LAYOUT CREATION PART 4: ICICLES MODEL BASICS HAVE YOU CONSIDERED ADDING ICICLES TO YOUR DISPLAY? OR MAYBE NOT. PERHAPS YOU AREN’T SURE WHETHER OR NOT YOU SHOULD INCLUDE THEM IN YOUR LAYOUT Learn all about how the model works with… Read More
Layout Creation Part 3: Candy Cane Model Basics
Moving on to the Candy Cane Model in xLights. Here is an example of how they work should you decide to make your own single-strand candy canes. I have actually done this in my own home layout and they work… Read More
Layout Creation Part 2: Spinner Model Basics
UPDATED AFTER VIDEO: ALTERNATE WIRING ABILITY. Can be wired from the center-out and skip a space. Here is a look at the built-in xLights spinner model. If you have a spinner or plan on making one for your display, you… Read More
Layout Creation in xLights: Part 1
How do I start building my layout? This series will walk you through some of the steps of creating your first xLights layout. If you already have a layout and are adding more to it for next year, make sure… Read More
Where Did My xLights Flip and Turn Custom Models Button Go?
Through the years of development , xLights has grown and matured. However, the challenge with software growth causes changes in the way the development team thinks about solving coding and programming problems. Today’s lesson is the case of the missing… Read More
xLights Color Manager
Inside the Settings menu of the xLights software is a very powerful option. For those who have issues with seeing certain colors, there is a way to totally customize your sequencing screen. You can even export and import other color… Read More
Batch Rendering your xLights Sequences for Showtime
BATCH RENDERING YOUR XLIGHTS SEQUENCES FOR SHOWTIME SEQUENCE OPTIMIZATION AND MORE! Formerly a separate executable file that was found in XLights’ folder. The Batch Render tool is now an integral part of XLights’ tools menu. This amazing video isn’t just… Read More
Dock All Edit Boxes and Create Perspectives
DOCK ALL EDIT BOXES AND CREATE PERSPECTIVES TROUBLESHOOT WITH EASE In this video, you will learn some important functionality and exploits that you can perform with XLights. And if perhaps you find that when you open Xlights in a different… Read More
Timing DClick Mode and Sequence Setup
This video walks through a simple setup for sequencing I use. Typically I try to break down the song when I start via the chorus, verses, and musical interludes. This helps me concentrate on specific areas when sequencing. It is… Read More
Fix Red images, videos, and shader effects!
Having trouble seeing images when importing a sequence? Look no further! This is the easiest way to edit where a sequences images are located. Use the bulk edit function to point your images to a different folder location.