remapping direct selects

Hmm

I know that {Move To} will move the group contents, but that doesn't sound like what you would like since that would make group 11 become group 2 (although it could be labeled as group 11). which wouldn't matter if you were only using the direct selects to bring up groups, but I assume you will be using the keypad for the majority of group control.

Sounds like you're out of luck in the current software version. But yes, it does sound like a good idea, maybe just use a different numbering system?

-Nick

Yeah, I know Its pretty picky, just wondering if anyone else would use it if it could be done.

Hey Jeff.  At some point, the direct selects will be user configurable, so you could map them as you choose.    Not the highest thing on the priority list at the moment, but it is on the list.

:-)

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Jeff, I've always done my groups in a similar way.  Generally the group number is the number of the first channel in the group, with a few other personal memory tricks involved.  (For instance, if channels 21-24 are my SL shins and 26-29 are my SR shins, then I'd use Group 20 for all eight channels and Groups 21 and 26 for the two sides.)  The idea is that I can glance at the monitor, see a block of six or ten channels, and know which group to ask for without consulting the magic sheet.  

My solution (though it takes some setup time) has been to have a duplicate set of groups.  Let's say my show uses 500 channels.  Logically my highest group number wouldn't be above 500.  So I'd start with group 601 and copy my first group to that target.  If my second group is, say, Group 6, then it gets copied to group 602.  Then I map the condensed block of groups to a page of direct selects.

But I do wish we had an option to condense groups automatically.  Like Flexi for direct selects.

Mike, a flexi state for direct selects is very high on the to-do list.  It's currently targeted for 2.0.

Thanks!

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Mike,

Another way to consolidate groups is to record macros that recall the groups- then you won't have duplicate groups that might get out of sync if chnges are made in the future.

For example-

• record Macro 1: [group][1] and label as "G 1"
• record Macro 2: [group][21] and label as "G 21"
• etc...

It's pretty much the same amount of setup time as duplicating groups.

-Todd

Hi Anne

Hey Mike.  Flexi direct selects will either be in 2.0 or 2.1 (schedules tend to shift a bit as other priorities come to the surface).  We do know this is a deeply anticipated feature.  We are pondering a variety of different accessories.

Thanks much - and happy thanksgiving to you too!

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