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DMX Lighting

DMX Lighting controls fixtures, dimmers, and devices that use DMX channels.

Display prerequisite

DMX Lighting, DMX Scenes, and DMX Live appear after at least one DMX-capable module is configured in Configure > Connections > Inputs, Outputs, and Modules.

UI path

  1. Open Configuration.
  2. Select Lighting.
  3. Expand DMX Lighting.
  4. Add fixture profiles.
  5. Add fixtures and set start addresses.
  6. Use Auto Layout if useful.
  7. Create DMX groups and scenes.
  8. Use Scene Builder to edit fixture attributes.
  9. Import fixture profiles if needed.
  10. Trigger scenes from Behavior.

Controls

ControlWhat it does
+ Add ProfileCreates a channel profile for a fixture type
DMX ModeChooses LTP or HTP output behavior
+ Add FixturePatches a fixture into the DMX universe
Start atSuggested starting channel for layout
Auto LayoutAssigns fixture start channels automatically
+ Add SceneCreates saved DMX channel values
Default SceneScene used as the default active look
Scene BuilderEdits scenes by fixture attributes instead of raw channels
Import ProfilesImports JSON profile arrays
Import OFL JSONImports Open Fixture Library JSON profiles

Check fixture start addresses carefully. DMX problems are usually profile length, start-channel, or patch mismatches.