ChamSys MagicQ User Manual

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MagicQ Software Change Log x49 Version 1.5.7.7 7349.1 New Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MagicQ Software Change Log 87 / 110MagicQ 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 88 / 11059.1.4 Show file name auto incrementMagicQ now supports auto incrementing show file names. To start an auto increment

MagicQ Software Change Log 89 / 110Chapter 60Version 1.5.6.160.1 New FunctionsAdded new Cue Stack Macro command 4H to kill the screen save function. I

MagicQ Software Change Log 90 / 110Chapter 61Version 1.5.6.061.1 New Functions61.1.1 Item SelectionIt is now possible to cursor select multiple Window

MagicQ Software Change Log 91 / 11061.2 Bug FixesFixed problems with virtual dimmers - #0000229, #0002337, #0002226, #0001795 resolved.Fixed problem w

MagicQ Software Change Log 92 / 110Chapter 62Version 1.5.4.062.1 New FunctionsSupport for Extra Wings with blue LCDs.62.2 Bug FixesFixed problem with

MagicQ Software Change Log 93 / 110Chapter 63Version 1.5.2.063.1 New Functions63.1.1 USITT ASCII file importMagicQ now supports import of dimmer patch,

MagicQ Software Change Log 94 / 110Chapter 64Version 1.5.1.564.1 New Functions64.1.1 Keypad Copying / Moving CuesIt is now possible to copy and move C

MagicQ Software Change Log 95 / 110Calibration of the touch screen now uses 4 points instead of 2 points for greater accuracy and identification of swa

MagicQ Software Change Log 96 / 110Chapter 65Version 1.5.1.165.1 New Functions65.1.1 Offsets (deltas)Added support for a quick method of applying an o

MagicQ Software Change Log xi57 Version 1.5.6.7 8457.1 New Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MagicQ Software Change Log 97 / 110Chapter 66Version 1.5.1.066.1 New Functions66.1.1 FX ReorderingIt is now possible to reorder the heads in a FX with

MagicQ Software Change Log 98 / 110!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 99 / 11066.2 Bug FixesFixed problem with 16 bit position fades when using a non zero pan offset or tilt offset in the Patch

MagicQ Software Change Log 100 / 110Chapter 67Version 1.5.0.767.1 New Functions67.1.1 CatalystImproved Catalyst personality and personality thumbnail

MagicQ Software Change Log 101 / 110Fixed 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 102 / 110Chapter 68Version 1.5.0.268.1 New FunctionsAdded new merge option in the Patch - Mul-In. This option multiplies th

MagicQ Software Change Log 103 / 11068.1.4 Console Wing IDsWhen using MagicQ consoles with multiple Playback / Extra Wings (or multiple Execute Wings)

MagicQ Software Change Log 104 / 11068.4 Bug FixesFixed problem with Cue Stack Window when in View Options or View Defaults. Changing between Chase /

MagicQ Software Change Log 105 / 110Chapter 69Version 1.5.0.069.1 New Functions69.1.1 32 UniversesThe software now supports 32 Universes on MagicQ Pro

MagicQ Software Change Log 106 / 110Fixed problem with Pixelmapping where it did not indicate if too many pixel mapping layers were patched. It now di

MagicQ Software Change Log xii64 Version 1.5.1.5 9464.1 New Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MagicQ Software Change Log 107 / 110Chapter 70SnakeSys Firmware Release Notes (B4, R4, T2)70.1 Version V21370.1.1 All Products (Improve Policy For Sav

MagicQ Software Change Log 108 / 11070.4 Version V21070.4.1 SnakeSys R4Increased timeout value for DMX input LED display.Added optional software based

MagicQ Software Change Log 109 / 11070.8.2 Snakesys B4Enabled break detect on DMX input70.9 Version V20370.9.1 Snakesys B4Modified DMX input so that it

MagicQ Software Change Log 110 / 110Chapter 71SnakeSys Firmware Release Notes (R8)71.1 Version 203Initial release version71.2 Version 204Improved DMX

MagicQ Software Change Log xiii69 Version 1.5.0.0 10569.1 New Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MagicQ Software Change Log 1 / 110Chapter 1Version 1.6.7.01.1 New Functions1.1.1 Target FocusMagicQ has added an option for speeding up creation of po

MagicQ Software Change Log 2 / 1101.1.5 Editing WaveformsThe Waveform FX Editor has been enhanced to support additional fade curves including damped a

MagicQ Software Change Log 3 / 1101.2 Bug FixesExecute Window View Max now allows starts at 0,0 on the screen.Fixed Iris/Focus/Zoom playback in Simple

MagicQ Software Change Log 4 / 110Chapter 2Version 1.6.6.92.1 New Functions2.1.1 Copying head dataAdded Copy toolbar for use when copying head data. S

