# How do I ...? **URL:** https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/c/software/how-do-i/20.md?page=2 [Latest](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/categories.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [Occasionally pressing the mouse scroll wheel doesn't pan](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/occasionally-pressing-the-mouse-scroll-wheel-doesnt-pan/3354)
**Author:** [@Ithilome](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Ithilome)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2024, 12:09pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/occasionally-pressing-the-mouse-scroll-wheel-doesnt-pan/3354 "2024-10-06T12:09:37Z")
When using the fixture chooser, the scroll wheel mouse button sometimes will not pan (sometimes it’ll work fine). The wheel itself (not the button) will usually work to zoom in and out of the fixture chooser. Anyone eve… --- ## [Custom fixture move with show](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/custom-fixture-move-with-show/3345)
**Author:** [@HighSolutions](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/HighSolutions)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2024, 1:29pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/custom-fixture-move-with-show/3345 "2024-09-20T13:29:03Z")
I have a showfile with a custom fixture in it. The show loads this fixture but I can’t find it in the new patch. Is there a wat to save import this fixture on this machine without the file from the previous machine? I … --- ## [Import / merge show opposed to dmx in](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/import-merge-show-opposed-to-dmx-in/3328)
**Author:** [@HighSolutions](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/HighSolutions)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2024, 4:44pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/import-merge-show-opposed-to-dmx-in/3328 "2024-09-07T16:44:42Z")
I know Vista doesn’t support dmx in and won’t probably anytime soon… But i’m looking to convert some grand ma 2 shows to vista because vista is easier to use, i have it more hardware wise and explain/give better support… --- ## [Effects cause flickering when using a tracking backup to make a quick remote console](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/effects-cause-flickering-when-using-a-tracking-backup-to-make-a-quick-remote-console/3228)
**Author:** [@Ithilome](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Ithilome)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2024, 12:12pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/effects-cause-flickering-when-using-a-tracking-backup-to-make-a-quick-remote-console/3228 "2024-09-06T12:12:47Z")
My church’s current setup=a Desktop PC/Tower with Vista (the “Main” control) and a laptop as an auxiliary “Mobile” console. The intention of the mobile console is to ease setup when working on stage setup (instead of run… --- ## [Group Merges](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/group-merges/3323)
**Author:** [@granddesign](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/granddesign)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2024, 12:01pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/group-merges/3323 "2024-09-06T12:01:19Z")
I’m having trouble getting group merges functioning in a way that I’d expect. Maybe the group merge is like a cuelist merge where the fixtures from the source need to also be in the destination to populate the events of… --- ## [Custom Values on faders](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/custom-values-on-faders/3315)
**Author:** [@kiesio](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/kiesio)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2024, 12:34pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/custom-values-on-faders/3315 "2024-08-20T12:34:23Z")
Hi, I have a bit of a problem with getting the faders to work properly for custom values. E.g. in custom values I have the ability to set the speed for macros (e.g. built-in macros for K10 B-Eye), the values are put in… --- ## [Flash White Then Fade To Cue](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/flash-white-then-fade-to-cue/3311)
**Author:** [@Dogo1234](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Dogo1234)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2024, 9:18am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/flash-white-then-fade-to-cue/3311 "2024-08-02T09:18:08Z")
Im trying to make a flash that would flash the stage white and then use the decay time to fade out but instead of fading to 0% intensity i want it to fade back to the cue that was active. Lets say the stage is blue and i… --- ## [Odd Fixture Element Numbers](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/odd-fixture-element-numbers/3310)
**Author:** [@DGHofstee](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/DGHofstee)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2024, 7:59pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/odd-fixture-element-numbers/3310 "2024-07-30T19:59:59Z")
Has anyone figured out how to setup a custom fixture in editor that has an odd number of elements? How about elements in a round shape? I have a Bee eye fixture that I would like to map properly. --- ## [Delete a cuelist](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/delete-a-cuelist/3289)
**Author:** [@frush](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/frush)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2024, 10:54am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/delete-a-cuelist/3289 "2024-07-09T10:54:09Z")
There have accumulated well over a hundred cuelists, most of which are not useful anymore. How do I delete cuelists? I’ve tried selecting them and hitting delete on the keyboard, used the menu delete cue, nothing seems… --- ## [Resources for Preset and Cue usage?](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/resources-for-preset-and-cue-usage/3284)
**Author:** [@JohnLukeFaris](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/JohnLukeFaris)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2024, 9:06pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/resources-for-preset-and-cue-usage/3284 "2024-06-18T21:06:12Z")
I’ve tried reading the manual a little bit, but it’s too long for me to actually read all of the things prior to Cues and Presets. We understand everything necessary to run a Sunday morning service, but I also do lightin… --- ## [Audio level](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/audio-level/3259)
