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Chapter 65
Version 1.5.6.2
65.1 New Functions
65.1.1 Timecode Simulator
MagicQ now includes a powerful timecode simulator for simulating external timecode when an external timecode source is not
available. In the Setup Window, the simulator is turned on using soft button Y. When the simulator is on, then any received
external timecode is ignored.
The timecode start value can be set by entering a timecode value and pressing the X soft button. The X soft button is also used
to start and stop the timecode running.
Entering a new timecode value whilst the timecode simulator is running will jump directly to the new value and continue running.
Typing * before pressing the X button will restart from the last entered timecode.
65.1.2 Macro Segments
Macros now support fader moves and encoder changes as well as button presses. This enables complete recording and playback
of macro segments. Macro timing and playback now uses a higher resolution internal clock enabling accurate playback of
recorded sequences.
MagicQ optimises fader moves to remove redundant steps.
It is now possible to move steps in the Macro, View Data view press MOVE and then select the source followed by the destination.
Multiple steps can be moved using SHIFT and the cursor keys.
The macro data can be reordered if the times have been changed out of sequence using the REORDER soft button.
The number of macros has been increased to 500.
65.1.3 MagicQ Automation
MagicQ supports an automation system to enable it to automatically respond to both external, internal and timed events. MagicQ
can trigger on external events such as MIDI notes, DMX input, serial input, timecode, and the remote contact input. MagicQ can
also trigger on internal events such as system startup, system shutdown and system powerfail. In addition MagicQ can trigger on
timed (scheduled) events.
MagicQ now supports an Automation Window for managing all of the automated events. The Automation Window supports
multiple events with each event being subject to specified parameters.
Each event then triggers a particular MagicQ function this can be a function on a Playback, a Cue Stack, a Cue, a Page, a Macro
or a Layout.