MagicQ Software Change Log 5 / 1102.1.4 MagicCap ApplicationChamSys has developed a new application called MagicCap. This enables capture of multiple

MagicQ Software Change Log 6 / 110Fix 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 iiREVISION HISTORYNUMBER DATE DESCRIPTION NAMEv1.6.7.0 23/04/2015 ChamSys

MagicQ Software Change Log 7 / 110Chapter 3Version 1.6.6.83.1 New Functions3.1.1 Make Hard ValuesAdded a function to make values in the programmer har

MagicQ Software Change Log 8 / 1103.1.4 Other ChangesIt is now possible to invert the current sub selection by pressing 0 NEXT HEAD.Added an option to

MagicQ Software Change Log 9 / 110Chapter 4Version 1.6.6.74.1 New FunctionsMagicHD stand alone can now be unlocked to enable all 8 media layers by a C

MagicQ Software Change Log 10 / 110Chapter 5Version 1.6.6.65.1 New Functions5.1.1 Multi Windows ClientMagicQ now supports a MultiWindows Client to Mag

MagicQ Software Change Log 11 / 1105.1.3 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 12 / 110Fixed problem with playbacks set to "All Chans Controlled LTP" when moving between Cues with/without HTP

MagicQ Software Change Log 13 / 110Chapter 6Version 1.6.6.56.1 Bug FixesFixed problem whereby MagicQ would reset when opening the Cue Stack, View Defa

MagicQ Software Change Log 14 / 110Chapter 7Version 1.6.6.47.1 MagicHDIt is now possible to fix the size and position of the MagicHD window when it sta

MagicQ Software Change Log 15 / 110Fixed issue with updating Palettes in a Cue Stack - the first Cue in the Cue Stack sometimes did not get updated imm

MagicQ Software Change Log 16 / 110Chapter 8Version 1.6.6.28.1 New Functions8.1.1 3D Pixel MappingMagicQ now supports 3D Pixel Mapping, enabling easy

MagicQ Software Change Log iiiContents1 Version 1.6.7.0 11.1 New Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MagicQ Software Change Log 17 / 110An 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 18 / 110The Stadium Panel adds the extra MQ1000 buttons including HEAD, PAIR, MIRROR, TIME, VIS, PLOT and a dedicated GOTOb

MagicQ Software Change Log 19 / 110Individual elements can be selected using the dot (.) operator. For example to select the 1st element only, enter .

MagicQ Software Change Log 20 / 1108.1.12 MagicHDImprovements to text layer. Fonts are rendered at one pixel per point regardless of size, so always a

MagicQ Software Change Log 21 / 110Chapter 9Version 1.6.6.09.1 Bug FixesFixed problem with morphing FX from fixtures with only Col Wheel to fixtures wit

MagicQ Software Change Log 22 / 110Chapter 10Version 1.6.5.910.1 Bug FixesFixed problem with refresh when selecting items on MagicQ remote control in

MagicQ Software Change Log 23 / 110Chapter 11Version 1.6.5.811.1 New Functions11.1.1 Fader controls FX Size / Group Size MastersFade time support has

MagicQ Software Change Log 24 / 110Fixed problem with pixelmapping intensity on RGB heads - it was inverted. This caused problem when trying to pixelm

MagicQ Software Change Log 25 / 110Chapter 12Version 1.6.5.6Added support for Pixelmap preview of layers in Media Window.Added extra options for touch

MagicQ Software Change Log 26 / 110Chapter 13Version 1.6.5.513.1 New FunctionsImproved Net Manager so that firmware upgrade of SnakeSys products is eas

MagicQ Software Change Log iv3.1.4 Other Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83.1.

MagicQ Software Change Log 27 / 110Chapter 14Version 1.6.5.414.1 Bug FixesFixed problem with displaying attributes in 1.6.5.3 - default attribute name

MagicQ Software Change Log 28 / 110Chapter 15Version 1.6.5.315.1 New FunctionsAdded automatic setting of IP sub net when setting IP address.Improved c

MagicQ Software Change Log 29 / 110Chapter 16Version 1.6.5.216.1 New Functions16.1.1 Intensity PalettesThe Intensity window has been enhanced to have

MagicQ Software Change Log 30 / 11016.1.3 Setting Intensities directly into CuesMagicQ has for several years supported setting of intensities directly

MagicQ Software Change Log 31 / 11016.2 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 32 / 110Chapter 17Version 1.6.5.117.1 New Functions17.1.1 Intensity PalettesThe Intensity window has been enhanced to have

MagicQ Software Change Log 33 / 11017.1.3 Setting Intensities directly into CuesMagicQ has for several years supported setting of intensities directly

MagicQ Software Change Log 34 / 11017.2 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 35 / 110Table 17.1: Pro upgradesProductnameDate OS S/W Proc O/S discupgrade to1.6.5.0?Pro 2014 h/wupgradepossible?MQ100 (pr

