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[[File:HLS_Playlist_ExportIlluminationData.png|thumb|Figure 9-12]] | [[File:HLS_Playlist_ExportIlluminationData.png|350px|thumb|Figure 9-12]] | ||
*Before a song can be added to a playlist, the illumination data must be exported. | *Before a song can be added to a playlist, the illumination data must be exported. | ||
*Click ''Output -> Select Output Method and Compile for Show''. | *Click ''Output -> Select Output Method and Compile for Show''. | ||
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[[File:HLS_Playlist_MasterLightingChannel.png|thumb|Figure 9-13]] | [[File:HLS_Playlist_MasterLightingChannel.png|350px|thumb|Figure 9-13]] | ||
*A window will open listing any master/submaster lighting channels (see 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. | *If you wish these lighting channels to be applied to the export, click the Active box. | ||
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[[File:HLS_Playlist_ExportFileCreated.png|thumb|Figure 9-14]] | [[File:HLS_Playlist_ExportFileCreated.png|350px|thumb|Figure 9-14]] | ||
*Once all options have been completed, the export completion confirmation will show (see 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. | *Repeat these steps for ALL sequences you wish to use in your playlist. | ||
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[[File:HLS_Playlist_PlaylistWindow.png|thumb|Figure 9-15]] | [[File:HLS_Playlist_PlaylistWindow.png|350px|thumb|Figure 9-15]] | ||
*Close down and reopen HLS without opening a sequence. | *Close down and reopen HLS without opening a sequence. | ||
*To create your playlist, click ''Output -> Create a Playlist''. | *To create your playlist, click ''Output -> Create a Playlist''. | ||
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*Type in a name for your new playlist. | *Type in a name for your new playlist. | ||
[[File:HLS_Playlist_SelectExportFile.png|thumb|Figure 9-16]] | [[File:HLS_Playlist_SelectExportFile.png|350px|thumb|Figure 9-16]] | ||
*Click ''Select Export File to Play''. | *Click ''Select Export File to Play''. | ||
*This will list all of the sequences with exported illumination data (see Figure 9-16). | *This will list all of the sequences with exported illumination data (see Figure 9-16). | ||
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[[File:HLS_Playlist_PlayNow.png|thumb|Figure 9-17] | [[File:HLS_Playlist_PlayNow.png|350px|thumb|Figure 9-17]] | ||
*To play a selected playlist, click ''Output -> Play Specific Playlist'' (see 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. | **'''Note:''' You cannot have a sequence open to perform this action. | ||
Latest revision as of 04:43, 24 March 2013
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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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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