Checking the load on stands and truss
The visualizer adds up the weight of the fixtures on stands and truss and compares it with the manufacturer's spec. A bar shows whether it fits. For truss this is a guide value – always check your manufacturer's load table.
Step by step: stands
- Click the stand. “Load” lists every fixture on it.
- If the visualizer knows the weight from the fixture profile or the fixture catalog, it's shown in kg.
- If it's missing, type it into the “kg” field. It then applies to all fixtures of that type.
- Read the bar:
The bar shows how close you are to the limit. - “… kg of … kg – fine.”
- “… kg of … kg – tight. T-bar, clamps and safety cables add weight too.” (above 80 %)
- “… kg – too heavy (max. … kg). Use a lighter fixture or a second stand.”
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- Opening and using the 3D visualizerThe 3D visualizer shows your lights on a virtual stage. You see what SoundSwitch or Droplit is sending to your fixtures right now, and you can rebuild your real setup.Summary
- Fixtures & stage in Droplit“Fixtures & stage” is the full 3D visualizer right inside Droplit. This is where you set up your stage and hide fixtures that your shows shouldn't use.Summary
- Choosing the source: SoundSwitch, Designer or test patternAt the top right of the 3D view you choose where the light values come from. You either watch live what SoundSwitch sends to your fixtures, or the preview from Droplit.Summary
- Fixture details and DMX monitorClick a fixture to see its address, its mode and all channel values live. The DMX monitor adds all 512 channels of a universe at a glance.Summary