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1 Welcome to NEO Software Release Version Philips Strand Lighting has released a new version of software for the NEO lighting control family of products. This software, version is available for immediate download from the Support section of the Philips Strand Lighting website at This version of software not only resolves reported issues but advances the NEO family with additional features. There are over 500 fixes and improvements in this version. Register for this software upgrade at to be alerted to future upgrades. Below is a description of some of the improvements and history of changes in this software release. All information, features, and software updates are included in this release Version Version Fixed FX handover not working correctly on a looping cue list. - Changed Cue Playbacks in Console mode so that the parent object is not a scroll box. - Fixed patching multiple intelligent fixtures to dimmer 0 (unpatched) not working. - Fixed poor contract on fixed rows and columns in the patch window. - Fixed COPY FROM command not copying fixture and complex timing. - Added "Don't Save" option to the restore from backup dialog when a show file has been changed. - Fixed incorrect UP/DOWN calculation if a cue list is set to be HTP. - Fixed RECORD {palette type} {number} TEXT {description} not setting the palette description correctly. - Fixed setting complex/family timing not using the palette type filters to set the attributes that the time or delay is applies to. - Fixed possible crash deleting a cue list from the cue list window. - Changed the logic behind how the splash screen is closed. - Fixed IF command not applying "active select mode" or "hi light mode". - Fixed side bar not refreshing after changing the cue list name in the cue list window. - [SEL CHNAGED]+[+] now sets the cue and complex timing as the record timing in the programmer. - Fixed some dialogs and the login screen appearing on the wrong monitor. - Control Panel: Fixed possible crash extracting icons from some applications under windows 10 - Control Panel: Added "Are you sure" to factory reset. - Control Panel: Fix "network has changed" dialog box issues. - Added check to see if the network adapter is waiting for DHCP before starting the system. - Fixed incorrect tab order in the sidebar fixture control. - [RELEASE]+[Submaster bump] will now release the channel being controlled by that submaster. - Fixed not being able to use the console keys to set the shortcut window grid size. Philips Entertainment Petal Street, Dallas, Texas 75238, USA, Tel STRAND

2 Version Fixed using ON/OUT/FULL resetting the previous selection. - Added support for the DMXKing ultradmx2 PRO USB to DMX interface (2 universe) - Moving a shortcut that is connected to a group will now automatically move the group number if the old group number matches the old shortcut number. - Added support to do RECORD + shortcut bump when a shortcut is already assigned. - If the system is using the trackball/mouse in pan & tilt mode then pressing RECORD or UPDATE on the command line will temporally disable this until the command is executed or the command line cleared. - Fixed RELEASE not clearing hi-lighted fixtures. - On UPDATE {palette} with no specified palette number the system will now un-select all fixture after the update. This assumes that the update is for a "loaded" palette. - Fixed firmware update incorrectly starting while the "first time" dialog is still waiting for user input. - Fixed "No devices found that match" dialog box that appears when updating rack NEO. - Added the ability to do a RECORD/UPDATE + bump on a selection shortcut in the group tab. - Fixed phantom painting of buttons in any button array if the mouse is moved between the edge of the last button and the edge of the window. Version Fixed framing shutters resetting to 0 when selecting the "Edge" family on the console. - Added trap to capture an exception if the file used to restore the screen layout is corrupted. - Fixed possible crash deleting an FX that is in a Group. - Group window now correctly reflects any deleted FXs that are included in the group. - Fixed flicker of the patch window if the PATCH button is pressed multiple times after the window is already showing. - Fixed the DIMMER command going into a infinite loop when used on a master/remote setup. - New fixture library - Rev 40-10th July Version Fixed RECORD + {shortcut bump} incorrectly labeling the group with without the number on the end thereby always overwriting a previously recorded group. - Fixed possible slow display of the group window if the first matrix in the list is very large. - Fixed inconsistency in the behavior list between the create FX dialog and the edit name dialog. - Fixed magic sheet issue where selection and moving a number of items at once could result in the alignment of the selected items changing. Version Fixed "Record Group" dialog not identifying existing groups if they are not the "group" palette type. - Fixed group detail window clearing color values if you accidentally double click on the cell. - Fixed {channel list} {Attribute} DELAY {time} not working. - Fixed Position, Purpose and Color information not always populating in the selection shortcuts after editing. - Fixed the show file being unintentionally overwritten by the packed show file if the name is the same. - Manuals & Documentation pop out menu now automatically populates from the available PDF files installs. - Fixed pop-up menus possibly appearing on the wrong monitor when docked. - Added ability to press NEXT after a palette type to populate the command line with the next palette number. Page 2

3 - Fixed hybrid mode not calculating state correctly when running a cue out of order (i.e. CUE # GO). Version Fixed child channel display windows not remembering position on restart. - Forced command line panel visible when showing the live/blind screen to prevent possible lost command line. - Fixed possible startup failure due to the "Saving & Loading Shows" dialog being stuck behind the splash screen. - Updated 3.8 user guide - Updated language files Version Fixed DMX display on the encoder screens being off by 1 for 8bit controls. - Fixed submaster bump buttons not syncing to remote consoles. - Fixture editor now remember the last color space used when creating a dynamic color attribute. - Fixture editor now automatically adds the sub-fixture number incremented from the previous one entered. - Fixture editor now automatically adds additional colors when creating multiple dynamic color controls. - Fixed fixture editor not automatically populating after creating a new fixture. Version Fixed Utility family being confused with the Edge family when trying to record a Utility palette. - Fixed cue list detail window showing blank after restoring a docked layout. - Added the ability to do DELETE + {palette bump} / DELETE {Palette type} {Palette bump} to remote a palette. - Implemented right click (long press) option to delete palettes from the palette windows. - Added Grand Master synchronization between remote systems. - Parked channel state now synchronization between remote systems. Version Fixed group toggles getting out of sync with VN toggle messages. - Fixed encoders not working on the mobile remote. - Fixed RECORD {Palette Bump} not setting the description as entered - Fixed RECORD {Palette Family} {Palette Bump} not working. - Fixed RECORD {Utility Bump} not working. - Fixed "Palette Type" window disappearing under the group window after opening it. - Fixed RDM DMX Address accepting values beyond Fixed setting the DMX address in the RDM window patching the fixture to the wrong universe. - Fixed possible crash if a palette is deleted when it s still being reference by a channel. Version Changed column labels on the VN Submaster table to reflect change from SL to SB command. - Fixed CUE # DELETE CUE ONLY not working. - If CUE ONLY is added to the DELETE CUE command the dialog will no longer ask if you want to do a Cue Only record. - Fixed [selected changed]+[family] not applying the family filter to the ML view if the option is selected to filter by selected family. - Improved the display of the cue list in the Remote. Page 3

4 - Fixed remote record group not recording any channels into the group. - Fixed group record from remote not assigning the submaster if the shortcut is not also set. - New fixture library Revision 39-19th June Version When in Channel Formatting -> "View only changed fixtures" mode if nothing is changed or selected then the channel gird is now blank. - Added "Clear Selection" button to the Add/Remove tab of the cue list and group detail window. - Fixed "Select Master" button alignment issues in the cue playback window. - Fixed HSI color wheel not selecting the correct color when picked in the generic color chooser. - Fixed possible crash using the "Select Last" button on the first channel. - Fixed playback buttons not flashing when cues are executed if the cue list window is not open. - Fixed holding down the HOME button and pressing an encoder not working to home an attribute not working. - Fixed degree symbols missing from pan & tilt display in blind mode. Version Fixed UNDO REM DIM not working - Fixed introduced error when creating a new blank show. - Fixed CUE NEXT adding the next empty cue number to the command line rather than the next cue after the current live cue. - Fixed Conditional Events not working when using DMX output as the trigger. - Fixed touch friendly menus possibly getting stuck on screen. Version {attribute family} in blind mode only applying to the first attribute found in the family. - Fixed crash starting the control panel on NEO PC. - Added SHIFT + SELECT to pull remote values Live. If nothing is selected then SHIFT + SELECT will select all changed channels including those changed from a remote. - Fixed copying a cue channel state not setting the internal control item resulting in a possible crash. - Fixed deleting a block cue CUE ONLY resulting in the next cue having a number of redundant values. - Fixed erratic scroll behavior in the side bar cue list. - Added additional THEN syntax to the IF command. IF {condition} THEN {command} - Added ability to bump palettes when using the IF command. - Added ability to press the IF key within an IF statement to add & or to the syntax. - Fixed MIDI submaster feedback issue. - New fixture library - REV 37-18th April 2017 Version Fixed remote viewer not starting on NEO. - Added selection option for UP/DOWN. Holding the select key and pressing up or down will select all channels that are going up or down in the current cue. - Added experimental command line prediction. This feature is disabled by default but can be turned on in the advanced system settings. - Added ability on the command line to enter UPDATE LAST or UPDATE NEXT to automatically place the previous or next cue onto the command line. Page 4

