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 Project > 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 manufacturer groups to browse fixtures by brand

Adding to Project

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

1. Click the Add fixture button in the panel toolbar
2. In the popout dialog, select a fixture from the library using the fixture selector
3. Set the name, universe, start address, and optionally a target IP
4. Use the Calculate universes/addresses button to auto-fill the next available address
5. Click Save changes

Adding Multiple

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

1. In the Add fixture dialog, enter multiple addresses (e.g., 1,100,200)
2. And/or multiple universes (e.g., 0,1,2)
3. Click Save changes to create all fixtures

Generic LED Fixtures

For pixel-based fixtures without specific profiles:

• Generic LED Bar - Linear strip of pixels
• Generic LED Circle - Ring of pixels
• 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 (0-based), address (1-512), mode, or other settings
3. Click Save changes

Importing Fixtures

From Library Manager

1. Open Project > Library Manager
2. Browse or import fixture definitions
3. The fixture is added 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