Chamsys MagicQ Software Change Log User Manual

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MagicQ Software Change Log x48 Version 1.5.8.8 7548.1 New Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MagicQ Software Change Log 86 / 121Chapter 58Version 1.5.7.458.1 New Functions58.1.1 Multi Element HeadsImproved the support for moving lights with mu

MagicQ Software Change Log 87 / 12158.2 Bug FixesFixed problem with inserting a Mark Cue after Cues set to Timecode - the Mark Cue would be incorrectl

MagicQ Software Change Log 88 / 121Chapter 59Version 1.5.7.359.1 Bug FixesFixed problem with Width parameter in FX - in version 1.5.7.2 it would alway

MagicQ Software Change Log 89 / 121Chapter 60Version 1.5.7.260.1 Bug FixesFixed problem in the Grid View in recent betas that caused a reset - affecte

MagicQ Software Change Log 90 / 12160.2.2 Fanning attributes and times by segments and groupsThe fan toolbar has been enhanced to add support for fann

MagicQ Software Change Log 91 / 121Chapter 61Version 1.5.7.061.1 New Functions61.1.1 Programmer MasterIt is now possible to make a Playback into a Pro

MagicQ Software Change Log 92 / 12161.1.4 Bug FixesFixed problem in 1.5.6.9 with display of fixtures without CMY in the Outputs View Plan View.

MagicQ Software Change Log 93 / 121Chapter 62Version 1.5.6.962.1 New FunctionsThe Media Window now supports more than 8 media servers - page through t

MagicQ Software Change Log 94 / 121Chapter 63Version 1.5.6.763.1 New FunctionsOutput Window, View Plan now has an option to show intensity values as w

MagicQ Software Change Log 95 / 121Chapter 64Version 1.5.6.464.1 Bug FixesFixed problem in 1.5.6.2 whereby MagicQ could crash on start up when creatin

MagicQ Software Change Log xi57 Version 1.5.7.5 8557.1 New Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MagicQ Software Change Log 96 / 121Chapter 65Version 1.5.6.265.1 New Functions65.1.1 Timecode SimulatorMagicQ now includes a powerful timecode simulat

MagicQ Software Change Log 97 / 121MagicQ can take a parameter from the event trigger and pass it to the function for example, it could take the veloc

MagicQ Software Change Log 98 / 12165.1.4 Show file name auto incrementMagicQ now supports auto incrementing show file names. To start an auto increment

MagicQ Software Change Log 99 / 121Chapter 66Version 1.5.6.166.1 New FunctionsAdded new Cue Stack Macro command 4H to kill the screen save function. I

MagicQ Software Change Log 100 / 121Chapter 67Version 1.5.6.067.1 New Functions67.1.1 Item SelectionIt is now possible to cursor select multiple Windo

MagicQ Software Change Log 101 / 12167.2 Bug FixesFixed problems with virtual dimmers - #0000229, #0002337, #0002226, #0001795 resolved.Fixed problem

MagicQ Software Change Log 102 / 121Chapter 68Version 1.5.4.068.1 New FunctionsSupport for Extra Wings with blue LCDs.68.2 Bug FixesFixed problem with

MagicQ Software Change Log 103 / 121Chapter 69Version 1.5.2.069.1 New Functions69.1.1 USITT ASCII file importMagicQ now supports import of dimmer patch

MagicQ Software Change Log 104 / 121Chapter 70Version 1.5.1.570.1 New Functions70.1.1 Keypad Copying / Moving CuesIt is now possible to copy and move

MagicQ Software Change Log 105 / 121Calibration of the touch screen now uses 4 points instead of 2 points for greater accuracy and identification of sw

MagicQ Software Change Log xii65 Version 1.5.6.2 9665.1 New Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MagicQ Software Change Log 106 / 121Chapter 71Version 1.5.1.171.1 New Functions71.1.1 Offsets (deltas)Added support for a quick method of applying an

MagicQ Software Change Log 107 / 121Chapter 72Version 1.5.1.072.1 New Functions72.1.1 FX ReorderingIt is now possible to reorder the heads in a FX wit

MagicQ Software Change Log 108 / 121!10,20!Hello World // Delay for 10 seconds and show message box for 20 seconds!0,0!Hello World // Show message and

MagicQ Software Change Log 109 / 12172.2 Bug FixesFixed problem with 16 bit position fades when using a non zero pan offset or tilt offset in the Patc

