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Version 2.4 Build 145

Fixed bug causing possible crash when de-selecting fixtures with a large number of attributes.
Fixed possible crash running timeline effects in a cue.
Added range checking to the timeline effects.
Added separate device selection for MTC input.
Fixed possible crash when trying to load a show while the background loading of fixtures is still operating.
Fixed possible crash report if the cue description is greater than 128 characters.
Fixed bug that could cause the colour picker to hide behind the channel display on multi monitor systems.
Fixed automatic size calculation for fixture control window.
Fixed possible crash when opening the timeline effect path editor.
Fixed bug that prevented using the pan & tilt degree spin edits with 8bit fixtures.
Fixed possible crash when removing steps from the chase editor.
Fixed possible crash adding more than 10 points to path in the timeline effect.

Version 2.4 Build 132

Fixed bug preventing the Open USB device from being found in some instances.
Enabled scroll wheel support on the main cue list window.
Added ability to double click on the cue list groups to add them to the cue.
Cue list grid now updated when using the popout windows for fx, groups and shortcuts.
Fixed "group is used by the following cues" balloon so that it closes on click.
Channel groups used in cues now correctly allow "off" values.

Version 2.4 Build 131

Fixed sorting order of MIDI parameters.
Fixed possible access violation in the selection combos for static attributes.
Follow time column set to gray text if the cue is not set to auto follow.
Fixed extras menu. Some of the options that appear with a small window footprint required re-connecting.
Fixed frame rate column of system properties.
Fixed colour dialog being hidden if opened on the second monitor without room on the right hand side of the channel display.
Fixed double click in cue list window not working correctly when columns are out of order.
Fixed tracking backup bug that prevented it working if the cue list name had a space in it.
Fixed possible access violation when shutting down with telnet clients connected.

Version 2.4 Build 120 (Unreleased Beta)

Fixed release captured dimmers so that they now return to their previous values.
Fixed GM not being applied after restart.
Dimmer patch import and export now includes the Aux Dimmer.
Fixed dimmer wheel not working with some fixtures in the layout view.
Added support for Enttec RDM pro interface with full RDM functionality.
Fixed physical pan & tilt entry in fixture editor to accept signed values.
On screen submaster are now automatically sized to the window.
Added auto increment to notes when adding a MIDI event.
Added CSV import and export to MIDI triggers.
Added MIDI note velocity mapping to submasters.

Version 2.4 Build 118 (Unreleased Beta)

Fixed bug that stopped the program wing from working after loading a show.
Fixed possible crash when pressing the clear button on the program wing if the current focus is a spin edit control.
Fixed possible data loss problem when using the "Ch Grid" in the cue list channel detail window.
Added option to return to old version 1 style boxes in the layout view.
Fixed possible crash when resizing the fixture control window.
Added sanity check to startup. If the software does not start correctly the next time it is run it will prompt to create a new show file.
Updated appearance of the effect runner properties window.
Fixed ability to remove colours from dynamic colour controls in the fixture editor.
Fixed possible crash on tracking backup systems.
Fixed problem with cue notes button if the columns are reordered.
Fixed bug in macro variable system that did not loop the variable when it got to its minimum value.
Fixed possible lookup (infinite loop) when using track forward in the cue list with cues that loop back on themselves.
Added ability to delete multiple palettes.
Save and Load dialogs for layout and settings now has a default extensions.
If a show is loaded from removable or network drive the software will now provide an option to automatically copy the file to the main shows folder.
Fixed possible crash deleting a macro just after creating it.
Added ability to set variables from the command line.

Version 2.4 Build 87 (Unreleased Beta)

RDM functionality working for DMX-TRI device.
RDM auto patching implemented.
RDM auto device profile creation.
Fixed bug that prevented some mouse wheel functionality.

Version 2.4 Build 80 (Unreleased Beta)

Channel groups used in cues not correctly apply mark and blocking flags if set.
Matrix LED effects now correctly setup when first created.
Added option to set an override stagger percentage for profile effects in the cue list.
All attributes in profile effects are now affected by the fade in and out of the profile effect in cues.
Improved thread locking to cue list runner control.
Palette and apply group fade time can now be set on-the-fly by entering the number before pressing the shortcut.
Added option to set the encoder sensitivity for the program wing.
Added option to use the space bar as the cue go in the main cue list editor window.
Added option to set a separate patch for visualiser output.
Added option to export and import fixture files to XML format.
Made the display of a colour block for RGB fixtures optional.
fixtures and profiles used by a show are now stored with the show for portability.
Added internal timecode generator with reset shortcut.
Added new "TC" command to reset, pause, resume and set the timecode generator.
If the show file cannot be created for some reason then system will now revert to the default show.
First 3 columns of the tracking sheet are now fixed so that they do not scroll with the rest of the columns.
Added ability to resize the timeline effect lines.
When timeline effect lines are more than 60 pixels then any assigned profiles will be displayed.
Effects editor now shows the BPM for the tap tempo function.
column order of the channel group window is now remembered after a restart.
Fixed bug that prevented editing dimmer numbers for intelligent fixtures manually.
Fixed user permissions to correctly restrict when the user cannot edit user permissions.
Colour picker palettes page can now click and drag the mouse around colours. Similar to the spectrum page.
When full tracking is used recording a cue will also include channels that are at 0 if they are included in the previous cue.
Fixed bug in the track forward option when recording a cue.
When going back in a cue list the values will now correctly track.
When recording cues the syntax can be used to record into multiple cues.
Fixed possible crash if the power meters window is open when loading or saving a show.
Added "reset to default colours" button to appearance tab of system properties.
Fixed search footer not working in the dimmer patch screen.
Improved full tracking functionality.
Added option to set key frames in the timeline effect when frame guides are visible.
Added the ability to edit the profile paths from within the timeline editor.
Added value markers to the profile editor.
Added option to import and export profiles.
Added ability to report the timeline effect frame number in the interface builder.
Added option to apply a stagger to each attribute in a timeline effect.
Fixed bug that caused a crash if cue 0 was missing from the cue list when recording a cue.
If cue 0 is missing on startup then it will be automatically rectified.
Fixed possible crash if a profile is deleted that is being used in an effect.
Fixed status update light for starting and stopping effects from the effects runner window.
Loading a layout in the channel view correctly clears the old layout first.
Fixtures now correctly placed on the layout view when the zoom level is other than 1.
Improved hit test on rotated fixtures in the layout view.
Fixed bug that caused channel group channels to appear as standard channels after updating a cue.
Fixed possible crash when update a cue before if no current cue is active.
Improved track back and cue only recording options for full tracking mode.
Splitter between cues and channels in the cue list window now remembers it position.
Fixed possible crash in chase effects after deleting the current chase step.
Fixed Telnet reply messages.
Fixed problem with command line and channel groups that prevented the last channel from registering.
Fixed bug in ArtNet universe reporting for Unicast setup.
Fixed fade out of chase effects so that channels continue to fade between steps.
If a palette or group is deleted then the cue list is scanned for palettes included in cues.
Show defaults are now stored in the show file so as to travel with the show data.
Added ability to hold down the ALT key to rotate fixtures in the layout view.
Improved the visual appearance of the record dialogs.
Fixed bug that had attributes merge in the channel detail window is the attribute name is not set.
Fixed bug that prevented the default mark and block flags to not be set.
Added ability to drag and drop the position of attributes in the fixture editor
Added option to re-order the wheel groups in the fixture editor.
Various fixes to telnet client commands.

