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Ravinglunatic: /* Saving the Program */

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Saving the Program

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	'''Figure 10: Close and save the Program'''		'''Figure 10: Close and save the Program'''

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Matt at 03:14, 13 August 2008

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	== Overview ==		== Overview ==
	This tutorial explains how to create a program in Vixen. Instructions in this section assume you have already created several sequences and are ready to pull them together to create your show.		This tutorial explains how to create a program in Vixen. Instructions in this section assume you have already created several sequences and are ready to pull them together to create your show.

Matt: How to make a program: moved to How to make a Program in Vixen

2008-01-30T22:14:32Z

How to make a program: moved to How to make a Program in Vixen

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Scharbon: /* Setting Cross-fade */

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Setting Cross-fade

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	== Setting Cross-fade ==		== Setting Cross-fade ==
	~~The last~~ option available is to cross-fade sequences. ~~What this means is you can fade-out the ending song while you are fade-in the starting song. Cross~~-fading ~~affects both the lights and the music~~. This is an advanced feature ~~and~~ you ~~need to make sure~~ you ~~planned your~~ sequences ~~to incorporate cross-fading~~. If you use ~~this without properly set~~-~~up sequences~~, ~~you will more than likely not be satisfied with~~ the ~~results~~.		There is an option available in managing your program and that is to cross-fade your sequences. You '''DO NOT''' need cross-fading to run a program. This is an advanced feature that you can use after you are comfortable with standard sequences. If you choose to not use cross-fading, leave the parameter set to 0 (zero) seconds.

	~~Assuming~~ the ~~sequences for this~~ program ~~were developed~~ with a ~~four~~ second cross-fade ~~in mind~~, simply set up the Cross-fade text box ~~with the number of seconds for which you created the sequences~~. ~~This~~ is a universal setting; therefore you cannot assign it to individual songs. After setting the cross-fade your dialog box should look like Figure 9~~. Cross-fading is discussed in more detail in another tutorial~~.		Using the cross-fade creates a transition between songs in your program. Specifically, it fades-out the ending song concurrently with fading-in the next song. So if you wanted a 3 second transition from each ending song to the next song, both lights and music, you would set cross-fade to "3".

			For this tutorial, assume we wanted a four second, simply set up the Cross-fade text box to "4". Remember, this is a universal setting; therefore you cannot assign it to individual songs, it applies to '''all''' songs in the program. After setting the cross-fade, your dialog box should look like Figure 9.

	[[Image:Completed_Program.jpg]]		[[Image:Completed_Program.jpg]]

Scharbon: /* Setting the plugin */

2008-01-17T21:03:26Z

Setting the plugin

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	If each of your sequences has a profile already assigned and you do not want to assign a universal plugin for the program, select the “Use each sequences plugin setup” radio button instead of making a master plugin as discussed in this section. If you have created a profile and wish to use a profile instead of the standard plugins discussed in this section, select the “Use a profile” radio button. Profiles are discussed in a different tutorial.		If each of your sequences has a profile already assigned and you do not want to assign a universal plugin for the program, select the “Use each sequences plugin setup” radio button instead of making a master plugin as discussed in this section. If you have created a profile and wish to use a profile instead of the standard plugins discussed in this section, select the “Use a profile” radio button. Profiles are discussed in a different tutorial.

	~~You should~~ have ~~already~~ set up ~~the plugins~~ for your sequences ~~when you were making your sequences. If not~~, now is the time to set up the necessary plugins. All sequences will use the plugins defined in the program (~~I believe~~ the program overrides the sequence plugin). Select the “Plugin Setup” button. You should now see the Sequence Plugin Mapping dialog box (Figure 5).		If you have not set up a plugin for each of your sequences, now is the time to set up the necessary plugins. All sequences will use the plugins defined in the program (this means if you have a plugin assigned to the sequence, the program plugin overrides the sequence plugin). Select the “Plugin Setup” button. You should now see the Sequence Plugin Mapping dialog box (Figure 5).

	[[Image:Plugin_Mapping.jpg]]		[[Image:Plugin_Mapping.jpg]]

Scharbon: /* Saving the Program */

2008-01-17T19:52:10Z

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	== Saving the Program ==		== Saving the Program ==
	You are now ready to close and save the program. Select the OK button. You should get the save changes dialog box shown in Figure 10. Select Yes. You have now created and saved your program.		You are now ready to close and save the program. Select the OK button. You should get the save changes dialog box shown in Figure 10. Select Yes. You have now created and saved your program.