5 - Fixed library FX length control not going shorter than 200ms. Limit is now 20ms. - Exposed the language setting in the appearance tab of the system properties. - Added language manager to the control panel maintenance tab. - Added NEO language files to the system. Version Fixed button down display issue for the visualizer tab of the system properties. - Fixed cue movement paths having inverted tilt. - Paging now stops on the last patched channel. - Added option to set the primary database setting (server & file) in the advanced system settings. - Updated Capture logo in visualizer tab of the system properties. - Added touch friendly menus to the group window - Added touch friendly menus to the patch window - Added touch friendly menus to the cue list window Version Mobile interface builder app now matches IP address when loading a new layout to ensure that if multiple systems are being used that the correct interface is selected. - Mobile interface builder app added labels {IP}, {NAME}, {PORT} to display layout information on the interface. - Control panel for NEO Rack now shows a standard windows frame. - Fixed possible crash asserting channels after a cue record. - Fixed SELECT CHANGED + [+] not leaving palette references when forcing channels changed. - Fixed coming out of Command History not refreshing the magic sheet display correctly. - Added dialog popup when the tracking backup fails to connect. - Tracking backup - improved cue list synchronization. System now correctly identifies between a jump (goto) cue and a standard cue execution. - Tracking backup - Live channel control is now sent to the backup system. Version Fixed LOAD {cue number} GO not marking fixtures. - Fixed multi user cues not asserting (if selected) on other systems when updated. - Removed flicker of windows at the end of the startup by holding the splash screen for short moment before closing it. Version Fixed "exit to" condition not working when using the console GO button. - Added COPY FROM (CLEAN UP) option when copying cues. This will remove attribute data for any channel where the dimmer is explicitly being set to 0 to ensure that the attributes continue to track from their previous cue. - Pressing COPY a second time when the command line starts with CUE will change "COPY FROM" to "COPY FROM (CLEAN UP)". - fixed recording a Position Palette (RECORD BUMP) and labeling with just a number resulting in the number being repeated 3 times in the description. - Fixed critical bug that could cause a crash when changing fixtures in the magic sheet if a spin edit control has focus. - Fixed group effects not defaulting to loop. - Fixed FX Library and the Selection Shortcuts windows getting lost in the advanced docking system and not restoring correctly on creating a new show. - Holding down the control key while click on the FX Library and the Selection Shortcuts button will now undock them from the advanced docking system. - Fixed touch gestures not working for up to 2 minutes after startup. Windows gesture Page 5

6 manager was delayed starting because explorer is not running on the console. - Fixed channel formatting option "Show channels in current cue" not working when in blind mode. - Fixed selecting a group from the "Ch Group" drop down not working on anything other than the first page. - Fixed possible cue state not being correct on the master system when executing a cue from a remote. Version Changed the system default database name from "DEFAULT SHOW.FDB" to "ACTIVE SHOW.FDB" (Note. This change will only be reflected on new installs or if factory defaults are restored). - Fixed restarting the software causing the show file to be flagged as changed. - Fixed the record group dialog method incorrectly creating a new intensity palette when trying to update an existing group. - Fixed record group dialog not ignoring the submaster offset and assigning a group number above the submaster offset. - Fixed EDIT key not automatically setting grid cells into edit mode when the grid has focus. Version Fixed possible crash in the new fixture control tab/window if a spin edit had focus when changing fixture types. - Fixture control window no longer redraws when selecting the same fixture types as previously selected. - Fixed magic sheet not being labeled when docked into the layout system. - Fixed external ML views not refreshing after updating the patch. - Multi-cell fixtures. If the cells are expanded and visible, then NEXT/LAST now traverses cells. - Changing the selected cue when in blind will now automatically update fixture/complex timing for the cue. - Added command line ability to set the fade time for a group/submaster. GROUP {number/list} SET TIME {time value} - Pressing TIME key twice after GROUP will replace TIME with SET TIME on the command line. - Fixed "Select Previous" not populating the selection order list correctly. - Fixed bug in color path that would cause the system to fail to detect the correct color in the background. - Fixed HSV wheel not always displaying correctly in the color picker HSI, RGB, CMY tab. - Added Group Rate Control for Submasters in External Triggers: Vision.net. Version Pressing any of the attribute family keys will now automatically switch tabbed layouts to the appropriate form. - Fixed bug when dropping a window onto a tabbed layout the tab caption was not set correctly. - Fixed FX library items not being stopped when starting a new show or loading an existing show. - Fixed the "stagger" control not accepting wheel or click control when showing "Auto". - Fixed dimmer conflict message showing incorrect conflicted channel number. - Fixed SUB command not working with long fade times (>10 sec). - Fixed possible crash using framing shutter controls on chase steps. - Updated fixture control window so that if more than one type of fixture is selected a combined list of attributes is shown. - Changed behavior of encoders when multiple fixture types are selected so that the color page cycles between RGB, CMY and HSI. Page 6

7 - Patch > Fixture Type field is now correctly removed when unpatched. - Fixed subs must return to the current position after a page change option not working with the NEO submaster wing. - Added the ability to set multiple attribute family timings in the same command. - Fixed "Backup Now" not working. - Fixed possible crash importing ACSII files. Version Fixed color labels not displaying correctly after doing a color range using gel filters. - Fixed bug when doing a color range with gel filters that would incorrectly set a down value when none was specified. - Improved handling of mouse clicks on the touch friendly menu system so that the menu closes correctly. - Fixed preset fader mode not setting the correct park state after the first park has happened. - Updated language files. Version Fixed pan & tilt values showing red in the live display when being controlled by a submaster. - Fixed "release channels on cue go" so that the "Changed" state of the channel is now set. - Removed old "show file in wrong location" error when connecting to the main database. Added more appropriate error reporting if something goes wrong opening the database. - Fixed restoring to default settings incorrectly setting the "Shutdown system on exit" for NEO PC. - In the patch window SHIFT + BKSP now clears the entire command. - Fixed option "Only show palettes containing selected fixtures" not being applied to the "Ch Group" drop down. - Fixed encoder displays not updating if the only change is the text color. - Fixed vision.net feedback to NEO incorrectly recognizing the toggle state for shortcut buttons. - Fixed cue list detail window not showing when the cue list window is docked into the advanced docking system. - NEO Intro video updated for NEO Quick Start Guide updated for 3.8. Version Fixed bug where doing an update on multiple cues could result in all cues being set to the wrong label. - Fixed bug where a position would not update correctly if only PAN is modified and the channel already referenced a palette. - Fixed new schedule task "run now" button not working. - Fixed possible crash exiting blind mode. Version Added control panel option to shut down the Firebird server so that remote clients cannot connect. - Added option to the appearance tab of the system properties (default on) to always dock the patch window to the main screen. - Fixed refresh group window not refreshing in all cases. - When creating a cue color path the system will now automatically take the tracked position of the previous cue as the first point and the position recorded into the cue as the last point. - Added ability with cue color paths to insert points between others. - Updated fixture library - REV 36 Page 7

