Adding Fixtures

Learn how to add fixtures from the library and configure them for your project.

From the Library

Opening the Library

1. Go to Window > Library Manager
2. Select the Fixtures tab
3. You'll see categories and a search box

Finding Fixtures

Search: Type manufacturer or model name

Browse: Expand categories:

• LED
• Moving Head
• Scanner
• Conventional
• Pixel
• Laser

Adding to Project

1. Find your fixture
2. Click the + button next to it
3. Or drag it to the Project Fixtures panel
4. The fixture appears in your project

Adding Multiple

To add several of the same fixture:

1. Click the quantity selector
2. Set the number needed
3. Click Add
4. All fixtures are added sequentially

Quick Add Options

Generic Fixtures

For basic fixtures without profiles:

• Generic RGB - 3-channel RGB
• Generic RGBW - 4-channel RGBW
• Generic Dimmer - 1-channel dimmer
• Generic RGB+D - RGB plus dimmer

Pixel Quick Add

For LED strips/matrices:

1. Select Generic Pixel
2. Set pixel count
3. Choose channel order (RGB, GRB, etc.)
4. Set addressing mode

After Adding

Once fixtures are added:

Set DMX Address

1. Select the fixture in Project Fixtures
2. In Parameters, set:
   • Universe (1-based)
   • Address (1-512)

Position (Optional)

For visualization:

1. Set X, Y, Z coordinates
2. Or drag in the Preview panel

Choose Mode

If the fixture has multiple modes:

1. Open Parameters
2. Select the appropriate mode
3. Address requirements update automatically

Importing Fixtures

From File

1. File > Import > Fixture Definition
2. Select an .slf file
3. The fixture is added to your library

Drag and Drop

Drag .slf files directly into:

• The Library Manager
• The Project Fixtures panel

Community Fixtures

Find more fixtures online:

1. Go to Library Manager > Community tab
2. Search for your fixture
3. Download and add to your library

Troubleshooting

Fixture Not Found

If your exact model isn't available:

1. Try a similar model from the same manufacturer
2. Use a generic fixture type
3. Create a custom definition

Wrong Channel Count

If the fixture uses different channels than expected:

1. Check you've selected the correct mode
2. Verify against the fixture's manual
3. Create a custom profile if needed

Next Steps

• DMX Patching - Assign addresses
• Creating Fixtures - Make custom profiles