ONYX Release Candidate 4.5.1215

[Matthias]

Edit: Replaced with 4.5.1216

The ONYX 4.6 development cycle is now completed. Some minor housekeeping remains, but this version contains all planned features.

This version changes the licensing system. Be careful when testing this as the “free” Universes are changed. So if you do not own a ONYX Wing or Key be mindful of the Universes you need.

EtherDMX Universes are now REDUCED to 1 free Universes unless Obsidian Hardware is detected.

Netron devices will require a firmware upgrade to enable ONYX unlocking, it will be available with the 4.6 release.

For a summary of the licensing changes please see:
New ONYX 4.6 Licensing for PC Systems (obsidiancontrol.com)

Download the Release Candidate 1215 for consoles and PC:

Ensure to keep the latest library installed, which is replaced daily. The RC1213 contains the 06/2021 library.
Download the package and report all issues back using the 4.6 form.

Fixture Library (4.6 Preview) (obsidiancontrol.com)

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Current content package:

Factory_Small-10_Sep_2020.OnyxContent

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The complete list of changes since 4.4:

		Release Notes for Onyx
	(C) 2018-2021 - Obsidian Control Systems

4.5.1215 (01/07/2021)

Replaced IE-based web browsing control with Edge/Chromium-based for improved help browsing, license management, Art-Net node management and RDM browsing experience
Dynamic Intensity mapping is now the default
Fixed tilt shifting while loading DMX OUT values into programmer when effect is running
Fixed GO on playback resetting to cue 1 on secondary (in tracking backup) after it turned standalone
Fixed fixture type matching when importing from Capture
Fixed 2D plan icon corruption when swapping fixtures
Fixed P/T combo value inconsistencies
Fixes for color palette editing
Fixed 3-point fan curve tearing
Fixed panning jitter in 2D plan
Various show load time improvements

4.5.1213 (21/06/2021)

Added white mapping mode to DyLOS to include all emitter channels (e.g. white, amber, lime) in pixel-mapping to better represent unsaturated colors on stage: it also uses color information and relative brightness data of all color emitters to balance emitter brightness, as well as apply color temperature across emitter channels for unsaturated colors
Added “intensity + other emitters” mapping mode for fixtures without RGB emitters but with various other emitter types
Added “background color” effect and “masks as background” mode to masks
Added “DMX OUT” option in LOAD popup window to “freeze” effects output into the programmer
Effect/timing channels can now also be used as “[SELECTION] @ Parameter Button” for direct entry and fanning on the command line (digital values only: swing ranges 0-170, other attributes 0-1000)
Applied new license scheme (Nova/Essential/Premier/Elite)
Applied programmer and cue values panel improvements to live output
2D plan now visualizes all color emitters
Added edit cue button and the direct cue view to playback context popups as well
Keypad show/hide toggle can now also be assigned to an F-Key
Time for automatically loading the current show on startup can now be configured
Fixed Art-Net IN loopback issues
Fixed UI disappearing after selecting cuelist type when recording to a new cuelist
Fixed custom colors on fixtures, types, cuelists, etc
Various fixes and improvements

4.5.1212 (16/04/2021)

Added color palette generator/editor
Added fixture type filter to programmer and cue values panels; fixes and improvements
Added Art-Net/sACN source IP input filtering
Added DyLOS thumbnail feedback options
Library conversion improvements allow for more fixture types to be added to a show file again
Fixed UPDATE+UPDATE to referenced preset(s) not updating cue values
Fixed cleaning faulty fixture types from show files, preventing adding fixtures when type was fixed
Fixed DyLOS generator animation
Fixed DyLOS opacity mapping
DyLOS Framing and Iris will now follow opacity mapping (indicated using hatching pattern)
Various fixed and improvements

4.5.1211 (19/03/2021)

Fixed DyLOS channel assignments

4.5.1210 (18/03/2021)

Fixed DyLOS enabling and update issues
DyLOS thumb overlay fixes and improvements

4.5.1209 (16/03/2021)

Added configurable DyLOS thumb overlays, optionally showing curves for matrix generators and mapping gamma curves
Fixed fixture type library browser issues (like popping up again after adding fixtures)

4.5.1208 (11/03/2021)

Improved programmer and cue values panels:
- Improved integration with scroll and toolbar workflows
- Added fixture names & colors, and fixture type colors
- Fixed issues with fixture(-type)s that have large channel footprints
- Improved performance
Added Fixture Type validation rules to avoid show file corruption: option is provided to save violation report, which can be submitted with library update request
When a DyLOS update introduced new channels, a popup is shown to apply optimal assignment to parameter groups, which applies best guess merge with legacy and customized assignments
Various fixes and improvements