8 Version Added ability with cue movement paths to insert points between others. - Fixed VN CB buttons not working correctly on latched shortcuts. - Vision.Net - when a SP command is received the system will now toggle any matching latched SP shortcuts. Version Added command line ability to reset the VisionNet room link table. Command is "VN RESET ROOM LINK". - Fixed timing issue when using a shutdown macro to un-park fixtures. Because the channel cache was not written to during shutdown the parked state is remembered on startup. - Fixed bug in VisionNet CL message not working correctly. - Fixed further bugs with SHIFT+DOWN ARROW in the patch window if columns are out of order or turned off. - Fixed moving palettes between pages not working. - Fixed ghosting FX levels showing in the live view after fading out. - When creating a cue movement path the system will now automatically take the tracked position of the previous cue as the first point and the position recorded into the cue as the last point1 Version Vision.Net - CL (#24) messages will now search for a matching CB message in the quick commands to correctly toggle the status. - Fixed going into the group window in a single monitor system not always triggering a refresh of the group list. - Added the ability to do disjuncted FX addition to cues. e.g. CUE FX 1 ENTER - Fixed SHIFT+DOWN in the patch grid not copying the correct cell if the column has been moved. - Fixed COLOR command not working if the system decimal separator is not a period (.) - Fixed setting intensity family timing not working from the command line. - FAN + Encoder change now operated in the selection order of the channels. - Fixed record fixture/attribute timing not being cleared after an update. Version Fixed lock screen not always being to the top most display allowing other windows to appear in front of it. - Fixed mobile remote shortcut window now always showing all of the shortcut description if special characters are included. - Fixed PAGE function not leaving a complete page of channels on screen on the final page. - Added support for FULL, OUT, ON to the IF command. - Fixed bug when deleting cues that would not allow point cues without the leading 0. - Fixed UPDATE -SUB or +SUB not working - Fixed PAGE on the Classic Grid in a Dockable Frame not working. - Fixed docked windows returning to their docked position after creating a new show. Version Fixed potential index out of range error on receiving MIDI control change message when being mapped to submasters. - Added the ability to hold down the VIEW key while pressing a palette button to open or bring forward the various palette windows. - Fixed holding down the control key not resetting the position and size of the group and cue list detail window. - Fixed IF statement now recognizes single digit entry. Page 8

9 - Ch Groups pull down can now be used as a bump option for the IF command. - Fixed channel grid in a dockable frame not paging with the PAGE button when it has focus. - Keyboard page up/down keys now always working on the channel list regardless of the focused control. - Pressing [Select Active] twice (double press) will now select all remote channels and pull them live. - Fixed deleting all FX from an active cue not releasing the FXs from the channels. - Added warning message to not switch to or from hybrid mode after cues are recorded. Version Moved new Virtual Console window to be accessed from the More menu on the main screen. - New Virtual Console window now remembers position and size and can be docked to the advanced docking system. - Fixed the ENTER key not closing the lamp strike/lamp off/reset window. - When pressing the select keys for playbacks the sidebar cue list now automatically switches to the cue list. - If "Selected cue to follow current cue" is turned on then the cue list window will automatically switch to the selected cue list when either a cue is run or the selected playback is changed. - Fixed wing submaster description on screens not updating when changed in the submaster window. - Images for shortcuts and palette buttons now support JPEG and PNG. Use PNG images for transparent background. - Improved rendering of text in the button array (shortcuts, palettes etc) so that the text now better calculates its size and position. - Fixed "Load a saved show". If the show has not been saved but was changed then user was not prompted for a show name to save as. Version Added error checking on saving a show as access denied errors would raise an exception and produce a bug report. - Add new fixture library - Rev 38-17th May Fixed various bugs that would flag the "unnamed show" as changed on a fresh install. Version Fixed flashing phantom window when switching from all cells to master in the fixture control window. - Fixed auto follow progress bar continuing to run after manually triggering the next cue. - Added virtual console to the console debug window. - Fixed potential linking issues deleting the next cue to the current live cue. - When a new blank show is created the system will now close and reset the position of all windows. - When changing fixture types the system will now remember the encoder page family and stay on the same family setting. Version ALT-c now correctly clears the current selection. - CTRL+ALT+o now turns off selected channels (ALT+o turns them "on"). - Fixed bug that could result is phantom channels showing in the live display after loading a new show. - Fixed background of the live display (classic view) not showing all black on some systems. Page 9

10 - Improved text rendering for palettes, position and purpose in the classic view so that if the text is too long it is automatically truncated rather than seeing just the middle of the text. Version Fixed possible critical parser error when using OFFSET and CLUSTER when no channels are selected. - Fixed pressing key after an IF not placing the corresponding THEN onto the command line. Additional logic also ensures that is placed on the command line of the previous key is IF, & or. - IF command now referencing gel filters as a condition type. - Added warning when in basic mode if matrix patching is attempted - "The dimmer you are trying to patch is already patched to channel X". - Fixed {channel CUE X THRU Y not setting the highest intensity found in the range. - Added new display option in the view menu - "Use compact view for sidebar cue list". This will switch the side bar cue list back to the smaller size to fit more cues on screen. - Fixed IF key and palette bump not working correctly with a leading channel list. - Pressing the [+] or [-] after an IF, & or will now put a > or < symbol on the command line. A summary of accessing the IF command form the console... [IF] - When no "IF" is on the command line pressing this key will add it. [IF] - When "IF" already exists on the command line pressing this key will add the & (and) character. [IF] - When "IF" already exists on the command line and the last character is & then it will swap this character or the (or) character. [+] - If the last thing on the command line is IF, & or then pressing this key will add a > (greater than) character. - If the last token on the command line is IF, & or then pressing this key will add a < (less than) character. [@] - When "IF" exists in the command chain and the last token is not IF, & or then the keyword THEN is added to the command chain. Palette windows - When "IF" exists in the command chain then pressing a palette button will add that palette to the command (e.g. COLOR 3). If the last token is not IF, & or then the the system will automatically add "THEN {palette}" to the command chain. Version Added touch friendly menus to the palette windows and the shortcut window. - Fixed critical bug that would prevent loading old FDB based shows. - Fixed new schedule task priority bug that would not set the next run time if the event had a higher priority. - Fixed shortcuts or submasters windows becoming inaccessible if docked into the dockable frame and then switching to any of the other views. - Fixed bug in the IF command not always finding palette reference. - Fixed bug in the palette windows not recognizing the IF command on the command line. - Added the file extension NEO to the known file types in windows. - Added the ability to use key as a separator instead of a space in the FX # COLOR command. i.e. FX {number} COLOR {Color {Color Value} - Changed master playback controls (PLAY, STOP/BACK and AB faders) so that they now operate on the selected playback. - Fixed layouts not being cleared when starting a new show. - {attribute family} LIVE not pulling in additional attributes or families as set in the attribute family matrix. Page 10

11 - LIVE not auto scrolling to the channel in the ML View. - Release channels on cue go now applies the correct fade time to the release. - CUE # FX {enter} can now be used to remove all FX from a cue. - Added keyword CLUSTER to the channel list to be used in conjunction with OFFSET. This will select every X channels and also selected the cluster of channel following. Version Fixed attach to taskbar not working correctly. - Fixed text color not be remembered on restart in the shortcut window. - Added missing PAUSE keyword to the FX command. i.e. FX {number/name} PAUSE - Fixed RECORD + Shortcut Bump not working on anything other than the first page. - New side bar cue list design (revision 2 experimental) - Fixed unpacking a show and then canceling still reloading the old show and setting the show name incorrectly. - Fixed {channel {enter} not working for channels controlled by submasters. - When updating a submaster channels with no control information are now removed from the group. - Fixed SERIALOPEN not applying the com port setting specified. - Fixed SERIALOPEN defaulting to the wrong com port speed. - Fixed SERIALWRITE always sending uppercase commands. - Added the commands to the system: TELNET ON, TELNET OFF - these will enable and disable the telnet control. - Fixed virtual playback labels not updating when changing the name of the cue list. - Fixed changing the cue list name disconnecting the cue list from the playback. Version Fixed text color not be remembered on restart in the shortcut window. - New side bar cue list design (experimental). Version Fixed {channel LIVE not taking all attributes. - Fixed {channel LIVE not applying family filters - Fixed {channel list} TIME {attribute family list} {time value} not working. - Removed "All Files" from the open show dialog. - Added dialog when saving a show to indicate that something is happening. - Fixed the SAVE command so that it works without putting a file name. This is the same as using the "Save" option in the main menu. - Fixed LOAD {enter} not working. This will load the current cue so that it can be re-run. - LIVE so that the attribute family list can go either side of the LIVE keyword. - Packed show files now have a NPS extension. - Created a sub menu from the "Pack show files and settings" to clarify the pack and unpacking of these files. - Created a sub menu for the user guide to allow for future Addendum manuals. - Fixed possible crash closing the system with the error "A problem occurred writing to the show file". Version Added new logic when recording cue so that if a channel has never been used in the cue list and is added then the software will look forward for any block cues and automatically add the to the block. - Fixed attribute controls in the ML view going off the edge of the screen. - Fixed possible missed calculation of the blind channel state if a cue is recorded for a fixture with a different attribute count into an earlier cue. Page 11

