Patching Conventional Fixtures - ETC Element User Manual

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Flexichannel Views in Patch
In patch by channel mode, [Flexi] can be used to view only those channels that are currently
patched. In patch by address mode, [Flexi] can be used to view only those addresses that are
currently patched. By pressing [Flexi], you can toggle the view between patched
channels/addresses, selected channels, and all channels/addresses.
Holding down [Flexi] will display the following softkeys:
{Flexi All} - displays all the channels or addresses depending on which view is used.
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{Patch} - displays only the patched channels or addresses.
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{Selected} - displays any selected channels or addresses.
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{View Channels} - displays those channels selected for the View Channels flexichannel
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state.
{Partitioned} - only available when partitioning is enabled. Displays the following options:
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Partitioned Channels
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Partitioned Patched Channels
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Partitioned Selected Channels
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Partitioned View Channels
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Patching Conventional Fixtures

For patching fixtures, there are two different patch modes:
Patching By Address (on the facing page)
[Format] while in the patch display will toggle the mode between patch by channel and patch by
address.
Note:
When working with conventional devices, you can patch in either mode easily.
When working with compound channels or multiple parameter devices, such as moving
lights, it is recommended to work in patch by channel.
Patching By Channel
In patch by channel mode, [2] [0] [At] [1] [Enter] patches channel 20 to address 1. Pressing [At]
will post address to the command line while patching by channel.
Additional examples of patch by channel:
[5] [At] [1][0][0] [Enter] - patches channel 5 to address 100.
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[2][0][3] [At] [1][2] [Enter] - patches channel 203 to address 12.
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Errors and Warnings (on page 114)
. Element defaults to patch by channel mode. Pressing
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Patching By Channel (below)
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