Instruction manual

Programming
Page 78 Solution & Solution XL Operating Manual – Issue 1.0
Programming
This section of the manual covers the basic functionality of programming
which involves selecting fixtures, adjusting one or more of their parameters to
the required values, and then recording the information into a memory,
submaster or palette.
Operating Modes
The Solution & Solution XL offer 3 different programming modes to cater for
different knowledge levels and styles of show. It is important to understand
the difference between the three, and to select the one most appropriate to
your requirements.
Non Tracking Mode
In Non Tracking mode, programmed items store the outputting values for all
parameters. In this mode, modifying a value in a memory will not affect the
subsequent memories in the cue list. This mode is great for beginners or
those who just want the desk to store what they‟re looking at, without having
to think about tagging, tracking and other complexities. We recommend
beginner users start with non tracking mode.
Tracking-Basic Mode
In Tracking Basic mode, the desk still stores the outputting data, but changes
made to one memory affect the subsequent memories. This is useful as it
allows you to modify a single cue and see the changes applied to a whole
range of cues, but requires more thought when programming and updating
cues to ensure data does not track unnecessarily. You can think of tracking
as working the way that people speak – each cue is a series of commands
(turn on these lights, turn off those ones) and any lights not mentioned, don‟t
get changed.
Tracking-Advanced Mode
In Tracking Advanced mode, you have full control over what gets programmed
into every section of the desk. The desk will only store what you tell it to into
each memory, submaster or palette. Un „tagged‟ parameters will remain
unprogrammed. This mode enables full tracking behaviour and gives
experienced programmers maximum flexibility.
Switching between operating modes
The operating modes on Solution & Solution XL are defined in two places.
When the desk first boots, the program mode is presented in a popup window
for selection:
Figure 61 - Selecting Operating Mode