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Snapshot - The current ‘condition’ of a ShowMagic desk can be ‘captured’ to create a snapshot. All
events that are running on the desk when a snapshot is recorded are automatically stored in that
snapshot and running that single snapshot will turn all those events on at the same time.
Action Buttons
One of the most powerful design features of ShowMagic is its action panel. Rather than having to
select each event’s panel in order to access that event’s button, any type of event (a lighting scene,
sound event, sequence etc.) can be dropped onto an action button on the action panel. By having a
variety of events assigned to action buttons you are able to instantly control any elements of a show
from a single panel by double-clicking on the appropriate action button.
Action buttons can be turned on and off (triggered) automatically when ShowMagic receives
selected MIDI notes, program change or control change commands from any external MIDI
keyboard or MIDI sequencer connected to the MIDI port on the PC.
A handheld RF 'media player' remote control can be used to control the currently highlighted action
button.
Action buttons can also be triggered and controlled when ShowMagic receives commands sent by:
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External RS232/IP devices (IP support is EXPERIMENTAL)
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DMX signals received from an external DMX lighting desk
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Switches connected to external ADAM digital input modules
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Analogue inputs connected to a PISO 813 analogue input PCI board
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Buttons on a PC joystick
In other words, any lighting scenes, lighting chases, sound effects, music or complete audio and
visual presentations involving lighting, sounds, video and external devices (video projectors, effects
units etc.) can be controlled:
a) Automatically by MIDI sequencers or keyboards.
b) Automatically by time and date (see “Auto Scheduler“, p.12).
c) Automatically by RS232, digital or analogue inputs or DMX devices.
d) Manually by touchscreen, RF remote control, PC mouse or keyboard.
e) Both automatically and manually using any of the above.
Section 2 - Events
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