12 - Added option to "Purge cue update history" to the advanced system settings window. - Fixed bug when using a submaster as a cue execution. Resetting the playback was not resetting the submaster state. - System will now remember and restore the wing page setting. - Mobile Remote - Fixed clicking on a cue in the cue playback tab not working. - Mobile Remote - Fixed cue list tab not correctly tracking the current cue. - Mobile Remote - Fixed GOTO cue not being tracked on the remote. Version Fixed possible critical parser exception putting DELAY on the command line without any after text - Fixed inability to remove a channel or attribute delay using the syntax {channel list} DELAY. - Fixed filename incorrectly showing the show as "changed" after loading a new show. - Fixed potentially orphaned bak files due to the new file saving system. - Fixed recording a non live cue after a smart block not correctly calculating the live record state for the new cue. - Fixed new paintbox FX not syncing between remote systems. - Fixed matrices not syncing between remote systems. - Fixed backup timeout being too short when connected to a remote system resulting in a locked BAK file. - Added "Clear" buttons to the Start and End dates in the schedule task window. - Fixed bug looking up a gel filter in the FX command when searching by the filter name. - Added the ability to do {channel list} COPY FROM NEXT/LAST on the command line. - When channels are pulled live from a remote the remote is now instructed to release its channels so that system requesting the channels live now has control. - Added TI interface library (lmusbdll.dll) to the install process. This ensures that NEO hardware can be accessed on systems where the TI drivers are not installed. Version IMPORTANT! This build implements a new file system for saving and loading shows. The details of this are explained in a dedicated splash screen that will show the first time this build is run. - Pressing BLIND when you are already in blind mode will by return the selected cue pointer to the current live cue. - Shortcut (SC) command now support ON/OFF at the end of the command. - Fixed {channel LIVE when in blind mode not correctly pulling the live values into blind. - Changed IF command so that if channels are already selected the IF condition will only operate on the selected channels. If no channels are selected then the IF condition will search all channels. - Added the ability to do a leading channel list in front of the IF statement. - Changed contact closures so that a shortcut can be assigned to both the close and open event. - Added new file system for saving and loading shows. - When you do a "Save" under the new file system the software will create up to 10 revisions of the show file. - Show name displayed in the side bar now has a * to indicate that data has been changed and needs saving - If turned on (off by default) remote systems can now push a show file to the master - Mobile Interface Builder - Added static IP list to the mobile interface builder so that a fixed list of NEO systems can be supplied to connect to. When connecting the system will try the first system and if that fails to connect it will revert to the next. Page 12

13 - Mobile Interface Builder -Added special text to the label control "{CONNECTION NAME}". When a label is created with this text it will be replaced by the name of the connecting system supplied in the static IP list. - Mobile Interface Builder - The MyInterface app will now look for local NML files in the "Mobile Interface" folder. If files are found then this is the only interfaces listed in the system that can be connected to. - Fixed errors showing on the language manager - Fixed "Only show palettes containing selected fixtures" settings not applied from a packed show file. - Fixed bug where if no channels where modified in blind mode the fixture timing was not saved. - Fixed [Select Changed] + [+] not keeping Palette reference in Blind mode. - COLOR {gel color} THRU {gel color} THRU {gel color} not working. - Fixed dialog box popups in the path window setting the focus back to the main command line rather than the patch command line. - Using the control panel to open NEO Remote will now always ask for the remote system to connect to. - In console view of the cue playbacks you can now click on the cue list to open the playback properties window that was previously only available in the classic playback view. Version {attribute family} in blind mode only applying to the first attribute found in the family. - Fixed crash starting the control panel on NEO PC. - Added SHIFT + SELECT to pull remote values Live. If nothing is selected then SHIFT+SELECT will select all changed channels including those changed from a remote. - Fixed copying a cue channel state not setting the internal control item resulting in a possible crash. - Fixed deleting a block cue CUE ONLY resulting in the next cue having a number of redundant values. - Fixed erratic scroll behavior in the side bar cue list. - Added additional THEN syntax to the IF command. IF {condition} THEN {command} - Added ability to bump palettes when using the IF command. - Added ability to press the IF key within an IF statement to add & or to the syntax. - Fixed MIDI submaster feedback issue. - New fixture library - REV 37-18th April Version Fixed remote viewer not starting on NEO. - Added selection option for UP/DOWN. Holding the select key and pressing up or down will select all channels that are going up or down in the current cue. - Added experimental command line prediction. This feature is disabled by default but can be turned on in the advanced system settings. - Added ability on the command line to enter UPDATE LAST or UPDATE NEXT to automatically place the previous or next cue onto the command line. - Fixed library FX length control not going shorter than 200ms. Limit is now 20ms. - Exposed the language setting in the appearance tab of the system properties. - Added language manager to the control panel maintenance tab. - Added NEO language files to the system. Version Fixed remote viewer not working. Page 13

14 Version Fixed button down display issue for the visualizer tab of the system properties. - Fixed cue movement paths having inverted tilt. - Paging now stops on the last patched channel. - Added option to set the primary database setting (server & file) in the advanced system settings. - Updated Capture logo in visualizer tab of the system properties. - Added touch friendly menus to the group window - Added touch friendly menus to the patch window - Added touch friendly menus to the cue list window Version Mobile interface builder app now matches IP address when loading a new layout to ensure that if multiple systems are being used that the correct interface is selected. - Mobile interface builder app added labels {IP}, {NAME}, {PORT} to display layout information on the interface. - Control panel for NEO Rack now shows a standard windows frame. - Fixed possible crash asserting channels after a cue record. - Fixed SELECT CHANGED + [+] not leaving palette references when forcing channels changed. - Fixed coming out of Command History not refreshing the magic sheet display correctly. - Added dialog popup when the tracking backup fails to connect. - Tracking backup - improved cue list synchronization. System now correctly identifies between a jump (goto) cue and a standard cue execution. - Tracking backup - Live channel control is now sent to the backup system. Version Fixed bug where doing an update on multiple cues could result in all cues being set to the wrong label. - Fixed bug where a position would not update correctly if only PAN is modified and the channel already referenced a palette. - Fixed new schedule task "run now" button not working. - Fixed possible crash exiting blind mode. Version Note: there are a number of Vision.Net changed in this build. I have tested all of the changes using a NEO to send the commands but I think further testing is required with VN hardware. - Added Pegasus to the NEO control panel. - Fixed possible crash coming out of a cue with a paint box effect is the matrix has been removed from the system. - Fixed park/unpark bug that would result in the command not working if it directly followed channel setting in a macro. - Vision.Net - Added support for Vision Net Room Link messages. - Vision.Net - Added debug command "SHOW ROOM LINK" to display the VN room link table on the command history window. - Vision.Net - SB (#17) messages linked to the submaster/slider table - Vision.Net - CB (#23) messages linked to NEO shortcuts. The room number is mapped to the shortcut page. - Vision.Net - CL (#24) messages will now search for a matching SN or SF message in the quick commands to correctly toggle the status. - Vision.Net - SL (#4) and SC (#19) are now mapped to the NEO patch VN Room and VN Channel columns. Page 14

15 - Vision.Net - SM (#21) now remembered by NEO for both the mode and state. This can now be referenced in the real time events tab of the macro system to trigger a macro when the mode or state is changed. - Vision.Net - Messages sent to Room 0 now applies to all rooms. Version Added ability to stop a macro - MACRO STOP {number/name} - Fixed bug where sub menus could appear off the screen on lower resolution monitors. - Added additional checks to ensure that the show file is opened after a backup has happened. - Added real time conditional events to the macro system. - Added ability to do LOAD + Palette bump to load a palette. - Fixed bug in chase effects where virtual dimmers are not applied. - Fixed chase FX's so that if a channel or attribute is not in a step the channel/attribute is released. Version Fixed quick commands not working with shortcuts on the magic sheet. - Fixed delay and time function without a leading channel list not allowing a 3rd range value. - Fixed Philips USB to DMX driver not being installed on NEO PC when the option is checked. - Fixed MSC output not working from the console MIDI ports. - Fixed bug in HUE effects when using advanced color heuristics. - Implemented new task scheduler. Version Fixed patch window copying data from the editing cell to other cells when changing rows. - Added option to the color palettes window to create a full page of colors. - Added indicator for channel formatting above the sidebar. - Moved blind indicator bar to the sidebar. - Removed blind indicator bar from the bottom docked panel (duplication of data). - Release key now only shows red if there is something to release in the system. If there is no channels to release this key will be white. Version Updated ShowNet driver to use a limited broadcast to each network interface when "All Interfaces" is selected. - Added "Channel Formatting" options; "View fixtures in the current cue" and "View only changed & selected fixtures" - Implemented new group/palette record modes - Record Selected, Record Selected + Changed, Record Active, Record Changed Version Fixed fixture timing indicator (FT) not showing in blind mode. - Fixed record fixture timing not being cleared after recording a cue. - Fixed Int (Cue Only)/Trk (Atts) record incorrectly setting the cue description. - RELEASE ALL now also releases channel selection from remote. - NEO Remote - Shift release will now do a system release all. - Fixed inhibit not showing when the value is at 0 and the output is coming from a cue. - Fixed blind {enter} bug that would cause it to not work in some situations. - Fixed GROUP # + GROUP not automatically selecting channels. Page 15

