LSC Lighting NEXUS - Manual (Page 20)

NexLan Software NEXUS
Operator Manual V2.0
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control the selected item. Nexus units will automatically appear when connected to the
network. See section 5.25 for details on how to configure Nexus units.
Windows can be added by the Menu bar “View” option. Windows can be placed anywhere on
the screen.
5.5 MAIN WINDOW
The main window contains several Tabs. A Tab can be either a list or a view.
Lists have columns for each device that show information such as:
 ID - The ID is set in the device and is automatically loaded. A separate ID is required
for each device.
 Name – Each node can be given a meaningful name by selecting it then using the
Property window as described below.
 IP Address – The network address of the device.
Views show a geographical layout of the devices. You can arrange the devices in the view so
that they represent their physical location in your setup.
 Plan View Tab. This tab automatically shows a view of icons for all network items (such
as Nexus units) and universes found on the network. Fixtures can also be added to this
view. Click on an icon to select it. When it is selected it properties are shown and can be
edited in the “Properties” window and the device can be controlled by the “Control”
window. See section xxx for more information on Plan View.
 Fixture Tab. Shows a list of lighting fixtures that you have manually added to the
software. Fixtures are added by selecting Edit/Add Fixture. When a fixture has been
added you can select it (or multiple fixtures) by clicking on them. This is the same as
clicking on a fixture’s icon in the Plan tab. When a fixture has been added and patched it
can be controlled from the control window. This function is useful for testing fixtures.
 Universes Tab. Shows a list of all universes on network. Universes can be added by
selecting Edit/Add Universe. Click on a universe to select it. This is the same as clicking
on its icon in the Plan tab. If you right click on a Universe you can view that universe n a
new tab. See xxx for details.
 Network Items Tab. Nodes and switches on the network are automatically shown in a
list. You will see your Nexus devices as well as any device that is outputting ArtNet or
sACN such as your lighting console. Network nodes can also be added manually
(Edit/Add Network Item) allowing them to be configured in advance.
Tabs can be added by clicking the + in the last Tab on the right. A wizard will guide you
through the available options. If you Right Mouse click in the Tab name you can:
• Change the name of the Tab
• Close the active Tab
• Move the Tab to the Left or Right
• Create a copy
• Move the Tab to another Window
• Change the Default Filter (If available)
Tabs also can be dragged to change their position in the window. If the Cmd-key (OSX) or
the Ctrl-key (Windows) is pressed while dragging a tab, a copy of that tab will be created. If
the tab is a list, double clicking the tab will select all items of the tab.
5.6 PROPERTY WINDOW.
The property window is dynamic. The properties of the item selected in the Main Window
(network item, universe or fixture) are displayed here and can be changed to suit your
requirements as described below.