Browser

The Browser is a hierarchy tree view of the project or entire server project, whichever configuration is open.

Project

When the configuration is an individual project, the Browser displays all spaces, objects and actions for the project. Clicking on the project name node (i.e. Three Seasons in this example) displays the entire project in the workspace.

The secondary level of nodes are the defined primary spaces within the project (i.e. , Patio in this example). Each primary space contains its own objects such as sub-spaces, channels, stations, and walls.

Note: Clicking the expand icon found next to a space or object node in the Browser expands that selection to view all of its contents.

The Processors node includes the processors and sACN Universes patch.

Each processor includes two DMX ports, DMX A and DMX B, a full complement of local contact inputs and outputs for control assignment to the connected contact closure products, and Station Power Supplies.
Each sACN universe patched displays with an icon that identifies whether the sACN universe is directionally configured as an input, output, or both.

The remaining control features; such as Mosaic Shows, Groups, Control Groups, Macros, Overrides, Triggers, Timed Events, Presets, Palettes, and Sequences, can affect all spaces and objects in the project; therefore they are listed independent of any specific sub-space in the Browser.

Tip: To streamline the Basic access level LightDesigner user experience, Control Groups, Overrides, and Triggers are hidden unless those objects have been created by an Advanced access level user.

Server Project

When the configuration is a server project, the Browser displays all projects, objects, and actions for the entire server project. Clicking on the server project node (i.e. Marketing Department in this example) displays the entire server project in the workspace.

Clicking on a project name node changes the Plan workspace to view only the contents of the selected project including all sub-spaces. Each project contains its own spaces, sub-spaces, processors, and objects.

Note: Clicking the expand icon found next to a project, space, or object node in the Browser expands that selection to view all of its contents.

Using the Browser

Use the Browser to navigate to and select an object for modification in the Property Editor. Range select many objects for modification at one using (Shift) + click. You can also copy and paste objects between spaces using the Browser.

Not only does the Browser function as a navigation tool for the project, but it also provides control interface for objects using the options available in context menus, and provides indication of the state for many objects through the icons displayed.

Example: For example, double-clicking on a Station listed in the Browser while in Program/Simulate view displays that station in simulation. Double-clicking on a Wall listed in the Browser while in Program/Simulate view toggles the wall state and updates the icon displayed in the Browser to indicate the wall is split.

Sorting Browser Content

Browser tree contents can be reordered from the default sort using the sort features (Alphanumeric Sort, Reverse Alphanumeric Sort, or User Sort) found in the context menu.

Each category of content, such as Primary Spaces, Sub-space, Stations, Channels, Processors, etc., all have their own individual sort capability.

Note: Channel, Processor and sACN universe reordering will not change their respective number or unique ID.

Using the Sort Feature

Right-click on the category title in the Browser and select the desired sort feature from the context menu.

Note: Setting a sort order in "Channels" for the "Conventionals" primary space as shown in the image below will not affect the sort order for "Channels" in any other category or primary space.

The "Default Sort" is the order in which the objects were created.
"Alphanumeric Sort" automatically rearranges the selected category numerically first (1, 2, 10,11) then alphabetically (A, a, B, b, etc.).
"Reverse Alphanumeric Sort" automatically rearranges the selected category in reverse alphabet (Z-A), then reverse numeric (9-0).
"User Sort" allows you to manually arrange the contents by clicking on an object and dragging it to a new location within the category. You can only arrange objects within its owned category. The User Sort is saved with the LightDesigner configuration file.

Note: Moving objects between spaces is only supported in the Plan workspace. See Allow Moves Between Spaces for details.