16 Version Fixed possible index out of range error if MSC is turned on and no output device is set. - Attribute items entered as 8bit numbers on a 16bit attribute now correctly convert to 16bit values. - Pressing the "Select" button when an effect is assigned to a playback will open the FX playback window and select the playback. - Fixed director stack peek function returning the wrong item if more than 1 inhibit is in play. - Fixed GROUP # UP/DOWN not working correctly. - Fixed fixture/complex timing - Failed login attempt (3 times) will now force a restart of the console. Version Fixed shutdown lockup on remote systems. - Fixed telnet interface (remote) not reporting back the command entered with SUCCESS/FAIL. - Updated firmware to move to new WinUSB default drivers. Compatibility with windows Added additional debugging information for incoming MIDI SysEx messages. - Fixed encoders not updating always when selecting an FX in the FX editor. - Fixed new paint box FX not showing any encoder options when selected. - Fixed MSC output device selection not being remembered on restart. - Fixed TIME TIME change to set the master fade time making it impossible to set the down time of a cue. To put "TIME MASTER " onto the command line now use - TIME {SHIFT}TIME. - Fixed marking bug where calculation of the channel being "active" was not accounting for the target value. This could cause a channel to incorrectly mark when using a 0 count auto follow cue. Version Added shortcut command modifier ON/OFF for force a shortcut with a toggle to an on or off state regardless of the current state. i.e. SC ON 1 THRU 5 - This will toggle on shortcuts 1/5 regardless of if they are currently on or not. - Fixed the FX GO command incorrectly applying to playbacks in cues rather than ignoring them. - Fixed connection bug with remote users. - Fixed various remote user bugs related to protocol. - Fixed remote - Added Philips StrandNet application to control panel - Added new WinUSB drivers for updated firmware. - Fixed pressing family buttons after a minus (-) so that the space is automatically removed. Version Added control panel item to reset the fixture library to the installed default. - implemented applying a command line cue range: (Channel) [@] [Cue] (X) [Thru] (Y) - Moved View fixtures used in this show from the Select Active pulldown to the View pulldown - Moved Show only selected fixtures (View) from the Select Active pulldown to the View pulldown - Created sub menu for all channel formattings in the View menu. - Created sub menu for all auxiliary display items (Clock, Timecode, Cue notes etc). - Added ability to recall partial palettes and groups from the command line. e.g. 1 THRU GROUP 1 POS EDGE Page 16

17 Version TIME command now defaults to sets fixture timing. Master fade time now set with the command TIME MASTER {time value} or just TIME can be used if no channels are selected. - Fixed TIME/DELAY INT not working. - Changed pressing TIME and DELAY key will automatically put CUE X in front of the keyword if no channels are selected. If channels are selected then only TIME will be added. - Pressing TIME twice will put "TIME MASTER" onto the command line for setting the master fade time. - Fixed LOAD & GO incorrectly running the next cue if done twice in a row. - Fixed CUE {cue list name} command not linking to the master playback if the cue list is only on master playback (0). - When selecting a playback the side bar will now automatically switch to the "Current Playback" tab. Version Fixed possible recording of redundant data with the new palette reference model. - Fixed release cue list not applying the master fade time. - Fixed show pack not checking that files exists and showing an error. - Packing show file and settings now correctly disables the main buttons during this operation. - Added "working" dialog while unpacking a show file. Version Changed ArtNet driver so that any broadcast packets ( ) are now sent to the broadcast address of the adapters. - Major internal change to the way that palettes are referenced. - Added separate selection for remotes - Added separate control GUID for remotes - Remote systems now correctly pass palette information. When a palette is selected on a remote it will be shown on the other systems. - Fixed bug when using profile FXs on remote systems. The base position would always be 0x0. - Added option to Telnet setting for "Remote commands are separate user" - Implemented double press on "Select Active" to select active fixtures including those active via remote. - Added option to the ON drop down to "Pull remote user data to live". This can also be done on the console by pressing the ENTER key (blank command line) after double tapping the SELECT ACTIVE button. - Added option to the RELEASE drop down menu to "Release all remote control". Version Fixed submaster flash buttons not running stored FX. - Fixed submaster flash buttons set to latch not showing the latched state on screen or on the NEO sliders. - Fixed possible "Canvas does not allow drawing" error switching matrix effects when the media file is missing. - Changed operation of DELAY on the command line so that like the time key pressing twice will now put the current cue before the delay. This is to allow for non-leading channel list delay command. - Fixed moving a shortcut not updating the magic sheet. - Fixed releasing profile FX's over time not working correctly. - Implementation of separate selection and channel control for NEORemote. Page 17

18 Version Added memory usage to the rack display real time graph. - Fixed frame buffer error in KiNet driver. - Fixed palette list not being passed correctly to the NEORemote and possible crash on NEO on on the remote. - NEORemote - Fixed "Cue" button getting stuck as "Playback". - NEORemote - Fixed Cue Playback tab not correctly tracking the current cue. - NEORemote - Fixed latch option on the submaster page not working. Version Updated installed web page for video tutorials to include new videos. - Fixed possible stuck release menu on NEO PC systems. - Fixed adding a fixture not automatically adding attributes to the included attribute family list if the list had previously been modified. - Fixed KiNet driver so that unused ports in the V2 protocol are not sent. Version Updated installed web page for video tutorials to include new videos. - Implemented new virtual palette system applied from the command line. - Fixed MIDI note messages incorrectly triggering registered CC events. - Implemented new virtual palette system in blind. Version Implemented loading packed show file. - Added logic to the loading of Matrix and Media effects that if the media file is not found the system will automatically look for the file in the "Media" folder under the show file folder. - New fixture library - REV 35-26th January Version Fixed ML view not auto scrolling if the bottom docking panel is not showing the ML view. - Added mobile interfaces to the new packed show file option. - Fixed double % being shown on dynamic color items. - Improved intelligence of new palette system to apply color to the correct additional colors (i.e. White, amber etc). - Improved intelligence of new palette system to apply color to color wheels if the destination fixture does not have a color mixing system. - New option to "Only show palettes containing selected fixtures" in the palette windows now stored per palette type. Color defaults OFF and all others default ON. - Fixed new palette system not applying position correctly. - If both master and cells are selected and a level is applied (and sub fixtures are not at a level) then the master is now set to the level specified and the sub fixtures set to full. - Added "Sample Rate" to the matrix effects to smooth out FX playback but fading between the samples. Version Added option when moving palettes to insert if the selected palette space is already occupied. - Fixed possible lockup switching between videos in media effects. - Improved performance of video mapping to matrix effects. - Fixed matrix FX not stopping the running media if set to fade out. - Added new option to "Pack show file & settings" to create an archive of all files related to the show including media and system settings. Page 18

