Parameter Preset

A Parameter Preset stores sets of parameter values and settings for Parameter Preset Groups of controls. These Parameter Presets of the values can then be saved for later selection as part of a Device or Venue Preset; they can also be recalled manually from the drop down list in the Presets toolbar.

A Parameter Preset Group of controls needs to be created first in order to be able to store any values for controls.

To add a Parameter Preset to a Parameter Preset Group, press the ‘Add Parameter Preset’ button on the Preset toolbar. Give the preset a name (relating to its function) and it will then appear in the drop down list of Parameter Presets (second drop down box).

To assign values to the chosen controls, use the quick Operate mode (hold down the Alt key in a control panel) and adjust the controls to the required settings. Now, let go of the Alt key (as the settings cannot be stored in Operate mode). These values need to be saved using the ‘Store Parameter Preset’ button in the Preset toolbar.

Once these presets are assigned they then appear in the Design tree under the Presets folder showing their attachment to the Parameter Preset Groups. From here they can be dragged onto a custom control panel layout where they become buttons to recall the Parameter Preset.

To check the values stored within a Parameter Preset use the Stored Parameter Value Editor found on the Preset toolbar. In the left hand pane the ‘Relevant device’ tree can be opened to show the device that has had this Parameter Preset applied to it. Below this will be listed the editable items, e.g. control panels (default and custom) that have controls used within the Parameter Preset. Clicking on one of these will display the values for this control panel’s used controls in the right hand panel. By default this box will open showing a complete list of parameter values affected by this preset under the device name in the right hand pane.

Several presets will need to be created to switch between settings.