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====== SunTriX and LedTriX - How To ======

===== Introduction =====
SunTriX and LedTriX are both matrix plug-ins for Freestyler.\\  
These plug-ins allow you to create nice and attractive effects with a large number of fixtures (dimmer channels for SunTriX and RGB fixtures for LedTriX)

===== Setup =====
Before you can start using Suntrix and Ledtrix you must configure the addressing of the channels.\\  

  - Click “Setup”
  - First set the matrix dimensions
  - You can use the automatic addressing mode or you can set the addresses manually (just click a cell and start editing)
  *     Startaddress: First RGB or dimmer channel of the first used fixture
  *     Every … ch., skip... ch. : Only RGB and dimmer channels are needed all channels in between must be skipped.
  *     Example: if your RGB fixtures have 5 channels (the first 3 are RGB) then you must skip 2 channels every 3 channels.

Once the addresses are set you can start using SunTrix and LedTrix.\\  

===== Fine tuning: spacing and offset =====
Spacing : Used to spread the fixtures over the animation\\  
Offset : move matrix start position (top, left by default)\\  

===== Using SunTriX & LedTriX =====
Suntrix and Ledtrix have two layers: an animation layer and a text layer both with intensity and speed control and one master intensity control.\\  
All settings can be saved under a macro button\\  
- Animation: click an animation from the list, the animation starts to play\\  
- Text: Input your text, color, font and click set.\\  
- Set speed and intensity\\  
- Press “Shift” key and press a macro button.\\  
- Recall a macro with the F1...F12 keyboard shortcuts.\\  

===== Custom animations =====
Animations are standard non-transparent gif animations.\\  
Copy your .gif files in the animation directory ("\Plugins\Animations" and "\Plugins\Ledanimations")\\  
Suntrix automatically converts colored animations into grayscale.\\  

===== Note =====
All the above information is from the **Suntrix and Ledtrix howto.pdf** that can be found in the FreeStyler install folder.
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