MAtricks blocks

This topic illustrates how to use the Block X based on an example.

For information on the keyword see MAtricksBlocks. 

Requirement:

• Fixtures are selected via the command line or keys.

For more information on how to select fixtures for the usage of MAtricks see MAtricks. 

1. Example

• Apply Block X

**Initial situation: **

1. To apply Block X, tap the button on the left of the  sign displayed below Block X in the MAtricks toolbar. 

For more information on the toolbar see MAtricks toolbar. 

2. The calculator opens.
   -Enter 3. 
3. Press Please. 

-or-

1. Use the command line as follows:

[Channel]> MAtricksBlocks 3

2. Press Please.
3. MAtricks button turns green in the MAtricks toolbar. 
4. Press Next. 

The fixtures are selected in a block of 3 on the x-axis. 

5. To jump to the next block, press Next. 

6. To increase the number of fixtures in a block, press and hold  and Set and press Next.

7. To decrease the number of fixtures in a block, press and hold  and Set and press Prev. 

8. To disable MAtricks blocks, simultaneously press + Set + Prev + Next.

The MAtricksBlocks are disabled. 

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2. Example

• Apply blocks on both axes – x and y  

Important:
Apply Interleave before adjusting the settings on the y-axis.

1. Apply Interleave of 4. 

Initial situation:

2. To set the Block X to 3 and the Block Y to 2, type the following into the command line:

[Channel]> MAtricksBlocks 3.2

3. Press Please. 
4. Press Next. 

Result:

A block of 3 fixtures is applied on the x-axis and a block of 3 fixtures on the y-axis.