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by niclights
27 Feb 2006, 13:19
Forum: Avolites Consoles
Topic: Shape Generator not working
Replies: 8
Views: 8002

IIRC normally if there was no shape file then the shapes still appear in the menu, but in uppercase as opposed to lowercase (assuming running 2004 soft.)? Which version of software are you running? Actual desk type does not matter. Other than loading the shapefile I can only think you are not select...
by niclights
26 Feb 2006, 03:28
Forum: Avolites Consoles
Topic: why does the circle shape is in fact a 8 ?
Replies: 10
Views: 9000

It can be hard to understand, but it is simply (as already described) due to the way a moving yoke fixture works. A good example is to locate a fixture and then start a pan shape. The unit will revolve, but of course it makes no difference to the beam position which remains constant. What we need is...
by niclights
26 Feb 2006, 03:18
Forum: Avolites Consoles
Topic: 16 colour scroller access
Replies: 1
Views: 2254

"should I say 'no' to automatically create palettes?" - yes! There is no limit to how many colour palettes, but the confusion will be coming from the auto creation above. These will generally contain 10 colours, 10 gobos and 10 positions which neatly fit onto one page. Actually they are de...
by niclights
17 Feb 2006, 01:50
Forum: Avolites Consoles
Topic: Pearl 2000 Upgrade
Replies: 2
Views: 2922

They are for the most part identical. There have been various revisions of the motherboard but all will run the latest software. The only requirement being extended memory. You can determine if you have this installed by looking at the LCD display when running - an 'x' after the % free denotes exten...
by niclights
14 Feb 2006, 18:29
Forum: Avolites Consoles
Topic: Multiple Patch
Replies: 1
Views: 2071

No.

You can only patch one fixture to a swop handle although you can patch multiple dimmers.

If you want multiple fixures to operate off one handle then the only way is to set them all to the same DMX address.
by niclights
08 Feb 2006, 13:55
Forum: Avolites Consoles
Topic: Pearl 2004 new Version
Replies: 2
Views: 2943

Can you elaborate further?

Programming/Takeover mode/Normal mode/palette recall/add/swop etc.

I have found that each revision has worked faster than previous, although after long programming sessions there can be a slowdown. Desk reset cures.
by niclights
26 Jan 2006, 00:30
Forum: Avolites Consoles
Topic: Stopping movement
Replies: 3
Views: 4074

It would be very useful and has been on my feature request list for a while now.

There is another way though it's not that much easier! - program mode/select fixtures/run circle shape/set size & speed to zero.
by niclights
20 Jan 2006, 13:29
Forum: Avolites Consoles
Topic: Chase into Show
Replies: 8
Views: 7079

I knew about that show & the custom software, but from (questionable) memory the import function was available long before that.

Awesome show from Mr. Gibbo though. Very jealous!
by niclights
19 Jan 2006, 00:34
Forum: Avolites Consoles
Topic: Have you seen this
Replies: 2
Views: 3465

These copies are indeed very strange things. Copyright laws even stranger!

However, this is not something that should be discussed here.
Pls try to keep posts related to Avolites products & their use.

Thread closed.

/Nic
by niclights
19 Jan 2006, 00:25
Forum: Avolites Consoles
Topic: Patching
Replies: 6
Views: 5856

Simply input the DMX number of the dimmer and press the relevant handle Swop.
I use for Moles too. Useful to keep things simple & accessible without the need to use up valuable playbacks.
by niclights
19 Jan 2006, 00:20
Forum: Avolites Consoles
Topic: Chase into Show
Replies: 8
Views: 7079

It is to import from a PC. Quote from 2004 Manual: F [Import Chase] – You can import a matrix chase created on an external PC application using this feature. To import a chase, insert the disk containing the chase you wish to import and select this option. However, I have never understood the func...
by niclights
19 Jan 2006, 00:15
Forum: Avolites Consoles
Topic: Scrambled VDU
Replies: 13
Views: 10091

@AtmosphErik: Video card is situated at rear right of desk. Is the only 'card' as far as I can remember. Do try removing/re-seating and see if you can definitely repeat. If you can then I'll hook up a VDU and see if I can recreate.

/Nic
by niclights
14 Jan 2006, 02:21
Forum: Avolites Consoles
Topic: Avolites Desk Personality files...
Replies: 2
Views: 2823

No. There are four types of personality:

.R20 - works in Pearl, Azure and Sapphire
.D4 - works in D4 (strangely enough!)
.D2 - works in D2 & D3
.VIS - for visualiser
by niclights
12 Jan 2006, 12:59
Forum: Avolites Visualiser
Topic: FILE FOR ROBE COLOR MIX 575 AT
Replies: 2
Views: 4430

Hi Ed, just so you know the thread was bumped by spam. Maybe it does serve a purpose!
by niclights
11 Jan 2006, 02:56
Forum: Avolites Consoles
Topic: Patching
Replies: 6
Views: 5856

There is currently no way to patch a range of channels to a handle. You must do this manually. To change address of a dimmer without affecting programming you can use the Patch/Repatch function. Select, enter new DMX address and then press relevant Preset Swop button. I must say that usually I see p...