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Introduction
The DMX Monitors are tools to visualize DMX input and output.
Accessing the DMX Monitors
DMX Monitors are available from the DMX Toolbar menu.
A Channel Monitor is also available in the DMX Library's Fixture Patch Editor. It monitors DMX Input only.
Channel Monitor
The monitor displays information when Unreal Engine receives data for the specified universe.
A selection widget provides you with a way to pick which universe to monitor.
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Monitor All Ports | If selected, all Input or Output Ports are monitored. |
| Source | Select a source to monitor, either all Inputs or all Outputs when you select Monitor All Ports, otherwise you can select a specific Input or Output Port. |
| Local Universe | Specifies the local Universe monitored. |
| Clear DMX Buffers | Clears all DMX Buffers. This empties the buffers, it does not send zero or default values. |
Activity Monitor
The DMX Activity Monitor is a debugging tool for visualizing DMX input and output across many universes. The activity monitor displays any non-zero DMX value received across the universes it monitors.
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Monitor All Ports | If selected, all Input or Output Ports are monitored. |
| Source | Select a source to monitor, either all Inputs or all Outputs when you select Monitor All Ports, otherwise you can select a specific Input or Output Port. |
| Universes | Selects the range of Universes monitored |
| Clear DMX Buffers | Clears all DMX Buffers. This empties the buffers, it does not send zero or default values. |