Preset; Process Priority - Martin Xciter User Manual

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The effect generator and its parameters will be discussed further in this manual.

15.3.2 Preset

Presets are very useful when you change the rig (fixture setup) a lot. Presets are preprogrammed values
that you can recall in your scenes. When you modify something in your rig (Example: move a fixture) you
don't have to modify or reprogram all your scenes and sequences. You only need to modify the preset. All
scenes, where you have used the preset, will be instantly modified. Although presets require some
experience, they are worth checking out because they can save you a lot trouble when you modify the rig.
Xciter can store up to 160 presets, depending on the preset content.

15.4 Process priority

We call a running scene or sequence a process. You may not see it but while you are doing a show or
programming, Xciter is running several processes in parallel (background scenes, sequences, playback
scenes, programmer, direct access buttons, lamp procedures, etc.). This means that several scenes are
trying to influence the DMX output at the same time. But these processes have different priorities.
highest priority
system functions
8
direct access
7
programmer, active
6
programmer, inactive
5
override playbacks
4
2
background scene
1
0
lowest priority
Example 1: You have programmed some values on PAN and TILT of fixture number 10 in a background
scene. While this background scene is active in the show, you select fixture number 10 and move the
joystick. Now you put PAN and TILT values in the programmer on layers 5 and 6. These layers have a
higher priority, thus you override the PAN and TILT values of the cue scene.
Example 2: You have programmed a color value in the background scene. During the show you can
override this color with a playback scene because it will be running at a higher priority.
48
sequences
default
Lamp on, Lamp off, Lamp reset
smoke, strobe, extra1, extra2
active channels in scene editor, stored
temporary active channels in editor, not stored
scenes, activated by sub-master faders, during show
sequences A, B, C, D in the cue
background scene in the cue
default scene, when no other processes are active
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