Version 2.3 Build 127

Improved algorithm for the power meters when using the limiter.
Fixed random sorting issue with Palette window.
Added new zero88 fixture library.
Software now correctly clears the cue list playbacks when loading or creating a new show.
Track forward and back now correctly ignores blocked channels.
Added option to reset the column order and size in the dimmer patching window.
Fixed bug that prevented using the shift down arrow function in the dimmer patching window if the columns are out of order.
Updated main user guide.

Version 2.3 Build 117 (Unreleased Beta)

Added option in shortcut window to turn off the 3D look.
Added option in shortcut window to set the font size.
Cue playback window now remembering the state of "Master Playback".
Fixed attribute list in rec group, rec cue and record palette window so that it sizes correctly with the dialog.
Attribute selection for each window (group, cue, palette) now remembered separately.
Fixed but that could cause a crash and loose fixtures when loading a show.
Fixed display bug in the timeline effect colour field.
Improved contrast of new power meters.
Fixed algorithm that could cause the figures to bounce when using the limiter.
Fixed possible Invalid floating point operation in the fixture rotation control.
Fixed possible crash with program wing if fixtures are updated by fixture editor.
Fixed bug that caused command window to gain focus when running macros.
Added an option to the cue list window to have the selected cue follow the current live cue.
Fixed banner in the cue list channel detail window so that the text is correctly updated.
Added additional channel information to the grid view of the cue list channel detail window.
Fixed DMX input bug in dmxusb.com interface.
Fixed possible crash after removing a tab from the layout view of the channel display.
Fixed DMX controls in the dynamic colour controls.
Added option to edit channels live from the cue list editor.
Fixed various inconsistencies with the command line history related to auto executed commands.

Version 2.3 Build 98 (Unreleased Beta)

Added option to turn off the auto lookup on cells in the dimmer patch window.
Added unicast support to the ArtNet driver.
Fixed bug in USB Pro driver that prevented loading the registration information under the D2XX driver.
Fixed bug in USB Pro driver so report the correct serial number.
Improved detection of USB devices so that they start up in the same order each time.
Switched USB Pro driver to default to D2XX driver before Serial port driver.
Fixed bug in "Cue Playback" - only first digit of the cue number was being recognized.
Fixed MIDI note debug display to show the correct note and octave.
Provided 3D look to shortcut buttons.
Added option to select channels that are in a cue.
Added option to select channels based on the position, purpose and colour set in the dimmer patching window.
Re exposed missing option "Apply channel group shortcuts to selection only"
Fixed channel control so that the existing value is the start point of any fade regardless of what is in control.
Fixed critical thread issue in the main timer pool.
Added indicator for blocking and mark state of the cue.
Fixed possible thread conflict problem in the telnet interface.
Fixed problem in the timeline effect that prevented the start state from being applied correctly.
MIDI events now ordered correctly by name.
Display the midi devices found on startup if MIDI is enabled.
Added new 4UP mode to the shortcut window to mimic a more traditional palette view.
"Select Active" button now highlights in red when in "active selection" mode.
Fixed bug that cause auto follows to still occur after jumping to a different cue.
Added option to disable the cue execution notification in telnet sessions.
Added command line option to disable and enable shortcuts.
Fixed bug in "Loop End" macro language.
Fixed issue with park not being correctly set after a restart.
Fixed auto scroll into view when using channel group selection shortcuts.
DBO now correctly blacks out RGB fixtures that do not have dimmer.
Added ability to assign a profile to each generic attribute in a timeline effect segment.
Added ability to apply a colour path to a timeline effect segment.
Added command line ability to directly address attributes using decimal notation. e.g 1/4.5@127 = attribute 5 on fixtures 1 through 4.
Added additional special shortcuts SHUTTER, PRISM, GOBO ROTATE, COLOR2 & GOBO2.
If full tracking is turned off then recording a cue will now correctly record RGB fixtures that are off if they are used in the previous cue.
Added option to profile effects to reverse the fixture order.
Added zoom option to the timeline effect editor.
Added option to move the position of a timeline effect when paused with realtime output.
Added DMX control to the filters tabs of the colour picker window.
Docked state of cue list channel window now remembered on startup.
Added frame settings to timeline effect.
Added ability to assign a channel group to a timeline effect line.
Added power meters based on power set in the dimmer patching.
Fixed confusion when editing fixtures in the chase editor. When changing step the selection is not automatically cleared.
Dimmer patching grid now correctly reflects the number of the universe tabs.
Added drop down selection to the record palette dialog to assist with updating existing palettes.
Improved image playback in media effects. Images can now be faded in and out.
Addend LF50 edition limitations.
Added grid view of submaster window.
Added tap tempo system.

