GLP Impression X4 BAR Series Programming Notes page 4

2 An Example to Demonstrate the Set Layers Functions
This demonstration uses the X4 BAR 20
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• Make sure the fixture is patched to a Normal Mode library and the fixture
is set to Normal Mode
o Fixture libraries from different console manufacturers will vary on
how the library is patched in regards to which channel is patched to
which attribute. Some Console libraries require that the fixture be a
multi part fixture. Please check with the Console manufacture or
Console Fixture library editor to verify the correct channel patch
and layout.
o All channel numbers noted are in parentheses and applied as in the
DMX chart. All values are in DMX 8 bit
o The demonstration will use Red for Set Layer 1, Green for Set
Layer 2 and Blue for Set Layer 3
1. Select the fixture
2. Choose the Shutter Channel(11) and set to value 255
3. Choose the Master Intensity Channel(12) and set to value 255
4. Choose Set 1 Red(6) and set to value 255
5. Choose Set 1 Intensity(10) and set to value 255
6. All the pixels of the of the fixture should now be Red
7. Choose Set Pattern 1 Select(28) and set to value 8
a. If the value of Set Pattern 1 stay at value 0, then it will take
precedence and layers 2 and 3 will not be seen.
8. Pixels 1-5 should be Red and 6 – 20 should be blacked out as shown
below:
9. Choose Set 2 Green(16) and set to 255
10. Choose Set 2 Intensity(19) and set to 255
11. Pixels 1-5 should be Red and 6 – 20 should now be Green as shown
below:
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