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This user guide provides information on how to use the QuickTouch Preset controller. There are multiple types of users that can log in to the QuickTouch Preset controller. Each user type has their own purpose and the user interface responds based on who logs in. You can identify the type of user for your login by the Group designation when you select your user during login.
All safety precautions must be observed and adhered to at all times. Read and obey the following warning statements to ensure safe and consistent use of your ETC Rigging system.
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All ETC Rigging hoists have a Working Load Limit. This is identified on the product label on the back of the hoist and on the batten label. This limit is not the same for all hoists;...
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ETC User Guide QuickTouch Preset Login To log in to your controller, press Login from the main screen. When the User Login dialog appears, select the appropriate user login from the list. This causes the Enter Pin Code dialog to appear.
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ETC User Guide QuickTouch Preset Manual The Manual screen contains rows of channels on the top of the screen and configuration and movement options on the bottom of the screen. Move Motors Manually 1. Select one or more channels to move.
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ETC User Guide QuickTouch Preset Set Attached Load Position Set the attached load position so the position readout indicates the bottom of the attached load (i.e. bottom of the scenery) as opposed to the actual batten position. This allows you to move a motor to 0'0"...
ETC User Guide QuickTouch Preset Advanced Configuration Open the Advanced dialog for any channel to access the following tabs and their respective functions. Trims: Allows you to set trims for the motor • Load: Provides load information for the motor •...
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ETC User Guide QuickTouch Preset Presets The Presets screen contains the same rows of channels on the top of the screen and configuration options for presets on the bottom of the screen. Note that there may be some system presets that are locked for editing.
ETC User Guide QuickTouch Preset Add Preset Content Note: It is recommended that you use trims when building groups, presets, and cues. Because trims represent a universal way to update a motor position, this allows updates throughout all references to be simultaneous. If a desired position changes (for example, due to soft goods stretching), trim-based references can be updated by altering a single referenced trim position.
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ETC User Guide QuickTouch Preset Copy Presets You can copy any existing preset into a new or existing preset. Copy to a New Preset 1. Select the desired preset from the Presets screen. 2. Press Copy to open the Copy Preset dialog.
ETC User Guide QuickTouch Preset Delete Presets 1. Select the preset you wish to delete from the Presets screen. 2. Press Delete. CAUTION: You are about to delete preset content that cannot be recovered. 3. From the Delete Preset dialog that appears, press Yes.
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ETC User Guide QuickTouch Preset Configure OSC for Presets From the Presets screen, select a preset and press the Options button to access the Preset Options dialog. Send OSC Command When Loading a Preset You can use the loading of a preset to send Open Sound Control (OSC) commands to other controls in the system.
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ETC User Guide QuickTouch Preset Panel Presets The Panel Presets screen contains a list of presets. Presets that are already at their target are outlined in gold. To run a preset, follow these steps: 1. Press the preset you want to open the preset dialog. The preset status of Loaded appears in the upper right corner.
ETC User Guide QuickTouch Preset Settings Depending on your login credentials, the Settings screen can contain the Controller, Display and Users tabs. The Controller tab provides basic information on the controller and your system. The Display and Users tabs allow you to configure the display and manage users, respectively.
ETC User Guide QuickTouch Preset Users Tab If you are a system installer or logged in as an Administrator, the Users tab is accessible. To manage user accounts, click the menu button in the bottom left corner and select Settings >...
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