Plugins are not one-size-fits-all; their strength lies in how they can be adapted to your personal workflow. Understanding the configuration options is the first step toward mastering these tools.
| Setting | What It Does | Example Value | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Defines which color preset pool numbers the plugin will use or overwrite. | 31, 32 to use presets 31 & 32 | | userconfig.IMAGE_START | Sets the starting image pool number where the plugin will store its images. | 50 (starts at image 50) | | userconfig.MACRO_START | Sets the starting macro pool number for the plugin's control macros. | 10 (starts at macro 10) | | userconfig.LAYOUT_NAME | Defines the name that will appear for the plugin's layout in the Layout pool. | "My Color Picker" | | userconfig.BACKGROUND_COLOR | Sets the background color for the layout, formatted as a hex string ( rggbb ). | 000000 for black, ff007f for a saturated purple |
Always select your fixture groups before tapping the color picker layout. The plugin relies on active programmer selection to know where to apply the data. grandma2 color picker plugin
Run the plugin. It will usually ask you which fixture groups you want to control and which color presets you want to use as a "base."
A is a LUA script that automates the tedious process of building custom layouts, macros, and color presets. Instead of manually selecting fixtures and adjusting RGB/CMY sliders, the plugin creates a visual layout view in the console or onPC. Plugins are not one-size-fits-all; their strength lies in
The native MA2 color picker often requires navigating through multiple sub-menus or layout views.
Most popular versions, such as those by (based on Jason Giaffo's original work) or Aart Verhoeven , typically offer the following features: | 31, 32 to use presets 31 & 32 | | userconfig
That’s when he remembered a beta he’d tucked away in his internal drive. He initialized the script, and suddenly, a vibrant, intuitive bridge appeared on his screen. Instead of wrestling with raw percentages, he saw a lush, visual spectrum.
I can provide the specific console commands or script structures tailored to your lighting rig. Share public link
Unzip to gma2/plugins/ → Import in MA2 → Assign to a user button.
This guide serves as your comprehensive resource for understanding, installing, and using these powerful tools. We'll explore what these plugins are, why they are necessary for modern lighting design, and provide a detailed, step-by-step guide for using several popular community-driven plugins that can transform your grandMA2 workflow.