Panels

Spectralite's interface is built around flexible, dockable panels. Each panel provides specific functionality.

Core Panels

Preview

Real-time visualization of your lighting output

Node Editor

Visual programming environment for effects

Timeline

Sequence and layer management

Parameters

Properties of selected items

Configuration Panels

Color Settings

Color palette and gradient controls

Layer Settings

Layer blend modes and properties

Project Fixtures

Fixtures in your current project

Beat Matcher

BPM detection and tempo sync

MIDI Panels

MIDI Map Editor

Create controller mappings

MIDI Devices

Connected MIDI hardware

Pixel Mapping Panels

Pixel Map Editor

Design pixel layouts

Pixel Map List

Manage all pixel maps

System Panels

Address Space

DMX universe overview

Discovered Clients

Network Art-Net devices

History

Undo/redo history

Panel Management

Opening Panels

Access panels from the Window menu, or use keyboard shortcuts.

Arranging Panels

Drag panel title bars to move them
Drop on edges to dock alongside other panels
Drop on center to create tabs
Drag edges between panels to resize

Saving Layouts

Arrange panels as desired
View > Save Layout
Name your layout
Access saved layouts from View > Layouts