Panels
Pixel Map List Panel
Manage all pixel maps in your project
Pixel Map List Panel
The Pixel Map List shows all pixel maps in your project and provides management tools.
Map List
Display
Each map shows:
- Name - Map identifier
- Dimensions - Width × Height
- Pixels - Total pixel count
- Universes - DMX universes used
Sorting
Click headers to sort by:
- Name
- Size
- Pixel count
Creating Maps
New Empty Map
- Click the + button
- Enter a name
- Set dimensions (width × height)
- Click Create
From Template
- Click + > From Template
- Choose a template:
- Strip - Linear arrangement
- Matrix - Grid arrangement
- Ring - Circular arrangement
- Configure template options
- Click Create
Duplicate
- Select an existing map
- Right-click, Duplicate
- The copy appears with "(copy)" suffix
Editing Maps
Open in Editor
Double-click a map to open in the Pixel Map Editor.
Quick Resize
- Select a map
- In Properties, change dimensions
- Pixels outside new bounds are removed
Rename
Double-click the name or press Enter to rename.
Map Properties
When a map is selected:
Dimensions
- Width - Pixels horizontally
- Height - Pixels vertically
- Changing removes out-of-bounds pixels
Position
Physical position for preview:
- X, Y, Z - 3D coordinates
- Scale - Size multiplier
- Rotation - Orientation
Output
- Enabled - Toggle output
- Universe Start - First universe
- Preview - Show in Preview panel
Multi-Selection
Select multiple maps:
- Shift + Click - Range selection
- Cmd + Click - Add to selection
Bulk Operations
With multiple selected:
- Enable/Disable - Toggle all
- Delete - Remove all
- Export - Export all
Organization
Folders
Create folders to organize:
- Click New Folder
- Drag maps into folders
- Collapse/expand as needed
Naming Conventions
Suggested naming:
- "Stage_Floor_Matrix"
- "Truss_Strip_1"
- "Back_Wall_Left"
Import/Export
Import
Load maps from files:
- File > Import Pixel Map
- Select file(s)
- Maps are added to project
Export
Save maps for sharing:
- Select maps to export
- Right-click, Export
- Choose format and location
Related Panels
- Pixel Map Editor - Edit map layouts
- Address Space - DMX overview
- Preview - Visualize maps