How Do I Know If an Existing DMX Fixture Profile Matches My Equipment?

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Hello,

 

I am preparing for my first show using DMX in Finale3D and want to make sure I am selecting the correct fixture configurations.

 

The equipment I plan to use includes:

Froggys Fog Titan 1500 Pro Fogger
Froggys Fog Titan H4 Hazer
SHEHDS LED Beam + Wash 19x15W RGBW Zoom Light

Before I submit a DMX fixture request, I wanted to ask whether there is a recommended way to determine if an existing fixture profile already uses the same DMX channel configuration as one of these devices.

 

For example, if another fogger, hazer, or moving light has the same number of DMX channels and the same channel functions/order, would it be appropriate to use that existing fixture profile in Finale3D, or is it still better to request a new fixture profile for the exact model?

 

Since this is my first time using DMX in Finale3D, I want to make sure I am approaching this correctly and not selecting an incorrect configuration.

 

Thank you for your help.

Troy

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Hi Troy, welcome to the Finale 3D forum!

 

Yes, that’s exactly the right approach.

 

If your fixture is not already listed by name/model on the Supported DMX Fixtures page, the first thing to do is look for a fixture with the same DMX channel configuration.

 

A good starting point is to look for fixtures in the same category with the same number of DMX channels. If you find a potential match, compare the published fixture manual to your fixture’s manual and verify that the channel functions and channel order are identical.

 

If the DMX channel configuration matches, it is perfectly acceptable to use the existing fixture profile, even if the manufacturer and model name are different.

If you cannot find a fixture with a matching DMX configuration, please don’t hesitate to submit a DMX Fixture Request. We can typically add new fixtures within 1–2 weeks.

 

One note: matching channel count alone is not sufficient. Two fixtures may have the same number of channels but use those channels for different functions, so it’s important to compare the actual DMX channel definitions in the manuals.

 

Good luck with your first DMX show!

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