4.5.1207 (17/02/2021)

Added DyLOS zone output panel
Improved parameter rendering
Anti-aliasing in DyLOS can be disabled for better pixel accuracy
DyLOS framing now is corner point oriented instead of “blade” oriented
Various fixes and improvements

4.5.1206 (03/02/2021)

Added current universe fixture filter in patch
Improved Art-Net and sACN input options
Improved orientation of fixtures on Capture import
Fixed first fixture in patch not having its opacity mapped correctly
Fixed fixture selection focus for multi-part fixtures without a main part
Fixed LOAD+LOAD using keyboard shortcut
Fixed copying between types of Fixture Groups
Fixed playback fader (1-10) LEDs on M-Touch, NX Touch while not in “Play” mode
Fixes for fixture type search
Additional fixes for applying additive color FX macros
Various fixes and improvements

4.5.1205 (18/01/2021)

Added DyLOS mirror effect
Added DyLOS tunnel effect
Added framing and iris to DyLOS zone slot
Added DyLOS frame blending
Continous/loop improvements on DyLOS
Installer improvements to avoid SQL-related errors in uninstall of 4.5.1205 builds and later
Fixed fixture rotation on 2D plan being ignored for pixel mapping
Fixed pixel mapping to ignore master parameters specifically
Fixed importing AtlaBase parameter group assignment into new show
Fixed applying additive color FX macros
Fixed error popup in selected cuelist view when using keyboard shortcut to delete cues
Fixed saving types in library editor
Various fixes and improvements

4.5.1204 (24/12/2020)

This version introduces a new fixture libary format, provided by the new libary partner AtlaBase. This library includes almost 50.000 fixture profiles
Please review all required fixtures carefully and request missing fixtures and report errors, wrong defaults etc on the new fixture request page for Version 4.6
Existing fixtures will remain in the showfile but can be replaced using the “Exchange” function in the patch menu.
User fixtures and the Library Editor are not affected and remain available.
This library is only availble for Version 4.5 and higher. Previous 4.2 console versions will receive an update to enable support for the new library.
Until release both library systems remain actively supported.

New fixture library format

Daily update of new library package on Obsidiancontrol.com
Single file library package (no longer an installation)
Faster software install, bootup, library udpates
Update libary from System Menu /Tools/Maintenance 
Library data is perfectly syncronized with Capture fixtures, allowing for easy import of the patch over CITP
Revised Parameter Defaults and Snap Rules(e.g.additive LED fixtures now have all colors defaulted to 100%)
-> this can affect existing programming and cues and presets must be adjusted if needed.
Enhanced real world values (e.g. Zoom Ranges, Shutter Speeds, Framing Blade Angles)
Improved Parameter names and feature descriptions
Enhanced gobo and effects bitmaps, color buttons for CTC and Color Wheel Selections

Completed 3-preset pixel mapping mode and opacity mapping modes - BREAKING changes for existing shows using this feature
Added new parameters for new DyLOS effects and generators
Programmer and cuelist values panels can now be placed more than once
DyLOS manual values and origin are now shown in live output
DyLOS zones slots can now be expanded/collapsed in Fixture Center
Improved responsiveness of OSC playback page actions and fixed OSC refreshes
Improved 2D plan performance and responsiveness
Various fixes and improvements

4.5.1203 (19/11/2020)

DyLOS values are now shown in live output (origin indication pending)
Improved 2D plan performance and responsiveness for large fixture sets
Increased maximal cue comment size
Added LTC audio input level control for Obsidian timecode boards
Fixed optimizing show files (removing fixtures that had been marked for deletion)
Fixed placing multi-part fixtures on 2D plan
Minor fixes and improvements

4.5.1202 (29/10/2020)

Improved Onyx startup sequence, should eliminate startup errors
Fixed highlight
Fixed DyLOS folder selection
Minor fixes and improvements

4.5.1201 (21/10/2020)

Added 3-preset pixel mapping mode and opacity mapping modes
Fixed application window lags while moving on some systems
Fixed 2D plan orientation pulled in from Capture 3D positions
Minor fixes and improvements

4.5.1200 (21/09/2020)

