> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.depence.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.depence.com/depence-show-and-animation/depence-repository/depence-profiles.md).

# 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.

![](https://content.gitbook.com/content/SJPsyh5CBOise9BtVNGO/blobs/JeUrTZJV8j8Fph07Se1F/image.png)

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

| ![](https://content.gitbook.com/content/SJPsyh5CBOise9BtVNGO/blobs/6TVXv2n30HdBGKOOX4Rg/image.png)Linear | ![](https://content.gitbook.com/content/SJPsyh5CBOise9BtVNGO/blobs/L1mnbYbDi8gDSVUwi9BN/image.png)Logarithmic | ![](https://content.gitbook.com/content/SJPsyh5CBOise9BtVNGO/blobs/CKR8bc8UZb42t1ZFYsy7/image.png)Exponential |
| -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| ![](https://content.gitbook.com/content/SJPsyh5CBOise9BtVNGO/blobs/QLPEIw9LkzRTxodI7zgg/image.png)Square | ![](https://content.gitbook.com/content/SJPsyh5CBOise9BtVNGO/blobs/cywSt8028OmzBMpdfIE4/image.png)S-Square    | ![](https://content.gitbook.com/content/SJPsyh5CBOise9BtVNGO/blobs/uLnDJHvHVm7Hm1u4rVmF/image.png)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.

{% hint style="info" %}
By selecting the individual points, they can be moved and adjusted using the mouse or the two number fields.
{% endhint %}


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