ChamSys MagicQ Software Change Log - Manual (Page 28)

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6.1.4 MagicCap Application
ChamSys has developed a new application called MagicCap. This enables capture of multiple windows on a PC/Mac and output
over CITP/MSEX on the network at a chosen resolution and refresh rate.
The application will start streaming as soon as it is run. Click on Add to add a new stream, and Remove. . . to delete the current
stream. To edit the parameters of a stream click on it in the top window then enter new values in the main edit window. If the
FPS
value turns red then the PC is not able to capture the window fast enough. If the output Width or Height parameters turn red
then the output resolution is too big.
MagicCap should be run on a separate PC to the MagicQ application. Running MagicCap on a PC/Mac together with MagicQ
or MagicHD will not work.
To view the feed in MagicQ setup a media server with type CITP Live Feed. Set the IP Address to the IP address of the PC
running MagicCap and enable Thumb Con and Live Prev. To view more feeds create more media servers with the same IP
address and the same type.
6.1.5 3D Pixel Mapping
Improved the personality for 3D Pixel Mapping. Now the 3D FX type and parameters are all on the same page. In addition
the 3D FX types are grouped such that the single layer effects are first on the 3D FX Type encoder followed by the 3D FX that
require use other layers for modulation of the 3D FX. The 3D FX parameters are now labelled X, A1, A2, A3, B1, B2, B3.
Added new 3D Colour FX - this takes the 2D image from the layer and moves it in 3D according to the colour hue.
The Exhibition Demo show has been updated with the latest 3D Pixel Mapping.
6.1.6 MagicVis
In MagicVis it is now possible to set a Head item to colour an attach object, for truss warmers or for coloured scenic pieces. In
Patch, View Vis on the Selected Heads or Vis Heads tab page right to get to the Col Apply column and set it to Yes. If there are
more than one heads attached to an object with the Col Apply set then it will use the last one in the list.
6.1.7 Other changes
Added SHIFT + double click S as shortcut to open Cue Window for that Playback.
Enabled Block and Unblock of Cues when in non-tracking mode.
Support for MagicDMX Demo version for ChamSys distributors/dealers.
Added new firmware for MQ60 with RS232 serial port fix.
6.2 Bug Fixes
Modified "make active" feature added in 1.6.6.8 to use MOVE instead of INCLUDE as some shortcut features already used
INCLUDE.
Modified "Playback Mode" to hide toolbar and to use newer encoders.
Fixed "Flash & Go" options which were broken in recent betas.
Fixed saving of Playback Crossfade Button function - previously it was not saved correctly so would reset when system restarted.
Fix setting of Colour values direct to soft buttons in Colour window - values now entered in %.
Fixed Import of Palettes - in recent betas this was broken when loading into an existing show with patched personalities. Loading
palettes into an empty show was fine.
Change to Width field in Cue and Prog Window, View FX now does not affect user custom offset values.