Version 2.2 Build 252

Fixed patching import to work correctly with intelligent fixtures.
Fixed possible crash clicking on the header row of the new track sheet.
Fixed regional issue with the use of the "," as a decimal separator.
Fixed bug that caused "Track Forward" option to enter an endless loop.
Added Joystick control moving lights.
Fixed possible zeroing of channels when using the master fade time and channel groups.
Fixed double click operation in the cue list editor if some columns have been removed.
Fixed saving of the grid position and size in the cue playbacks windows.
Fixed potential crash using "sub 0 @" in the command line.
Fixed bug that caused a crash when switching shows.
Track sheet now automatically updates after recording a cue.
Parked channels now restore to their correct state.
Search footer visible state now correctly saved.
Fixed channel patching so that aux dimmer is not removed when changing patch.
Fixed fade time not saving in channel groups.
Fixed possible crash releasing individual director items.
Fixed possible "invalid type cast" error in Midi input control.
Fixed "Build" input merge behavior.
Added "REM DIM" to command syntax.
Fixed indexing bug in selecting MIDI devices for outputting to motorized faders.
Added MIDI timecode (MTC) support direct form the MIDI port.
Added ability to send other timecode out to MIDI.
Implemented Jese DMX-TRI USB device.
Fixed HTP, LTP and ITP merge options.
Fixed possible hardware port conflict when removing a device.
Fixed raw DMX display to correctly show values when first opened.
Fixed inability to manually patch the last desk channel.
Added warning dialog to prevent accidentally removing all channels from a cue.

Version 2.2 Build 193

Fixed bug that incorrectly set the position of the shortcut buttons on the layout view.
Added XML export of fixtures.
Fixed various core bugs related to mutex locks.
Default the dimmer view window to DMX 1.
Fixed possible "Argument out of range" error loading chase effects.
Fixed rounding issue in new Hue behavior that prevented some colours from being achieved accurately.
Fixed possible access violation error when editing chase channels that have a virtual dimmer.
Added option to copy a chase step.
Fixed raw dmx display - was not being updated if a dimmer is captured and then released.
Added view menu option to show or hide the palette names in the attribute data.
Fixed effect labels now being saved correctly.
Fixed profile editor so that right click menu options do not work with locked profiles.
Fixed bug in dimmer patching window that could result in the fixtures panel becoming unusable.
Fixed load cue operation if specific channel timing is used.
Fixed install so that the registration works across different windows users.
Fixed timeline effect so that the time bar correctly shows when the segment property panel is visible.
Fixed bug that could potentially delete the wrong segment if you selected delete in empty space.
Added the ability to adjust the timeline segments from the left of the bar.

Version 2.2 Build 160 (Unreleased Beta)

Fixed possible confusion over DBO state if after a DBO the GM is moved.
Fixed new page labels in shortcut window so that they are saved correctly.
Fixed next cue numbering issue wen deleting scene breaks.
Fixed possible crash is the effects editor when editing an effect while its running.
Fixed possible crash using the insert cue below (copy this cue) option if the selected cue is the last i the list.
Added channels in the chase editor window can now set the value using the @ syntax.
Auto set device port on startup.
Fixed bug that prevented the Pepperoni Zero88 device driver loading.
Added variables to macro language.
Added option to right click on effect playback and copy colours to other playbacks.
Fixed bug causing random delayed start of timeline effects in the cue list.
Fixed bug causing cue effects to continue on when jumping around the cue list.
Added channel description to the track sheet.
Added channel range to track sheet.
Added safety playback mode to prevent mistaken "GO" events. Go button will require enabling if the cue is running or the next cue is set to auto fire.
Fixed possible run on of effects if "copy cue below" is used on the active cue.
Cleaned up the MIDI tab in the external triggers window.
Added a new external trigger: mySQL for web based control of LightFactory.

Version 2.2 Build 128 (Unreleased Beta)

Fixed bug in cue list effect handover.
Fixed various bugs in the profile editor and profile implementation.
New profile effect controls can now be accessed when edit mode is turned off.
Improved CPU usage when redrawing the channel display.
Fixed GM display in channel display.
Fixed bug that disabled the edit notes button if the column was moved and some columns made invisible.
Added additional index controls to generic palettes (colour and gobo).
Fixed fixture update system when update notification comes from the fixture editor.
Profiles now reset when path is reset or cleared.
Added reverse click and drag for setting up matrices.
Fixed click and drag bug in the shortcut window that caused the original clicked cell to not repaint.
Fixed bug that caused locked shortcuts to remain locked after clearing or loading a show.
Fixed moving shortcuts colour's now moved correctly.
Recording shortcuts from within the fixture control window as they do in the channel display.
Fixed copy profile effects so that additional line does not appear.
Column widths now remembered correctly in the channel detail window for cues and groups.
Various threadsafe improvements in the matrix effect playback.
Fixed bug in screen position restore if the second monitor was on the left of the main monitor.
Fixed possible crash on startup related to the error 'cannot focus a disabled or invisible window'..
Fixed bug that caused some effects not be be saved correctly or overwrite other effects.
Added ability to drag and drop shortcuts from the shortcut window onto the layout view.
Updating channel group now displays a balloon popup to show what cues use the group.
Added option to merge DMX input with the desk channels (LTP).
Fixed possible crash when deleting an effect runner.
Fixed possible IO Error related to the channel cache.
If no network interface is set for external wings then the first available will now be used.
Added Hue LTP channel group behavior
Fixed add group to cue options in the channel group editor.
Re-introduced the disable double click option to the system properties.
Added ability to change the name and colour of pages in the submaster and shortcut window.
Improved selection of items in the blind channel editor for cues and groups.
Fixed issue with cue list level submaster.
Fixed various bugs in the timeline effect editor.
Added option to double click on the start an end state headers to load the current channel state into the segment.
Added track sheet option to cue list editor.
Double clicking on the timecode field of the cue list editor will now load the current timecode form the system.
Fixed bug that prevented the state of the channels being recorded when using the command line to record groups.
Fixed bug that prevented setting the play length of media effects after the effect had played once.
Added ms option to start position of media effects.
Added multi user support.

