Send DMX

Category: Control

Send DMX layer template allows you to send DMX value without having to create a DMX fixture for it.

Variables

Default

• Universe: select the universe where you want to send to.

• Channel index: select the channel which you want to set.

• Channel value: set the value of the selected channnel.

• Auto rename: select if you want the Layer's name to display the variables' values.

Workflow

1. Set up DMX Out window

Enable Send DMX checkbox in DMX Out window. For more information on how DMX streaming works in LightAct, please refer to DMX Out.

2. Inserting the layer

Through the right click menu

Right click in the Timeline, select Control category and choose Send DMX layer.

3. Set up the layer

Set up the layer's variables and observe the value in the DMX Out window.

Good to know: if you open the Layout of this layer, you can further modify what this layer does.

Layer Layout