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Setup
The Setup tab of the Mbox Designer application window is used to:
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Set the operating mode and Art-Net universe for the Mbox server.
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Set the application to start in either Window or Fullscreen mode. For Window mode, the window size can be set.
For Fullscreen mode, the resolution can be set.
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Input License Key to authorize the application.
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Set a width and height for Textures.
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Set the network port for CITP communications between Mbox Designer and Mbox Remote and/or any lighting
console or visualizer that supports CITP and MSEX. (Refer to
about using this setting with the Mbox Remote application.)
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Configure video inputs.
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Verify the configuration of the connected I/O module output sections.
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Enable or disable Diagnostics, Deinterlace, Pixel-mapping, and Audio Playback.
Sets Operating Mode
Sets # of Layers
Sets Universe
IP Address of device
Mbox is currently
receiving Art-Net from
Sets Local Video Inputs
Licensing Actions
and Display
"Diamonds" indicate that if this setting
is changed, a software restart is
required for the changes to take effect.
Refer to the following pages for in-depth explanations about each of these settings.
Note: The settings configured at this window are stored in a standard Mac Property List (.plist) format. This file,
/Mbox/MboxSettings.plist
located at
that define its operating parameters: window size, screen size, etc. The most important of these settings can be
adjusted from the Setup tab, however, some advanced settings can only be adjusted using Mbox Remote. Refer to
"Mbox Remote Application"
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Sets Window Mode Preferences
Sets Texture Size
Rendering Rate
(Update Rate Divisor Setting)
, stores the startup settings for the Mbox Designer software and the variables
on page 159 for more information.
"Mbox Daemon"
on page 160 for more information
Sets Fullscreen Mode Preferences
Sets I/O Module
Output Configuration
Sets Miscellaneous Options
Sets Active
Area Preferences
Sets Screen
Arrangement
Preferences
Sets Sync Network Port
Sets Management/CITP
Port
Opens Media Log
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