DMX Ports

The ports settings panel provides tools for configuring and managing your DMX outputs. Showglo Plugin supports DMX output via Art-Net or USB.

DMX Networking

In the DMX Networking section, you can configure network settings for transmitting DMX data via the Art-Net protocol.

• Art-Net Interface: Select the network interface responsible for sending and receiving Art-Net packets. Ensure that this network interface is on the same network as your Art-Net nodes to ensure proper communication.
• Enable local network: This option allows you to send Art-Net packets via the loopback network interface. It’s particularly useful when you need to transmit Art-Net DMX packets to other software applications such as a DMX visualizer, running on the same computer.

DMX Outputs

In the DMX Outputs section, you can configure both Art-Net and USB-to-DMX outputs. Once configured, each DMX port can be viewed in the list and assigned to a universe.

Status Indicator

Each port displays its current status using a status indicator. Hover your mouse over the indicator to see the status text.

Info Widget

Each port has an info widget to provide additional information. Hover your mouse over the info widget to see the info text.

Add a USB-to-DMX port

To add a USB-to-DMX port, follow these steps:

1. Ensure that your USB-to-DMX devices are connected to your computer.
2. Go to Settings > Ports.
3. Click Add Output to start the wizard.
4. Under the USB section, click Add.
5. On the next page, you’ll see a list of available USB-to-DMX devices. Click Rescan if none are initially detected.
6. Locate your device in the list and click Add Port.
7. Provide a descriptive name.
8. Click Submit to complete.

Add an Art-Net Port

To add an Art-Net port, follow these steps:

1. Ensure your Art-Net nodes are available on the network.
2. Go to Settings > Ports.
3. Verify the settings in the DMX Networking section.
4. Click Add Output to start the wizard.
5. Under the Art-Net section, click Add.
6. On the next page, you’ll see a list of available Art-Net devices.
7. Locate your device in the list and click Add Port.
8. Provide a descriptive name.
9. Click Submit to complete.

Enable/Disable a Port

Follow these steps to enable or disable a port:

1. Go to Settings > Ports.
2. Locate the port in the list.
3. Toggle the Power switch as needed.

Rename a Port

Follow these steps to rename a port:

1. Go to Settings > Ports.
2. Locate the port in the list.
3. Double click on the port’s name label to edit it.

Assign a Universe to a Port

To assign a universe to a DMX port, follow these steps:

1. Go to Settings > Ports.
2. Locate the port in the list.
3. Select the DMX universe using the dropdown menu.

Edit a Port

1. Go to Settings > Ports.
2. Locate the port in the list.
3. Click on the Edit button.
4. Make changes to the port settings.
5. Click Submit.

Remove a Port

Follow the steps below to remove a port:

1. Go to Settings > Ports.
2. Locate the port in the list.
3. Click on the Trash button.

Supported DMX Interfaces

Showglo Plugin offers versatile DMX output capabilities, allowing you to send DMX signals via Art-Net (DMX over ethernet) and USB.

Art-Net

Showglo Plugin supports any Art-Net to DMX node using Art-Net version 4 and below. This compatibility ensures seamless integration with a wide range of Art-Net devices.

USB-to-DMX

In terms of USB-to-DMX interfaces, Showglo Plugin officially supports the following models:

• Enttec DMXIS
• Enttec DMX USB Pro
• Enttec DMX USB Pro Mk2 (both DMX outputs enabled, no MIDI support)
• Enttec Open DMX USB