Jon Hole

Just a quick note to wish you all a very Happy Christmas! Thank you for being part of our little community this year, for helping each other, for helping us find & fix bugs, and generally bringing a smile to our faces - it’s a pleasure to read through the posts here! Look forward to continuing in 2024!

(Updated the original post to embed the "Overview Video" and to state that the ZerOS Online Manual has now been updated to reflect these changes)

We found two bugs that were affecting a small number of consoles and so we've released a ZerOS 7.14.2 to fix this. We recommend everyone updates. There should be no show file compatibility issues (forward or backwards) between 7.14.1 and 7.14.2. Click here to download ZerOS 7.14.2, Phantom ZerOS 7.14.2 (offline editor) and ZerOS 7.14.2 Release Notes. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us at support@zero88.com

This is exactly right. Your suggestion of two playbacks is the only way I can think of doing this too - because the behaviour needs to change based on the status of Ch 1&2, making LTP not suitable.

I was more "thinking aloud" about a potential new feature (in a future software update) that allows you to customise the functionality of SHIFT+RECORD

SHIFT+RECORD is a one-off SnapShot. I wonder if this functionality could be customised?

We’re excited to announce the availability of Neo 4.1.1, a new software release recommended for all consoles, servers and PCs running Neo software. The update includes over a hundred enhancements to the user experience, including updates to CUE UNDO, improved media playback capabilities in Matrix effects, and more. Please see the Neo 4.1.1 Release Notes for full details. Click here to download Neo 4.1.1. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us at entertainment.service@signify.com

Currently, there's no native way to do this via a flash button. It has been requested before and is logged (reference ZOS-3202) - I've added your comment as an additional request. If you only want to flash (not press-and-hold), you could create two cues - first one snaps on, second one fades out, and then set the second cue to Auto follow. Now, pressing the GO button will snap the light on, then fade it back out. You will need the physical fader to be at full to make this work. Yes, our online manual is here: https://www.zero88.com/manuals/zeros?filter=1

You're completely correct, apologies (this is why I should leave support to @Edward Z88!) Delete that Inhibitor Playback, and we'll do it a different way: Take the relevant channels to 0% in the programmer (so they are red "0"s) Press-and-hold RECORD until you see the Record Window appear on the internal screen Turn off "Smart Tag" (so there isn't a red strip on the left hand side of the button) Press the flashing button of the Playback you want to record onto Hold SETUP & Press the GO button of that Playback Change "Intensity Mixing" to "Latest Takes Precedence" and click "OK" Now, the flash button of that Playback should take those channels to 0%.

Yes, it is possible. Record the channels you want to go to 0% onto Playback 2 at full (100%), hold SETUP + GO button of Playback 2 and choose "Inhibit".

We're currently working on a proposal that ties into this conversation - so this feels like a good opportunity to receive your feedback. Currently we have two save methods: SETUP>Save - as discussed above (which allows you to save a new file with a new filename) "Quick Save" - which saves a new file with the current filename and the next incremental numerical suffix (e.g. "showfile2.zos", "showfile3.zos", etc) The proposal is for a show file to include multiple "versions". So "Quick Save" updates the current show file (instead of making a new one), but as a new version. On your USB stick, there would be a single show file. "Loading" the file would automatically load the latest version, making it seamless. However, a new "Versioning" interface would display all past versions (including timestamps if on FLX) so you could "go back in time" to load a previous version if required. (Note: out of scope of this proposal is partial show file loading where, for example, you take a single cue from a show file (or, in this situation, "version") and load it into another show file / version)

Would a higher contrast between the field background colour and the highlight colour be an alternative solution? So it's easier to tell that it's highlighted?

Thanks for the feedback Joe, We've had the request for colour coding Groups before (reference ZOS-5040), so I've added your comment and updated the issue to cover all palettes aswell as groups.

Clashing with the LDI Show means we haven't quite got all our marketing related ducks in a row (launch video, updated manual, etc) - but the release notes are comprehensive, and we wanted to release ZerOS 7.14.1 in plenty of time for everyone to be comfortable before their Christmas productions.

Dear All, We’re excited to announce the availability of ZerOS 7.14.1, a new update for consoles and servers running the ZerOS Operating System. New software features include: Move On Dark now follows "Next" cue jumps. The Grand Master can now behave as an additional playback Playbacks can be prevented from looping. Clear Fixture is now available on all consoles. + 51 other enhancements and bug fixes Please see the ZerOS 7.14.1 Release Notes for full details. Click here to download ZerOS 7.14.1, Phantom ZerOS 7.14.1 (offline editor) and ZerOS 7.14.1 Release Notes. The ZerOS Online Manual has been updated to reflect these changes. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us at support@zero88.com

Several of these clips were brough back during the Best Man's speech at Tyler's wedding last year 🙂

Also worth noting that ZerOS uses "virtual NICs" (NIC = "network interface card") rather than needing multiple ethernet ports - so the single Ethernet port can have multiple IP addresses on multiple Subnets. ZerOS generally associates the IP settings to each protocol/feature, rather than to each physical NIC.

Hi, No, this isn't possible currently - but it is something we've investigated previously. Can I ask why you're needing to change the frame rate? Jon

Hi Ross, If the Enter key no longer selects <OK>, it suggests something might have become unconnected / changed when you opened up the console to replace the battery. Give Keith a call on +44 (0)1633 833101 whilst you're in front of the console - he'll be able to walk you through various checks. Jon

Where there's a specific feature within the category, like Effect Speed BPM, it's worth voting but also posting a comment, so we capture them all in a single location when reviewing the list.

Sounds like it - yep. Hold SETUP, press the button under the fader, and then turn off “Release on lower”… then do it for the other playback too. This should then behave exactly as you’ve described you’d like it too.

This is the bit which matters - so just follow the instructions for “Consoles running ZerOS 7.8.3 or later”

We moved the "Delete Fixture" function to Setup > Set Channel # in ZerOS 7.14 (Release Notes here - see "ZOS-11043"). We wanted clarity between "Delete" and "Unpatch" (and going into "Edit DMX Address" to delete a fixture didn't make much sense). Also, much more easily, it's possible to select the fixtures whilst in the Fixture Schedule (using the channel buttons) and press "Delete".

You can follow these steps to find an alternative fixture profile that will work, or create your own. https://www.zero88.com/manuals/zeros/patching/add-fixtures/missing-fixtures Also worth asking Elation to create a GDTF file for their fixtures - the industry is moving towards this being the responsibility of the fixture manufacture as part of their launch material.

As well as voting, it’s always good to post a comment on that thread explaining how you would use the feature