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  1. Times in main stack

    in FLX S24 & FLX S48

    Posted

    Hi Pete,

    46 minutes ago, Malvern said:

    Hi 

    Had a major problem in tech rehearsal last night. I had put all my cues I needed in mdf's and started to record them over to main stack, but there was no times in the cells and no intensity. In the end I had to start again an set up a new show where all worked well but left me stressed out. What went wrong and could it be easily rectified 

    Pete 

    Based on your description, it sounds like the "SmartTag" option had been disabled in the Record Options. With SmartTag disabled, ZerOS will only record fixtures that have been adjusted manually. Therefore fixture information from other active cues will not be recorded. When SmartTag is enabled, as it is by default, ZerOS will include manual fixture values, plus fixture information from any active cues.

    In your example, the only thing you did was raise a playback on an MFF and so the only fixtures onstage were those from the cue on the active playback. Therefore when you recorded a cue with SmartTag disabled, ZerOS recorded any values that had been adjusted manually. As there weren't any, you ended up with a blank cue.

    To access the SmartTag option, press and hold the RECORD button, to open the Record Options window on the internal touchscreen. The SmartTag button will be top left of the window. If it has a red stripe on its button, this means it is enabled.

    For more information on SmartTag, see the link below...

    https://zero88.com/manuals/zeros/cues-playbacks/record-options/snapshot-smarttag#smarttag

    Hope this helps. If you have any questions, please let us know.

    Edward

  2. Upgrade version question - Light names question

    in FLX

    Posted

    Hi @Paul Bennett 211

    6 minutes ago, Paul Bennett 211 said:

    That's a shame.  On our old version we had this which is annoying.  

    On FLX, you have never been able to rearrange the windows on the external desktops. In earlier software versions, the "Effects" window was not included on the Groups/Colour desktop, and therefore the Groups window was full width. When the Effects window was added to this desktop, the Groups window was resized to the top quarter, making it 5 tiles wide to match the internal Groups window.

    9 minutes ago, Paul Bennett 211 said:

    I just looked at the fixture that is in red.  It's our JEM compact hazer pro.  I watched the video and there is no fixture in the library for us.  the one it suggests is the GLP Fusion Par FP7 which its obviously not.  Is there a way to get the JEM Compact Hazer Pro fixture?  I know it will work as is but was wondering if its possible to get them all from the library.  I have used the latest library file. 

    The JEM Compact Hazer Pro is included in the ZerOS Library under the "Martin" manufacturer. To convert your existing fixture, select just your JEM Compact Hazer Pro in the Fixture Schedule, and then choose Convert All Profiles. Then click Show All, and find the fixture under Martin. You can then click OK.

    I hope this helps,

    Edward

  3. Upgrade version question - Light names question

    in FLX

    Posted

    Hi @Paul Bennett 211

    2 minutes ago, Paul Bennett 211 said:

    We have checked the manual but can't find a way to re-organise the panes.  We would like the Groups window to extend across, and the effects to drop down and replace one of the colour palettes is this possible?

    The window layouts on the external desktops are pre-defined, and cannot be customised or resized. Fully customisable window layouts are on the roadmap for a future ZerOS release.

    4 minutes ago, Paul Bennett 211 said:

    OK thanks last question today i promise! 

    No problem! If there's anything else you need, just let us know.

    Edward 

  4. Upgrade version question - Light names question

    in FLX

    Posted

    Hi @Paul Bennett 211

    6 minutes ago, Paul Bennett 211 said:

    I have updated my console now, I changed the fixtures that were red to the white equivalent.  Why did I need to do this?  Also the only thing I could not change and need a fixture file for is the JEM Compact Hazer Pro.  This is red but there is no white version. 

    When you load in a show file, ZerOS looks at the fixtures in the show file, and compares them to those fixtures in the library. If the fixtures in your show file are not from the same library version as the library currently installed on your console, ZerOS will import the fixtures from the show file. This ensures that your existing cues play back exactly how you recorded them. These fixtures will be displayed in red in the Fixture Schedule, to indicate they are not from the library.

