Creating Custom Softpatch; Using Channel Zero - ETC Expression 2.0 User Manual

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Creating custom softpatch

The following sections include information about creating a custom
softpatch.
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Using channel zero

• Entering numbers of channels and dimmers
• Patching dimmers to channels
Hint: If you use the same softpatch for several shows, create the
softpatch, and record it on a disk before you record any cues . Label the
disk Standard patch. When you start your next show, read the Standard
patch show into the console, then begin writing cues to avoid reentering
the patch.
Using channel zero
Channel zero works as a holding area for unused dimmers . Channels
assigned to channel zero are listed at the end of channel list under
"—".
These dimmers are not assigned to any channel, but remain on the
softpatch screen.
To assign dimmers to channel zero, enter dimmer numbers, press
[Chan], then [0] [Enter].
Hint: You may choose to begin softpatching by assigning all dimmers to
channel zero . Then select dimmers or dimmer groups from channel zero
and reassign them to other channels . This lets you start with a clean
softpatch screen . You can then display all unused dimmers by selecting
channel 0.
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