# Layout

## Layout

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The layout tab displays a full preview of your show and provides a view of how all the models will appear. In addition you can :

* Define new Models or change existing Model definitions.
* Define new Model Groups or change existing Model Group definitions.
* Select which Models, or Model Groups are be displayed on the Layout.
* Select and adjust the layout background.
* Specify, position and adjust the model size, orientation and location on the layout.
* Check whether any models have overlapping channels.
* Review or change the detailed characteristics of a model’s attributes
* Create Additional Preview layout windows
* Assign Models to one or more Preview Layouts
* Assign Models to Specific Controller Connection
* Assign the Model Start Channels

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