Patching Conventional Fixtures; Patching By Address - ETC Element User Manual

Patching Conventional Fixtures

For patching fixtures, there are two different patch modes: patch by address and patch by channel.
Element defaults to patch by address mode. Pressing [Format] while in the patch display will toggle
the mode between patch by address and patch by channel.
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P a t c h i n g B y A d d r e s s
[2] [0] [At] [1] [Enter] patches address 20 to channel 1. Pressing [At] will post channel to the
command line while patching by address.
Additional examples of patch by address:
• [5] [At] [1][0][0] [Enter] - patches address 5 to channel 100.
• [2][0][3] [At] [1][2] [Enter] - patches address 203 to channel 12.
N o t e :
N o t e :
S t a t u s i n t h e P a t c h D i s p l a y
The first column in the patch display will advise you when a channel requires your attention.
"!" is displayed next to a channel number when there is a RDM or CEM+ ACN error.
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Patch
When working with conventional devices, you can patch in either mode easily.
When working with compound channels or multiple parameter devices, it is
recommended to work in patch by channel.
Patch By Address
An address can not be assigned to multiple channels, but a channel can have
multiple addresses assigned to it.
If, at any point, you try to patch an address that is already in use, Element will post
an advisory to indicate this, preventing you from duplicating addresses in your
patch.
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