DMX states are collections of DMX channels which hold chosen values. The most common use is to create lighting states so you can transition between them.
- Add address - You can add DMX channels here and set their value between 0 and 255 for the state
- Reset state - you are always given a Reset state to fill in. This is the state that the DMX fixtures will be in when the show is in Reset mode.
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Live preview - a check box which will change any connected fixtures to that state, so you can preview it. This is handy when you are testing states.
- When the state is minimised, you can preview the state by clicking the 'play' icon to the right of each state's name
- Renaming - click on the name to change it
You can refer to states within Behaviours by using the DMX: Set Values action.
e.g. At the start of my show, I want to go from a Pre-show lighting state to a blackout, then to the first state of the show. I would create a state called 'Pre-show' that would be the right lighting for the audience entering, and add that into the Pre-show behaviours. I would add a state called 'Blackout' (all lights at 0) and add it to the first Scene's behaviours on Scene started, with a fade. I would have another state called 'State 1' (desired lighting state) which I would add to the same Behaviour, which would trigger after a 10 second Delay, also with a fade.