Version 2.1 Build 168

Fixed access violation using the jump to cue options in the cue list playbacks.
Fixed possible error updating the playback status in the effects playbacks.
Fixed bug preventing moving of channel group shortcuts in the shortcut window.
Fixed registry error.
Fixed minor selection issue with paired fixtures in the layout view.
Fixed cue list go submasters.
Fixed bug that prevented playback of image files in the media effect.
Added export patch option.
Added time stamp to wing messages.
Added check that database file is located on a local disk.
Fixed matrix display in the layout view.
Fixed memory leek in layout view.
Fixed potential crash using a matrix effect in a cue if the matrix has holes in it.
Fixed channel view display issue that caused some parameters to drop off the end of the grid cell.
Fixed bug in saving the layout. Backup file was attempted to be written to the install directory - invalid under Vista and Win7.
Fixed program wing control when pressing the rec enter combination.
Snap Attribute option in channel groups now working.
Added new command line argument "-C" - This can be used to run any single command on startup.
Fixed bug in applying channel groups - values would sometimes get overwritten.
Fixed select active when using the layout view.
Fixed load and saving of layout and configuration - font was not correctly being saved.
Fixed bug when recording palettes from the channel display.
Palette name now only displayed in the channel view if the option to record palettes is set.

Version 2.1 Build 115

Fixed possible conflict when loading fixture profiles resulting in "cannot access the file because it is being used by another process".
Defaulted Mark off for dimmers in the fixture editor.
Fixed various bugs in the video playback.
Added option to not zoom the background in the layout view
Extra channel information now displayed in the layout view.
Layout symbols not change to active colour when the value is above 0.
Selecting fixtures to put into the layout view now does not show unpatched channels.
Added ability to move the layout view channel select window.
Fixed hit test on objects placed in the layout view.
Fixed possible crash using the profile effect.
Fixed critical issue with running media playback effects from a timed event (different thread).
Re-added cross hairs into the images of fixtures in the layout view.
Fixed scroll wheel behavior in the dimmer patching so that it no longer scrolls the window with the value.
Fixed various lockup issues when using video playback.
Fixed possible access violation using moving lights in the layout view.
Fixed possible SQL error when closing the channel display.
Fixed bug when patching dimmer 512.
Added option to not return the focus back to the channel display after showing the fixture control window.
Added the show name to the title bar of the channel display.
Fixed the bug that was not showing all of the columns in the “Visible Column” option in the dimmer patch window.
Fixture panel in dimmer patching window now remembers its position.
Fixed problem with the size and visible state not being remembered correctly in the dimmer patching window.
Fixed several bugs in the cue list window related to visible columns and remembers position and size of columns.

Version 2.1 Build 92 (Unreleased Beta)

Added progress bar to new background loading of fixtures.
Fixed introduced bug that caused the grand master to stop working.
Fixed potential crash running the first cue with marking fixtures.
Fixed bug for 2 point profiles.
Improved the GDI drawing of the layout view.
Added ability to rotate fixtures in the layout view.
Added option to show the images (as per V1) in the layout view.
Added ability to add a fixture into the layout view in more than 1 position.
Fixed possible crash when deleting a cue playback.
Fixed possible crash deleting a cue with the blind editor open.
Fixed second row of channel view not sizing correctly.
Changed "Prefetch" to "Mark" in fixture editor.

Version 2.1 Build 67 (Unreleased Beta)

Fixed sorting of fixtures in the dimmer patching window.
Fixed bug in Enttec USB Pro driver that prevented values 10 and 13 from being applied.
Re-added command line interface for startup directives.
Fixed tracking bug that would stop a channel form being applied when running the starting cue if the channel was in the last cue at the same level.
Fixed cue list row height resetting when running a cue.
Search footer visibility now remembered after re-start.
Fixed minor pan/tilt control issue.
Fixed clear patch by universe so that the additional details are not cleared for the rest of the channels.
Added auto-reconnect to the USB Pro driver.
Fixed bug that caused a conflict if a dimmer was patched to more than 1 channel (now LTP).
Fixed bug that prevented cues being saved copy a copy.
Added ability to drag and drop cues to re-order the cue list (1st column must be fixed for drag operation to work).
Fixed possible error when moving cue list columns with scene break.
Fixed bug that was setting the next cue number incorrectly when changing the cue number.
Added control window for library effects that are run from the channel display.
Added tabs to the layout view.