MagicQ Software Change Log 110 / 121Chapter 73Version 1.5.0.773.1 New Functions73.1.1 CatalystImproved Catalyst personality and personality thumbnail

MagicQ Software Change Log 111 / 121Fixed lock up problem when using ChamNet this could occur if devices were set in ChamNet mode or when the Net Mana

MagicQ Software Change Log 112 / 121Chapter 74Version 1.5.0.274.1 New FunctionsAdded new merge option in the Patch - Mul-In. This option multiplies th

MagicQ Software Change Log 113 / 12174.1.4 Console Wing IDsWhen using MagicQ consoles with multiple Playback / Extra Wings (or multiple Execute Wings)

MagicQ Software Change Log 114 / 12174.4 Bug FixesFixed problem with Cue Stack Window when in View Options or View Defaults. Changing between Chase /

MagicQ Software Change Log 115 / 121Chapter 75Version 1.5.0.075.1 New Functions75.1.1 32 UniversesThe software now supports 32 Universes on MagicQ Pro

MagicQ Software Change Log xiii71 Version 1.5.1.1 10671.1 New Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MagicQ Software Change Log 116 / 121Fixed problem with Pixelmapping where it did not indicate if too many pixel mapping layers were patched. It now di

MagicQ Software Change Log 117 / 121Chapter 76SnakeSys Firmware Release Notes (B4, R4, T2)76.1 Version V21576.1.1 SnakeSys B4Added the ability to clea

MagicQ Software Change Log 118 / 12176.4 Version V21276.4.1 SnakeSys B4Fixed issue when using Art-Net and ACN subnets 3-0 and above which would cause

MagicQ Software Change Log 119 / 12176.8 Version V20876.8.1 SnakeSys T2Support for SnakeSys T2 added.76.9 Version V20676.9.1 SnakeSys B4Added support

MagicQ Software Change Log 120 / 12176.13 Version V20176.13.1 Snakesys R4Changed the operation the following buttons so that ChamNet does not get disa

MagicQ Software Change Log 121 / 121Chapter 77SnakeSys Firmware Release Notes (R8)77.1 Version 203Initial release version77.2 Version 204Improved DMX

MagicQ Software Change Log xiv76 SnakeSys Firmware Release Notes (B4, R4, T2) 11776.1 Version V215 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MagicQ Software Change Log 1 / 121Chapter 1Version 1.6.7.41.1 New FunctionsMagicQ has now been enhanced to enable much more powerful copying of data b

MagicQ Software Change Log 2 / 121• Press COPY HEADS option from the Copy toolbar (when Always Show Record Options = Yes)Once in COPY HEADS mode choos

MagicQ Software Change Log 3 / 1211.1.6 FX Individual Delay TimesMagicQ now supports an FX Delay Type option for applying individual delay times to FX

MagicQ Software Change Log 4 / 121Fixed support for selecting multiple heads when using test mode in Patch, View Heads #0009697Fixed removing of chann

MagicQ Software Change Log 5 / 121Chapter 2Version 1.6.7.32.1 New Functions2.1.1 Media WindowIt is now possible to set up, remove and configure Media S

MagicQ Software Change Log iiREVISION HISTORYNUMBER DATE DESCRIPTION NAMEv1.6.7.1 24/07/2015 ChamSys

MagicQ Software Change Log 6 / 121If it can not find a direct name match then MagicQ will use a matching algorithm to attempt to match first the Manufac

MagicQ Software Change Log 7 / 121Chapter 3Version 1.6.7.23.1 New Functions3.1.1 MagicVisMagicVis now has a new option to show both the Output and a B

MagicQ Software Change Log 8 / 1213.3 Bug FixesFixed problem that could cause resets when using FX with some combinations of width and crossfade. Affe

MagicQ Software Change Log 9 / 121Chapter 4Version 1.6.7.14.1 New Functions4.1.1 Using MagicQ Wings and Interfaces with Mac OSXIn recent versions of O

MagicQ Software Change Log 10 / 121Chapter 5Version 1.6.7.05.1 New Functions5.1.1 Target FocusMagicQ has added an option for speeding up creation of p

MagicQ Software Change Log 11 / 1215.1.5 Editing WaveformsThe Waveform FX Editor has been enhanced to support additional fade curves including damped

MagicQ Software Change Log 12 / 1215.2 Bug FixesExecute Window View Max now allows starts at 0,0 on the screen.Fixed Iris/Focus/Zoom playback in Simpl

MagicQ Software Change Log 13 / 121Chapter 6Version 1.6.6.96.1 New Functions6.1.1 Copying head dataAdded Copy toolbar for use when copying head data.

