Chapter 44. Version 1.9.0.2

44.1. New Features

44.1.1. Net sessions (multi console)

When manually saving a show file on the master console, the slave consoles no longer perform a resync. Instead the Slave consoles also save show files. Saving a show file on a slave also causes the master and other slaves to save their show files.

Show settings are now synced whenever a change is made. Previously they were only synced on a full Slave resync. Note that it is still possible to have separate show settings on consoles within a net session - if using Users and different users are logged into the consoles, and the users are set to auto load settings.

When using playback sync, Cue Stacks in Execute Grids are now synced between the consoles. Other Execute items are not synced as they may be used independently. When multi console programmer sync is active, then MagicQ will keep the programmer data synced - but head selection remains separate, so Groups and Palettes in Execute Grids will not normally be synced.

When using programmer sync, BLIND is now synchronised between the consoles. This enables users on Slave consoles to program and edit Cues without affecting the physical output.

When using programmer sync, it is now possible to apply palettes with time, and to use timed BLIND and timed CLEAR.

44.1.2. Output Plan View

Grid Options have been split out into Grid Options and Grid Actions. Grid Actions are the more signifcant actions that require confirmation / selection of files whilst options are purely enabled/disabled options.

44.1.3. Other changes

The audio input sound detection has been improved when using PC/Mac sound card in the Windows/Mac and on MQ70.

On MagicQ consoles, Exec Grid, View Max now shows Exec 2 window on the second monitor and Exec 3 window on the third monitor in maximum size, if the Exec 2 and Exec 3 windows are open and the console supports the 2nd and/or 3rd monitors.

It is now possible to display the user splash screen when a MagicQ console is locked using a special shortcut sequence. Hold down Cursor Left, Cursor Down and Cursor Right and press Cursor Up. The user splash screen (usersplash.bmp / usersplash.png / usersplash.jpg) that is shown on startup is then shown when the console is locked. If no user splash screen file is available then the monitors will show "Locked". This feature is only supported on MagicQ consoles, not on MagicQ PC systems.

The Patch view now supports scrolling of sub tabs to enable more than 20 different fixture types to be accessed within the window.

44.2. Bug Fixes

Fixed major problem where multi console show sync was not working in recent versions - the Slave consoles would not get updated correctly. Affected versions 1.8.8.0 to 1.8.8.9, 1.9.0.0 and 1.9.0.1 - avoid these versions if using Net Sessions / Multi Console show sync. #0025426

Fixed problem with importing USITT files with more than 40 arguments per line #0026540

Fixes to ensure playbacks that are releasing with time can be reactivated without jumps in DMX values. Fix to Cue Stacks under test (from Stack Store or Execute) so that if they are releasing, then if reactivated they will use the same temporary playback and will start from where the playback had released to. #0022568

Fixed problem with copying Execute Grid items between Grids of different sizes. #0025025

Fixed problem with mouse dragging faders in Execute Window when fader is top row - MagicQ would try to cursor select the whole column. #0025025

Fixed problem with moving Macros in the Macro Window - any Execute Grids that used the macros did not update to use the new Macro ID. #0026508

Fixed Execute Max mode in PC with Execute Playback on, where it incorrectly showed the title bar even when using whole monitor. #0026512

Setting invalid Tracker IDs could cause a reset. #0025443

Pressing Cancel when using REMOVE HEADS in File Manager did not cancel the operation. #0023188

Fixed problem with releasing channels with time from Cue Stacks where they were Instant or Release Attributes was not set - the value would not release correctly (snap) after the release time. #0024836

Fixed issue with stomping when Stomp Other Playbacks was set to No. If there were only FX values (no base values) the playbacks would get stomped. #0012843

Fixed issue when selecting columns or rows in Grid View where only VDIM channels got selected, not the full head. #0026755

Fixed issues with Plot Window soft buttons appearing in the wrong place on the MQ500.

Fixed problem with Output window displaying on Plan, Heads, Chans view for fixtures with duplicate element Vdims. #0026734

Increased size of fixtures that can be rotated in the Output Grid view to 250 elements width or height (i.e. fixture elements can take up 250x250 space) #0020493

Timecode timestamp is now hidden from MQ50 consoles, which do not support timecode input.

Fixed problem with Pos, Col, Beam encoders when sub selecting heads with VDIM. #0024469

Fixed problem with colour shown in Output window, Plan View when using Intensity Palettes. #0019791

Made improvements to operation of Grand Master in manual mode. #0022804

Fix for problem with unused channels returning to defaults when changing page with release and activate on page change. #0024062

Any undo action, would reset unused attributes to default. #0021364

Fix problem when recording TC Tracks that used fader moves from MQ500M bank 2..6. Fader moves on Bank 1 worked correctly. #0026901