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How To Use Background States In Eos StepBased or Absolute Effects

Question

How do I use a fixture's "Background" value in an effect's step rather than a set level? 

Answer

StepBased Effect

  1. Click inside the "On State" or "Off State" box of the desired Step
  2. Type "@" and "Enter" on your command line
  3. The value will now be replaced with "Bkgrd"

Absolute Effect

  1. Click inside the "Level" box of the desired Action 
  2. Type "@" and "Enter" on your command line
  3. The value will now be replaced with "Bkgrd"

 

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