Version 2.1 Build 55 (Unreleased Beta)

Added option to display an image for standard dimmers in the channel display
Fixed group snapshot bug that was still recording the dimmer when requested not to.
Chase direction combo now working in the cue list effects window.
Deleting a cue list playback now correctly removes all assigned shortcuts and submasters.
Deleted effects are now automatically removed form the cue list.
Fixed possible crash when clicking on fixture selection while the software is loading fixtures.
Fixed bug that prevented recording and editing virtual dimmers.
Fixed bug that lost submaster functionality after making any change to the system properties.
Various display enhancements in the cue list window.
Shortcut correctly released when a macro is deleted.
Fixed dimmer profiles not loading correctly.
Fixed bug that was picking the wrong lat & lon information for the selected city in the system properties.
Channel column in dimmer patching window now fixed so that it does not scroll out of view.
Fixed bug that prevented matrix from loading with show.
Fixed override behavior in channel groups.
Fx playback properties now only apply on exit.
Fixed various bugs in the prefetch/mark system.
Fixed bug that was causing some attribute changes to not apply or behave irratically.
Fixed bug in timeline effect where by middle segments would not turn off.
Fixed copy options in the timeline effect.
Added options to get P/T Adj and profile for selected fixtures in patch window.
Added grid view of channels in the cue list blind editor window.
Re-added direction control to the profile effect as per version 1.
Fixed possible error trying to edit the status field in the cue list window - cell is now read only.
Cue list editor double click to run or load a cue - only clicking on the status field will perform this operation.
Added "Run Cue"/"Load Cue" as a button at the bottom of the cue list window.
Fixed possible error "Cue number has to be unique value" if you do not change the cue number when editing.
Added display of current and active cue at the bottom of the cue list window.
Fixed cue playback window so that scene breaks are shown correctly.
Fixed bug that prevented colour mixing from marking.
Fixed various issues with the interface used by the windows mobile remote.
Fixed possible crash when using the load cue option.
Added undo right click menu to the cue list window.
Added option to the cue list window to lock the first column.
Pressing stop on a cue that has finished fading now stops the effects that are running.
Fixed bug when going back on a cue list. Correct state not being restored.
Fixed bug that was stopping the profile effect from being released when a cue ends.
Fixed pan and tilt display issue in the attribute window.
Scene break colour now changes immediately when pressing apply in the system properties.
Fixed overview tab in the cue list details window. Now displaying correct text for attributes with item detail.
Fixed inserting a cue with the record option. The next cue number is now correctly set.
Fixed sorting issue when changing a cue number.
Fixed bug with release channels when loading a cue.
Fixed bug loading layout that caused the fixtures to not go back to exactly the right position.
Fixed bug in the open USB DMX interface.
Improved the way that attributes are modified with helper controls in the channel detail window for groups and cues.
Fixed bug in the rotation control.
Fixed keyboard entry for the layout view.
Added option to capture and control dimmers directly. Commands "DMX" and "DIM" now working. The scroll wheel can also be used in the dimmer patch window to turn on/off dimmers.
re-added auto palette updating when recording or updating a cue.
Fixed bug that prevents fixture control window from appearing on the correct monitor in multi monitor system.
Added find option to the dimmer patching window.
Fixed potential crash when copying a cue list.
Added auto palette creation when patching fixtures.
Import option in the fixture editor now will do file copy if the import file is a LightFactory fixture.
Fixed possible invalid floating point error when using the rotation control.

Version 2.0 Build 269

Fixed GM submasters - now working as expected.
Fixed master fade time submaster - now working as expected.
Added ability to set the master fade time from the command line.
Fixed bug that prevented macros loading with show.
Added "Fade" command to set the master fade time from the command line.
Added "Quick Commands" to shortcuts.
Fixed possible access violation when added profiles.
Added check for attempted load of V1 show file.
Fixed channel jump bug in the channel display.
Added test to file handle in the channel cache.
Fixed MIDI controller bug if the first control device for submasters was less than for shortcuts.
Auto assignment of submasters and shortcuts now remember the last number used and find the next above that number.
Fixed potential "Invalid pixel format" when resizing images.
Added ability to select the on-screen submasters that are controlled by the master wheel.
Re-added option for shortcut window to display only 60 shortcuts (mirror wing).
Fixed bug that caused the fx runners not to be cleared when loading a show.
Fixed possible access violation loading the screen layouts.
Fixed possible access violation in the dimmer patch window after editing a fixture.
Added option to turn on/off the search bar in each window that implements it.
Added "Create show default colours" to palette window.
Fixed channels not releasing when switching effects in an exclusive group.
Improved MIDI debug information to help with setup.
Fixed logic problem in the priority stack - most visible when running effects & position presets.
Fixed Length submaster for profile effects.
Fixed bug that did not apply group name changes to existing shortcuts or submasters.
Fixed possible division by 0 error in the fixture control window.
Fixed loop check box display bug in the cue list effects window.
Fixed effects not being copied when copying a cue.
Fixed effect playbacks not updating their status when an effect ends without looping.
Fixed effect runner headers not loading correctly with show.
Fixed various bugs in the rotation control link with gobo selection.
Added auto population of the link field for the Zero88 import.
Fixed possible access violation using the Mark flag in the cue list.
Improved transparent rectangle used to select fixtures in the channel display.
Fixed potential crash if recorded channels exceed the system channel count.
Changed around "Spot" and "Flood" buttons in fixture control.
Added ability to edit the start and length values of timeline segments.
Copy fixture now allows you to select the mode of the source fixture.
Re-implemented fine movement controls and setting in system properties.
System no longer records current effect values into cues, groups and palettes.
Active state of channels no longer dependent on effects.
Record active effects with cue now working.
Fixed media playback starting from the begging after a pause.
Effects playbacks now indicated in orange when paused.
Fixed cues marking when they should not.
Cue 0 now displayed in the "More" options when recording a cue.
Fixed problem when fixtures share a DMX channel.
Fixed re-ordering bug in the cue playback window.
Fixed possible access violation after creating a new show and then trying to create an effect.
Added option to not send MIDI messages back to controller.
Added option to ignore common "up" message for MIDI shortcuts.
Added "ScrollTo" command to the command interface.

