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We introduce the freeware DMXControl 2 to you in this manual with which you can very elegantly carry out the PC based control of your DMX light equipment. The project DMXControl can be reached over the DMXControl website<ref name="DMXControl website">DMXControl website:  http://www.dmxcontrol.de</ref> and is part of a charitable association DMXControl Projektes e. V.<ref name="DMXControl Projektes e.V.">DMXControl Projektes e.V. website:  http://www.dmxcontrol-projects.org</ref>.  
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We introduce the freeware DMXControl 2. DMXControl 2 is a powerful and comprehensive software package for PC based control of your DMX lighting equipment. The project DMXControl can be obtained from the DMXControl website<ref name="DMXControl website">DMXControl website:  http://www.dmxcontrol.de</ref> and is part of a charitable association DMXControl Projektes e. V.<ref name="DMXControl Projektes e.V.">DMXControl Projektes e.V. website:  http://www.dmxcontrol-projects.org</ref>.  
  
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In the manual we go into the individual program segments more nearly and give you useful tips for the work with DMXControl 2. Furthermore several Tutorials (here) around DMXControl are at your disposal with step for step instructions and asking DMXControl forum<ref name="DMXControl Forum">DMXControl Forum:  http://www.dmxcontrol.de/forum</ref> for requests and suggestions.  
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The manual covers the operation of the individual parts of the software together with useful tips. Furthermore there are several Tutorials (here) around DMXControl at your disposal with step for step instructions and support from the  DMXControl forum<ref name="DMXControl Forum">DMXControl Forum:  http://www.dmxcontrol.de/forum</ref> for requests and suggestions.  
  
  
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This manual is aimed both at beginners who make her first steps with DMXControl 2 and advanced, which perhaps still can find the one or other useful indication for the faster and simpler operation here. We describe the individual program modules of DMXControl 2 in the front part of the manual and go into the respective operating devices of the modules more nearly. Articles are in the back part to popular Plugins, a glossary with some glossaries and a survey of all orders which are supported by DMXControl 2.
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This manual is aimed both at beginners using DMX software for the first time and advanced users who just need help with certain functions. The individual program modules of DMXControl 2 are described in the front part of the manual, with detailed descriptions of the module operation. Articles in the back of the manual relate to popular Plugins, a glossary and list of DMX controllers / dongles supported by DMXControl 2.
  
 
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The manual of DMXControl 2 is designed to be read like a book so that you can scroll through the individual chapters. Each  article has navigation bars for easy navigating and reviewing.
  
 
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All articles are built up after a uniform scheme to ensure a greatest possible clarity and comprehensibility. At the beginning of every article a short survey of the function of every module is and for what it can be used. Description of the operating devices a more exact analysis of the module surface and its operation stands following this as well as an exact and what these have for consequences. Useful tips which accelerate considerably and can simplify work with the module follow last.
 
  
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The articles have a uniform layout with a view to providing clear and concise information . Each article begins with a short review of the function of the module and how it can be used. A more detailed explanation of the module follows, with useful tips to speed up the learning process.
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Of course we are always pleased about constructive suggestions and notes for the software and to the manual to improve these further. Suggestions for improvement for the software can put you in the DMXControl forum<ref name="DMXControl Forum"/>. You can the community write down these suggestions on the DMXControl bug tracking system<ref>DMXControl-Bugtracker: http://www.dmxcontrol.de/bugtracker</ref> also as a wish at a broad consent from. Please use the manual area for remarks to the manual articles in the bug tracking system<ref>Bugtracker (manual area): http://www.dmxcontrol.de/flyspray/index.php?project=7&do=index&switch=1</ref>.  
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We welcome constructive suggestions and notes regarding the software and manual with a view to improving these further. Suggestions for improvements to the software can be entered in the DMXControl forum<ref name="DMXControl Forum"/>. You can send these suggestions to the DMXControl bug tracking system<ref>DMXControl-Bugtracker: http://www.dmxcontrol.de/bugtracker</ref> also as a request with the broad consent from. Please use the "Handbuch DMXC2" area for remarks about the manual in the bug tracking system<ref>Bugtracker (manual area): http://www.dmxcontrol.de/flyspray/index.php?project=7&do=index&switch=1</ref>. Even though the bug tracking system is in german you can send suggestions in english.
  