DyLOS can now apply pixel mapping between presets (for any fixture parameter programmed in the presets)
Added DyLOS generators:
- Patterns: Plasma, Voronoi
- 2D Shapes: Bouncing Balls, Bouncing Shapes, Meta-balls, Floweroid
- Nature: Fire, Steam
Added color palettes to Dylos (First row of 256 pixels in PNG image are used to map - generator output - intensity levels to indexed colors)
CITP integration pulls in 3D positions to compose a top and front 2D plan of the stage (layer per fixture type)
Added options menu to zone composer
Weight modes allow for selecting “Zone Intensity” (default, backward compatible, LTP) and the newer “Manual Weight” (which has improved)
Updated NX Remote app
Updated OS image to latest feature build
Improved CMY mapping to favor intensity channel to color saturation channels (to limit color flag usage and to avoid non-pure blacks)
For networking, occurences of “Master” have been replaced with “Primary” and “Slave” with “Secondary”
Fixed playback status redraw issue when returning from patch
Fixed value changes in DyLOS zone composer not being synchronized over the network
Fixed M-Play bank issues
Fixes for touch and 2D plan selection

4.5.1199 (30/07/2020)

Replaced LTP with programmable weight control between direct and pixel mapped programming

4.5.1198 (24/07/2020)

Enabled Art-Net on any (sub)net and updated network configuration accordingly
Added support for stVisual style so Visualizers always - also when utilizing Unicast - receive licensed Art-Net data
Added patch options for excluding fixtures from GM, SWOP, remote programming and for rotating bars and panels at DMX address level
Added option to turn off smart grid ordering of fixtures in FixtureCenter
Completed plug-in framework for DyLOS generators and effects
Full software and hardware support for flipping playback faders 1-10 with 11-20
Fixed zone selection indication in programmer
Fixed “push to all” not refreshing on virtual playback panel
Fixed back button freezing on “Follow 0s” cues

4.5.1197 (10/07/2020)

Added DEFAULT command to put default values in programmer
Improved P/T Combo handling
MSD (CITP) integration fixes and improvements
Fixed joining shows
Fixed popups appearing multiple times at startup
Fixed multiple conditional channels not toggling (for example, Frost disabling 2 prisms on ADJ Focus Beam LED)

4.5.1195 (08/06/2020)

Added MSD (CITP) integration
Fixed deselecting fixture in Capture not deselecting in Onyx
Fixed focusing inconsistencies with Capture for P/T inverted/swapped fixtures
Fixed IP address and numeric up/down entry issues

4.5.1194 (02/06/2020)

Added Capture (CITP) integration (patch, selection, parameter sync)
Added import of patch (exported from another Onyx show file)
Added sACN priority configuration
Fixed network handling in ConsoleTester

[Giancarlo]

Help file issue! = )

[Sylvain_Guiblain]

I’ve never try the Exchange feature, but trying to replace a generic RGBWAUV with another doesn’t work, or I don’t understand the error message:

[Giancarlo]

Exchange Is for library use i suppose,swap Is for replacing,cloning for adding.

[lightguy48]

I’ve upgraded my M1HD to 4.5.1215 and now all of my profile fixtures that have gobo and color wheels are crossfading during long fade times, this just started with the upgrade and has never been a problem before.

I open the cuelist and verified that the cue has Default as the fade not Fade All and this is happening to ALL of my cues with profile fixtures that have color/gobo wheels.

Any ideas? Does this have something to do with the new library? I have not upgraded my fixture library, could that be the problem? I’ve tried various things like swapping to fade all, snap all, and back to Default fade and that made no difference other than snap did force everything to snap bypassing the fade time.

[Giancarlo]

4.5.1215

SELECT ALL & DESELECT ALL, in 2d plan in this version with an old show not working!

WITH A NEW SHOW ALL OK!

[gert_leunen]

Hello, could you send us your show file (PM, if you like)?

[gert_leunen]

Could you send us such a show file (PM, if you like)? Seems to work for the training show file?

[gert_leunen]

Should be fixed in next build, thanks for the report

[gert_leunen]

The error appears to indicate there’s a mismatch in how many parts either fixture type has, which doesn’t make sense on this type. Could you send(/PM) us your show file?

[Giancarlo]

Hi Gert ,check your mail please and let me know if you got it! = )

[gert_leunen]

Haven’t received anything so far. Did you send a mail to the support address, because I don’t get those - at least not directly? Please use PM facility of this forum

[Giancarlo]

WEBINAR BASIC TOT STAGE.OnyxShow (6.6 MB)

[Giancarlo]

@gert_leunen
Just to test I have deleted all examples of "layer "in here but it still doesnìt work !

