Working with Playlists

Playlists are a list of exported illumination data from sequences that you can place in a play order. You can then add playlists into a schedule.

Exporting Illumination Data

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Figure 9-12

• Before a song can be added to a playlist, the illumination data must be exported.
• Click Output -> Select Output Method and Compile for Show.
• Verify all universes are assigned to hardware appropriately.
• In the bottom right, click the Export Illumination Data button (see Figure 9-12).
  • Check the Disable Dimming Curves box if you want to ignore any applied dimming curves.

Figure 9-13

• A window will open listing any master/submaster lighting channels (see Figure 9-13).
• If you wish these lighting channels to be applied to the export, click the Active box.

Figure 9-14

• Once all options have been completed, the export completion confirmation will show (see Figure 9-14).
• Repeat these steps for ALL sequences you wish to use in your playlist.

Adding Exported Songs to a Playlist

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Figure 9-15

• Close down and reopen HLS without opening a sequence.
• To create your playlist, click Output -> Create a Playlist.
• The Playlist Window will open (see Figure 9-15).
• Type in a name for your new playlist.

Figure 9-16

• Click Select Export File to Play.
• This will list all of the sequences with exported illumination data (see Figure 9-16).
• Select the desired file and click ok.
• The selected file will now be listed next to the Export button (see Figure 9-15).
• Adjust the Seconds Delay after Song Ends field to the desired time delay.
• Click Add Song to List to add the song to your playlist with the specified delay.
• Continue doing this until all songs are added to your playlist.
  • If you wish the songs to play randomly, click the Random checkbox.
• When complete, click OK.

Modifying an Existing Playlist

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• To modify an existing playlist, click Output -> Modify Existing Playlist.
• Select the playlist you wish to modify and click OK.
• The playlist window will open, allowing you to make changes.

Playing a Selected Playlist

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Figure 9-17

• To play a selected playlist, click Output -> Play Specific Playlist (see Figure 9-17).
  • Note: You cannot have a sequence open to perform this action.
• Click Select Playlist and select the desired playlist.
• Select Play Now and click the Play Now button.

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