MagicQ Software Change Log 36 / 11017.5 Bug FixesFixed problem with receive of MIDI notes on different MIDI channels. MIDI Automs that specified a part

MagicQ Software Change Log v9 Version 1.6.6.0 219.1 Bug Fixes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MagicQ Software Change Log 37 / 110Chapter 18Version 1.6.1.718.1 Bug FixesFixed major problem on MQ60 and MQ70 whereby after 24 hours the software cou

MagicQ Software Change Log 38 / 110Chapter 19Version 1.6.1.619.1 New Functions19.1.1 MagicHDAdded full 4 corner keystone to the output layer. This has

MagicQ Software Change Log 39 / 110Chapter 20Version 1.6.1.520.1 Bug FixesFixed problem with releasing playbacks with time or updating Cues that can o

MagicQ Software Change Log 40 / 110Chapter 21Version 1.6.1.421.1 New FunctionsMagicHDAdded Posterise, Mask, Key, and Hue colour effects. Posterise red

MagicQ Software Change Log 41 / 110Chapter 22Version 1.6.1.322.1 Bug FixesFixed problem in 1.6.1.2 with 2nd external monitor on Pro 2010 consoles.

MagicQ Software Change Log 42 / 110Chapter 23Version 1.6.1.223.1 New Functions23.1.1 MQ60Support for new graphics system as used on MagicQ PC for Wind

MagicQ Software Change Log 43 / 110Chapter 24Version 1.6.1.124.1 New Functions24.1.1 MagicHDMagicHD stand alone version for Mac with full 8 layers HD

MagicQ Software Change Log 44 / 110Chapter 25Version 1.6.1.025.1 New FunctionsMagicQ Pro 2014 consoles now supports audio input through the phono conn

MagicQ Software Change Log 45 / 110Chapter 26Version 1.6.0.926.1 New Functions26.1.1 MagicHDMagicHD - stand alone version for Windows with full 8 laye

MagicQ Software Change Log 46 / 110Fixed problem on MagicQ consoles and Linux PC when removing playbacks or changing DMX addresses which could causech

MagicQ Software Change Log vi17 Version 1.6.5.1 3217.1 New Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MagicQ Software Change Log 47 / 110Chapter 27Version 1.6.0.827.1 Bug FixesFix for using keyboards when remote controlling other MagicQ systems. Since

MagicQ Software Change Log 48 / 110Chapter 28Version 1.6.0.728.1 New Functions28.1.1 Improvements to FXThe FX Engine has been improved to support easi

MagicQ Software Change Log 49 / 11028.1.5 FX colour flicksMagicQ now supports colour flicks - i.e. FX that apply a different colour over the base colour

MagicQ Software Change Log 50 / 110When using a remote iOS or Andorid device Execute Window could get stuck on Page 1. #0006684When using remote iOS o

MagicQ Software Change Log 51 / 110Chapter 29Version 1.6.0.629.1 New FunctionsAdded support for Tap to Time on remote input and on Playback Automs. Ad

MagicQ Software Change Log 52 / 110Chapter 30Version 1.6.0.530.1 New FunctionsThis release is the same as 1.6.0.4, with the windows installer fixed. Fo

MagicQ Software Change Log 53 / 110Chapter 31Version 1.6.0.431.1 New Functions31.1.1 MagicHDThis release allows MagicHD to be opened from MagicQ PC in

MagicQ Software Change Log 54 / 110Chapter 32Version 1.6.0.332.1 New Functions32.1.1 MagicHD Beta ReleaseMagicHD can be launched and controlled from M

MagicQ Software Change Log 55 / 110Chapter 33Version 1.6.0.133.1 New Functions33.2 Bug FixesFixed problem with Update patch offset. If View Inputs was

MagicQ Software Change Log 56 / 110Chapter 34Version 1.6.0.034.1 New Functions34.1.1 New Execute Window and iOS appThe Execute Window has been improve

MagicQ Software Change Log vii24 Version 1.6.1.1 4324.1 New Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MagicQ Software Change Log 57 / 110Chapter 35Version 1.5.9.935.1 New FunctionsModify MagicQ on Mac to support OSX 10.9 Mavericks.35.2 Bug FixesFixed p

MagicQ Software Change Log 58 / 110Chapter 36Version 1.5.9.736.1 New FunctionsMagicQ PC on Windows, Mac and Linux now has an improved look and feel to

MagicQ Software Change Log 59 / 110Chapter 37Version 1.5.9.637.1 Bug FixesFixed problem in 1.5.9.4 with selection boxes being hidden behind other wind

MagicQ Software Change Log 60 / 110Chapter 38Version 1.5.9.438.1 New Functions38.1.1 Multi Console SimplificationsThe use of multiple MagicQ consoles i

