Setting the fixture position in a group
It is possible to define the position of each fixture in our setup. In this way, LightShark can apply the direction of the effects taking into account the specific position of each fixture. This allows you to create more attractive and dynamic effects.
ACCESS TO THE EDITING WINDOW
From the "Palettes" window click “EDIT” and select the group you want to edit.
Note that in the auto groups it is not possible to edit the position of the fixtures. By default the selection of the auto groups is always linear.
Selection tool, allows you to select and position fixtures within the grid.
Move tool, allows you to move the grid within the window.
Fit tool, allows you to adjust all fixtures within the window.
Fixtures, each circle represents one of the fixtures in the group. The number refers to the fixture ID.
Steps, allows you to define the playback order of the fixtures within the group in an effect.
Please note that, depending on the fixture distribution you make, the effects will be applied differently. It is important that you respect the actual positions of the fixtures in your rig, otherwise you will not be able to display the effects correctly.
LightShark will automatically constrain the user-defined grid so that the effects are played within it, ignoring the space around it. The fixture that is upper left will be used as reference (X0,Y0).
Note that in case of spaces between fixtures, LightShark will recalculate the effect within the grid taking into account the spaces, allowing to simulate more accurately the position of the fixtures.
If the position of the fixtures within the grid is not edited, the effects will be applied in a linear way.
MODIFY THE POSITION OF FIXTURES
It is possible to modify the position of the fixtures within the grid as follows:
Make sure that the selection tool is active.
Select fixtures by holding down your finger and dragging ( in case you are using a touch device ) or by holding down the left mouse button and dragging ( in case you are using a PC ) .
Select the new position of the fixtures by clicking on any of the empty circles in the grid.
MOVING WITHIN THE GRID
It is possible to move within the grid as follows:
Make sure that the move tool is active.
Keep your finger pressed and drag ( in case you are using a touch device ) or hold the left mouse button and drag ( in case you are using a PC ).
It is possible to fit all fixtures inside the window with the fitting tool.
SAVE THE POSITION OF THE FIXTURES IN THE GRID
Once the fixtures have been arranged in the grid, the changes must be saved:
Press “EXIT”.
Press "YES" to save changes, "NO" to exit without saving or "CANCEL" to continue editing the grid.
DEFINE THE PLAYBACK ORDER OF THE FIXTURES
It is possible to define the playback order of the fixtures within a group in an effect.
Select the fixtures.
Click on the Step button you want it to be part of. By creating different steps within the same group it is possible to create different effects within the same grid.