Add a Fixture

Add fixtures from the library and configure them for your project.

From the library

Opening the library

1. Go to Project > Library Manager.
2. Select the Fixtures tab.
3. Use the categories and the search box to find fixtures.

Finding fixtures

Search: Type manufacturer or model name

Browse: Expand manufacturer groups to browse fixtures by brand

Adding to project

The primary way to add fixtures is through the Fixtures panel:

1. Click the Add fixture button in the panel toolbar.
2. Click Select fixture… to open the Add fixture picker. Browse by manufacturer or use the search box, pick a fixture, choose its DMX mode, then click Continue to addressing.
3. The Add fixture form is two columns: the form on the left, an Address space grid on the right that shows existing fixtures and the proposed placement.
4. Set the quantity and name, then type the universe and address, use the Calculate universes/addresses button to auto-fill the next free address, or click a cell in the grid to set the start (hover to preview).
5. Click Patch N fixtures.

Adding multiple

To add several fixtures at once, use comma-separated values:

1. Open the Add fixture dialog.
2. Enter multiple addresses (for example 1,100,200) and/or multiple universes (for example 1,2,3).
3. Click Patch N fixtures to create all fixtures.

Generic LED fixtures

For pixel-based fixtures without specific profiles, Spectralite provides a Generic LED Bar (linear strip of pixels), Generic LED Circle (ring of pixels), and Generic LED Matrix (2D grid of pixels). Each supports color variants: RGB, RGBW, RGBA, RGBWA, WRGB, GRB, BRG, RBG. Configure pixel count and color variant in the add fixture dialog.

After adding

The DMX universe and address are set during the add process. To change them later:

1. Right-click the fixture and select Edit, or click the pencil icon.
2. Update the universe (starts at 1), address (1-512), mode, or other settings.
3. Click Save changes.

Importing fixtures

From Library Manager

1. Open Project > Library Manager.
2. Select a fixture in the Fixtures tab and choose Import to project. Its full definition is embedded into the current project.

To bring an external definition into the catalog first, use Import from file for a .slf file or Import GDTF for a .gdtf file in the Fixtures tab.

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. Confirm 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