LAYOUT CREATION PART 6: HORIZONTAL MATRIX SIMPLE TRICKS ON HOW TO BUILD A MATRIX THAT WILL BE PLACED HORIZONTALLY Follow the processes contained in this video to set up your horizontal matrix model in xLights! Natively matrices are built horizontally;… Read More
Layout Creation Part 5: Vertical Matrix
LAYOUT CREATION PART 5: VERTICAL MATRIX THE VERTICAL MATRIX DIY MODEL In this video, you will learn practical tips on how you can easily build vertical matrices in xLights. The focus of this video and the very next (Horizontal Matrix)… Read More
New: Visualize Transitions in Sequence Screen
The development team does a wonderful job finding new additions to the xLights software that make a difference in your everyday programming. Check out the new visual representation of the transitions, as well as how they help me in building… Read More
Step 2-Mapping a PPD Sequence into Your Layout
Step 2- Mapping a PPD Sequence into Your Layout PREPARE SEQUENCE Take your sequence mapping to the next level — as you watch this step-by-step video tutorial. It is simple, and straight-to-the-point! Beyond the regular package sequence to-dos and don’ts,… Read More
Morph Updates for 2019
MORPH UPDATES FOR 2019 MORPH UPDATES AND EFFECTS Learn about some of the interesting and supercool enhancements that have been added to xLights to make your props pretty-much easier, quicker, and more fascinating. With the morph-buffer effects/functionality with live feedback/display,… Read More
Shader Effect Updates
SHADER EFFECT UPDATES NEW SHADER ENHANCEMENTS XLights is evolving all the time! In this video, you will learn about some of the crash-fixes and cool addons that have now been incorporated in this amazing tool. The major addition being the… Read More
The NEW Shader Effect in xLights
The new Shader Effect is here! This makes 3 new effects added into xLights for 2019. We are thrilled to have this customizable addition in xLights. Huge thank you to Michael Allen, who showed me what shaders are. Many shaders… Read More
Import any PPD Sequence!(2019)
One common question people ask is, “How do I map a PPD sequence into my layout? They look so different!” Well here is the answer. This is a specific look at creating groups on you home layout that match our… Read More
Layout Creation Part 4: icicles Model Basics
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