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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction, Configuration & Initial Operation .................................... 1
1.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 2
1.1.1 Features ................................................................................................................... 2
1.2 System Requirements ....................................................................................................... 3
1.3 Installation and Startup ...................................................................................................... 3
1.3.1 Install Software ......................................................................................................... 3
1.3.2 Startup Options ........................................................................................................ 3
1.4 Upgrades and Technical Support ...................................................................................... 4
1.5 Initial Operation ................................................................................................................. 5
1.5.1 Setting Language and Display Resolution / Color Depth ......................................... 5
1.5.2 Adding a Second Display Monitor ............................................................................ 5
1.5.3 Selecting Operating Modes ...................................................................................... 6
1.5.4 Select or Create a Database folder .......................................................................... 6
1.5.4.1 Saving and Backing Up a Database Folder .................................................... 6
1.5.4.2 Automatic Backups ......................................................................................... 6
1.5.5 3D-World Navigation ............................................................................................... 7
1.5.5.1 Compass ........................................................................................................ 7
1.5.5.2 Room Menu .................................................................................................... 7
1.5.6 Print Screen and Video Capture .............................................................................. 8
1.5.6.1 Print Screen .................................................................................................... 8
1.5.6.2 Video Capture ................................................................................................. 8
1.5.7 Important Notes ........................................................................................................ 8
1.5.7.1 Applying Changes .......................................................................................... 8
1.5.7.2 Menu and Pop-Up Placement ......................................................................... 8
1.5.7.3 Button Text ..................................................................................................... 8
Chapter 2: Creating a New Venue ....................................................................... 9
2.1 Getting Started ................................................................................................................ 10
2.1.1 Selecting, Duplicating, and Deleting Objects ......................................................... 10
2.1.2 Positioning Objects ................................................................................................ 11
2.1.3 Rotating Objects ..................................................................................................... 11
2.1.4 Setting Object Size ................................................................................................. 11
2.1.5 Assigning Objects to a Layer ................................................................................. 12
2.1.6 Patching Objects to DMX (LED Surfaces, Video Screens etc.) ............................. 12
2.1.7 Centering the view on an Object ............................................................................ 12
2.1.8 Setting the 3D World Center .................................................................................. 12
2.1.9 Imperial or Metric Measurement ............................................................................ 12
2.1.10 Object Calculator Options .................................................................................... 12
2.2 Example Tutorials ............................................................................................................ 13
2.2.1 Set Room Size ....................................................................................................... 13
2.2.2 Select Room Floor, Ceiling and Wall Materials ...................................................... 13
2.2.3 Add, Resize, and Position a Stage ......................................................................... 14
2.2.4 Add and Duplicate a Truss ..................................................................................... 15
2.2.5 Add a Screen and apply an Image ......................................................................... 16
2.2.6 Dynamic Layers Tutorial ........................................................................................ 18
2.3 3D Object Lighting Fundamentals ................................................................................... 20
2.3.1 Light Calculation Options ....................................................................................... 20
2.3.2 Material Editor ........................................................................................................ 20
2.4 Import / Export ................................................................................................................. 21
2.4.1 Export Multiple 3D Objects as a New Object ......................................................... 21
2.4.2 Scene Operations .................................................................................................. 21
2.4.3 Importing 3D Objects from .DXF and .X Files ........................................................ 21
2.4.4 Importing Materials and Video Files ....................................................................... 22
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