MagicQ Software Change Log 14 / 1216.1.4 MagicCap ApplicationChamSys has developed a new application called MagicCap. This enables capture of multiple

MagicQ Software Change Log 15 / 121Fix to absolute FX when run at less than 100% size so that base is added back in - avoids e.g. positions defaulting

MagicQ Software Change Log iiiContents1 Version 1.6.7.4 11.1 New Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MagicQ Software Change Log 16 / 121Chapter 7Version 1.6.6.87.1 New Functions7.1.1 Make Hard ValuesAdded a function to make values in the programmer ha

MagicQ Software Change Log 17 / 1217.1.4 Other ChangesIt is now possible to invert the current sub selection by pressing 0 NEXT HEAD.Added an option t

MagicQ Software Change Log 18 / 121Chapter 8Version 1.6.6.78.1 New FunctionsMagicHD stand alone can now be unlocked to enable all 8 media layers by a

MagicQ Software Change Log 19 / 121Chapter 9Version 1.6.6.69.1 New Functions9.1.1 Multi Windows ClientMagicQ now supports a MultiWindows Client to Mag

MagicQ Software Change Log 20 / 1219.1.3 Tap to timeA Global Tap to Time option has been added that controls how the GO button in the Master Crossfade

MagicQ Software Change Log 21 / 121Fixed problem with playbacks set to "All Chans Controlled LTP" when moving between Cues with/without HTP

MagicQ Software Change Log 22 / 121Chapter 10Version 1.6.6.510.1 Bug FixesFixed problem whereby MagicQ would reset when opening the Cue Stack, View De

MagicQ Software Change Log 23 / 121Chapter 11Version 1.6.6.411.1 MagicHDIt is now possible to fix the size and position of the MagicHD window when it s

MagicQ Software Change Log 24 / 121Chapter 12Version 1.6.6.312.1 Bug FixesFixed problem with keyboards on MQ40/60/70 Compact Consoles. Keyboards were

MagicQ Software Change Log 25 / 121Chapter 13Version 1.6.6.213.1 New Functions13.1.1 3D Pixel MappingMagicQ now supports 3D Pixel Mapping, enabling ea

MagicQ Software Change Log iv5 Version 1.6.7.0 105.1 New Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MagicQ Software Change Log 26 / 121An organic fx has been added to the 2D pixelmap effects which is a first order Perlin noise generator. This can be u

MagicQ Software Change Log 27 / 121The Stadium Panel adds the extra MQ1000 buttons including HEAD, PAIR, MIRROR, TIME, VIS, PLOT and a dedicated GOTOb

MagicQ Software Change Log 28 / 121Individual elements can be selected using the dot (.) operator. For example to select the 1st element only, enter .

MagicQ Software Change Log 29 / 12113.1.12 MagicHDImprovements to text layer. Fonts are rendered at one pixel per point regardless of size, so always

MagicQ Software Change Log 30 / 121Chapter 14Version 1.6.6.014.1 Bug FixesFixed problem with morphing FX from fixtures with only Col Wheel to fixtures w

MagicQ Software Change Log 31 / 121Chapter 15Version 1.6.5.915.1 Bug FixesFixed problem with refresh when selecting items on MagicQ remote control in

MagicQ Software Change Log 32 / 121Chapter 16Version 1.6.5.816.1 New Functions16.1.1 Fader controls FX Size / Group Size MastersFade time support has

MagicQ Software Change Log 33 / 121Fixed problem with pixelmapping intensity on RGB heads - it was inverted. This caused problem when trying to pixelm

MagicQ Software Change Log 34 / 121Chapter 17Version 1.6.5.6Added support for Pixelmap preview of layers in Media Window.Added extra options for touch

MagicQ Software Change Log 35 / 121Chapter 18Version 1.6.5.518.1 New FunctionsImproved Net Manager so that firmware upgrade of SnakeSys products is eas

MagicQ Software Change Log v9 Version 1.6.6.6 199.1 New Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MagicQ Software Change Log 36 / 121Chapter 19Version 1.6.5.419.1 Bug FixesFixed problem with displaying attributes in 1.6.5.3 - default attribute name

MagicQ Software Change Log 37 / 121Chapter 20Version 1.6.5.320.1 New FunctionsAdded automatic setting of IP sub net when setting IP address.Improved c