    The Fixture Schedule provides the ability to convert these show file fixtures, to their latest library equivalents. For more information, please see the link below...

    https://zero88.com/manuals/zeros/patching/fixture-schedule/change-fixture#convert

    If you are not able to convert all your fixtures to the latest library versions, this doesn't matter, as you will continue to be able to use the original version of the fixture without issue.

    Hope this helps,

    Edward

  5. Upgrade version question - Light names question

    in FLX

    Posted

    Hi @Paul Bennett 211

    1 hour ago, Paul Bennett 211 said:

    Hi we are looking to upgrade our FX desk.  I am reading the instructions which state, Consoles running ZerOS 7.8.3 or later you can download to a usb and install.  But consoles running 7.8.2.39 or older need to follow different instructions.  Which do I use, its quite confusing as we have a software version and an OS version,  The OS version is 7.8.1.2 which is obviously older and then the Software version 7.9.6 which is newer so i am slightly confused.  Then the latest version to download is 7.10?

    Thank you for attaching an image of your console's System Information window (I have removed this from your post to hide your console's serial number). As @Davidmk mentions, the "Software Version" is the key information in the System Information window. As you are running ZerOS 7.9.6, please see the link below for information on how you can update your console's software to ZerOS 7.10...

    https://zero88.com/manuals/zeros/setup/load/zeros-software

    1 hour ago, Paul Bennett 211 said:

    On a separate note we are looking to rename our fixtures as the current naming is quite confusing, I am wondering what people have found is the best way to name.  We have lights like Lectern soft, Lectern hard.  Then other like above stage rear left centre? 

    For information on naming fixtures, please see the link below...

    https://zero88.com/manuals/zeros/patching/fixture-schedule/fixture-names

    45 minutes ago, Davidmk said:

    Perhaps @Edward Z88 can tell us what effect renumbering would have on existing show files - you should wait for his response before you try renumbering.

    For information on renumbering fixtures, please see the link below...

    https://zero88.com/manuals/zeros/patching/fixture-schedule/fixture-channel-number

    Fixtures can be renumbered without any problem. Cues will not be broken upon renumbering fixtures, and cues will continue to use the same fixtures, even if they now have a new number (behind the scenes, ZerOS has an ID for each fixture that is patched that cannot be changed, meaning your cues know which light is which, despite fixture numbers being changed).

    I hope this helps. If you have any questions, please let us know.

    Edward

  6. Display scroll and reset

    in FLX S24 & FLX S48

    Posted

    Hi Andy,

    4 minutes ago, AndyJM said:

    Thanks . How do I configure the Master playback shift function??

    Hold SETUP and tap your Master Playback's button. This will open the Playback's Settings. Hold the Z/Shift key, and then choose "Pause" from the button function options at the bottom. Then release the Z/Shift key, and you should see the option returns to "Go (Fade)". You can then click OK. Now when you hold Z/Shift and tap the Master Playback's go button, you will pause it. Please see the link below for more information...

    https://zero88.com/manuals/zeros/cues-playbacks/playback-settings/general#button

    Hope this helps,

    Edward

  7. FLX-s 3 fader rgb

    in FLX S24 & FLX S48

    Posted

    Hi Cliff,

    6 minutes ago, phosphene said:

    Are there ways of globally and completely changing the way the desk records. (and retaining those preferences so they stay unless someone restores factory settings)  I suspect that I never (that's never) want a default fade time on anything. I suspect I always (that's always) want fader control on everything (all parameters) We also never want smart tagging. I waste a lot of time doing the press and hold record and deselecting various things. I only ever drive the desk using the subs and we will never plot any show using the cue stack.

    To set default cue timings, and default playback settings, tap SETUP -> Defaults. For more information, please see the link below...

    https://zero88.com/manuals/zeros/setup/defaults-2

    Once SmartTag has been disabled in the Record Options, it will then stay disabled until you manually enable it again. This means there is no need to press and hold RECORD each time you want to record a cue.

    I hope this helps. If you have any questions, please let us know.

    Edward

  8. FLX-s 3 fader rgb

    in FLX S24 & FLX S48

    Posted

    Hi @phosphene

    Hope you're well.

    1 hour ago, phosphene said:

    This geriatric wants to use 3 faders (subs, playbacks, whatever you want to call them) on FLX-S to control RGB to allow colour mixing of currently live (or group selected fixtures desireably.) All fixtures are LED RGB or similar.