Version 2.0 Build 222

Fixed bug that prevented special shortcuts from being saved.
Added record option to the special shortcuts
Fixed possible access violation when editing matrix rows and columns and the spin edit is cleared.
Fixed some windows not remembering what monitor they should open on.
Fixed interface builder not connecting locally with V2.
Fixed background image not loading in layout view.
Added ability to resize the main command window when in docked mode.
Fixed step and fade time submasters in simple chase.
Added warning if more channels exists in the show file than are setup in the software.
Added range checking to submaster assignment.
Fixed exclusive group headers loosing their name when a new effect was added.
Fixed Independent group behavior not working.
Fixed Exclusive groups behavior was not zeroing other channels.
Added group option "Override takes precedence over HTP"
Fixed copy function in cue list channels.
Fixed bug that prevented palettes from saving in cue lists.
Fixed various bugs in the cue list channel editor.
Fixed dimmer patching window jumping to the first channel after patching.
Fixed possible access violation going above page 9 on the playback wing.
Added warning about adding non blocking channel groups to cues.
Added option for auto assignment of submasters when recording a group
Added option for auto assignment of shortcuts when recording a group

Build number 2.0.207 RC

Fixed possible access violation clicking on the command line hint balloon.
Fixed possible access violation when closing if a telnet session is connected.
Telnet command now report success/fail status of commands.
Reintroduced * as replacement for @ in the command line.
Fixed park.
Fixed active channel status - RGB fixtures now recognized as active if any of the colour channels are on.
Gm now applied to colour mixing only fixtures as per V1.
Added special case for cue library effect so that saturation and intensity are not required.
Fixed "Edit Shortcut" in shortcut window. Was opening group editor for macros.
Added update checking.
Fixed registration system so that a hire code can override HW dongals if the universe count is greater than the one registered on the dongle.
Added missing right click menu items to the profile effect editor.
Fixed SQL error when removing library effects.
Fixed various bugs in Library effects editor.

Build number 2.0.200 RC

Fixed critical bug starting the software with the 2 universe cooper control dongle connected
Fixed off by 1 error when using the Enttec USB Pro for DMX input.
Fixed "Alt-F4" not working in some windows.
Added option for a separate task bar button to appear with each LF window.
Fixed use of the mouse wheel when the master job dial has focus in the channel display.
Instant page selection in the submaster window now only displays available pages.
Fixed page display issue when using the page control on the main window.
Submaster window master wheel now outside of the scroll box.
Fixed bug in the Capture interface that was preventing the Console edition from working.
Fixed media playback - audio files not looping when requested to.
Fixed "create effect from running library effect".

Build number 2.0.199 RC

Fixed critical bug that caused the USB Pro to be mistaken for the Open USB DMX.
Fixed various bugs in the new MIDI fader setup.
Fixed tracking backup auto takeover not working.
Fixed group recording (dimmer only) option was not setting dimmer level to 100%.
Changed Zero 88 fixture import to automatically to identify rotation channels.
Fixed possible error when entering a hire code at the splash screen.
Fixed image picker in the shortcut window.
Implemented missing "Fixed column Count" for channel view.
Fixed channel grid sizing issue where last channel in the column could go off the page and not be selectable.
Added default effects library entries as per V1

Build number 2.0.194 RC

Added new profile picker for the profile effects editor.
Fixed bug that prevented renaming library effects.
Fixed possible access violation when removing lines from the wheel groups.
Fixed apply of colour to standard dimmers. Values now set correctly.
Re-introduced mouse wheel controls to the profile effects editor.
Fixed pan/tilt issue when switching from specific fixture control to generic fixture control.
Fixed further issues with auto height setting of attribute control window.
Re-added copy cue list option to cue list editor window.
Re-added setting Mark & Blocking for an entire cue list or cues.
Fixed macro display on the program wing (index was used rather than macro number).
Fixed critical bug when resetting patch. If channel count was over 512 then illegal patch was created.
Fixed bug that prevented the dimmer level of conventional channels from being recorded.
Moved "Standard Dimmer" (default fixture) to the '<CONVENTIONALS>' brand for consistency.
Fixed bug in the character display where the colour display could be pushed below the bottom of the cell.
Fixed possible crash using the hi light option with generic RGB fixtures.
Added MIDI fader control for submasters.
Enabled registration system.

Build number 2.0.187

Added option to be able to open multiple shortcut and playback windows.
Fixed possible "Argument out of range" error in the attribute detail editor.
Added additional modes to the fan control.
Fixed cue list display to not show temporary channels.
Cue channel display no longer showing temporary channels.
Palettes from channel groups now only recorded if the group is at full or applied.
Fixed installer issue that was not correctly registering the Microsoft Visual Studio runtime library.
Re-added missing "Logout" option from main menu.
Record options now correctly reflect the attribute grouping of the system.
Fixed bug that caused cues not to auto follow if paused.
Inverted progress time display in the cue playbacks so that the time remaining is now shown.
Fixed off by one bug in the aux dimmers.
Fixed possible shutdown access violation after tuning on/off columns in dimmer patching window.
Fixed bug that prevented the attribute commands from working in the command line.
Fixed macro off by 1 error in the program wing.
Added palette function to command line. i.e. 1/4@ palette 3
Added grid lines to profile editor and general improvement to editor.
Fixed bug that prevented profiles from being saved.
Fixed auto sizing issue of the fixture attribute window.
Fixed inverted scroll wheel behavior on the fixture attribute window.
Improved logic used to create short text used for wheel description on the program wing.
Implemented add, remove button in the program wing.
Fixed "open child window" on the program wing.
Added registration system.

