Simple Multipart Patch Problem???

I've run into this simple problem a few times now.

Imagine this scenario:

I want to patch a 2K spacelight with two non-consecutive dimmer numbers, and still treat the fixture as a multi intensity fixture.

Problems:  I tried copying the profile and editing the dmx channels of intensity 2 to be non consecutive.  (that results in a patch of, say, dimmers 1-3.  I only want to use 1 & 3.  Not 2)

I tried just making a basic two part channel, with two dimmers.  But the channel operates both dimmer parts at the same time. (of course.)

If you understand this problem, and have a solution, please respond.  I'd appreciate it.

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  • I've come up against this myself. Try making your own profile in patch with the following 3 parameters:

    (2K Space Light Copy)
    Number Parameter Size DMX Home Ranges
    1 Intens 1 1 1 255 1
    2 Intens 2 1 3 255 1
    3 Intens 1 0 1

    By setting Intens 2 to DMX 3, you essentially skip DMX 2. I also set my Home values to 0 so I can dial them in rather than having both bulbs come on and then havong to take one or the other out, especially when dealing with 6k Space lights or Kino Flos.

    Hope this works.
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