19 Version Fixed potential conflict setting the UNDO menu. - Fixed out of order cue execution not syncing correctly with remote systems. - Fixed Next/Last/Select Previous not working with Lo Light. - Added setting for Submaster group ID record offset. Version Fixed GROUP COLOR A THRU B not working. - Added the ability to apply a specific palette to any fixture regardless of if that channel has any information recorded for it. Fixtures of the same type will apply a direct match while fixtures of different types will apply using generic logic. - Added option to the palette window to "Only show palettes containing selected fixtures". - Added function when recording cues to automatically convert virtual palette references to real ones. - Added ability to "Insert (Move palettes down by 1)" by right clicking on a palette in a palette window. - Implemented the ability to load palettes for editing. i.e. LOAD {GROUP/INT/POS/COLOR/BEAM/EDGE} {number}. - Fixed "@ COLOR #" not working for gels. - Implemented gel color range on the command line. e.g. 1 THRU COLOR 80 THRU 120. Version Fixed doing a palette range incorrectly setting attribute that are not recorded to DMX 0. - Fixed applying a group (GROUP #) not selecting sub-fixtures. - Fixed UP/DOWN not working on sub fixtures. - Added the ability to set fixture/complex timing in blind mode. - Fixed blind mode not correctly showing the levels of sub fixtures. - Fixed UNDO UPDATE loosing palette references. - Fixed setting sub-fixture values in blind not working. - ENTER support to sub fixtures in live and blind mode. - Select Changed + PLUS now working in blind mode. - Fixed GROUP # TIME # not working to set fixture timing. - Fixed GROUP # DELAY # not working to set fixture timing. - Added ability to set both time and delay in the same command when working with groups. i.e. GROUP # TIME # DELAY #. - Added ability to set both time and delay in the same command when working with a channel list. - When jumping the channel display to show the first selected fixture the system will now ensure a full page of channels is shown. - Fixed parser error doing CUE if the cue contained sub fixtures. Version Fixed remote desktop not working. - Fixed bug in profile effects that could cause attributes to jump to random values when resetting the FX. - Fixed UPDATE/RECORD palette or group (selected) not working if only sub fixtures are selected. - Fixed inability to apply a palette to a selection of sub fixtures. - Fixed fan tool setting the dimmer to 0 on the selected fixtures the first time it s opened. - Recording or updating a group now snapshots the selection state of the sub fixtures for recall. - Fixed UPDATE HOME not working. Page 19

20 - Added the ability to set the dimmer for all sub fixture using syntax {level} - Changed sub fixtures so that they are mastered by the master fixtures virtual dimmer. If the fixture has a real master dimmer then this is ignored. - If a sub-fixture dimmer is set and the master is currently 0 then it will now automatically be set to full. - Added ability to apply a palette range using the syntax {channel {palette name} THRU {Palette name} {THRU {Palette name}}. - Added ability to apply a color & position palette range using the syntax {channel COLOR # THRU # {THRU #} Version Updated fixture library - REV Jan Fixed system showing "preset mode - hold" in the side bar even if no channels are held. - Fixed bug in hybrid mode where recording a cue while not soaking in an existing cue would not assert the correct state. - Improved the resolution of HUE FXs on RGB fixtures. Version Added ability to hold down the left control key during startup to request a new blank show. - Added indicator in the sidebar for preset fader mode. - New preset fader mode indicator flashes when channel are held. - Fixed cross fade between held channels and preset levels incorrectly calculating the final value. - When holding channels the faders will now remain unchanged. - When channels are held (preset fader mode) then the hold value will show bracketed top right of the live level if the values are different. - Fixed AB faders not working as expected when applying the faders mid cue execution. Version Removed process message event from the reset function for profile and paint box effects. - Fixed possible crash running a library FX without any lines in it. - Fixed possible lock up of system when resetting media effects. - Preset mode - held channels now showing in white. Version Fixed incorrect error message being shown when failing to connect to a remote system. - Fixed remote viewer not working under windows 7. Version Added Sound Properties to the control panel - Fixed double scaling on media effects that could drag down system performance. - Implemented playback faders to be used as submasters when in preset mode. Version Added preset mode for using the submasters as channel presets. - When in preset mode the PARK button allows the user to hold the channels and then use the AB faders for cross fading between manual scenes. - Fixed memory leak in magic sheet when having a matrix on screen. - Media preview is always brought to the front of the screen when playing the media - Rack screen no longer shows on screen after starting. Can still be shown from the more menu. Page 20

21 Version Added "{^F##}" option to the INJECT command to trigger a shifted function key. e.g. {^F10} - Fixed ranging time using the / as an alternative to THRU not working. - Fixed critical bug introduced in that broke setting up a new show files table structure. - Fixed possible crash opening the FX playback property window when no FX is assigned. - Fixed NEO PC incorrectly opening as LightFactory when double clicking on a show file from Windows. Version Fixed INJECT command not working in regular macros. - Added a dialog box when the user attempts to patch the same dimmer to more and one desk channel. Dialog has a "don't show again" option that can be toggled in the advanced system settings. - Basic mode will no longer allow dimmers to be patched to multiple desk channels. - Added "{CLEAR}" option to the INJECT command to clear the contents of the command line. - Added "{F##}" option to the INJECT command to trigger a function key. e.g. {F10} - If a Vision.Net TD, TU, SN or SF message is received then the shortcut list is scanned for a matching quick command and the indicator light toggled appropriately. Version Fixed not being able to select the main cue after selecting a part cue in the cue list editor window. - Added "`" key as a substitute for key in the command line processor. - Added SHIFT+F4 to open the track sheet. - Fixed CTRL+0-9 not working if focus is in the command line. - Changed VN toggle shortcuts so that the return scripts are sent regardless of if a shortcut is set. - Fixed "Record FX" dialog to record a chase step not recording selected sub fixtures. - Fixed Auto assign next available Shortcut" when turned off still applying when updating a group. - Implemented ASCII import of ETC files. - Quick commands - implemented separate command for button down/up actions. - Quick commands - implemented latched mode. - Quick commands - connected new up/down and latched functions to Vision.Net toggle commands. Version Forced chase FX to stop if the user deletes a step to prevent a crash. - Fixed possible memory corruption in new Paint Box effect. - Fixed setting a channel unpatched incorrectly clearing out channels patched to the first DMX address. - Fixed SHIFT + down arrow incorrectly patching the next channel if the original channel is "unpatched". - Mobile Interface Builder - Moved processing of incoming messages outside of the main thread. Version Fixed possible crash on startup if a matrix assigned to a Paint Box FX is removed from the system. - Fixed FX length submasters not overriding the length if the default time is outside of the range when first set. - Fixed setting FX length submasters incorrectly inverting the position of the physical Page 21

22 submaster. - Mobile Interface Builder - Added a queue system to sending messages to the console to ensure that the communications cannot block the user interface. - Mobile Interface Builder - Various fixes to better handle communication exceptions. - Mobile Interface Builder - Added the ability to reference radio group buttons when sending a command. Version Fixed double clicking on a macro to edit its name selecting the wrong item. - Fixed cue playback description not reflecting a change in the starting cue number if the default description is not modified. - Fixed "HOME" command applying to the wrong selection if used without a leading channel list. - Fixed inhibit submasters not being set to full on the console at startup. - Fixed Paint Box FX incorrectly showing the override length applied by an FX playback in the default length field. - Added show name information to the server selection in the "Remote Connection" dialog. Version Fixed new paint box effect not clearing any assigned length override submasters when the cue is exited. - Added right click option to sort macros by their ID rather than the name. - Added a "lock" option to the macro editor to prevent accidental changes to macros. - Mobile interfaces are no longer broadcast if the system is running as a tracking backup. If the backup takes over the interfaces will begin broadcasting again. - Remote connection dialog now replaced with a metro version that defaults to hide advanced options. - New fixture library added REV 33 (2nd December 2016) Version Fixed bug in internal timecode that would cause a 2nd media FX being played to reset the timecode to 0 even if the FX was not set to apply timecode. - Fixed copying cues using CUE CUE # syntax not copying any fixture or complex timing. - When a cue list is renamed the playback will now automatically rename if the playback description has now been changed. - When a cue playback is reset any assigned rate override submasters are returned to their neutral position. - When a FX playback is reset any assigned length override submasters are returned to their neutral position. - If a cue list is deleted and it is running in a playback the playback is now correctly reset to prevent a potential system crash. - Fixed taking the Length Sub of an FX to the bottom of its travel stopping the FX from running. - Mobile Interface Builder - Improved handling of connection failure when loading a layout. - Mobile Interface Builder - Text labels are now transparent to click events so that if they are over any other control the click or touch events are handled by the control beneath it. NOTE: The Windows version of the "MyInterface.exe" is now part of the installation file set. The file can be found in the main install folder (c:\program files\strand Lighting\NEO). Version Fixed scroll wheel behavior not working as expected in the group window. - Fixed possibility of a chase continuing after a cue has finished when its audio triggered. - Fixed marking issue when in hybrid mode. Page 22