**Author:** [@Mick](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Mick)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2024, 12:14pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/audio-level/3259 "2024-06-07T12:14:26Z")
I’ve got a cuelist with sound added to it. I was wondering if there is a way to scale the volume level of the audio file to the fader intensity. That way if i play and release the cuelist with the fader the audio fades i… --- ## [How to change lights in multiple cues](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/how-to-change-lights-in-multiple-cues/3245)
**Author:** [@Dan](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Dan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2024, 2:48am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/how-to-change-lights-in-multiple-cues/3245 "2024-05-09T02:48:27Z")
Trying to find a way to change lights (intensity, zoom, etc) on multiple cues within the same cuelist without having to change on each one individually. control/command A doesnt seem to do it. --- ## [Urgent need of a Martin Mac One fixture profile (Compact or basic mode)](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/urgent-need-of-a-martin-mac-one-fixture-profile-compact-or-basic-mode/3206)
**Author:** [@qStekken](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/qStekken)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2024, 3:56pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/urgent-need-of-a-martin-mac-one-fixture-profile-compact-or-basic-mode/3206 "2024-03-13T15:56:55Z")
Need this today, can anyone help? Will give the fixture editor a go, but I am a complete noob when it comes to building fixture profiles… For Vista 3 R4 build 1679 --- ## [Auto correcting the preset when the basic one is corrected](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/auto-correcting-the-preset-when-the-basic-one-is-corrected/3143)
**Author:** [@insectteam](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/insectteam)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2024, 9:13am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/auto-correcting-the-preset-when-the-basic-one-is-corrected/3143 "2024-03-06T09:13:38Z")
Hello ! I have a question - there is an option in the menu “Always record absolutne values” Does this option allow something like this: I create the first preset (or Home preset), e.g. with a position, and then I cr… --- ## [Capture Bi-directional communication / CITP support](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/capture-bi-directional-communication-citp-support/3149)
**Author:** [@milkmgn](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/milkmgn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2024, 1:50pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/capture-bi-directional-communication-citp-support/3149 "2024-01-22T13:50:23Z")
Is there a way to enable bi-directional communication with Capture? Onyx currently does this using CITP. Currently, I can use a licensed Vista to output data over ArtNet/sACN into Capture, but using the focus tool in Cap… --- ## [Create fixture in fixture editor](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/create-fixture-in-fixture-editor/3124)
**Author:** [@jeff](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/jeff)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2023, 8:33am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/create-fixture-in-fixture-editor/3124 "2023-12-09T08:33:16Z")
hello, i create a fixture with vista fixture editor, and i used with my computer on vista 3.4, i change change my computer to a mac but on vista 3.2 i cant find de vista fixture editor on the mac!!! wathever i try to… --- ## [Warm white rather than cool white in the fixture chooser](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/warm-white-rather-than-cool-white-in-the-fixture-chooser/3122)
**Author:** [@Ithilome](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Ithilome)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2023, 8:38pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/warm-white-rather-than-cool-white-in-the-fixture-chooser/3122 "2023-12-03T20:38:04Z")
Typically I’ll do a color fan from cool white to a color (like cool white to blue) across multiple fixtures. I found this to be pretty easy by selecting the fixtures, holding down ctrl and dragging a box in the features/… --- ## [Multi part fixtures like tambora batten pixels engine](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/multi-part-fixtures-like-tambora-batten-pixels-engine/3106)
**Author:** [@insectteam](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/insectteam)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2023, 2:20pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/multi-part-fixtures-like-tambora-batten-pixels-engine/3106 "2023-11-15T14:20:17Z")
Hi ! I have a question - I want to make a patch tambora batten standard rgbw (13ch) + pixels (48ch). There is a two-part fixture. When I drag it to the window below the addresses, I see two devices, but when I drag it t… --- ## [Vista 3 R4 Strike/Douse](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/vista-3-r4-strike-douse/3079)
**Author:** [@FBCBob](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/FBCBob)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2023, 8:30pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/vista-3-r4-strike-douse/3079 "2023-10-18T20:30:24Z")
I have two Elation movers that I strike and douse in Vista 2 with a macro. In converting to Vista 3, I don’t see strike and douse, I see lamp on and lamp off. Lamp on does not strike the Elations. The macros in patch are… --- ## [How can i always clear holdover automatically on buttons and faders](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/how-can-i-always-clear-holdover-automatically-on-buttons-and-faders/3061)
