Export SubModel to Light-O-Rama Clipboard File Does Not Work

[PierceLights]

I have a matrix that I've broken down into SubModels.  When I export the matrix and import into LOR (S4) it results in chaos.

I have two identical 16w x 50h matrices, here's what I did to prove that the issue is related to submodels. 
1.  I implemented my chasing pumpkins in Matrix #1 in submodels (4 Generated Horizontal submodels).
2.  I implemented my chasing pumpkins in Matrix #2 in layers.
Note: Ultimately, the result is identical in both matrices (in XLights preview).

When I export Matrix #1 and Matrix #2, I get two lcb files that are almost identical in size.  In content, however they don't look anything alike.

When I import the two files into their respective matrices in LOR ... Matrix #1 is chaos, Matrix #2 is perfect.

I can accomplish this simple test scenario with layers, but I have many other sequences in XLights that I hope to import into LOR that don't lend themselves to layers.  Is it possible that submodels won't be able to be used?  Or, am I missing something that will make it work?

Please be kind if you are smarter than I am and my request seems stupid to you.

[Gilrock]

Please be kind if you are smarter than I am and my request seems stupid to you.

So why is this in your very first post on the forum?  Are you used to being picked on or something?  I'm afraid to try to help someone that leads off like that.  Good luck with program!

[keithsw1111]

When you export do you render and export it just export. Are the model properties identical other than start channels. Are you exporting the model or the submodel.


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[PierceLights]

@Gilrock, I apologize if it sounded off-putting.  My experience was with other lighting forums where I was bashed for asking what were thought to be stupid questions.  Sadly, the bashers didn't even provide answers.

@keithsw1111, I was under the impression that it was only possible to render/export the entire model which is what I want to do.  Here's what I'm doing:
1. Right mouse on the Model in my sequence
2. Choose  Model
3. Choose Render and Export
4. I'm keeping the default *.lcb format since I'm using LOR v4.2.18 Pro
5. Choose a folder for the file and click OK

Note: I just tried right clicking on the Model and exporting and then on the SubModel and exporting ... two two files were identical so I'm assuming it's the entire model.

Yes, other than start channels, the two models are defined identically.  The only difference in the situation is that one I used submodels and in the other I used layers.

I used the model with SubModels on a different sequence but didn't use the SubModels ... when I rendered and exported the model in that sequence it pasted perfectly into LOR.  That seems to support my concern that it is with the SubModels.

Thank you

[keithsw1111]

Can I suggest you render all and then use the export option without render. I just wonder if the render option renders the model but skips the submodels.

Also do you have a clean check sequence. No overlapping channels.


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[PierceLights]

Sorry for the delay I was just able to try this today.  I do have a clean check sequence.  Thank you for asking.

I wasn't sure where to render the entire sequence but I did find the Batch Render option on the Tool menu so I tried that for my sequence.  Then I exported the model without rendering (as you recommended). 

I imported the resulting *.lcb file into LOR and it was a perfect success.

Thank you so much for your wisdom and assistance. 

[keithsw1111]

Render all is the paint palette icon in the toolbar


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[PierceLights]

Awesome.  I’ll use that in the future.


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