Multiple mode fixtures

[Boxy]

Hi,

I'm working on the bigger version of the Clay-Paky Alpha Wash (1200), thinking it would be a simple edit of the 700.

Not the case:

There are 3 modes: 'Std', '16 b' and 'Ext'.

In these modes you have CMY or RGB mode.
In these modes you have 'Ldmx' on or off.
In these modes you have 'Vect' on or off.
In these modes you have 'Rain' on or off.

Each option above needs different numbers of DMX channels or range assignments in those channels (apart from colour). A cool 48 modes in QLC+. Now I could do it, but if I did, would anybody understand the mode names afterwards ie.: Option Std - Ldmx on - Vect on - CMY - rain off?

Clearly a pain to create, so is this the correct way to do this? I don't want to create multiple fixture definitions for the different modes. What is more, I can't see a way to get the software to handle these nuisance settings.

Please move this to the other discussion if I've placed it in the wrong place.

I've attached the partly created definition to demonstrate the issue (it's not complete!).

[Boxy]

Update:

Long mode names create a problem. The list box in 'Add fixture' shortens the names so that you cannot see what mode option you are selecting.

Example:

'Option Stnd - CMY - Ldmx on - Vect on - rain off'

appears as

'Option Stnd - C...t on - rain off'

[Massimo Callegari]

Hi Boxy, have a look at the Alpha Beam 300 included in QLC+.

I am aware that Clay Paky fixtures are massive, but at some point I guess we need to find a compromise.
As for names cut, just expand the window. You should be able to see the whole mode name at some point.

[Jano Svitok]

I propose the names in the format Std CMY LVR, 16b RGB L, etc.
I guess there should be a comment field somewhere to explain the encoding.

If you provide the skeleton/sample modes, I can programmatically generate the rest for you.

[Boxy]

Will do. Looks like Clay-Paky is about the toughest out there.

I wonder if anybody uses all the extra features. I'm sure people watching Come Dancing or Eurovision aren't that bothered!