23 - Fixed some menus not closing automatically when clicking outside of the frame. - Added support for ASCII import of ETC Personalities. - Fixed palette windows not reopening and remembering their position when restarting. - Fixed bug that would prevent a color chase from fading out correctly when not all colors in the color space are used. - Fixed COPY of the new Paint Box FX not working. - Fixed metro banner dialogs not centering correctly if the monitor is offset from other monitors. - Added support for import of ASCII "$PATCH" command for patching of intelligent fixtures (ETC Spec). Version Fixed additional color faders (e.g. white) in the color picker not reflecting the unadjusted value before the virtual dimmer is applied. - Fixed additional color faders not auto applying the dimmer if the option is selected. - Fixed minor display bug showing levels in red after a release under specific conditions. - Fixed possible rounding error in the paint box effect when doing in/out direction that could result in corners not being applied on a one shot run if the matrix is an even width or height. - Added ability to hold down SHIFT while changing encoder page to go backward through the pages. - Fixed auto build up for the new paint box effect not working as expected. - Fixed "Selection" window not updating position, purpose and color information when changed in the patch if the window is undocked. Version Added checks to ensure that "Active Selection Mode" and "Clear channels after selection" cannot be on simultaneously. - Fixed step time for chase effects in cue being hard set when the FX is added so changing it in the FX editor does not apply live. - Added new default group setting for "Snap Prop". - Added new default group setting for "Group Release". - Added advanced options to set the cue playback rate override submaster maximum multiple (X time). - Added advanced options to set the upper and lower limit of the length override submaster for FX playbacks. - "Select Active" button show appears red if the "Clear selection after setting channels" option is on. - "Select Active" button text shown in yellow when running in "Inclusive Selection Mode" - "Clear selection after setting channels" option now disabled rather than hidden when not in "Inclusive mode". - Added special shortcuts to allow for opening the FX Library, the Ch Groups, and the Palettes pulldown menus - Improved remote communications to make the passing of channel information between systems more reliable. - When a length submaster is assigned to an FX the submaster will now move to match the default length of the FX. Version When the tracking backup ping fails the system will now check that the TCP connection is still active. If not then the system will attempt to reconnect to the remote automatically before taking control. - Timing view will automatically turn off when switching to any view other than classic or ML Page 23

24 view. - Fixture timing can now be set using groups. i.e. GROUP X DELAY Y. Version New "Paint Box" Effect point tool buttons now disappear clicking on any other part of the window. - New "Paint Box" Effect, fixed default direction not being set on a new FX. - Added a splitter to Paint Box FX editor so that the color bar can be expanded. - Fixed framing shutter wheel group descriptions not lining up with the offset. - Added modified date to the tree view in the fixture editor. - Fixed magic sheet reverting to the first tab whenever shown. - Fixed incorrect name of the new Paint Box FX. Version New "Paint Box" Effect playback options added. - New "Paint Box" Effect added to cues. - Fixed possible lock up of the new Paint Box effect if the length is set to 0. - New "Paint Box" Effect command line modification. FX {number} COLOR {Color point} {New color} Version Fixed UNDO RELEASE not working on the second UNDO. - Fixed LOAD with no cue number not working to reload the current cue in cue time. - Fixed creating a new cue list overwriting the cue list assigned to the selected playback. System will now switch back to the master playback and assign the new cue list to that. - Fixed pop-out ML views not auto scrolling. - Fixed possible loss of cue update state when updating CUE ONLY and the cue being updated has an out of order link. - New "Paint Box" Effect created. Version Fixed angle based framing shutter on-screen controls not calculating the angle correctly. - Fixed various bugs using encoders for angle based framing shutters. - Fixed home not correctly setting framing shutters when in angle mode. - Fixed on screen shutters not updating correctly when in angle mode. - Fixed rounding error preventing LINK working on some point cues. - Fixed CUE CUE Y incorrectly making a copy of a cue when it should be doing a move (further bugs). Version Fixed menus not correctly opening after selecting fixtures in the magic sheet. - Fixed sacn properties window shrinking every time it is opened and closed. - Fixed possible strange HTP behavior in groups on dynamic color attributes. - Added additional logging information to the tracking backup system. - Tracking backup now correctly sync's the show name when syncing the show file. - Implemented the ability to hold the SHIFT down and click on a palette to select all channels in the palette and apply it. - Fixed CUE CUE Y incorrectly making a copy of a cue when it should be doing a move. - Auto assigned FX numbers now fill empty holes rather than choosing a number above the highest FX number. - Added right click option in the FX lists (and cue list FX list) to sort by ID rather than by FX name. - Sys Props -> Disable output until failure is detected now default to on. Page 24

25 - Fixed tracking backup incorrectly tracking playbacks other than the master. - Tracking backup now syncs the cue playback state on startup - If the system is started in backup mode and no IP address is set for the master the system will now prompt for it. Version Fixed bug where updating a cue was incorrectly updating palettes of fixtures not referencing the palette. - Forced sorting of playbacks when switching out of console mode. - Fixed FX key not working on a blank command line. - When a submaster is assigned dynamically in a cue for an FX the label now shows the cue description to make is easy to find its source. - Fixed matrix list not updating in the magic sheet when a new matrix definition is created. - Fixed removing a length submaster from a cue effect while the cue is active would not unassign the submaster leaving it orphaned. Version When doing a GOTO cue shortcuts contained in the cue will no longer trigger. - Added the ability to set the length override sub in the cue FX settings. - Fixed rate submaster for cue playbacks so that the rate override now applies to follow time and complex/fixture timing. - Change cue playback rate submaster so that values above 50% scale the timing between 1x and 10x (i.e. slow it down). Values below 50% scale the timing by 0% - 1% (i.e. speed it up). - Added the ability to edit multiple rows at once in the group window. Version Added prompt to transfer a new registration code to a USB key if the current registration is stored on a device. - Fixed FXs assigned to playbacks not applying level on the second round of a profile FX. - Fixed relative cue updates so that they apply to tracked values. - Implemented blind command line {channel {family list} LIVE. This will pull the current live values into the editor. - Fixed multi cell display bug in the classic view where odd numbers of cells would not show all colors. - Fixed possible memory leek in the magic sheet - magic cell control. - Fixed behavior option not showing when creating new FXs. - Fixed double invert on remote connections when inverting pan and/or tilt. - Fixed update cue not detecting a palette change on a tracked value where the channel does exist in the cue. - Fixed bug calculating the next logical cue not accounting for cue headers. - Auto backup is now disabled on remote systems - DIMMER command now passed to all remotes so that the dimmer output is kept constant. - If the current show file is remote then the show name is now shown RED in the side bar. - Fixed -/+ Encoder rotate would loses intensity. - Fixed Vision.Net, Preset column not accepting 0. - Fixed updating a cue where the cue has the palette as a tracked value but the channel does have instructions for other attributes was not triggering the palette update dialog. - Added metro dialog boxes for the Vision.Net learn functions so that the console keyboard can be used. - Added the ability to use the TAB key on the Vision.Net grids of the external triggers window to navigate cells. - Fixed adding an FX to the FX library not refreshing the selection window if it was undocked from the live view. Page 25

26 - On screen NEXT/LAST buttons now work on dimmers after a DIM command as they do on the console. - Fixed bug that would stop fixtures marking if the channel had any instruction in the previous cue but the dimmer was out. Version Fixed bug when replacing a group that FX were not being removed. - Added button to both the channel display and the rack display to reconnect the tracking backup. - When jumping to a cue in a playback (CUE PLAYBACK# {cue number}) if the jump cue is the next logical cue, a simple GO will be executed and the tracked state not recalculated. - Fixed complex timing being applied to tracked values when jumping to a cue and the tracked state needing to be applied. - Fixed log file system broken in latest builds. Version Fixed pressing key incorrectly putting a 2 on the command line under some specific conditions. Version Added syntax CUE PLAYBACK# to select a playback using the command line. - Added check to prevent the 2 backup locations being the same. - Improved internal handling of palette references from cues. - "Ch Group" drop down now available for use in blind mode. - Fixed crash using menu copy -> Copy from cue to selected fixtures. - Changed auto backup system so that the show file is not closed when doing the backup if the file is running on a Firebird server rather than an embedded system. Version Fixed "Reset all events if the previous timecode is greater than the current" option not working. - Vision.Net, Submasters now respond to message ID 19 (SC - Set Channel). - Fixed possible palette labels returning when doing a release all FX control. - Fixed resizable controls on the magic sheet not holding their position after exiting edit mode. - Disabled Active Selection mode, Hi Light and Lo Light when in blind mode. - Fixed using level not working in blind mode. Version Vision.Net Submasters now respond to message ID 19 (SC - Set Channel). Version Fixed control panel now going behind NEO when manually starting the application. - Added a warning at the bottom right of the screen when the output is muted. - Changed the open remote show dialog so that the selected show file is always the active show on the remote system. - Changed broadcast technique so that rather than broadcasting to each NIC's broadcast address is specifically sent to. - Fixed Blind mode not displaying redundant hard values. - Fixed potential for the side bar cue list to not update when changing cue lists. Version Fixed introduced bug that would cause submasters state to not transfer correctly in multi user setups. - When a remote system connects the current state is now transfers. Page 26