Build number 2.0.165

Fixed possible access violation when using the hi-light button.
Fixed possible access violation when editing fixture attribute detail.
Fixed error when trying to assign a icon file to a gobo image.
Fixed possible "Division by zero" error when selecting gobos.
Implemented the filters tabs in the colour chooser as per V1.
Fixed bug that prevented the control-Q operations from working.
Added back "Shortcut" command to parser.
Added option to switch back to V1 function keys for window operations.
Added popup hint for keyboard shortcuts when pressing the control key.
Re-added right click menu to the channel display.
Fixed date display bug in the schedule window for one time events.
Fixed bug in user screen whereby the settings where displayed for the previous users selected.
Fixed strange row selection issue in the dimmer patch window when using the scroll wheel.
Fixed possible access violation clicking on the run-now button in the schedule screen when no events exists.
Fixed shortcut properties (background colour etc) not being loaded with show.
Layout now correctly cleared with clearing patch or loading a different show.
Copying a cue now correctly copies the channel groups in the cue.
Added wheel groupings to the fixture editor in preparation for hardware.
Fixed possible access violations using the "Next" button in the channel display.
Updated default profiles.
Fixed various static text fields.
Added option to change the background colour of the layout view.
Fixed group delay issue.
Fixed undo problem when using solo.
Wing interface now operational.
Fix bug that prevented output from the Cooper controls single universe dongle.

Build number 2.0.156

Added the ability to use + or - to add or remove channels from the selection in the command line.
added command line "thru on" function. e.g. 1 thru on 20 - selects channels 1-20 that are currently on.
Fixed auto scroll of the command line history window.
Implemented save and load of settings and screen layout.
Implemented re-open windows on startup.
Implemented stay on top for the main command window.
Implemented tracking backup feature.
Added command line record functions.
Added colour to the command line console so that error messages are displayed more clearly.
Added auto hardware detection for first time use.
Fixed sorting of the channel group window being reset when the window is re-opened.
Fixed bug when using escape after editing a field. The field was not reverting back to original value.
If only 1 universe is setup then dimmer patching window defaults to show absolute dmx values.
Fixed bug that prevented some columns from not turning off in the dimmer patch window.
Fixed submasters not being cleared when moving the submaster from one number to another.
Fixed unpark selected channels.
Fixed auto allocation of submasters when recording a group.

Build number 2.0.140

Added advanced colour heuristics when picking generic colours on fixtures with additional colours.
Added WYSIWYG Support.
Added Light Converse Support.
Added auto fanning options.
Fixed possible resource issue when importing the Zero 88 fixture library.
Added clear patch by universe.
Extra patch data (position, colour etc) now correctly cleared when creating a new show.
Fixed selection issue with the effects editor window.
Fixed tab ordering in the effects wizard.
Copy fixture now operational.
Drop down combos in the output selection grid now always visible.
Added option into dimmer patch window to "Revert last to saved patch".
GM now working correctly.
Fixed selection issue in the layout view.
Page 2 tab that is created for attribute pages that cannot fit all attributes on screen now correctly resizes the tabs so it can be seen.
Fixed Timeline FX firing incorrectly.

Build number 2.0.126

Fixed fixture import for fixtures with multiple dynamic colour controls.
Fixed duplication bug when importing fixtures.
Fixed possible resource issue when saving the fixtures.
Fixed possible crash when loading some file format images.
Fixed possible crash when releasing effects from the DBO button.
Autosize heights option in channel view now working.
Fixed sorting issue in attribute detail editor.
When changes are made to the fixtures the re-loading now checks that the patch needs saving.
Fixed shift selection to work in reverse.
Fixed dimmer display for fixtures with 2 channel attributes. The second attribute did not appear patched.
Fixed problem with turning columns on or off if they are moved form original position in dimmer patching window.
Layout view now correctly applies the selection colour if changed.
Print heading in the cue list window now updated with current cue list name.
Fixed channel groups window not applying set font.
Only 1 instance of the fixture editor allowed.
Fixed odd/even fixture selection.
Fixed possible crash opening the cue channel groups window for the second time.
Fixed pan/tilt display issue in the fixture control window for non 16 bit fixtures.
Fixed fixture control position indicator error when lock tilt selected.
Fixed fade mode (in/out vs up/down).
Fixed possible crash in DMX View.

Build number 2.0.122

Fixed "Start Position" in profile effects - now working.
Default path for save show dialog now the "LightFactory Shows" directory.
Fixed un-installer so that start menu icons are correctly removed.
Fixed bug that prevented ethernet protocols working on specific interfaces. "All Interfaces" was working.
Fixed the build/HTP/Exclusive behaviour.
Fixed double click option in the cue list editor for channels, effects, groups, and shortcuts so that the resulting window does not immediately go behind the cue list editor.
Removed ability to added multiple of the same effect into a cue.
Fixed bug in channel display - colour was not displayed correctly for colour wheels.
Fixed progress indicators when using auto follow cues.
Can no longer remove an effect that is currently running.
Added DBO button to main window.
Fixed Z order of fixture control window.
Channel group defaults now correctly applied.
Fixed the saving of shortcut extras (colour, etc).
Added "Insert (Move all fixtures down a channel)" to dimmer patching window as recently added to V1.
Added DMX bit settings into dimmer patch.
Fixed various fixture editor bugs including removing an attribute not saving.
Implemented missing highlight function.
Fixed row sizing issue in the profile effects editor.
Fixed move up/down in the effect runner window.
Fixed sorting issue with various screens.
Fixed issue with shortcuts running from cues.
Fixed indicator lamp for chase effects run from the shortcut window.
Channel detail windows for groups and cue can now use range selection to alter multiple cells at once.
Stopped auto scroll on cell click on various windows.

