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by RichG
Mon Nov 22, 2021 11:59 pm
Forum: DMXIS
Topic: How to leave unmapped faders?
Replies: 4
Views: 1476

Re: How to leave unmapped faders?

There isn't a simple direct way to do what your requesting. The light fixture itself determines the channels and they run contiguously from whatever the start channel is. DMXIS is functionally a very simple 512ch DMX controller (1 fader per channel) with some sophisticated macros running on top to ...
by RichG
Mon Nov 22, 2021 10:58 pm
Forum: DMXIS
Topic: How to leave unmapped faders?
Replies: 4
Views: 1476

Re: How to leave unmapped faders?

Do a Right-Click|Fixture Library|<whatever fixture you want> only on the channels where you want them to start. Do this for Ch 1, 17, 33, etc... Skip over Ch 15 & 16, 31 & 32.

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by RichG
Mon Nov 22, 2021 10:50 pm
Forum: DMXIS
Topic: Enttec Emu?
Replies: 4
Views: 2814

Re: Enttec Emu?

Just went and took a look at it. Hmmm... It says it's the "DMXIS's Next Generation", but functionality-wise I'd say it appears to more pre-DMXIS. Searched through the manual for scripting features (which I use a lot in DMXIS)- nothing there. They lost me at that point. Show Buddy Active is...
by RichG
Mon Nov 15, 2021 10:42 pm
Forum: Show Buddy Active
Topic: Fog-machine on/off
Replies: 5
Views: 1769

Re: Fog-machine on/off

The solution of having a fog control preset with all other presets having the Fog channel disabled will work nicely. Keep in mind the Speed, Shape, and Tempo will affect the results. For example, if Speed is 1 bar, Shape is 25% and Tempo is 60 bpm, then Fog will be on for one second then off for thr...
by RichG
Tue Nov 02, 2021 7:19 pm
Forum: DMXIS
Topic: [BUG 1.7.3] Forget Midi Assignment doesn't stay forgotten
Replies: 0
Views: 1423

[BUG 1.7.3] Forget Midi Assignment doesn't stay forgotten

I have several channels assigned to a Midi CC that I no longer need. I do a Right-Click|Forget on the channel. If I Right-Click on it again, it appears to be 'forgotten'... however, if I exit DMXIS, then restart it- I see the Midi assignment is still there. When I look at the dmxconfig.xml file, I c...
by RichG
Mon Oct 18, 2021 8:06 pm
Forum: DMXIS
Topic: Timing Problems with MIDI-Signals to the Lights
Replies: 10
Views: 4708

Re: Timing Problems with MIDI-Signals to the Lights

Mario13 wrote: Mon Oct 18, 2021 11:52 am my Porblem is solved.
Please post the solution in case someone comes here looking to solve a similar issue.
by RichG
Sun Oct 17, 2021 10:36 pm
Forum: DMXIS
Topic: Timing Problems with MIDI-Signals to the Lights
Replies: 10
Views: 4708

Re: Timing Problems with MIDI-Signals to the Lights

I watched the video and can see the issue you're talking about. I'm unable to duplicate your setup here (I run standalone DMXIS on a PC). If I had your setup in front of me, here's what I'd do: 1. Verify the MIDI data . On a PC I use MIDI-OX. I think you can use Midi Pipe to do this on a Mac. Make s...
by RichG
Sun Oct 17, 2021 10:01 pm
Forum: DMXIS
Topic: What's this virtual status light for?
Replies: 1
Views: 1837

What's this virtual status light for?

What does this virtual status light indicate? I can't find a description in the manual.
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by RichG
Wed Oct 13, 2021 6:18 pm
Forum: DMXIS
Topic: Will disabling channels lead to better performance?
Replies: 1
Views: 1497

Will disabling channels lead to better performance?

