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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

 

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