How to create startup and shutdown queue

Yes you can write a cuelist that strikes up all your fixtures easily. Keep it as a Virtual List and then use the Startup Macro (Under Preferences>>>Misc.) to fire the list once the show launches using the standard Comment Macro syntax.

Hope this helps. :)

It might be an idea to do a delay timing on the fixtures so that they strike in sequence rather than all at once, this prevents undue stress on the system and generally gives better success when striking lamps due to less voltage drop
Mick

Mick,

Most manufacturers actually incorporate a delay on lamp strikes based on fixtures' unique id. All HES fixtures strike at slightly different times based on the serial number of the logic board in the fixture. This is a preventative measure to protect systems and not draw large amounts of current at the same moment. Of course not all manufacturer's do this same thing so it does not hurt to apply a delay as you suggest.

Having said that, I have struck hundreds of lamps on large rigs many times with a single command with no adverse affect.

From what I understand, the act of striking a lamp is not where you see a large spike in current, it usually ramps up once the arc is established.