MagicQ Software Change Log 38 / 121Chapter 21Version 1.6.5.221.1 New Functions21.1.1 Intensity PalettesThe Intensity window has been enhanced to have

MagicQ Software Change Log 39 / 12121.1.3 Setting Intensities directly into CuesMagicQ has for several years supported setting of intensities directly

MagicQ Software Change Log 40 / 12121.2 Bug FixesFixed problem with screen update on MQ40/60/70 in v1.5.6.0 which made is slow to respond.Fixed MagicH

MagicQ Software Change Log 41 / 121Chapter 22Version 1.6.5.122.1 New Functions22.1.1 Intensity PalettesThe Intensity window has been enhanced to have

MagicQ Software Change Log 42 / 12122.1.3 Setting Intensities directly into CuesMagicQ has for several years supported setting of intensities directly

MagicQ Software Change Log 43 / 12122.2 Bug FixesFixed problem with screen update on MQ40/60/70 in v1.5.6.0 which made is slow to respond.Fixed MagicH

MagicQ Software Change Log 44 / 121Chapter 23Version 1.6.5.023.1 New FunctionsThis release now uses the new graphical toolkit for all variants includi

MagicQ Software Change Log 45 / 121Table 23.1: (continued)ProductnameDate OS S/W Proc O/S discupgrade to1.6.5.0?Pro 2014 h/wupgradepossible?MQ100 Pro

MagicQ Software Change Log vi15 Version 1.6.5.9 3115.1 Bug Fixes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MagicQ Software Change Log 46 / 12123.2 Bug FixesFixed problem with receive of MIDI notes on different MIDI channels. MIDI Automs that specified a part

MagicQ Software Change Log 47 / 121Chapter 24Version 1.6.1.724.1 Bug FixesFixed major problem on MQ60 and MQ70 whereby after 24 hours the software cou

MagicQ Software Change Log 48 / 121Chapter 25Version 1.6.1.625.1 New Functions25.1.1 MagicHDAdded full 4 corner keystone to the output layer. This has

MagicQ Software Change Log 49 / 121Chapter 26Version 1.6.1.526.1 Bug FixesFixed problem with releasing playbacks with time or updating Cues that can o

MagicQ Software Change Log 50 / 121Chapter 27Version 1.6.1.427.1 New FunctionsMagicHDAdded Posterise, Mask, Key, and Hue colour effects. Posterise red

MagicQ Software Change Log 51 / 121Chapter 28Version 1.6.1.328.1 Bug FixesFixed problem in 1.6.1.2 with 2nd external monitor on Pro 2010 consoles.

MagicQ Software Change Log 52 / 121Chapter 29Version 1.6.1.229.1 New Functions29.1.1 MQ60Support for new graphics system as used on MagicQ PC for Wind

MagicQ Software Change Log 53 / 121Chapter 30Version 1.6.1.130.1 New Functions30.1.1 MagicHDMagicHD stand alone version for Mac with full 8 layers HD

MagicQ Software Change Log 54 / 121Chapter 31Version 1.6.1.031.1 New FunctionsMagicQ Pro 2014 consoles now supports audio input through the phono conn

MagicQ Software Change Log 55 / 121Chapter 32Version 1.6.0.932.1 New Functions32.1.1 MagicHDMagicHD - stand alone version for Windows with full 8 laye

MagicQ Software Change Log vii22.1.5 Patch Head Filtering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

MagicQ Software Change Log 56 / 121Fixed problem on MagicQ consoles and Linux PC when removing playbacks or changing DMX addresses which could causech

MagicQ Software Change Log 57 / 121Chapter 33Version 1.6.0.833.1 Bug FixesFix for using keyboards when remote controlling other MagicQ systems. Since

MagicQ Software Change Log 58 / 121Chapter 34Version 1.6.0.734.1 New Functions34.1.1 Improvements to FXThe FX Engine has been improved to support easi

MagicQ Software Change Log 59 / 12134.1.5 FX colour flicksMagicQ now supports colour flicks - i.e. FX that apply a different colour over the base colour

MagicQ Software Change Log 60 / 121When using a remote iOS or Andorid device Execute Window could get stuck on Page 1. #0006684When using remote iOS o

MagicQ Software Change Log 61 / 121Chapter 35Version 1.6.0.635.1 New FunctionsAdded support for Tap to Time on remote input and on Playback Automs. Ad