27 - Fixed fading values not registering on remote systems. - Fixed GOTO not applying the goto time for released channels. - Added option to send independent FX triggers to a remote system. This includes library FX and their controls. Version Fixed UNDO RELEASE not working. - Updated to Delphi 10.1 Update 1 - Fixed cue reports not showing the correct font color when first run. - Fixed encoder display at the bottom of the fixture control panel showing incorrectly when no shuttle hardware is connected. - Fixed OUT, FULL & ON not working in the Chase FX command line control. - Various bug fixes and improved handling for multi user experience. - Improved logging of connection status for multi user. Version Fixed blind view calculation of channel state incorrectly following the cue linking rather than the logical cue numbering. - Fixed some record functions following the cue linking rather than the logical cue numbering when calculating tracked state. - Fixed next/last not working correctly in blind mode if the cue list window has never been opened. - Pressing Tracking Options: When default mode is Track then the order is now Cue Only, Trackback, Cue Only (Int)/Attributes (Trk) and if the default is Cue Only, the order is Tracking, Trackback, Cue Only (Int)/Atts (Trk). - Added the ability to do Thru On with a Group. GROUP # SHIFT + THRU ENTER will now grab the active channels in the specified group. - Fixed Visible Column settings in Patch not sticking after a restart. - Fixed GOTO cue still applying the fade in time set for FX when executing the cue. - Fixed cue numbers not displaying correctly if the cue number is less than Syntax improvement for updating cue ranges. The CUE keyword is now valid after the THRU. i.e. UPDATE CUE # THRU CUE #. - Fixed submaster controlled channels being incorrectly asserted to cue state after an UPDATE -SUB. - Changed way of traversing though the cue list with the NEXT/LAST buttons is done internally. - Fixed palette labels not clearing correctly after a TRACK BACK.\ - Fixed various issues removing palette references in blind mode {enter} syntax. Version Fixed possible media not playing in the visual timecode editor. - Fixed scaling problem in media effect editor when windows is set above 100%. - Fixed bug where going into blind mode would potentially disable the console command interface. - Fixed SHIFT + down arrow not matching color correctly for some specific colors. Version Fixed matrix editor incorrectly thinking a fixture has sub fixtures due to sub fixture layout being setup. - Fixed potential incorrect state jumping to a cue in hybrid mode if no instruction exists for the dimmer. - Sidebar cue list now displays the next cue number in the same color as the live cue to indicate what cue will be next. Page 27

28 - Added option to show the cue notes in the side bar. - Added option to show the cue notes window automatically when cue notes exists. Version Added catch for possible crash when opening the telnet server (Could not bind socket. Address and port are already in use.). - Color palette in fixture control window now auto sizes to the parent tab. - Added additional check for sub fixtures when setting up a matrix to remove a possible false positive. - Matrix editor can now be edited manually by double clicking on a cell. - Added expanded channel authorization information into the system properties. This includes - used channels, remaining channels, total channels and Advantage DMX channels used. Version Fixed possible crash closing tabs in the magic sheet - Fixed possible reentry into clearing the fixture property window that could result is unexpected display of the fixture. - Fixed group recording not recognizing if just sub fixtures are selected. - Fixed group logic that would record the main dimmer at full if only sub fixtures are used. - Fixed off by one bug using the shortcut buttons on the shuttlepro device. - Added ability to concatenate groups when setting levels. i.e. GROUP 1 + GROUP 50. Note; If additional channels are required that must be placed at the end of the list. i.e. GROUP 1 + GROUP Version Improved speed of the INJECT command used in shortcuts. - INJECT command can now be substituted with the > character. - Fixed command line history popup not closing when the command line box is empty. - Changed on screen encoder display so that the full text is shown rather than truncated it to 4 characters. Note this only affects PC version of the software when compatible hardware (e.g. ShuttlePro) is connected. Version Fixed fan tool not applying the selection order. - Fixed possible division by zero error when patching a fixture with only 1 sub fixture. - Fixed "Add Selected" button not working in the Ch Grid view of the cue list detail window. - Added automatic startup of the 3D Connection resident app if its installed but not running. - Changed stop watch display to show milliseconds as a decimal. i.e. 00:00: Fixed RELEASE operation releasing the FXs that are running from groups/submasters - Added option to lock out pan & tilt when using the 3DConnection device by holding down the EDGE key on the console. Zoom & Focus can be locked out by holding down the POS key. - Added ability to hold down the FAN key while moving encoders to quickly fan an attribute without needing to open the Fan window. - Fix option to hide "basic color fixture" in the ML view so that "multi-cell basic color fixture" are also not shown. - Changed the name of Exclusive Groups to Radio Groups in the FX playback window. - Fixed NEXT/LAST to use the selection order when cycling through channels. - Implemented holding down HOME and pressing an encoder to home a specific attribute. - Fixed shortcut keys not working in patch or group view modes. - Added new option in the System Settings - Group updates record dimmer proportional to group level. When updating a group the actual recorded level will be adjusted for the current level of the group/submaster. - Fixed ML View display bug where the delay timing could draw over top of the fade time Page 28

29 when in the timing view mode. - Added OSC Support to external triggers. - Added command line OSC support. New command is: OSC {Address} {list of parameters} e.g. OSC \CUE\GO Added option to restore all active playbacks (FX & Cue) on startup. New option can be found in the System Setting -> Advanced System Settings. - Various improvements to GUI for high dpi screens. - Fixed effects being disconnected from cues when renamed. - Reinstated Localizer multi-language hooks. - Implemented Contour Design Shuttle device integration ( - OFFSET (generated by pressing ++) on its own in the command line will now work on selected fixtures. - Added the ability for the..#..# syntax for offset and cluster-by to work on selected fixtures starting at the first selected. - Exposed the behavior type in the FX list section of the FX editor window if it s a chase or matrix FX and the behavior is not LTP. - Exposed the Behavior for Chase and Matrix FX when creating a new FX using the "Add Effect" button. - Added "File is in use" message when importing the patch from a CSV file is the user still has it open in another application. - Auto groups (position, purpose & color) now updated after importing the patch from CSV or Lightwright. - Fixed selection order saved to a group not being applied as the order it was recorded in. - Fixed proportional levels in command line so that they can go beyond 100% - On screen encoder group page buttons now cycles around rather than stopping at the maximum group count. Firmware Version: DMX Board: V for full size card DMX Board: V for mini card Playback Board: V Wing Control: V Rack Display: V1.0.4 Encoder Board: V1.7.1 Program Board: V Wing Display: V1.1.5 DMX Mini Board: V Note: The DMX card also contains the MIDI/SMPTE chip. The DMX Board firmware is V1.27.xxx while the MIDI/SMPTE chip firmware is Vx.xx.102. Contact Information For assistance, please contact Strand Lighting technical support at STRAND or NEO Console OS Software Installation To install or update NEO OS, follow these simple instructions Step 1: Download the current upgrade file (file name example: Neo_Setup_3_X_X_XX.exe) from the Strand Lighting website ( Step 2: Copy the software onto a USB key. Step 3: Plug the USB key into the console. Page 29

30 Step 4: On the console, open the Control Panel (More > Control Panel). Example only. Actual version will be seen. Step 5: Go to the Maintenance environment and select Update NEO Software. The updated will look for the latest version of the software both on the hard drive first and then any USB key. Confirm that it is the right version. If it s not the right version, then check the hard drive and remove any old version that exists or correct the version that is on the inserted USB key. Step 6: On the console, the User Account Control dialogue will box will appear. Step 7: Confirm the program name is the correct version of software and click Yes. Step 8: The NEO software installation screen will appear. Click Next and follow all prompts to install the software. Page 30

31 Step 9: The console will need to reboot to complete the installation. Note: If you have not already done so, be sure to register to receive updates and product information notifications. Have Questions? Need Assistance? Contact Strand Lighting Technical Support at STRAND (North America) or (International). Page 31