Recent content by Mark-H

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    Adding or cutting time from music track in xLights

    I could have sworn I saw Keith shorten the end of a music track that was largely dead quiet. Perhaps my memory fails and he did it on an animation track. Is there a way to adjust these lengths in xLights or would it be better in Audacity? Thanks Mark
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    Effects Preset Management

    I did a search of "*.xpreset" and no file was found. Fortunately I only had around 15-20 saved and it was mostly an experiment for learning. I will try again this afternoon. So it sounds like all I have to do is save the Presets and a file will automatically be created. I assume these can be...
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    Effects Preset Management

    Last weekend I finally had time to play with learning how to build effects. I have been spending most of my time watching video tutorials and reading the manual while exploring the plethora tools / options XLights offers. this weekend I went back to explore some more effects and my preset list...
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    Answered Height and Width of Models in Layout-Pixel Based?

    OK, so after after an Ah-Ha moment it dawned on me to just adjust the pixel area being displayed in the layout. Wanting to see what different effects look like on different height and pixel density trees I made it 1000 x 1000 pixels. While the trees them selves are just on a black screen I can...
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    My first sequence - all opinions and suggestions welcome

    I liked how you brought in the same elements at the chorus and ket phrasing. The snowflake effects worked for me as well punctuating the keyboard. I found it easy to watch and enjoy nut would have to agree with the Rainbow Butterfly comments. Perhaps use the color palette and tie it together a...
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    Answered Height and Width of Models in Layout-Pixel Based?

    Ouch, so I should tell her it will be around $40? That is funny. I think it was Ron Howard who has a video on planning where he says it will be about $1 per node. Maybe I saw that somewhere else?? Anyway, looking at my first show to be around $2000. That is why I am trying to be very accurate...
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    Answered Height and Width of Models in Layout-Pixel Based?

    I understand what your strategy is. It make sense however am just getting started with zero props. You have given me a great idea. I can model my house in Solidworks and place my intended props then use that image and have accurate size and placement. Excellent, thanks. I am still trying to...
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    Answered Height and Width of Models in Layout-Pixel Based?

    After changing the height and width it appears those numbers are not based on actual dimensions. I am guessing it is asking for the number of pixels within the invisible grid that cover the scene. If that is the case, can someone tell me how to be more accurate with the size of the model? I...
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    New Guy - DeSoto Missouri- USA

    Excellent. Thanks, I will go to chat for further help.
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    New Guy - DeSoto Missouri- USA

    Yes Siir, I have been working on that. Watching nearly every video you have posted over the past few weeks has giving me some good insight. Is there a way to export the preview playback from xlights? I am thinking of building a small library of effects and setting I like.
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    New Guy - DeSoto Missouri- USA

    Another new guy here with the same enthusiasm and excitement exploring this hobby as most others just getting started. I read the 101 manual and have been absorbing as much as possible to avoid the same old questions us newbies always have. My plans, Christmas 2018, XLights, 12vdc, RGB nodes...
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