for Execution
Lesson 22: Input Assignment
Lesson 23: Create a RGB Matrix
Lesson 24: Transfer DMX values via ArtNet to DMXControl 2
Appendix 1: Commands and Shortcuts
Appendix 2: Tipps for Testing and behaviot in error case

Links & Referenzen

Videos: DMXControl 3.0 - Videos
FAQs: DMXControl 3.0 (FAQ)
weitere Infos: Uebergang von DMXControl 2 zu 3



Thanks for using DMXControl and working with this tutorial.

www.dmxcontrol.org


Now, let's start with Lesson 1 Tut3