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==Vixen==
==What is Vixen?==
Vixen Light Animation Software can be downloaded for free [http://www.vixenlights.com Here]
Vixen is Windows software running on the .NET platform that will put the computer in the do-if-yourself computer lighting animation. With a PC and some DIY [[Electronics Hardware]], anyone can have a professional looking lighting display synchronized to music.


Vixen is geared primarily towards the DIYer. For those that prefer a packaged all-in-one solution, there are commerical solutions available.  For those that prefer a lower-cost DIY solution, Vixen may be the software for you.  There are a broad base of software [[Vixen_Plugins | plug-ins]] to support different hardware designs. Additionally, you can create you own plug-ins to support your hardware.


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==Minimum System Requirements==
==Troubleshooting==
''Just about any computer 10 years old or newer should support DIY projects.  Performance may vary depending on channel count, lighting controller, and various other configurations.''
If you are having a problem with Vixen not opening when you navigate to your sequences folder and double click on a sequence, when Vixen is not yet running, it could be a .vix file association problem.  To correct the problem follow the directions below.  These directions are for Windows XP SP2.
 
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*Processor - 486 or greater
Click on Start, All Programs, Accessories, Windows Explorer.
*Memory - 128MB or greater
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*Hard Drive - 2GB or greater
Click on Tools, Folder Options
*OS - Windows 98 or newer with the [http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=0856eacb-4362-4b0d-8edd-aab15c5e04f5&DisplayLang=en Microsoft .NET Framework] installed. 
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Click on File Types
==Download==
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Vixen Light Animation Software can be downloaded for free [http://www.vixenlights.com/downloads/ Here]
Scroll down to VIX
 
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Highlight VIX by clicking on it
 
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[http://www.vixenlights.com/releases/Vixen%202.1.1.0.zip Vixen 2.1.1.0 ]
Click Advanced
 
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Note: The information below pertaining to the update program was for version 2.0 and may not apply to version 2.1.1.0.
One by one select each of the actions listed except open. Thedre may only be open but if there are more we only need the open action.
 
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There was a small bug identified in the update program that may or may not cause a problem for some. If you want to feel a bit safer, you can download an updated version of it '''before''' updating [http://www.vixenlights.com/files/Update.zip here] (it's a zip file that needs to be unzipped with the resulting update.exe residing in the Vixen directory.
Highlight open
 
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Click Edit
Beta versions of Vixen are available via the [http://doityourselfchristmas.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=26 DIY Christmas Forum].
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Click Browse
==Documentation==
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Now navigate to the Vixen.exe file in your Vixen 2.0 program folder
* [[Vixen Reference]]
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* [[Vixen Script Projects]]
Highlight the Vixen.exe file
* [[Vixen Plugins]]
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** [[Vixen Plugin Development]]
Click Open
** [[Vixen "Input" Plugin Development]]
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* [[Vixen Add-ins]]
Click OK
* [[Vixen Troubleshooting]]
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* [[Vixen How-To's]] Videos
Click OK, again
* [[Vixen Help]]
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* [[E1.31 Vixen Plugin|How to setup E.131 Driver for Pixels and Bridges]]
Click Close
 
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==Other Resources==
Now close out all remaining windows
* [http://vixenlights.com/ Vixenlights.com] Primary website for Vixen software
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* [http://www.christmasinshirley.com/forum/index.php/forum/viewforum.php?f=6 DIY Christmas Thread] Discussions, Beta releases and other information.
Navigate to the folder containing your Vixen 2.0 Sequences
* [http://blinkyflashy.14.forumer.com/ Blinky Flashy Forum] Vixen's original site; locked since DIY Christmas was started.
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Double click on a sequence and Vixen 2.0 should start and open the sequence file.
[[Category:DIYC Software]]
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[[Category:Vixen]]
Good Luck and may the Force be with you!
[[Category:DIYC Index]]

Latest revision as of 12:24, 13 October 2013

What is Vixen?

Vixen is Windows software running on the .NET platform that will put the computer in the do-if-yourself computer lighting animation. With a PC and some DIY Electronics Hardware, anyone can have a professional looking lighting display synchronized to music.

Vixen is geared primarily towards the DIYer. For those that prefer a packaged all-in-one solution, there are commerical solutions available. For those that prefer a lower-cost DIY solution, Vixen may be the software for you. There are a broad base of software plug-ins to support different hardware designs. Additionally, you can create you own plug-ins to support your hardware.

Minimum System Requirements

Just about any computer 10 years old or newer should support DIY projects. Performance may vary depending on channel count, lighting controller, and various other configurations.

  • Processor - 486 or greater
  • Memory - 128MB or greater
  • Hard Drive - 2GB or greater
  • OS - Windows 98 or newer with the Microsoft .NET Framework installed.

Download

Vixen Light Animation Software can be downloaded for free Here


Vixen 2.1.1.0

Note: The information below pertaining to the update program was for version 2.0 and may not apply to version 2.1.1.0.

There was a small bug identified in the update program that may or may not cause a problem for some. If you want to feel a bit safer, you can download an updated version of it before updating here (it's a zip file that needs to be unzipped with the resulting update.exe residing in the Vixen directory.


Beta versions of Vixen are available via the DIY Christmas Forum.

Documentation

Other Resources

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