[gert_leunen]

I just noticed the “all fixtures” layer was live-locked (which is a selection lock): if you unlock it while 2D plan is in LIVE mode, the buttons will work again.
Each layer can be locked/unlocked while in either EDIT or LIVE mode: while in EDIT mode, locking a layer will prevent operations such as rename, delete and copy. While in LIVE mode, locking a layer will prevent exposure to programming (such as selection from within that layer). So, as long as that layer is visible and live-locked, its fixtures’ selection cannot be changed as long as no other layer containing the same fixtures exists, is visible and is not live-locked (which is why making “real stage” layer visible also allows those fixture to be selected again)

[Giancarlo]

Ok so no issue at all at this point,that’s great!
But then can I suggest something maybe a !color change of the lock" so it comes more visible ?
And for sure the lock is also usefull so maybe a new option could be very cool.

Maybe a “LOCK SELECTION” option.
and a “UNLOCK SELECTION” option.

[Onlyslightlybent]

So to confirm my understanding of licensing changes…

(note: I use Onyx on PC with an NX Wing, I also have an EN4 Node, although I use it only occasionally).

The new on PC version will only output 1 universe sACN over network? I assume this applies to “internal” networks on the PC as well (i.e. using Loopback Adaptor to feed sACN to Capture running on the same machine). It is the case that I sometimes bring my showfile home from work on a USB, and modify it at home. The NX Wing stays at work. If I have more than 2 Dylos zones those become unavailable, but that is usually not an issue, but under the new licensing I won’t be able to visualize 4 universes using Capture without having my NX Wing attached, correct?

Also it mentions that an attached EN4 node unlocks 4 universes. It does this over ethernet (?)

Also, general confirmation, existing NX Wings (mine) will continue to unlock 128 universes over network, but newly purchased NX Wings will only unlock 64? And will they continue to unlock the full five Dylos zones?

Trying to figure out the future workflow.

[Onlyslightlybent]

So going through the Release Candidate, focusing on the library -and on the fixtures that are more common in movie and TV production. I’m assuming the RC is using the new Atlabase library, and this is why it is so different? I’m seeing that some of the fixtures do not have as great the number of defined steps in certain parameters (I think that’s the right terminology, I call them “index points”). The very popular Arri Skypanel S60 for instance. Here is the CCT parameter window in Onyx 4.4.1193, with buttons for CCT values in 100K steps. (I’m referring to the lower left quadrant of the right hand screen).

Here is the same fixture in the Release Candidate. The colored tiles are nice, but there are only four of them (they are slightly odd choices for production work too). :

I noticed a similar thing with the Astera Titan Tubes. Only a few defined step buttons for the CCT, and they were clustered at the ends of the spectrum.

So populating out these parameter fields with defined steps would be a priority for me.

In general, when we go to the new Atlabase library, the ability to import fixtures from my old Onyx/libraries is going to be crucial for me. I did successfully test importing the old Arri Skypanel profile. It worked, although when I first patched the newly imported profile, it caused Onyx to hang with a “signalling other modules” message and then crash. However, once I went through and killed the leftover processes in Task Manager, got Onyx restarted, it was there in the showfile and worked fine.

(At this point I should mention I’m running the RC on a machine that is below spec. It’s Windows 10, and it’s nearly there, but slightly below Onyx recommended spec in CPU and RAM.)

Ofer had made some profiles for me for Quasar Science R2 tube a couple months ago, multi-pixel modes, and those aren’t in the new library. I tried to add them to the RC library by running the .exe file he gave me, but it didn’t work. I’m guessing that’s because they were made for the old library and this is the new (?) Anyway, I was able to go to my production machine, export the profile, and import that, so I can make it work. Would be nice to get all these in the new library by default though.

I really like what you have done with the filters in the Programmer, Live Output and such. I also see the new library has cleaned up the Arri Skypanel section, it used to be a confusing mishmash of different version numbers and profiles. It’s much clearer now. On that note though, you may see some requests in the future for older versions of the Arri profiles. A few people will still have the old firmware installed in their fixtures, and will not want to update it for whatever reason, and some of the profiles are different IIRC.

Good work on the software!

[gert_leunen]

I’ve been able to reproduce and there appears to be a bug indeed on detecting matching fixture types that have virtual dimmer enabled (if you explicitly turn virtual dimmer on for the new type). However, the exchange will always preserve the virtual dimmer setting, no matter whether you turn it on or off for the new type, so you can safely leave the virtual dimmer untouched (Off in this case) and proceed with the exchange