MagicQ Software Change Log 61 / 11038.1.2 Configuration SimplificationsThe Network option MultiWindows is now no longer required and has been removed. M

MagicQ Software Change Log 62 / 110Chapter 39Version 1.5.9.239.1 New FunctionsSupport for MQ40 console.39.2 Bug FixesFixed problem with Manual Crossfa

MagicQ Software Change Log 63 / 110Chapter 40Version 1.5.9.140.1 New FunctionsAdded reporting of memory usage on MagicQ consoles - see Setup, View Sys

MagicQ Software Change Log 64 / 110Chapter 41Version 1.5.8.941.1 New Functions41.2 Bug FixesFixed problem with colour picker in latest MagicQ on PC/Ma

MagicQ Software Change Log 65 / 110Chapter 42Version 1.5.8.842.1 New FunctionsAdded support for changes to Setup options in the Execute Window - press

MagicQ Software Change Log 66 / 11042.3.4 Magic WandAdded support for a simulated Magic Wand - start MagicQ with the command line argument "wand&

MagicQ Software Change Log viii31 Version 1.6.0.4 5331.1 New Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MagicQ Software Change Log 67 / 110Chapter 43Version 1.5.8.643.1 New FunctionsUpdated MagicQ Media Centre to support 64 Universes. Added support for c

MagicQ Software Change Log 68 / 110Chapter 44Version 1.5.8.544.1 New Functions44.2 Bug FixesFix problem when using many intensity / group masters. A r

MagicQ Software Change Log 69 / 110Chapter 45Version 1.5.8.445.1 New FunctionsSupport for checking whether PC Wing Compact firmware is upgradeable.45.2

MagicQ Software Change Log 70 / 110Chapter 46Version 1.5.8.346.1 New FunctionsSupport for new rear panel processor card on MagicQ MQ100, MQ200, MQ300

MagicQ Software Change Log 71 / 110Chapter 47Version 1.5.8.147.1 New FunctionsAdded support for patching direct to a specific head number using the * o

MagicQ Software Change Log 72 / 110Chapter 48Version 1.5.7.948.1 New Functions48.2 Bug FixesFix problem with Highlight in 1.5.7.7 and 1.5.7.8. #000492

MagicQ Software Change Log 73 / 110Chapter 49Version 1.5.7.749.1 New FunctionsIncludes FTDI driver support for PC Wing Compact.Support for Highlight a

MagicQ Software Change Log 74 / 110Chapter 50Version 1.5.7.650.1 New Functions50.1.1 Blind VisualisationMagicQ now supports Blind Visualisation and Pr

MagicQ Software Change Log 75 / 110Chapter 51Version 1.5.7.551.1 New FunctionsImproved the inbuilt web server so that when using it to remote control

MagicQ Software Change Log 76 / 110Chapter 52Version 1.5.7.452.1 New Functions52.1.1 Multi Element HeadsImproved the support for moving lights with mu

MagicQ Software Change Log ix40 Version 1.5.9.1 6340.1 New Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MagicQ Software Change Log 77 / 11052.2 Bug FixesFixed problem with inserting a Mark Cue after Cues set to Timecode - the Mark Cue would be incorrectl

MagicQ Software Change Log 78 / 110Chapter 53Version 1.5.7.353.1 Bug FixesFixed problem with Width parameter in FX - in version 1.5.7.2 it would alway

MagicQ Software Change Log 79 / 110Chapter 54Version 1.5.7.254.1 Bug FixesFixed problem in the Grid View in recent betas that caused a reset - affecte

MagicQ Software Change Log 80 / 11054.2.2 Fanning attributes and times by segments and groupsThe fan toolbar has been enhanced to add support for fann

MagicQ Software Change Log 81 / 110Chapter 55Version 1.5.7.055.1 New Functions55.1.1 Programmer MasterIt is now possible to make a Playback into a Pro

MagicQ Software Change Log 82 / 11055.1.4 Bug FixesFixed problem in 1.5.6.9 with display of fixtures without CMY in the Outputs View Plan View.

MagicQ Software Change Log 83 / 110Chapter 56Version 1.5.6.956.1 New FunctionsThe Media Window now supports more than 8 media servers - page through t

MagicQ Software Change Log 84 / 110Chapter 57Version 1.5.6.757.1 New FunctionsOutput Window, View Plan now has an option to show intensity values as w

MagicQ Software Change Log 85 / 110Chapter 58Version 1.5.6.458.1 Bug FixesFixed problem in 1.5.6.2 whereby MagicQ could crash on start up when creatin

MagicQ Software Change Log 86 / 110Chapter 59Version 1.5.6.259.1 New Functions59.1.1 Timecode SimulatorMagicQ now includes a powerful timecode simulat