Edward Z88

Hi Tom, Thierry's comment will work on ZerOS 7.9.2. The latest version of software is ZerOS 7.9.4. You should find you can also use the Load method. With your chase released (fader at 0% so it isn't running), tap LOAD type the cue number followed by the Chase's button, and the cue of the chase will be brought in to the programmer. You can then make your changes, and tap UPDATE ENTER, to update the cue of the chase. Hope that helps, Edward

Hi, No worries. There doesn't seem anything obvious from your description, so let me know how you get on after updating. Edward

Hello, The instructions you've listed should give the effect you're after. Feel free to attach or send me your show file, and I'll take a look to see what the issue is. As a separate note, ZerOS 7.9.3 has now been superseded by ZerOS 7.9.4 available to download here... http://zero88.com/forum/files/file/17-zeros-794/ Edward

Hi Mostyn, What colour is your Elara? If it is Grey, then its a Mk1 version, made from 1998 to 2003. Further information can be found here... https://www.vari-lite.com/global/products/elara Hope that helps you get started, any queries let me know. Edward

Hi Lentille, When in <DMX Patch> on a Jester, the channel faders do Output Live. So if you set a DMX address, and apply a channel fader to that address, raising that channel fader will bring that DMX channel on. Hope that helps Edward

Hi Jimbo, Ok thanks for letting me know, will take a look at your email. Edward

Hi Peter, Great, glad to hear it. Any queries let me know. Edward

Hi Jim, It sounds like there is a patching issue if the Channel faders controlling the dimmers are affecting the movers, so check the DMX addresses. Feel free to email me your show file with the list of problems you are experiencing, and I’ll take a look to find the cause of the issues. Edward

Hi Peter, It sounds like your FLX S48 is running an early software version. You can check the software version by tapping Z / Shift, and then System Information. It sounds like it’s running software ZerOS 7.9.2.60. The latest software is ZerOS 7.9.4, available to download from our website here... http://zero88.com/forum/files/file/17-zeros-794/ In ZerOS 7.9.2.60, the External Monitor is Enabled by default, meaning the Outputs, Cues and Faders windows are displayed on the External monitor rather than the internal touchscreen. Therefore I would recommend installing the new software, that changes this, along with bringing new features and many enhancements. However you can manually access these windows in the internal touchscreen, by tapping SETUP -> System Settings -> External Monitor -> Disabled. By default FLX S consoles will not be patched, unless your dimmer has something called RDM, such as our Betapack 3 or Chilli dimmers. Therefore you’ll need to patch your dimmers into the console, to assign each dimmer channel to a fader. Do this by tapping SETUP -> Add Fixture’s -> Next -> Tap Channel buttons 1 onwards for each dimmer channel, and tap Finish. You can then tap SETUP, and use the channel faders to control your dimmer. Hope that helps, any queries let me know. Edward

Hi Piero, Glad that worked for you. If you need fixtures adding to your FROG2 that aren't in Fixture Library 33, you can use our Fixture Editor software to Import them from the latest Global Fixture Library from the website (currently version 35), and then load them into FROG2 manually. http://zero88.com/forum/files/file/10-fixture-tools/ Hope that helps, any queries let me know. Edward

Hi Lex, When it comes to editing Playbacks/Cues, you first need to Playback/ Go into your cue you wish to edit, so that it is live on stage. Now using the channel faders, and fixture controls make edits to the lighting state. To lower channel levels, you'll need to level match the channel fader to the intensity level the fixture is at from the cue. The value will change from the cue colour to red in the output window, and you'll then have control of the fixture on the channel fader. When you're happy tap UPDATE, and tap the Flashing Playback button that your cue is coming from. To remove fixtures from a Playback, again Playback your cue, and ensure that the intensity of fixtures you wish to remove is in the programmer. Programmer values are indicated by a red percentage value under the fixture channel number. When only fixtures you want to remove are in the programmer, press and hold UPDATE, and choose "Remove" from the Update Options pop-up, so that it has a Red Stripe next to it. If the SmartTag option also has a Red Stripe next to it, tap this so it goes blue. Then tap the flashing Playback button that your cue is coming from, and these tagged fixtures will be removed. As you stated, editing cues on any of the MFFs or on the Master Playback will behave in exactly the same way. Hope that helps, any queries let me know. Edward

Hi Eric, If you are receiving that message that means you are running the ZerOS 7.9.4 OS USB Creator software. This software is used to format and create a bootable USB stick, which was the old way to perform software updates. For Phantom ZerOS, you’ll need the dedicated Phantom ZerOS 7.9.4 software also available from the download here... zero88.com/forum/files/file/17-zeros-794/ This software allows you to choose which ZerOS console to emulate. Hope that helps, any queries let me know. Edward

Hi Marco, Glad that you found the cause of the problem. SmartTag will ignore parameters if the fixture’s intensity is 0%, which is why you can also get around SmartTag nudging the Fixture up to 1% intensity. If you ever need more support with your FLX S just let us know. Our Europe Sales Manager Franck is German, and would be happy to help you out in German. Edward

