Working with ports

Port types, directions, hidden ports, per-port labels, and local device edits.

When to use this

Read when customizing devices or cleaning up busy faceplates.

Each port has a type (HDMI, SDI, XLR, RJ45, etc.) and direction (input or output).
Port names appear on the device body and in wiring exports.
Hide ports you are not using on this show to simplify the canvas.

Override default port names with signal labels — e.g. "PGM OUT" instead of "HDMI 1".

Labels should match tape on cables and rack patch fields.

Local edit adjusts ports on this instance only.
Save as New Device creates a library template from your changes — use when the same custom faceplate repeats across shows.

Some audio connector types are treated as compatible within a group; video types are stricter.

When in doubt during early design, use Generic ports, then tighten types before export.