LSC Lighting NEXUS - Manual (Page 35)

NEXUS NexLan Software
Operator Manual V2.0
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Use the on-screen keypad to enter a DMX channel number(s). You can use the + and –
buttons to select or de-select multiple DMX channel numbers. Use the “Thru” button to
select a range of channel numbers.
Set a level by either entering a value using the keypad and pressing [Enter] or using the
[Full] without the need to press enter.
If no value is selected, pressing [Enter] will set the channel to 80%.
Pressing [Next] or [Prev] will set the next or previous channel to 80% and release all other
channels.
To release the selected channel(s) from being overridden press [Release].
To release all channels from being overridden press [->], [Release].
5.27 FIXTURE WINDOW
Lighting fixtures can be added and patched in the NexLan software. This gives the NexLan
operator/rig-technician the ability to control any fixture in the rig from the NexLan software
without having access to the lighting console.
Lighting fixtures can be added manually via the menu [Edit], [Add Fixture].
The Fixture window contains the info of the fixtures:
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ID – An identifying number. You should try to match it to the console’s fixture IDs
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Name - Given name.
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Location – Enter a location name in the Properties window.
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Note – Enter a location name in the Properties window.
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Manufacturer – Manufacturer name of the fixture.
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Type - Type of the fixture.
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Mode – Operating mode of the fixture (if applicable).
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Status - the control status (- / controlled / locked) or current macro that is running
(lamp on / reset).
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Patch - DMX and selected universe (or network node) to which the fixture is patched.
5.27.1 Fixture Groups
Selected fixtures can be saved and recalled as a Group.
To select multiple fixtures hold [Ctrl] whilst selecting. To select a range of fixtures hold
[Shift] whilst selecting the first and last fixtures in the range.
 To store a group of selected fixtures, from the top menu press [Edit], [Record
Group] or use the keyboard shortcut [Ctrl+G] or right click in the window. The pop
up box allows you to number and name your groups.
 Groups are recalled from the “Groups” tab. To create a Groups tab, from the top
menu press [View], [Add Tab]. Select “List” as the type of tab then select “Group
List”. The wizard guides you through the rest of the process. To recall a group, click
on the Groups tab then select you required group from the list.