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			'''Figure 10: Close and save the Program'''

Scharbon: /* Setting Cross-fade */

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Setting Cross-fade

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	Assuming the sequences for this program were developed with a four second cross-fade in mind, simply set up the Cross-fade text box with the number of seconds for which you created the sequences. This is a universal setting; therefore you cannot assign it to individual songs. After setting the cross-fade your dialog box should look like Figure 9. Cross-fading is discussed in more detail in another tutorial.		Assuming the sequences for this program were developed with a four second cross-fade in mind, simply set up the Cross-fade text box with the number of seconds for which you created the sequences. This is a universal setting; therefore you cannot assign it to individual songs. After setting the cross-fade your dialog box should look like Figure 9. Cross-fading is discussed in more detail in another tutorial.

	[[Image:~~Example~~.jpg]]		[[Image:Completed_Program.jpg]]

	'''Figure 9: Completed program to include cross-fading'''		'''Figure 9: Completed program to include cross-fading'''

Scharbon: /* Setting Cross-fade */

2008-01-17T19:49:58Z

Setting Cross-fade

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	Assuming the sequences for this program were developed with a four second cross-fade in mind, simply set up the Cross-fade text box with the number of seconds for which you created the sequences. This is a universal setting; therefore you cannot assign it to individual songs. After setting the cross-fade your dialog box should look like Figure 9. Cross-fading is discussed in more detail in another tutorial.		Assuming the sequences for this program were developed with a four second cross-fade in mind, simply set up the Cross-fade text box with the number of seconds for which you created the sequences. This is a universal setting; therefore you cannot assign it to individual songs. After setting the cross-fade your dialog box should look like Figure 9. Cross-fading is discussed in more detail in another tutorial.

			[[Image:Example.jpg]]

			'''Figure 9: Completed program to include cross-fading'''

	== Saving the Program ==		== Saving the Program ==
	You are now ready to close and save the program. Select the OK button. You should get the save changes dialog box shown in Figure 10. Select Yes. You have now created and saved your program.		You are now ready to close and save the program. Select the OK button. You should get the save changes dialog box shown in Figure 10. Select Yes. You have now created and saved your program.

Scharbon: /* Setting the plugin */

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Setting the plugin

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	For tutorial purposes, assume we have channels 1 through 64 on an Olsen and channels 65 through 128 on a Renard64. After completing the Olsen plugin as shown in Figure 7, select the Renard plugin and set the channels to start at 65 and end at 128. Set up the plugin similar to what we did for the Olsen (Renards are different from the Olsens and fixing up the plugin for the Renard is covered in a different tutorial). When done properly, the Sequence Plugin Mapping dialog box will look similar to Figure 8 (note the Olsen port assignment is on top and the Renard port assignment is below it).		For tutorial purposes, assume we have channels 1 through 64 on an Olsen and channels 65 through 128 on a Renard64. After completing the Olsen plugin as shown in Figure 7, select the Renard plugin and set the channels to start at 65 and end at 128. Set up the plugin similar to what we did for the Olsen (Renards are different from the Olsens and fixing up the plugin for the Renard is covered in a different tutorial). When done properly, the Sequence Plugin Mapping dialog box will look similar to Figure 8 (note the Olsen port assignment is on top and the Renard port assignment is below it).

			[[Image:Plugin_Mapping_3.jpg]]

			'''Figure 8: Assigned plugins for multiple controllers'''

	Select the Done button. You should now be looking at the Program Management dialog box.		Select the Done button. You should now be looking at the Program Management dialog box.

Scharbon: /* Setting the plugin */

2008-01-17T19:47:52Z

Setting the plugin

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	Assign the channels to the correct parallel port and select the “OK” button. Your Sequence Mapping Plugin dialog box should now look like Figure 7.		Assign the channels to the correct parallel port and select the “OK” button. Your Sequence Mapping Plugin dialog box should now look like Figure 7.

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			'''Figure 7: Plugins assigned to the program and the correct port'''


	If you have multiple controllers, add each of them one at a time by adding them from the “Available Plugins” list box to the “Plugins in Use” list box, update the channel count, and set up the plugin. Repeat the process until you have all channels and controller types set up.		If you have multiple controllers, add each of them one at a time by adding them from the “Available Plugins” list box to the “Plugins in Use” list box, update the channel count, and set up the plugin. Repeat the process until you have all channels and controller types set up.