Mainly a question for Dave, but thought others could benefit from the answer. I'm revising my lighting rig and creating some new presets for it. I tend to disable and zero out channels I don't use in the hopes that this will lead to better performance. I'm not sure if is actually the case though. In...
by RichG
Tue Oct 12, 2021 9:44 pm
Forum: DMXIS
Topic: Art-Net Output
Replies: 1
Views: 1578

Re: Art-Net Output

I believe doing this would open up DMXIS to rampant software piracy... unless some other verification method is used. Having the USB box plugged in ensures a 1:1 correspondence between the users and DMXIS packages purchased.
by RichG
Tue Oct 12, 2021 8:49 pm
Forum: DMXIS
Topic: Timing Problems with MIDI-Signals to the Lights
Replies: 10
Views: 4708

Re: Timing Problems with MIDI-Signals to the Lights

I see. I'm at a bit of a loss since I only use DMXIS in stand-alone mode. I've never used it with a DAW. If I were to troubleshoot it, here's what I'd do. I'd monitor the MIDI data from the DAW with MidiOx. Look at the data stream to see if there are any unexpected messages (including sysex) going o...
by RichG
Tue Oct 12, 2021 6:27 pm
Forum: DMXIS
Topic: Timing Problems with MIDI-Signals to the Lights
Replies: 10
Views: 4708

Re: Timing Problems with MIDI-Signals to the Lights

It could be a DMX protocol limitation depending upon how quickly you're trying to make changes. Check out THIS article.

If that's the case then it won't matter what program is used since it's not a DMXIS issue.
by RichG
Tue Oct 12, 2021 2:34 am
Forum: DMXIS
Topic: Copy masking on specific channels only?
Replies: 1
Views: 1454

Re: Copy masking on specific channels only?

I think I can help you out with this... Just to be clear, You want a macro that sets Enable = OFF for all presets in all banks for selected channel(s)... then leave the selected channel(s) with Enabled = ON for the preset you're in?
by RichG
Tue Oct 12, 2021 2:11 am
Forum: DMXIS
Topic: Adjusting tempo and changes during live show
Replies: 2
Views: 1734

Re: Adjusting tempo and changes during live show

For DMXIS version 1.7.3, Under File|Preferences|General there is an option to control Tap Tempo via MIDI CC 110.
by RichG
Wed Oct 06, 2021 5:46 am
Forum: DMXIS
Topic: Dmxis issues , please help!!!
Replies: 1
Views: 1480

Re: Dmxis issues , please help!!!

Are you using midi to control DMXIS?
by RichG
Tue Sep 07, 2021 6:28 pm
Forum: DMXIS
Topic: Copying presets to a new bank
Replies: 5
Views: 2577

Re: Copying presets to a new bank

Sounds like you could be looking at the wrong Presets folder... The banks you create in DMXIS will be located here:
C:\Users\Public\Documents\ENTTEC\DMXIS\Presets
by RichG
Tue Sep 07, 2021 7:20 am
Forum: DMXIS
Topic: Copying presets to a new bank
Replies: 5
Views: 2577

Re: Copying presets to a new bank

Yes, you can do this outside of DMXIS. The banks are just folders in the ENTTEC\DMXIS\Presets folder. Close the DMXIS program, Go into the Presets folder and copy the bank to a new folder, then run DMXIS. The new folder will show up in the list of banks.
by RichG
Tue Sep 07, 2021 7:14 am
Forum: DMXIS
Topic: Light show for you with my DMXIS!
Replies: 2
Views: 2396

Re: Light show for you with my DMXIS!

Very cool! Nice work!
by RichG
Mon Aug 02, 2021 7:07 pm
Forum: DMXIS
Topic: Tweaking a chase after other movement
Replies: 1
Views: 1449

Re: Tweaking a chase after other movement

If I'm understanding you correctly, it sounds like you want to momentarily suspend the oscillator while you make adjustments, correct? There is no global 'Stop Oscillators" selection, but there is a work-around. If you go to File|Preferences|Audio/MIDI Settings, then set the Input to << none >>...
by RichG
Mon Jul 12, 2021 9:10 pm
Forum: DMXIS
Topic: Wireless midi control of DMXIS
Replies: 2
Views: 1919

Re: Wireless midi control of DMXIS

nice to see how others are doing this That's one of the reasons why I created this thread. It's helpful to see alternate approaches. A nice thing about DMXIS, it can be as simple or as complex as you make it. My configuration with the wireless midi control is pretty elaborate. If it should fail, I ...
by RichG
Thu Jul 08, 2021 6:10 pm
Forum: DMXIS
Topic: Wireless midi control of DMXIS
Replies: 2
Views: 1919