MagicQ Software Change Log 62 / 121Chapter 36Version 1.6.0.536.1 New FunctionsThis release is the same as 1.6.0.4, with the windows installer fixed. Fo

MagicQ Software Change Log 63 / 121Chapter 37Version 1.6.0.437.1 New Functions37.1.1 MagicHDThis release allows MagicHD to be opened from MagicQ PC in

MagicQ Software Change Log 64 / 121Chapter 38Version 1.6.0.338.1 New Functions38.1.1 MagicHD Beta ReleaseMagicHD can be launched and controlled from M

MagicQ Software Change Log 65 / 121Chapter 39Version 1.6.0.139.1 New Functions39.2 Bug FixesFixed problem with Update patch offset. If View Inputs was

MagicQ Software Change Log viii31 Version 1.6.1.0 5431.1 New Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MagicQ Software Change Log 66 / 121Chapter 40Version 1.6.0.040.1 New Functions40.1.1 New Execute Window and iOS appThe Execute Window has been improve

MagicQ Software Change Log 67 / 121Chapter 41Version 1.5.9.941.1 New FunctionsModify MagicQ on Mac to support OSX 10.9 Mavericks.41.2 Bug FixesFixed p

MagicQ Software Change Log 68 / 121Chapter 42Version 1.5.9.742.1 New FunctionsMagicQ PC on Windows, Mac and Linux now has an improved look and feel to

MagicQ Software Change Log 69 / 121Chapter 43Version 1.5.9.643.1 Bug FixesFixed problem in 1.5.9.4 with selection boxes being hidden behind other wind

MagicQ Software Change Log 70 / 121Chapter 44Version 1.5.9.444.1 New Functions44.1.1 Multi Console SimplificationsThe use of multiple MagicQ consoles i

MagicQ Software Change Log 71 / 12144.1.2 Configuration SimplificationsThe Network option MultiWindows is now no longer required and has been removed. M

MagicQ Software Change Log 72 / 121Chapter 45Version 1.5.9.245.1 New FunctionsSupport for MQ40 console.45.2 Bug FixesFixed problem with Manual Crossfa

MagicQ Software Change Log 73 / 121Chapter 46Version 1.5.9.146.1 New FunctionsAdded reporting of memory usage on MagicQ consoles - see Setup, View Sys

MagicQ Software Change Log 74 / 121Chapter 47Version 1.5.8.947.1 New Functions47.2 Bug FixesFixed problem with colour picker in latest MagicQ on PC/Ma

MagicQ Software Change Log 75 / 121Chapter 48Version 1.5.8.848.1 New FunctionsAdded support for changes to Setup options in the Execute Window - press

MagicQ Software Change Log ix38 Version 1.6.0.3 6438.1 New Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MagicQ Software Change Log 76 / 12148.3.4 Magic WandAdded support for a simulated Magic Wand - start MagicQ with the command line argument "wand&

MagicQ Software Change Log 77 / 121Chapter 49Version 1.5.8.649.1 New FunctionsUpdated MagicQ Media Centre to support 64 Universes. Added support for c

MagicQ Software Change Log 78 / 121Chapter 50Version 1.5.8.550.1 New Functions50.2 Bug FixesFix problem when using many intensity / group masters. A r

MagicQ Software Change Log 79 / 121Chapter 51Version 1.5.8.451.1 New FunctionsSupport for checking whether PC Wing Compact firmware is upgradeable.51.2

MagicQ Software Change Log 80 / 121Chapter 52Version 1.5.8.352.1 New FunctionsSupport for new rear panel processor card on MagicQ MQ100, MQ200, MQ300

MagicQ Software Change Log 81 / 121Chapter 53Version 1.5.8.153.1 New FunctionsAdded support for patching direct to a specific head number using the * o

MagicQ Software Change Log 82 / 121Chapter 54Version 1.5.7.954.1 New Functions54.2 Bug FixesFix problem with Highlight in 1.5.7.7 and 1.5.7.8. #000492

MagicQ Software Change Log 83 / 121Chapter 55Version 1.5.7.755.1 New FunctionsIncludes FTDI driver support for PC Wing Compact.Support for Highlight a

MagicQ Software Change Log 84 / 121Chapter 56Version 1.5.7.656.1 New Functions56.1.1 Blind VisualisationMagicQ now supports Blind Visualisation and Pr

MagicQ Software Change Log 85 / 121Chapter 57Version 1.5.7.557.1 New FunctionsImproved the inbuilt web server so that when using it to remote control