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-====== Sequence Editor ======
-A sequence can be considered as an **amount of several snapshots**, where each DMX channel will take the desired value.
-It's up to the light jockey to design the scenes and take snapshots.
-Steps can then be played during live shows, **stepped either by a time frame or thanks to the music beat.
-**
-This editor is able to **save / load / edit** the sequences
-===== IMPORTANT NOTE =====
-This article assumes you're running FreeStyler with configured fixtures
-===== Open the sequence editor =====
-Launch the sequence editor (Window -> Create Sequence)
-{{:create_sequence.jpg|}}
-or use the shortcut {{:sq_ed_new.jpg|}}in the toolbar  {{:sq_ed_shortcut.jpg|}}
-The sequence editor will open
-{{:sq_ed_sequence_editor.jpg|}}
-===== Create a sequence =====
-When you launch the sequence editor, it is ready to take snapshots, so there is no need to start a new sequence. You are able to add steps thanks to the add scene {{:sq_ed_add_scene.jpg|add scenes}} button.
-Remember that this is a snapshot, it will only record the changes made since you added the step. So if you made a change to fixture make sure you make the same change on the next steps otherwise it will not be recorded and another sequence may change it.
-When you want to create a new sequence, use the new sequence {{:sq_ed_new.jpg|new sequence}} button.
-Sequence steps number is limited to 15 (?)
-===== Save a sequence =====
-Once you have take several snapshots, it's time to save your current sequence so that you will able to play it during your shows.
-Clic on the quick save {{:sq_ed_quick_save.jpg|save}} button.
-In case you don't want to override an existing sequence, you can use the save as {{:sq_ed_save_as.jpg|save as}} button.
-{{:sq_ed_save_as_screen.jpg|}}
-Enter a filename, tick the **add to cue** and **add to buttons** options, and clic the save button.
-//NOTE: you can manage your sequences by creating folders and more.//
-===== Load a sequence =====
-You can load an existing sequence and edit it (insert steps, change fade, time, etc).
-Clic the open {{:sq_ed_open.jpg|load}} button and choose the file you want to edit.
-//NOTE: This also allow you to move sequences from a location to another (from a PC to another for example).//
-===== Edit a sequence =====
-In order to edit a sequence, move from a step to another thanks to the browse steps {{:sq_ed_browse_steps.jpg|browse}} buttons.
-You can choose to
-  * {{:sq_ed_insert_scene.jpg|insert}} insert a step after the current one.
-  * {{:sq_ed_delete_step.jpg|delete}} delete the current step.
-  * {{:sq_ed_set_to_all_steps.jpg|set}} set the current values to all steps.
-It's also possible to use shortcuts to copy, cut, paste or undo the current step.
-{{:sq_ed_edit_steps.jpg|edit}}
-Thanks to the sequence editor, you are able to:
-  * {{:sq_ed_scene_time.jpg|}}        adapt the scene time (time during which the DMX values will be kept stable)
-  * {{:sq_ed_fade_time.jpg|}}         adapt the fade time (time during which DMX values will change from the current value to the next)
-  * {{:sq_ed_global_scene_time.jpg|}} set the same scene time to all steps
-  * {{:sq_ed_global_fade.jpg|}}       set the same fade time to all steps
-===== Run a sequence =====
-Once you are proud of your design, it's time to test it.
-You can use the preview {{:sq_ed_preview.jpg|}} button.
-When running a live show, you will find your sequences in the **programmable buttons** //(as you have ticked the add to buttons option before saving the sequence)//
-{{:sq_ed_cue_buttons.jpg|}}
-AND in the **cue list** //(as you have ticked the add to cue option before saving the sequence)//
-{{:sq_ed_cue_list.jpg|}}.