Overview of the Interface

1. Header

   • This is the central hub where you can see and configure your project level information.

2. Sidebar Navigator

   • This navigation pane provides quick access to key components, the building blocks of lighting control. Double-tap the specific component's tab to open its Expanded View.

3. Sidebar

   • The Sidebar dynamically updates to show you the stored elements in each component or relevant controls. In general you can perform some quick actions by tapping on the three-dots ··· on an individual element (ie. Group, Macro, Look), while the full edit capabilities are in the component's Expanded View.

4. Fixtures

   • In the default Pillbox View, each Pillbox represents a Fixture. If a Fixture has cells or modules within the light, those will be represented as dotted cells attached to the main Pillbox (ie. 1.01, 1.02)

5. Level Wheel

   • The Level Wheel is designed for precise control over lighting levels, offering smooth and accurate adjustments. A quick flash to FULL and OUT button are provided at the top and bottom of the wheel.

6. Top Navbar

   • Here you can change states of information displayed in the Fixtures Pillbox or Table Views. See just what fixtures are currently outputting or what look a fixture's intensity is coming from, by a simple toggle.

7. Command Keypad

   • This is your go-to for entering commands and shortcuts, making batch operations incredibly easy and efficient.

8. Bottom Navbar

   • This panel offers quick access to the major features of Blackout.