    I would recommend taking a look at the tutorial below, which looks specifically at colour mixing on faders...

     

    If you are still unable to achieve what you're after, please let us know.

    Edward

  9. Display scroll and reset

    in FLX S24 & FLX S48

    Posted

    Hi @AndyJM

    On 3/26/2022 at 8:09 AM, AndyJM said:

    When recording a show on Master playback, it's really frustrating that with each new cue the display goes back to the  start.

    So when I've just recorded LX50 and want to check it runs correctly from 48 onwards, I can't seem to just go back one or two cues but have to scroll the screen from right back at the beginning.

    Or am i  missing something?

    When you go into the last cue of a playback, the "Next" cue will be cue 1, as playbacks will wrap around automatically. The Cues window is always "focussed" on the Next cue, and so you scroll to the top.

    On 3/26/2022 at 10:26 AM, kgallen said:

    I agree. I’ve been asking about this for some years. I have the same frustration when programming a sequential (theatre) stack. 

    As per @kgallen's comment, we would like to review this behaviour. This is logged as reference number ZOS-8694 on our software tracking system.

    I have raised the priority of this issue following your request.

    21 hours ago, delfine said:

    Tu peux assigner le bouton SHIFT +Flash en PAUSE. Alors si tu fais deux fois "pause", tu reviens en arrière. Mais peut-être que je n'ai pas compris ton problème :)

    On FLX consoles, a few taps of the Up arrow gets you back to the bottom of the Cue list. On FLX S consoles, you could use the Pause functionality as described by @delfine.

    Configuring the Master Playback's button's shifted function to pause, would allow you to hold Z/Shift and double tap Go, to get back to the bottom of the cue list.

    If you have any questions, please let us know.

    Edward

  10. Ma console se fige

    in FLX S24 & FLX S48

    Posted

    Hi David,

    37 minutes ago, Davidmk said:

    Sorry, missed this question. At the moment, I'm not sure I have. Certainly the instance that caused me to take steps to protect myself (buying a splitter that continues sending the last state if it loses incoming DMX) was before I updated to 7.10

    Thanks for the information.

    Edward

  12. Ma console se fige

    in FLX S24 & FLX S48

    Posted

    Hi David,

    1 hour ago, Davidmk said:

    Have thought about it. Trouble is I have gigs every few days so I'd be forever loading the Beta version then reloading the current one. Either that or taking risk with the beta on a live show.

    Yep, fully understand that. If you do change your mind and would like access, just drop me an email.

    Edward

  13. Ma console se fige

    in FLX S24 & FLX S48

    Posted

    Hi David,

    41 minutes ago, Davidmk said:

    What I'd like to do is find a way to repeat the issue under controlled conditions. I'm up to date on software but what conditions have caused it in the past (and have been fixed)? I could at least rule these out and maybe they will give me a clue.

    To confirm, have you experienced your FLX being unresponsive whilst running ZerOS 7.10?

    42 minutes ago, Davidmk said:

    PS I'm qualified software tester (ISTQB Foundation) but I qualified 6 years ago and I haven't been doing it for 3 years so pretty rusty :)

    I've just noticed that you are not a member or our Software Testing area of the forum. Let me know if you would like to join!

    Edward

  14. Ma console se fige

    in FLX S24 & FLX S48

    Posted

    Hi All,

    I think there are three different things going on here:

    @delfine has experienced an issue with their FLX S front panel freezing, with ZerOS continuing to run, when their router is connected. This will not affect FLX hardware. Delfine and I will investigate further in our meeting.

    @kgallen is mentioning crashes that to my knowledge have all been fixed in later versions of ZerOS.

    @Davidmk sorry to hear you have experienced freezes with your FLX. As you almost always use the console when connected to a network, it is almost impossible to say that the network is the cause. If you noticed they only occurred when connected to your network, this would of course be a different story. If the issue does occur again, please take a picture of the console in its frozen state, and email this along with your current show file to support@zero88.com.

    If you have any questions, please let me know.

