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==Setup ==
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The Setup tab is used to define the locations of the Show and Media directories as well as to configure the details of your network for each Universe.
  
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===Show Directory ===
* If you would like to help write this page, leave a message with Eddie or Steve in the [//nutcracker123.com/forum/index.php?topic=817.0 Offical Nutcracker Forum Wiki Thread]
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The xLights/Nutcracker Show Directory is where all the required xLights/Nutcracker sequences, pictures, and user configuration files required to run the sequences are kept.  
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When a sequence (.xml) is saved and a binary file (.fseq) rendered, both files are created in the show directory. This is the same location where xLights/Nutcracker configuration files can be found and the default location where the program will first prompt for, or look for files pertaining to several functions of xLights/Nutcracker.
  
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=== Media Directory ===
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The xLights/Nutcracker Media Directory is where the required audio (.mp3) and video (.mp4) media files are kept.  The media directory can be different to the show directory or can be the same directory. This is the default location where xLights/Nutcracker will first prompt for, or look for media files.
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=== Setting up Directories ===
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Specifying the names of these directories or changing them can be done by clicking on the Change button found on the Setup tab screen. If the two directories have been linked together (via the link icon), then the user can only change the location of the Show Directory and the same change will apply to the Media Directory.
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==Lighting Networks==
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Each Universe (or section of Universe) should be defined, ensuring that the start and number of channels match your models.
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To start off , you can define a single range of 10,000 channels and then correct them later.
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===Adding new definitions  ===
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You can define USB , E1.31 or a NULL network
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A NULL network type is used as an example, where the sequence output will not be used by xLights/Nutcracker as a show player, but output data to be used for playback on a Raspberry Pi or BeagleBone Black controller.
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===Change, Delete or Delete All===
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To change or delete an individual row, highlight the row and select Change or Delete.  Click on Delete All to delete the entire set up.
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===Saving your Setup===
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'''One you have done your additions or changes to the network setup, ensure you click on Save Setup to save your configuration.'''

Revision as of 23:19, 24 August 2015


Setup

The Setup tab is used to define the locations of the Show and Media directories as well as to configure the details of your network for each Universe.

Show Directory

The xLights/Nutcracker Show Directory is where all the required xLights/Nutcracker sequences, pictures, and user configuration files required to run the sequences are kept. When a sequence (.xml) is saved and a binary file (.fseq) rendered, both files are created in the show directory. This is the same location where xLights/Nutcracker configuration files can be found and the default location where the program will first prompt for, or look for files pertaining to several functions of xLights/Nutcracker.

Media Directory

The xLights/Nutcracker Media Directory is where the required audio (.mp3) and video (.mp4) media files are kept. The media directory can be different to the show directory or can be the same directory. This is the default location where xLights/Nutcracker will first prompt for, or look for media files.

Setting up Directories

Specifying the names of these directories or changing them can be done by clicking on the Change button found on the Setup tab screen. If the two directories have been linked together (via the link icon), then the user can only change the location of the Show Directory and the same change will apply to the Media Directory.

Lighting Networks

Each Universe (or section of Universe) should be defined, ensuring that the start and number of channels match your models.

To start off , you can define a single range of 10,000 channels and then correct them later.


Adding new definitions

You can define USB , E1.31 or a NULL network

A NULL network type is used as an example, where the sequence output will not be used by xLights/Nutcracker as a show player, but output data to be used for playback on a Raspberry Pi or BeagleBone Black controller.


Change, Delete or Delete All

To change or delete an individual row, highlight the row and select Change or Delete. Click on Delete All to delete the entire set up.

Saving your Setup

One you have done your additions or changes to the network setup, ensure you click on Save Setup to save your configuration.