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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

  1. Click the + button
  2. Enter a name
  3. Set dimensions (width × height)
  4. Click Create

From Template

  1. Click + > From Template
  2. Choose a template:
    • Strip - Linear arrangement
    • Matrix - Grid arrangement
    • Ring - Circular arrangement
  3. Configure template options
  4. Click Create

Duplicate

  1. Select an existing map
  2. Right-click, Duplicate
  3. The copy appears with "(copy)" suffix

Editing Maps

Open in Editor

Double-click a map to open in the Pixel Map Editor.

Quick Resize

  1. Select a map
  2. In Properties, change dimensions
  3. 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:

  1. Click New Folder
  2. Drag maps into folders
  3. Collapse/expand as needed

Naming Conventions

Suggested naming:

  • "Stage_Floor_Matrix"
  • "Truss_Strip_1"
  • "Back_Wall_Left"

Import/Export

Import

Load maps from files:

  1. File > Import Pixel Map
  2. Select file(s)
  3. Maps are added to project

Export

Save maps for sharing:

  1. Select maps to export
  2. Right-click, Export
  3. Choose format and location