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Designer Tips & Tricks

New in Designer 2.9 – Authentication Rework

In Designer 2.9, we have upgraded our current method of authentication: encouraging password use to improve security for controllers on networks. There are many aspects to this, some more complex than others. This Tips and Tricks post will cover the basics, and give instructions on how you can upgrade to v2.9. There are additional steps required if you are using Custom Web User Accounts and

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LPC and VLC Families

We have started introducing the idea of Pharos families in the Designer range to help clarify some areas where the products differ in behaviour. This explainer video provides an overview of the main differences between the families, then in the rest of this Tips and Tricks we will dive into more detail about differences in content processing, level of fixture control, mapping and

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Making a Scene with DALI

The DALI protocol allows for up to 16 DALI Scenes to be saved locally in the fixture to be recalled on command. We can also programme DALI fixtures in a more traditional way using flexible Designer Scenes, which can then be placed on a timeline or triggered as required. In this Tips and Tricks, we will cover the two ways to approach working with DALI ballasts in Designer. DALI Scenes The

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DALI Configuration

The DALI protocol is a staple for static architectural lighting and is often now used hand-in-hand in projects with more flexible DMX for dynamic lighting. Pharos has always supported DALI via the RIO D to work alongside the standard controllers and with native support on the EXT recognising the TPC’s ideal package of DMX, DALI and a touchscreen suitable for small

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New in Designer 2.8 – API Propagation

Custom web interfaces offer end users a useful device-based override control solution. Prior to 2.8.0, triggering web API (JavaScript/HTTP) commands via a custom web interface would only affect the controller on which it was fired. For projects with multiple controllers, which all needed to respond to a web UI command, this necessitated many additional triggers to send commands

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New in Designer 2.8 – sACN Sync

sACN Sync is a new feature that aligns with the specification for the sACN protocol. It works in a similar vein to ArtSync or KiNET Sync, although there is a keen difference that will be covered in this introduction to the new feature. But, firstly, why would you need to use sACN Sync? When you are outputting lighting data to your fixtures from a controller via

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Designer Tips & Tricks

  • New in Designer 2.9 – Authentication Rework

  • LPC and VLC Families

  • Making a Scene with DALI

  • DALI Configuration

  • New in Designer 2.8 – API Propagation

  • New in Designer 2.8 – sACN Sync

  • New in Designer 2.8 – VLC enhancements

  • Splitting the EDN

  • Mix your colours with Direct Colour

  • Feel Absorbed, Included and Enabled

  • Don’t miss a beat with Timeline Audio

  • Real Time and Astronomical Timelines

  • Keeping your colour controls in sync

  • Alternate Selection Methods

  • Explore the advanced options in the Fixture Duplication Tool

  • Create useful fixture arrangements with Fixture Templates

  • Understanding the Patch Navigator

  • Utilising layout keyboard shortcuts

  • Roll the dice on the Gradient Tools Randomiser!

  • Tips for migrating to Designer 2

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