Wireless midi control of DMXIS

One project that has been lingering on my seemingly endless task list was to build a case for my lighting controller. I'm using a Fractal Audio MFC-101 midi controller to send PC & CC messages to DMXIS. This setup is completely wireless. THIS 12 Vdc battery is used to power everything so no powe...
by RichG
Thu Jul 08, 2021 5:56 pm
Forum: DMXIS
Topic: DMXis Foot Pedal
Replies: 1
Views: 1517

Re: DMXis Foot Pedal

Check out the AirTurn BT200S series of foot pedals, or the AirTurn Digit III handheld device.

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by RichG
Thu Jul 08, 2021 6:18 am
Forum: Show Buddy Active
Topic: Channel Masking Show Buddy Active
Replies: 5
Views: 3300

Re: Channel Masking Show Buddy Active

The message board is being REALLY fussy about attachments for some reason... going to try putting them into a separate post here.
Defined Presets:
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by RichG
Thu Jul 08, 2021 6:11 am
Forum: Show Buddy Active
Topic: Channel Masking Show Buddy Active
Replies: 5
Views: 3300

Re: Channel Masking Show Buddy Active

I'm not sure if Masking is what you want to use. I'll give a detailed explanation with an example and you can decide if it's what you want to use. The Enabled property in any channel in a preset can either be ON or OFF. When Enabled is set to ON, then the channel will equal the saved value for that ...
by RichG
Tue Jun 15, 2021 6:28 pm
Forum: Show Buddy Active
Topic: Channel Masking Show Buddy Active
Replies: 5
Views: 3300

Re: Channel Masking Show Buddy Active

If you want presets that do Full Red, Full Green, etc... then you do not want to use masking. Masking retains the previous preset value when the new preset is chosen. Think of Masking as an "add too" feature. That's why you currently get Yellow when selecting Full Green after the Full Red....
by RichG
Thu Apr 08, 2021 3:41 am
Forum: DMXIS
Topic: 1st day DMXIS
Replies: 3
Views: 2557

Re: 1st day DMXIS

ok, i just plugged in dmxis for the first time. and managed to modify / copy a fixture into my own folder and got my fixture working Good job! :) why does the dmxis window at full size only appear to be about 5x6" in maximize (which appears to be greyed out) . WOuld love to have this fill my l...
by RichG
Thu Apr 08, 2021 3:00 am
Forum: DMXIS
Topic: What do I need to run Capture
Replies: 6
Views: 3031

Re: What do I need to run Capture

andyp13 wrote: Mon Apr 05, 2021 4:12 pm such a shame that there’s no visualiser with DMXIS...🤷‍♂️ Seems that would solve problems for quite a few folk who use DMXIS
Show Buddy Active has a visualizer.
by RichG
Thu Jan 21, 2021 11:14 pm
Forum: Show Buddy Active
Topic: 2.0.12 availability?
Replies: 14
Views: 11500

Re: 2.0.12 availability?

Studio-412 wrote: Wed Jul 08, 2020 7:37 pm lol. I'm going to go out on a limb and say you may just get your wish.
Looks like that was the only SBA wish granted. :D
by RichG
Tue Oct 20, 2020 12:45 am
Forum: DMXIS
Topic: Bug & feature requests
Replies: 17
Views: 221320

Re: Bug & feature requests

HellishVictor wrote: Sun Oct 18, 2020 5:19 pm A little enhancement for the MIDI Control section, which also include CC for switch between banks and presets.
The virtual enhancements look great and would be a welcomed improvement.
by RichG
Sun Jul 26, 2020 3:45 am
Forum: DMXIS
Topic: DMXis and Ultra DMXking
Replies: 1
Views: 1949

Re: DMXis and Ultra DMXking

DMXIS does not accept DMX input from an external controller in the manner you have described.

It does, however, accept OSC and/or MIDI as input. OSC is a very powerful way to control DMXIS externally.
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