Blue Room Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Hardware: Congo and Congo JrCongo and Congo Jr are 'Complete Control' generic and moving light consoles manufactured by ETC Wiki page: CongoProduct page: http://www.etcconnect.com/product.overview.asp?ID=20015Manufacturer's website: http://www.etcconnect.com Software release: v.5.1.0Release date: 2/2/2008 Link: http://www.etcconnect.com/product.downloads.asp?ID=20015 Key New Features:General:"Save Copy to USB" added to browser.Gel Picker now displays focused color in lower left corner and supports Selador X7 fixture using the Standard Library template.Remote Controls:Support for the Net3 Radio Focus Remote over Ethernet with multiple base stations and handhelds connected to the same system. - The RFR must be updated to v2.0.0 when upgrading to Congo v5.1.0Remote Control List and field tabs for visibility of what is controlled by each remote, and ability to disable/enable any or all remotes.AT Mode now supported in remote controls.Improved patching and scroller calibration for RFR.RFR will display "Remote Disabled" if it has been disabled at the console.Console will display "Remote" in gray when remotes are enabled but not currently contributing to the output, and in white when levels are coming from remote fields.Effect improvements:Tap/Rate parameter added to Chase Effect Playbacks.# EFFECT & Master Key now directly loads effect playback to a Master.EFFECT & ALL or ALL & EFFECT selects all active effect playbacks, and ALL will no longer include effect playbacks when used alone.Effect playbacks removed from C & HOME command. A new command, HOME & EFFECT, will home only effect channels.EFFECT & CH selects channels affected by active effect playbacks.Action Macro Enhancements:New and changed commands: GO PB, GO Mx, START Mx, PAUSE MX and PAUSE PB.- Note that any shows using GO Mx Action Macros will need to be updated to the new START Mx syntax.Notable Bugfixes:Transferring shows to the Backup now updates the A field.Track List now has minimum column widths to improve level display while editing.Improvements to the import of Obsession, Expert and Light Palette show files.It is now possible to fade out a content effect and replace parameter values for affected channels in the same step using parameter delay times.Inserting new templates no longer changes effect types.Inserting effect playbacks will no longer clear changed flags.Improved refresh rates for the Congo masters display after using the internal alpha keyboard.Clients now show correct data in tabs when a new play is opened on the server.Changing the Master Mode with Auto-Update Master Page enabled no longer changes GRP content. Full details of changes: from http://www.etcconnect.com/docs/docs_downlo...elNote_revB.pdf Announcement supplied by: thetechguy92Software release: v.5.0.0Release date: 21/5/2008 Link: http://www.etcconnect.com/product.downloads.asp?ID=20015 Full details of changes: from http://www.etcconnect.com/docs/docs_downlo...elNote_revB.pdf Announcement supplied by: TomoSoftware release: v.4.3.1Release date: 11/7/2007 Link: http://www.etcconnect.com/product.downloads.asp?ID=20015 Features:This version contains a new Event/Trigger system including the ability to trigger Congo events by serial commands, and a number of small but significant enhancements and bug fixes. Notable enhancements include:At Mode: Channel selections may now be terminated by the "." key.Fade With Intensity Devices: These no longer require that a dummy DMX address be patched for the Fade With Intensity function to work.Fetch: Now fetches the state of devices in the main playback including tracked-in values, not just parameters recorded in the source preset.Cue Only recording: When recording a new preset, the advanced tab offers "Cue Only" recording, which will copy attribute values from the previous state into the preset following the new preset.GOTO: If you make a GOTO command during an ongoing crossfade, the GOTO will now fade from the current crossfade state to the new. Note: This will also affect how MSC Go commands are handled.Full details of changes: from http://www.etcconnect.com/product.downloads.asp?ID=20015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Announcement supplied by: TomoSoftware release: v.6.1.0Release date: 27/05/2011 Link: http://www.etcconnect.com/product.downloads.aspx?ID=20015 Features:New Colour Engine with new Colour Picker and Color Dock, supporting colour calibrated fixtures. Calibrated fixtures display a colour gamut line when selected.Additional Master options including refined control over button/fader functions.Support for new Congo Kid console hardware.Performance enhancements, bug fixes.Full details of changes: from http://www.etcconnect.com/docs/docs_downloads/relnotes/Congo_v6.1.0_RelNote_revA.pdf(PDF) Announcement supplied by: TomoSoftware release: v.6.0.4Release date: 10/06/2010 Link: http://www.etcconnect.com/product.downloads.aspx?ID=20015 Features:New "Image Effect" playback for pixel mapping effects.New "Two Scene Masters" Jam Mode.Support for up to 80 Master Playbacks.Master and Flash keys are now configurableRubberband behavior on masters now per master with definable return-to statesLearn Profile for manual crossfadesImprovements to at mode operation for selecting channels, effect playbacks and groupsIncreased preset numbers to 0.001-9999.999Increased time resolution below 10 seconds to .01-9.99 seconds.Support for 16-bit IntensityImproved Print Wizard including print to PDF, print to text, print screen and print channel layoutNew graphics in Sequence List editorNew graphics in channel