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A circular copy is a way to move information across a block of fixtures. For example, let’s say you want to make a Sequence that becomes a color chase for a group of fixtures. In the first cue, each fixture is a different color. Then, in the second cue, you want the color of the first fixture to become the color in the second fixture, and the color in the second fixture to move to become the color of the third fixture and so on.

There are multiple ways to create this, but the simplest is by using the Quikey buttons for Circular Copy. These are among the pre-defined Quikeys available in all showfiles. There are two options for Circular Copy:
CCopy>>
CCopy<<
The only difference is whether you want the parameter information to move forwards or backwards.

So, you’ve got your rainbow colored fixtures selected in the FIxture Sheet, with their colors activated- just hit the CCopy Quikey of your choice and the colors will each be moved down by one unit sequentially. Since this is a new look, you can store it as a cue (or preset, whatever you’re looking for). Want to make another cue, use CCopy again and again the parameters will move down one. Continue this process as much as you like. (Just remember not to clear your fixture selection)

Keep in mind that Circular Copy WILL follow the options you’ve selected in your AT filter. If you’ve just used the AT filter to copy information, and not done a full clear, you may be surprised by what is and what is not copied. Also, Circular Copy is available as part of your MAtricks as well. You can even do a manual circular copy by using the AT key.

This is the last Quick Tip Tuesday from me. Happy Programming!
-Cat

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