Hi Eric, As Solution and FLX run ZerOS, although they have different hardware, their functionality is very similar. As Kevin referred to, Solution has been around for a while, whereas FLX is only 3 years old this year. FLX has a much more powerful processor, future proofing the console for software advancements. FLX does have the ability to be upgraded to output 8 Universes of DMX, whereas Solution is limited to 4. FLX also doesn’t have a fixture limit, whereas Solution/ Solution XL are limited to 248 & 296 fixtures respectively. 6 ZerOS WINGs can be connected to FLX. There are 5 USB ports, so for 6 simultaneously you would need a powered USB hub. Hope that helps, Edward

Hi Eric, All of the consoles you listed run ZerOS, so all operate in a similar way. Don't forget you can download Phantom ZerOS, to try out these consoles on your PC... http://zero88.com/forum/files/file/17-zeros-794/ From your description however, it sounds like FLX would be the ideal console choice... http://zero88.com/products/consoles/flx/index.shtml If you then require more hands on faders, you can add up to 6 ZerOS WINGs... http://zero88.com/products/consoles/wing/index.shtml FLX S48 consoles can control a maximum of 96 fixtures. WINGs will not expand this fixture limit, purely give you more hands on faders. If your required fixtures aren't included in our latest Fixture Library (version 35), send us an email to FixtureSupport@zero88.com, and one of the team will be able to make it for you. A list of available fixtures can be found here... http://support.zero88.com/975072641 Hope that helps, any queries let me know. Edward

Hi ZeuS, That’s a neat little Wireless Access Point, thanks for the link! Edward

Hi ZeuS, You can copy channel data from one fixture to another on our ORB XF consoles, but not on FLX S unfortunately. Edward

Hi Piero, Thank you for letting me know. What Fixture Library has ZerOS 7.8 got with it? As it is such a long time ago that software was released, maybe Fixture Library 33 is too large for ZerOS 7.8. Fixture Library 33 is definitely compatible with ZerOS 7.8.2.39, so it’s probably worth updating. I will check when I’m next in the office for you. Edward

Hi Piero, Between ZerOS 7.8 and ZerOS 7.8.2.39 there are only minor changes and bug fixes, so if you are happy with ZerOS 7.8 then you may as well stay. If you do want to update the software or fixture library, the latest versions for FROG2 are available here... http://zero88.com/forum/files/file/2-zeros-frog2/ Hope that helps Edward

Hi Marco, Are you Recording the fixture’s intensity in with the Playback too? If you’re just trying to store the Flower without intensity, you’ll need to disabled SmartTag. You can do this by pressing and holding RECORD, and tapping SmartTag from the Record Options, so that it has a Blue stripe next to it. You should now find you can record the flower to a Playback. It would be a good idea to store the Flower effect you’re happy with to a Palette first, to allow you to palette reference. Hope that helps Edward

Hi Zeus, As Jon described, the best and most effective way to achieve the effect you are after, is to record a Chase. We are looking at improving our effects engine in future software updates, so I will bear your request in mind. Edward

Hi Pol, Did Peachy's answer help at all? Are you saying when you set the fixture's Colour and Focus into a Playback, you then don't want it to be changed by any other Playbacks? If so this will happen by default, if you don't have any Colour or Focus data recorded in any of the other Playbacks. Feel free to attach your Show File from the FLX S, with a description of where you're seeing the issue, and I'll take a look. Edward

Hi Paul, It sounds like Tagging is the reason Fader Controls colour isn't quite achieving what you're after. When you move a Colour encoder wheel, all colour controls for the selected fixtures are Tagged, as in most instances when recording a colour, you are recording the mix of colour on stage. However if you want to be able to mix these colours on top of each other, you need to ensure only the used Colours are tagged. For example to Record Red, Green and Blue to a seperate Playback and give you RGB mixing on the faders, you need to ensure each has only its specific colour tagged (for example only Red is tagged for the Red Playback). The easiest way to do this is hold SETUP, and tap the "Colour" tab along the top of the FLX S touchscreen (this appears when you select a fixture with Colour parameters). In the Colour Settings, there is the Option for "Keep Parameters Seperate". Click "Yes", and now only the parameters you adjust with the encoders will be tagged, Allowing you to easily record only certain colour parameters to Playbacks, that can then mix when Fader controls Colour is enabled. You can read a little more about tagging here... http://support.zero88.com/1014189311 Thanks for providing a little more information on the console crashes. Let me know if you experience anything similar on ZerOS 7.9.4. Hope that helps, any queries let me know Edward

Hi Both, Thanks for bringing this to our attention, we will look into it. Edward

Hi Paul, Tap SETUP -> System Settings -> Record/Update options. You should find there’s an option for “When Held”. Ensure this has a red stripe next to it, rather than the option that always brings the Record Options into the touchscreen. Hope that helps Edward