Well, this was a mouth full for this topic, but really good stuff. I think for anyone trying to work with Xlights on this level really just needs to practice and experiment a lot & take notes and try not to go down too many rabbit holes. That being said, my new name for Xlights is now "Xcan of worms", cus it can get really messy if you're not careful.
There is so much truth to this. Every year, people come back to the hobby, and so much has changed. It has become very expansive in functionality and complexity.
I dread opening xLights and trying to figure out all of the nuances. I'm so thankful for you and the time you spend researching, educating, and designing the show so I can spend more time building and crafting. Thank you.