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The Central Information Area (CIA)
The Central Information Area (CIA) is displayed on the lower portion of the screen. By default, the
CIA consists of two primary areas: the parameter display, and the browser.
Parameter Display
This display shows the parameters available for patched channels. It is also where you can select
which parameters to view in live or blind. The parameter display will dynamically change depending
on the channel (fixture) selected and its applicable parameters.
Browser
The browser is the interface for numerous functions including saving a show, loading a show,
changing settings, viewing record target lists, opening displays and many other functions.
Collapse/Expand the CIA
It is possible to collapse the CIA from view. To do this, you can click the double arrow icon centered
above the CIA. The CIA will collapse from view, exposing a larger viewing area of whatever display
is visible above the CIA. The double arrows will move to the bottom of the screen.
To expand the CIA into view again, click the double arrow at the bottom of the screen. The CIA will
reopen.
Lock the CIA
You can lock the CIA in place to prevent it from being collapsed.
To lock the CIA, click on the push pin above the browser. The double arrow above the CIA will
disappear and the push pin will “sink” into the CIA to hold it in place.
To unlock the CIA, click the sunken push pin again and the double arrows will reappear.
Parameter category button labels
Browser
Parameter display
Double arrows
CIA show/hide
Push pin
CIA lock
(shown
unlocked)
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