DMX Outputs Pane

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The DMX Outputs pane shows a grid of the DMX addresses for the selected universe (tabs along the top).  The squares in the grid show the patch status of each address and can be used to capture and set the DMX value.  Below is a partial view of the pane showing some of its features:

 

As shown above, the first 8 addresses (outputs) of DMX Universe 1 are standard dimmers patched 1:1 and each square shows the channel to which it is assigned.  Addresses 9-12 are assigned to Channel 9 and are the attributes of a simple RGB LED fixture chosen from the Fixture List.  The function of each address is shown in the grey box that spans the address squares with the fixture type in blue on the top.

 

Address 13 is shown with an asterisk in the upper left corner and is labelled “Relay” to indicate it has been assigned to at least one channel in its “Relay” column. See the section on “Patch Detail” for more information.

 

Address 14 is highlighted with a red background as a warning to indicate that it is being controlled by more than one channel.  The output level of such an address will be determined by whichever channel is the latest to set its value. This can often be an indicator of an error in patching and should be evaluated and it is likely that the overlapping patch should be resolved.

 

Addresses 15-16 have not been assigned and are therefore shown as “Unpatched” in red.

 

Address 4 shows a number in red in the top right corner of its square.  This indicates that the Address (Output) has been “captured” and the number indicates the DMX value (range of 0-255) to which it has been set.  An address can be captured by right-clicking on its square and then using the mouse’s scroll wheel to adjust the level, which starts at the “ON” level set in System Properties.  In a live lighting rig, capturing an address can be used to identify the instrument connected to the selected dimmer.

 

Captured outputs are locked out of any control by other means from within NEO and must be released to regain control.  An individual output can be released by right-clicking it again. To release all addresses from the patch window, select “Release All Captured Dimmers” from the Options Menu in the Patch Detail pane.

 

NEO Notes & Tips: Dimmers may be captured and released from the Command Line. See Setting Channel Levels for more information.

If you have more universes configured than can be shown across the top, there will be arrow buttons on the right to shift the list.  In addition, the “Jump To” button will display a dialog where the desired universe may be entered which will shift the list and select it.

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