Controls
A comprehensive list of Schéma controls and keyboard shortcuts
At this state some options are only accessible through keybord shortcuts and are not exposed in the UI visually.
This will improve over time as I figure out what should go where and put in the time. In the meantime please give a quick read to the following. Who knows, maybe you'll uncover a feature you thought was missing!
If you are using Windows on Mac via Parallels Desktop, make sure to select Mouse & Keyboard > Keyboard > Optimize for games in the VM configuration to ensure correct function of modifier keys (Ctrl and so on).
General Navigation
What
How
Move view
Right click mouse and drag
Zoom
Mouse wheel
Switch tabs
Ctrl + Tab / Ctrl + Shift + Tab
Show this page
Press F1
Schematic
The Schematic gives you an overview of the whole scene. This is where you place, configure and select Fixtures.
What
How
Insert a new Fixture
Double click anywhere
Switch viewing mode
Click on the rectangle in the top left corner. This way you can cycle between Isometric, Top, Side and Perspective view modes
Toggle Configuration Panel
Press I (as in Inspect)
(In Configuration) Show Options
Press O (as in Options)
(In Configuration) Show Position Gizmo
Press P (as in Position)
(In Configuration) Rotate Fixture
Press Ctrl + X or Y or Z depending on the axis you'd like to rotate around
Select a Fixture
Click Fixture
Select multiple Fixtures
Hold B to start rectangular (Bounds) selection, release to select
Duplicate a Fixture
Press Ctrl + D
Remove a Fixture
Press Delete (all selected) or Middle Click on Fixture (deletes one)
Add Fixture to a Group
When in Configuration, Click grey circle that says "Add" (when zoomed in).
Then select from options presented or type in a new name and press Enter.
Remove Fixture from a Group
When in Configuration, Middle Click the circle representing the Group to remove
Disable Snapping
Hold Shift to insert at any location
Switch Floors
Press Home (Up 1 Floor) or End (Down 1 Floor)
Show only fixtures in current Floor
Press F (toggle)
Toggle Fixture buttons
Get a clean view by pressing H (as in Hide)
Browser
The Browser allows you to choose from a list of option whenever this is necessary (choosing Blocks, Stacks, Fixture output types and more). The standard Browser view sorts option into Categories denoted by their name and "..." in the middle. Selecting a Category opens it, selecting an option other than category chooses it for the current operation.
What
How
Toggle views
Ctrl + Tab / Ctrl + Shift + Tab
Select an option
Left Click
Leave selected category
Press Escape
Close Browser
Press Escape when in root category or click outside the options
Search
Type
Favorite an Option
Ctrl + Click an option (not a Category)
Block Stacks
Editing Stacks
Editing Stacks is not complicated but there are a few key controls to remember.
By default you are only able to change parameters (via mouse drag) - the structure is locked.
📑 To change the structure you have to enter Edit Mode.
📑 Parameters are only visible when slightly zoomed in and outside of Edit Mode.
Common
What
How
Enter Edit Mode
Hold Ctrl or toggle with Ctrl + E
Blocks
What
How
Swap Block
Left Click on the Block
Insert Block
Left Click in between Blocks
Remove Block
Alt + Left Click on the Block
Remove Branch
Alt + Left Click in space underneath a branch
Copy Branch
Ctrl + C with mouse over the branch's root Block
Paste Branch
Ctrl + V in empty space between Blocks when in Edit Mode
Fold Branch
Alt + Middle Click when NOT in Edit Mode
Parameters
What
How
Adjust Parameter
Drag or Click with Mouse
Incrementally Adjust Parameter
Hover with Mouse and Press Left or Right arrow keys
Drivers
What
How
Create/Edit a Driver
Left Click the pill shaped button next to a Parameter
Exit Driver
Press Escape
Remove Driver
Alt + Left Click the pill shaped button next to a Parameter
Miscellaneous
What
How
Insert Breakpoint
Middle Click a Block when NOT in Edit Mode
Managing Stacks
Stacks can be saved and recalled later. If you want to copy over a stack to other Fixtures, use the apply option.
What
How
Open menu
Click the little rounded rectangle outline in the top-left corner
Save Stack
Click Save in Menu or Ctrl + S, edit name, click or Ctrl + S again to confirm
Load Stack
Click Load in Menu or Ctrl + L and choose a Stack
Apply (Copy over) a Stack to all Fixtures in a Group
Click Apply in Menu or Ctrl + A and choose a Group
Overlays
Extra information available at the press of a button.
What
How
Show Controller overlay
Hold ` (the key between Esc and Tab)
Show ArtNet channels overlay
Hold Insert
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