PRG Vx76 User Manual 3.6 - Manual (Page 42)

26 VX76 SOFTWARE USER MANUAL
PATCH
Patch Overview
Patching is the simplest way to manage the fixtures connected to the console. Patch associates a single control
channel with a single fixture so that you can select one channel at the console and have control of all the fixture’s
parameters (intensity, color, beam, etc.). The patch operates by creating a look-up table that the console uses to
translate a fixture’s associated DMX address(es) into a single control channel.
Patching can be done via the command line or Plan View.
Profiles
DMX fixtures must be patched to the console using a profile in order to be controlled. The profile includes the number
of DMX512 channels required to operate the fixture and all parameter mapping necessary for control by the console.
Profiles are stored in a Vx76 system folder which is accessed each time a new show file is opened.
Note: Also refer to "Updating Profiles" on page 344.
Profiles