  
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We wish you a lot of fun with DMXControl 2 and the manual and hope now that step want to you great aim of a perfect Lightshow unite with DMXControl 2 get closer this.  
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We hope you have a lot of fun with DMXControl 2 and hope that it allows you to get closer to perfecting that 'perfect' Lightshow .  
  
 
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Latest revision as of 19:26, 6 February 2024

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Picture 1: DMXControl 2 Startscreen

Welcome

We introduce the freeware DMXControl 2. DMXControl 2 is a powerful and comprehensive software package for PC based control of your DMX lighting equipment. The project DMXControl can be obtained from the DMXControl website[1] and is part of a charitable association DMXControl Projektes e. V.[2].

The manual covers the operation of the individual parts of the software together with useful tips. Furthermore there are several Tutorials (here) around DMXControl at your disposal with step for step instructions and support from the DMXControl forum[3] for requests and suggestions.


This manual is aimed both at beginners using DMX software for the first time and advanced users who just need help with certain functions. The individual program modules of DMXControl 2 are described in the front part of the manual, with detailed descriptions of the module operation. Articles in the back of the manual relate to popular Plugins, a glossary and list of DMX controllers / dongles supported by DMXControl 2.

Structure and Conventions

The manual of DMXControl 2 is designed to be read like a book so that you can scroll through the individual chapters. Each article has navigation bars for easy navigating and reviewing.

Pic 2: Navigation bar with closed chapter overview


Furthermore the navigation bars provide an expanding view of the chapters with links to the corresponding articles.

Picture 3: Navigation bar with expanded chapter overview


The articles have a uniform layout with a view to providing clear and concise information . Each article begins with a short review of the function of the module and how it can be used. A more detailed explanation of the module follows, with useful tips to speed up the learning process.

All buttons, menu items and window names use following scheme: «Text»
The flags of the commands as well are represented as follows in the text: «Flag»
File and list paths are stressed by a non-proportional document in apostrophes: "...\DMXControl\DMXControl.exe"


Single notes, warnings and references are emphasized with special boxes :

 Important Hint Useful notes and more detailed information



  Important hint Notes on important program functions.



 Attention Very important notes which can lead to malfunctions of DMXControl 2



 Advanced information References to third partly information.


We welcome constructive suggestions and notes regarding the software and manual with a view to improving these further. Suggestions for improvements to the software can be entered in the DMXControl forum[3]. You can send these suggestions to the DMXControl bug tracking system[4] also as a request with the broad consent from. Please use the "Handbuch DMXC2" area for remarks about the manual in the bug tracking system[5]. Even though the bug tracking system is in german you can send suggestions in english.


We hope you have a lot of fun with DMXControl 2 and hope that it allows you to get closer to perfecting that 'perfect' Lightshow .


  Important hint We still look for support of native speakers for the English Wiki, because we are a German project.
If you interested to cooperated with us, you can send us a request under Info@DMXControl.de[[1]].


Your DMXControl team

Manual authors

Publisher

DMXControl Projects e.V.
Beuthener Straße 8b
13125 Berlin Germany

Authors

  • Frank Burghardt
  • Jens-Peter Kühn
  • Julien Mintenbeck
  • Uwe Prenner

Translators

  • Ron Uccellini

 

Links and References

Links

  1. ↑ DMXControl website: http://www.dmxcontrol.de
  2. ↑ DMXControl Projektes e.V. website: http://www.dmxcontrol-projects.org
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 DMXControl Forum: http://www.dmxcontrol.de/forum
  4. ↑ DMXControl-Bugtracker: http://www.dmxcontrol.de/bugtracker
  5. ↑ Bugtracker (manual area): http://www.dmxcontrol.de/flyspray/index.php?project=7&do=index&switch=1
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