# Profiles

A profile translates input values into output values using a table that is graphically displayed in the profile editor.

Profiles can be assigned to any DMX channel in the [Channel Patch](/depence-construction/fixtures/channel-patch.md) or also influence the fade or delay behaviour of a scene in the Sequencer.

![](/files/XqfnnxTGq9B7SEgEWJ04)

To create a new profile, right-click in the Profiles repository area and select New. Assign a suitable name. Next, select the new profile and click again with the right mouse button and now select Edit. The Profile Editor now opens.

### Typical Profile Curves

| ![](/files/TPLYlu6MKOhc75LFjNvN)Linear | ![](/files/ji9r6IK1DWcmJ9ZtPz7S)Logarithmic | ![](/files/kG4GxY1QTRqSp0tGaBQf)Exponential |
| -------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------- |
| ![](/files/DadYEgNaHJrF4hrqs9Pe)Square | ![](/files/oWWyUzasYidI9JWTTDXJ)S-Square    | ![](/files/wDx7AUwY6iIsXBIX7EvP)Square Law  |

### Post Simulation

If you select "Post Simulation" for a profile, the translation is only calculated after the simulation value and thus only changes the DMX output.

### Sample Rate

The sample rate determines the resolution and thus the quality of the translation. This value should not be set too high, as otherwise a lot of memory is used up, nor should it be set too low, as otherwise the translation is too inaccurate.

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By selecting the individual points, they can be moved and adjusted using the mouse or the two number fields.
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