**Author:** [@HighSolutions](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/HighSolutions)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2023, 10:04am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/how-can-i-always-clear-holdover-automatically-on-buttons-and-faders/3061 "2023-09-22T10:04:30Z")
So i wanne know how i can disable the holdover feature because i think it is really useless. the whole point of using multiple pages on a fader console is controlling multiple cuelists or groups without altering running… --- ## [What is the best way to align motion lights?](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/what-is-the-best-way-to-align-motion-lights/3041)
**Author:** [@Noviwinger](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Noviwinger)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2023, 3:08pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/what-is-the-best-way-to-align-motion-lights/3041 "2023-09-05T15:08:53Z")
I am setting up a new Vista system with old Wash lights and are adding some motion lights. I cannot figure out how to get the directional controls to match the light movement. I have rotated the icon in Vista which hel… --- ## [System Backup](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/system-backup/3043)
**Author:** [@Noviwinger](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Noviwinger)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2023, 4:19am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/system-backup/3043 "2023-09-02T04:19:38Z")
How do I backup the configuration in case of a computer crash? Is there a backup Utility or do I just backup the show files? --- ## [Adjust Pen pressure sensitivity on Wacomm](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/adjust-pen-pressure-sensitivity-on-wacomm/3022)
**Author:** [@Mitch](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Mitch)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2023, 4:22pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/adjust-pen-pressure-sensitivity-on-wacomm/3022 "2023-08-11T16:22:14Z")
Continuing the discussion from About the How do I …? category: On our Vista, our pen is extremely sensitive and will accidentally unselect or select, when we are 6inches above the screen. Is there a way to reduce the se… --- ## [How do I have play button do nothing but flash do something](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/how-do-i-have-play-button-do-nothing-but-flash-do-something/2998)
**Author:** [@Dogo1234](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Dogo1234)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2023, 9:51pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/how-do-i-have-play-button-do-nothing-but-flash-do-something/2998 "2023-07-12T21:51:54Z")
I have a strobe cue stack and I want to be able to use the play button to select which strobe I want to use and then have flash to actually strobe those lights. I want the play button to NOT strobe the lights, I just use… --- ## [Vista clock in 12h format](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/vista-clock-in-12h-format/3002)
**Author:** [@Dogo1234](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Dogo1234)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2023, 7:02pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/vista-clock-in-12h-format/3002 "2023-07-11T19:02:58Z")
How do I put Vista clock in 12h format, I can’t find anything in manual or on the forms. I want to have the clock in 12h format not in 24h format --- ## [Artnet limit 0 to 10](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/artnet-limit-0-to-10/3001)
**Author:** [@Florent](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Florent)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2023, 1:22am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/artnet-limit-0-to-10/3001 "2023-07-11T01:22:53Z")
Hi, i have a 4096 dongle on Vista 3 latest release. In connect univers, add artnet, i’m limited 0 to 10. The luminode device ArtNet on site start @101 to 112. How can i connect univers whitout any change on the luminode… --- ## [Fans on Matrix](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/fans-on-matrix/2985)
**Author:** [@apullinger](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/apullinger)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2023, 4:19pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/fans-on-matrix/2985 "2023-06-01T16:19:23Z")
Is there a way to apply fans on matrixes? it would be really useful to be able to programme position fans on matrixes and then move fixtures around within the matrix to suit different venues and have the fans applied bas… --- ## [PVP3 parameter on a fader](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/pvp3-parameter-on-a-fader/2977)
**Author:** [@blantonlewis](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/blantonlewis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2023, 1:24pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/pvp3-parameter-on-a-fader/2977 "2023-05-31T13:24:12Z")
Hey all. I’m using Vista to control PVP3 over the network. I’d like to put the PVP3 Layer Opacity on a fader… currently I have to access it via Custom → Intensity → Opacity. I’ve tried putting the PVP3 Layer group on a … --- ## [Busking base point problem](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/busking-base-point-problem/2976)
**Author:** [@Phaz](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Phaz)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2023, 4:14pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/busking-base-point-problem/2976 "2023-05-27T16:14:42Z")
Hi I Am working on live busking setup and I can figure out how position effects without base points works. Each time I try to make a position effect without a base point I check the little box “free”. Then the effect cl… --- ## [Fixture Editor \> Virtual Strobe](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/fixture-editor-virtual-strobe/2969)
**Author:** [@m.robijns](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/m.robijns)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2023, 1:25pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/fixture-editor-virtual-strobe/2969 "2023-05-22T13:25:49Z")
Hello, I’m trying to find a way to use the strobe parameter on a fixture thas has only RGBW parameters (Lucenti Blackwaves). I’ve tried to add a STROBE parameter on a RGBW fixture in the fixture editor, with ‘none’ as T… [Previous page](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/c/software/how-do-i/20.md?page=1) [Next page](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/c/software/how-do-i/20.md?page=3)