---
name: "ola_dmxmonitor"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "ola"
version: "0.10.9.nojsmin-7.1"
release: "Debian 13 (Trixie)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/ola_dmxmonitor"
---

# ola\_dmxmonitor(1)

Monitor the DMX512 values on an OLA universe.

## NAME

ola\_dmxmonitor - Monitor the DMX512 values on an OLA universe.

## SYNOPSIS

**ola\_dmxmonitor \[-u** *universe-id* **\]**

## DESCRIPTION

**ola\_dmxmonitor** provides a simple monitor for DMX512 data.

## OPTIONS

- \-u, --universe \<universe-id\>

  The universe ID to monitor.

- \-h, --help

  Displays a short help message.

## CONTROLS

Once running, the following keys control the behavior:

- m, M

  Toggle display modes: hex, DMX and decimal.

- n, N

  Toggle channel (slot) indexing mode. 0-indexed or 1-indexed.

- p, P

  Toggle display palette.

- q, Q

  Quit the program

- Arrow keys or k, j, h, l or K, J, H, L

  Move the channel (slot) cursor.

- Home

  Move the channel (slot) cursor to the first channel.

- End

  Move the channel (slot) cursor to the last channel.

## SEE ALSO

**[ola\_dmxconsole(1)](/ola_dmxconsole/1.md)**, **[olad(1)](/olad/1.md)**,