views, more available channel box formats, new symbols in channel layoutsImprovements to blind editing including use of live ML controls in blind viewsNew docks including Time Code Dock, Designer Summary Dock, Selected Channels-Live DockSupport for Net3 Show Control Gateway and MIDI/SMPTE input via network.Performance enhancements, bug fixes.Full details of changes: from http://www.etcconnect.com/docs/docs_downloads/relnotes/Congo_v6.0.4_RelNote_revA.pdf(PDF) Announcement supplied by: TomoSoftware release: v.6.0.4Release date: 10/06/2010 Link: http://www.etcconnect.com/product.downloads.aspx?ID=20015 Features: New "Image Effect" playback for pixel mapping effects. New "Two Scene Masters" Jam Mode. Support for up to 80 Master Playbacks. Master and Flash keys are now configurable Rubberband behavior on masters now per master with definable return-to states Learn Profile for manual crossfades Improvements to at mode operation for selecting channels, effect playbacks and groups Increased preset numbers to 0.001-9999.999 Increased time resolution below 10 seconds to .01-9.99 seconds. Support for 16-bit Intensity Improved Print Wizard including print to PDF, print to text, print screen and print channel layout New graphics in Sequence List editor New graphics in channel views, more available channel box formats, new symbols in channel layouts Improvements to blind editing including use of live ML controls in blind views New docks including Time Code Dock, Designer Summary Dock, Selected Channels-Live Dock Support for Net3 Show Control Gateway and MIDI/SMPTE input via network. Performance enhancements, bug fixes. Full details of changes: from http://www.etcconnect.com/docs/docs_downloads/relnotes/Congo_v6.0.4_RelNote_revA.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Announcement supplied by: TomoSoftware release: v.6.1.1Release date: 28/10/2011 Link: http://www.etcconnect.com/product.downloads.aspx?ID=20015 This is a patch release that fixes a number of issues discovered since the release of v6.1.0. We recommend that all sites using Congo, Congo jr and Congo Kid consoles, as well as Congo Light Servers and Net3 RVIs, update as soon as production schedules permit. Features: ASCII Light Cues: Improved support for opening of Presto show files 64-bit Windows 7 drivers for ETC fader wings Fixed rare crash when using RECORD and/or UPDATE Other BugfixesRelease Note: http://www.etcconnect.com/docs/docs_downloads/relnotes/Congo_v6.1.1_RelNote_revA.pdf Important Note: Mac OSX LionWe have discovered that Mac OS X Lion (10.7) has introduced compatibility issues with all versions of the Congo Mac Offline Editor.We are working on a fix for this, but we do not know when this will be released. In the mean time, we recommend either not updating to Lion, or using Bootcamp/Parallels to run the Windows version of the Congo Offline Editor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Announcement supplied by: TomoSoftware release: v.6.2.0Release date: 17th April 2012 Link: http://www.etcconnect.com/product.downloads.aspx?ID=20015 Features:RDM discovery and patch via Net3™ DMX/RDM GatewaysRDM fixture monitoring (inc. errors) and configuration via Net3™ DMX/RDM GatewaysSensor3™ dimmer feedback via ACNFDX dimmer feedback over EthernetUDP trigger stringsSupport for MIDI Show Control (MSC) commands from the Net3™ Show Control GatewayFull details of changes: Congo v6.2.0 Release Note rev A (PDF) The major new feature in this release is support of RDM discovery and patch via Net3™ DMX/RDM Gateways. Using Congo's RDM Device List, a user can identify and monitor RDM devices, make settings alterations if needed, and patch directly to a control channel, all in one table.If available, Congo will patch using the fixture template from the library, which allows access to enhanced fixture information like calibrated color and text names for ranges.If a library match is unavailable, Congo can use RDM data to build a fixture template automatically from data provided by the fixture itself. Important NoteETC have found a problem with the USB driver for Wings and Congo jr supplied with Congo software versions 6.1.x.At the moment, the fix for this is to revert to an older and more stable version of the driver. This replacement driver is included in the v6.2.0 installer and will be installed automatically, however to ensure a full and proper installation of this driver, a manual restart is required after the automated installation process. ETC recommends that all users update to version 6.2.0 as soon as production schedules allow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Announcement supplied by: TomoSoftware release: v.6.3.0Release date: 10th September 2012 Link: http://www.etcconnect.com/product.downloads.aspx?ID=20015 Features:Improvements to file handling and startup dialogNew Organizer tabs for play editing and importNew Mouse Functions:Resizing of Dock and Split TabsContext Menus (Right-click)Drag & drop editing options (Organiser Import, Sequence steps, Presets, Masters and more)Dock Setup and configuration[*]New Main Sequence Section Markers to make jumping manually in sequences easier[*]Remotes now dynamically update Cue List, Playback, and attributes. (RFR, iRFR, aRFR)[*]OSC (Open Sound Control) support[*]Improved Safari show file import[*]Improved and updated standard and extended devices libraries[*]Updated online help system[*]Bug fixesFull details of changes: Congo v6.3.0 Release Note rev A (PDF) There is also a explaining many of the new features. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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