    Edward

  18. Assigning fixture

    in FLX S24 & FLX S48

    Posted

    Hi @Joshdd

    11 hours ago, Joshdd said:

    Hi I have 2 equinox fusion 140 and I can't find them do I need to get in contact with zero88 to have make the fixture up or are they under and different name

    The Equinox Fusion 140 is already included in the latest software for FLX S consoles, under the "Prolight" manufacturer.

    If you cannot find this fixture under "Prolight", I would recommend updating your FLX S console's software. If you would like more information regarding software updates, please let us know.

    Edward

  19. Capture 2022 Demo Files

    in News & Announcements

    Posted

    Dear All,

    We have recently updated our Capture demo files to Capture 2022.

    Please click the link below to find out more about Capture 2022...
    https://www.capture.se/Products/Capture

    Please click the link below to access the updated Capture files, updated ZerOS show file, and instructions...
    https://zero88.com/manuals/zeros/networking/connecting-to-capture

    There is still time to register for tomorrow's ZerOS Online training session, that discusses using and configuring ZerOS & Capture...
    Click here to register.

    If you have any questions, please do let us know.

    Edward

  20. What would you like to see in ZerOS?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Hi @droiddk

    On 3/19/2022 at 10:12 AM, droiddk said:

    I now have the FLX S in daily use and I have to say that this is something that is very important to me. Speed and size on the same fader simply wont work for me. Please remove size :) I also work as sound-guy and when doing both it would be so nice to control the speed with the fader. Please.

    Pleased to hear you are regularly using FLX S24. There are currently no plans to change the "Fader Controls" functionality for Effect. Currently Fader Controls Effect allows you to crossfade to the recorded effect, by fading both speed and size. Without both parameters being controlled, you would not be able to crossfade to it.

    We would like to add separate Effect Rate playbacks, to control just the speed or just the size of a recorded effect. This would mean you had a playback for the effect's intensity as you do now, and then another playback for speed or size. This would behave very similar to how the Speed Override control does now for adjusting effect speed, but could be assigned to a specific effect.

    Edward

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  21. Fixtures

    in Jester Range

    Posted

    Hi @WOGLES

    Welcome to the Zero 88 Forum.

    14 minutes ago, WOGLES said:

    Hi..... i need for my Jester ml 24 the fixtures from Lightmaxx Vega Spot 90 und 60

    can everywhere help me ?

    I have just replied to your email...

    Hi Wogles,

    Please click the link below to download the fixture file for the Lightmaxx Vega Spot 60…

    https://zero88.com/fixtures/legacy-library/Legacy%20library%20(gft41.0)/LIGHTMAXX/Vega%20Spot%2060.ift

    Please click the link below to download the fixture file for the Lightmaxx Vega Spot 90…

    https://zero88.com/fixtures/legacy-library/Legacy%20library%20(gft41.0)/LIGHTMAXX/Vega%20Spot%2090.ift

    Once downloaded, please save these files to the root of a USB drive and plug into your console. You will then be able to assign these fixtures from your USB drive.

    I hope this helps. If you have any questions, please let us know.

    Edward

  23. Lanterns continue to glow when off.

    in FLX S24 & FLX S48

    Posted

    Hi Andy,

    11 minutes ago, AndyJM said:

    Thanks, Edward, 

    No I haven't changed any settings on them - the "DMX" button on the menu says "linear" - as I say, I'm very new to LEDs. 

    I've changed their addresses a number of times to no avail.

    Andy

    Would you be able to confirm which mode you are using them in?

    Edward

  25. Lanterns continue to glow when off.

    in FLX S24 & FLX S48

    Posted

    Hi @AndyJM

    Welcome to the Zero 88 Forum.

    6 hours ago, AndyJM said:

    I have half a dozen Ovation F55- FCs.  When they are supposedly off, they continue to glow - since several of them are used for backlighting, this is quite annoying, as you can see the little bulbs glowing away even in a blackout (well, I can see them - hopefully my audience will be preoccupied with the action on stage!!). 

    Any ideas? is this a board thing, or something to do with settings on the lanterns themselves?

    What mode are you operating these fixtures in?

    Have any settings been changed on the fixture itself, such as Dimmer Curve?

    If you try addressing your fixture to something completely out the way of other fixtures (such as DMX address 401 if free), does the fixture continue to glow at a low level?

    Edward

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