Build number 2.0.104

Fixed bug preventing exclusive groups from working.
Chase effects that step automatically.
Fixed possible "not a valid integer" error when converting colours to DMX values.
Fixed sorting bug in the cue list editor.
Fixed "System Failed To Parse The Channel List Provided!" error when clicking on detail window of channel groups if no channels exist.
Fixed off by 1 bug when assigning submasters from channel groups.
Prefetch flag is forced off for the default fixture.
Fixed various cue progress display bugs.
Fixed timecodes not working.
Fixed bug that caused the timer to not run the first time an effect is run.
Improved loading times for the fixture library.
Added the channel view shortcuts that where in V1.
Fixed progress bars in the show playback window.
Fixture window will now automatically move attributes onto another tab if they do not fit in the height available.
Fixed channel display scroll issue.
Fixed grid scaling issue in the layout view.
Fixed possible crash when removing lines from a profile effect.
Shortcuts created from Cue Playbacks now correctly get a default name.
Fixed telnet interface setting channels with on / off commands.
Printing patch no longer prints the un patched channels.
Profile effects can again have fixtures out of order.
Fixed resizing of dimmer patch window so that you cannot loose the dimmer section of the window.
Selected fixtures in the layout view now correctly sets the text colour depending on the selection colour.
Fixed master playback options in cue list editor and cue playbacks.
Reconnected fx playback options - shortcuts etc. Fixed edit and move shortcut functions.

Build number 2.0.97

Changed control key shortcuts to shift key shortcuts as the control key conflicted with open in default position and size.
Fixed bug in setting grid fonts where the font would refresh is the previous one selected.
Fixed bug that could cause AV when changing the number of submaster's per page.
Tab sizes in the fixture control window will now dynamically expand to take up the width of the window.
Added master fade time control to main window.
Fixed attach to task bar issue when turning the history on or off.
Palette filters implemented.
Fixed possible access violation when recording beam type into a palette.
Fixed the command line hint so that it stays with the edit box.
Fixed the command line hint so that it disappears when minimizing application.
The number of subs per page now reflected in the submaster view (max 30).
Added scroll wheel to control all subs at once.
Fixed toggle shortcuts - now working.
Fixed non display of indicator lamp on shortcut screen.
Fixed - Adding a new profile causes the list of profiles to disappear.
Fixed critical VISTA compatibility issue.
Fixtures now moved to the application data directory. IMPORTANT NOTE: The fixtures directory has moved to Application Data\LightFactory
Fixed possible crash when clicking on on the rotation button in the fixture control is the fixture does not have a corresponding generic control.
Fixed bug that prevented video files from playing on the second monitor.
Fixed bug in the system properties where by the combo in the output grid would not save without moving to a different field.
Added driver for USBDMX.com interface.
Invert attribute now working as it should.
Toggle pan and tilt now remembered.
When in toggle mode clicking in the pan/tilt area will not jump the fixture.
The mouse will now go to the cross hear position.
Various changes to importing zero88 fixtures in the fixture editor.
Additional channel properties now cleared when starting a new show.
Visualiser buttons clearer to see what's active.
Fixed bug preventing adding channels to the layout view.

Build number 2.0.90

Fixed potential crash when double clicking on a cue in the cue list editor to run the cue.
Sort order of the cue list window is now remembered when the list is refreshed.
Fixed possible crash if when selecting the last submaster page.
Added mouse wheel step back into the system properties.
Fixed default cue timing that in record cue dialog.
Fixed possible crash when clearing a cue list from a playback.
When updating fixtures LF will now update its library on save.
Fixed bug that prevented all framing data from being recorded with a cue.
Function keys now working for main windows.
Fixed possible access violation using back button in the cue list editor.
Fixed bug in renumbering of cues.
Fixed possible critical error that prevents the main database from being created under windows Vista.
Scene breaks now highlighted and look correct in cue list
Added ability to set the grid colours for all windows.
Fixed various bugs related to cue scene breaks.

Build number 2.0.84

Fixed possible crash on when adding a line to an attribute effect while it is running.
Added additional fields that can be set per channel into the channel display.
Fixed possible crash when changing views in channel display.
Fixed possible crash when removing a use the the security system.
Fixed non saving of movement type in fixture editor.
Added new style colour picker to fixture detail editor window.
Fixed bug in the ESP & ArtNet driver that prevented using universe > 1.
Added a check to ensure that outputs are not set to the same port.
Display of show name in the main title bar now correct.
View options now working in the dimmer patch window.
Fixed row selection in the dimmer patching window.
Cleaned up all printing options.
Added ability to select the printer to print to.
Fixed when selecting a number of channels the shift click option misses the last channel.
Added back the fixture name to the channel display.
Fixed bug in ArtNet and ESP driver that was using 100% CPU.

Build number 2.0.82

Fixed possible crash on restarting after changing the number of desk channels.
Fixed possible crash when using multi select in the dimmer patch window.
Added fade and time to the command line interface.
Fixed possible access violation when recording cues.
Added Enttec ESP driver.
Fixed possible crash in cue list editor when running cues.
Fixed possible crash if invalid numeric data is entered in to command line.
Fixed "Parameter Incorrect" error if timeline effect is re-sized smaller then the bar length.
Fixed bug when adding/inserting cues where the last cue number would get corrupted.
"Clean up "Next Cue" numbering from this point" now working.
"Re-number as whole cues from this point" now working.
Cue List grid now correctly refresh after deleting.
Implemented turning columns on and off in the cue list editor.
Setting global triggers now working.
Fixed parser error popup if you click on the detail button for a cue with an empty channel list.
Upgraded to Firebird 2.1.1 and included dynamic link library's for MSVC80.
Added installation.

Build number 2.0.80

First beta released
New dynamic fixture library implemented
New appearance
Multi language support implemented
New plug in driver model
Full priority stack implemented