I really hate the tedious process of labelling DMX universes, it always feels like a waste of time when my fixture layers already contain that information however it is incredibly useful so I made this plugin to automate the process.
Assuming your fixture layers start with “UXX – ” (for example “U1 – Dimmers”, “U23 – Pracs”, etc) it will scan your fixture layers and rename your universes based on these names.
If it finds multiple options it will show you a list of the options, note which is correct and put that number in the next prompt window.
Finally any unused/unknown universes (up to 256) will be renamed “Universe”
Download it here and have a play, its free but as always has no warranty so use it carefully and if you do find it useful feel free to send me a few quid.
CCT Gen is a simple program which makes it easy to add CCT information to a GrandMA2 Fixture Personality, It can create simple linear and custom curves with interpolated data points every 100k.
To use the program simply open it and set the bits, enter the minimum and maximum CCT for the fixture and this will create a basic linear output with every 100k value listed with DMX and Percent.
If you have a non-linear CCT fixture or you have used a colour meter to read values from a fixture you can enter these by clicking on a DMX or percent cell and manually entering it. The program will automatically interpolate the spaces between entered values and estimate the correct values to achieve the desired CCT value.
You can unlock specific values you have adjusted by double clicking the “Locked” cell associated with it and reset the entire table by clicking “Reset All Locks”
Similar behavior is available for Tints, Click on Tint and on the left are the fixed Tints, you can set the values for them in the percent or DMX cells.
Although the basic functionality of this Application is free the Import/Export functions are locked unless you pay for them. Once unlocked you can simply import a GrandMA2 personality and then export it with the CCT/Tint Values baked in.
“Export snippet” will generate the XML for the created CCTs or if you want to automatically add these to a personality click “Import Personality” to load it (Fixture personalities must contain a “COLORTEMPERATURE (ColorTemperature)” attribute for CCT and/or “TINT” for tint to work), ensure it’s name is shown then you can click “Export Personality”
The program will overwrite ALL CCT and Tint values (depending which mode you are in) so be careful, it will then prompt for a new name and you can import it into your GrandMA2 show. You need to export the CCT/Tints separately.
To activate the Pro features email activation@lightgeek.co.uk and I will send you a paypal link for £20 GBP per computer it is to be installed on.
Once you have paid this email the receipt to me with your hardware ID Text file attached, This can be generated from the Pro Features page on the startup screen, I will then send you an activation code.
This won’t happen instantly so you’ll need to be patient, I aim to respond to all activations within 24 hours.
While I have done everything to ensure this program works well it is your responsibility to backup your fixture personalities and check the data before use, this program isn’t magic and it guesses values based on your input so it will never be 100% accurate.
Manage Consent
To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions.
Functional
Always active
The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network.
Preferences
The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user.
Statistics
The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes.The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you.
Marketing
The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes.
