Do I have to redo (update) all my models?

[rickswa]

Hey Guys,
Sorry for asking so many questions regarding this new controller/layout setup but I have one big one now.  I saw in one of the videos that you do not have to do this.  So if in my new controller tab, my controller is listed with all the universes, I used absolute numbering in the layout tab and everything worked great last year, do I need to update all the models in the layout tab with a port, protocol and channel number or can I just leave the port/protocol area blank and just keep the absolute numbering I had and not upload the input to my f16?  I would find it much easier to just keep on the way I had it with absolute numbering and not uploading anything to the controller that is working fine right now.  Any thoughts?

[keithsw1111]

It will still allow absolute numbering for those that enjoy that circle of hell.

[rickswa]

LOL.  ok, but it seems just easier for me to keep as is since I'm not really adding anything more and have it all set already.  Thank you for all your help as well.  I'm really sorry to ask so many questions about all this.

[Gilrock]

You have our permission to leave things working as is.

[poporacer]

If you never plan on changing your show layout then leave it alone. But most people will change their show from year to year, add a model, delete a model, move a model from one port/controller to another, change controllers, etc. and if you anticipate doing any of those then you are going to spend WAY more time and frustration in the future than the few minutes it would take to convert your show to the "new and improved" method. Seriously, it doesn't take that long to convert it and from that point forward changes/modifications are easy peasy. It is your show, so do what is best for you and you are the only one that knows how you are going to manage your show in the future.

[rickswa]

ugh.  LOL, just when I was set to proceed forth with Gilrocks blessing, you make a very good point, poporacer.  Ok, I'll get with it and make the change.  Just one more question (before I come up with 25 more)... For my LOR boxes on DMX port 3 of the f16v3 (bottom-most port of the 3), dumb question, but I would define the port for all my LOR boxes as port 3 with LOR protocol as the setting?  I just want to make sure I'm not going to cause an issue with the f16 pixel output to port 3 by trying to define the LOR serial output port as port 3 as well.

Also, the upload to controller part.....With everything squared away in the controller settings now is this step still required or should I just update the layout settings and no do the upload to controller?  Thanks again so much for all the help.