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LCedit+ v3.0 released [September 5, 2002]

The final v3.0 releases of LCedit+ for MacOS, OS X and Win98SE/2000, can be downloaded for free. Features of LCedit+ v3.0:

• Supports LanBox-LC, LanBox-LCX and LCM (512 channels).
• New much simpler to use human interface for layers (engines).
• Selecting of fixtures/groups on stage by key navigating.
• Individual intensities of a group are now also shown.
• Printing of the cast list in sorted order is added.
• Renaming and renumbering of fixtures/groups is made flexible.
• More key shortcuts and CLI commands (also for the Windows version).
• Split fades and "add" mixing on LCX & LCM.
• Global settings extented for LCX (tcp/ip, DMX-in, digital out).
• Write to MIDI script command on LCX & LCM
  

Bug fixes. The new versions can be downloaded for free. Changes from LCedit+ v2.02:

• Backup/restore for many cuelists now works also on Windows.
• Communication timeout and sync improved.
• Connection is properly closed and user is notified when a global setting
  is changed that causes the connection to terminate.
• Focus- and apply- related problems solved in patch tab of fixture dialog.
• There is now a 30-second timeout on establishing a TCP/IP connection.
• Auto-Update no longer automatically enabled when in debug mode.
• Debug commands with a preceding %, are expected to return data.
  

New add-on product, the iPrint-LT [February 24, 2002]
We are now also selling the European version (230V~) of the iPrint-LT, an Ethernet to PhoneNet network bridge. The iPrint-LT makes access of up to 8 LanBox-LCs on Ethernet possible. The iPrint-LT is a "must have" item when you want to control LanBox-LC(s) from a Macintosh via an Ethernet (or wireless) network. With this setup you can have two control/monitor Macs and up to 8 LanBox-LCs, which should be enough to control quite a show;-)


LCedit+ v2.02 released [January 11, 2002]

Button panels with up to 255 buttons, position locking of fixtures, the Vari*Lite V2200 fixture library file, copy/pasting DMX values of a fixture or group, and bug fixes are some of the new features. LCedit+ v2.02 is made in three flavors, for use on MacOS, Win98SE/2000, and OS X 10.1. The new versions can be downloaded for free. Changes from LCedit+ v2.0:

• LanBox-DG (DMX grabber) support in MacOS version.
• Fixture button panel now supports up to 255 buttons.
• For fixtures without Intensity panel (like color scrollers), it's no longer required to have a first dummy panel. Only when the first panel is a large wheel, you need a dummy (no channel #).
• Includes the Vari*Lite V2200 fixture library file.
• The Martin MAC2000 has now separate buttons for M1..M8.
• Copy and paste of fixture DMX values implemented.
• The positions of fixtures can be locked with the View menu.
• The small wheel of a button panel is now disabled, when there is no range but one value.
• Fixed a bug which allowed to change Intensity gain with non intensity fixtures (scrollers).
• Disabled the interfaces popup in the library editor.
• Fixed a bug when trying to read an illegal project file.
• Fixed a bug in fixture selection order of duplicate or make group.
   

The final v2.0 releases of the new version of LCedit+ for MacOS, Win98SE/2000, and now also for OS X, can be downloaded for free. Features of LCedit+ v2.0:

• Fixture library with a selection of predefined fixtures.
• User definable fixture library support.
• User definable fixture presets.
• Larger buttons, and single fixture/control window.
• DMX controls with (user changeable) icons and DMX buttons.
• User definable stage icons.
• Intensity, and position indicators on the stage.
• Automatic assignment of channels
• Asynchrone communications including TCP/IP.
• CLI (command line input) key handling.
• User definable single key sequences.
• Command macros.
• Available for MacOS, OS X, and Win98/2000*
   

We have released version 1.0b3d of the "Plus" software package and can be downloaded for free. Changes from v1.0b3c:

• A selection on multiple groups (of the same type) is now allowed.
• Engine A..H shortcut keys, for fast Engine switching.
• Performance of wheels/trackball is greatly increased.
• Engine window is further simplified with a tab panel.
• All editing commands have now buttons in the engine window.
• Large Chaser and Mixer wheels.
• The "stop" button now also clears the engine, while Go .0 does not.
• Keys "stuck" bug solved.
• Preliminary LCedit+ manual v1.0b4 is included.
• New firmware v1.05: (Note-Off with velocity and MIDI edit commands bugs solved).
   

We have released version 1.0b3c of the "Plus" software package. Bug fixes from v1.0b3b:

• The auto re-select of the "Go" field is working again.
• "fading wheels" problem solved.
   

We have released version 1.0b3b of the "Plus" software package. Changes from v1.0b3a:

• Data entry in DMX fields is automatically in preferred format.
• Performance in "Run" mode is greatly increased.
• Backup has now a default folder name which can be changed.
• Speed and Transp fields are now editable.
• Go field keeps it's entered value in run mode.
• Space bar is 'Go Next"
• Engine window borders have a new color scheme: The target engine has a border, blue for run mode, green/red for edit mode (red if you have unsaved changes).
• Clear button added in engine window.
• Having 80 or more empty cuelists will no longer freeze backup.
• Flash and blackout bug solved.
   

LanBox-LC manual v2.0b2 and LC+ software v1.0b3a released [August 14, 2000]

We have released a new general manual for the LanBox-LC, see our support page. Good news for Windows users, as the v1.0b3a of the LanBox-LC+ package is now also available for Windows. The Macintosh version is also updated with a few changes and now includes the new LanBox-LC manual. The software can be downloaded for free from our dowloads page
 

LanBox-LC+ software version 1.0b3 released [July 1, 2000]

We have released the third beta version of the "Plus" software package, see our press release for more information. The LanBox-LC+ software can be downloaded for free. Changes from v1.0b2:

• A stage window where you can create and organize your lighting groups.
• The groups can represented by small or large icons, or just labels.
• A background picture can be pasted and moved on the stage (but is not saved yet in b3).
• Instead of a single settings file, you can now have any number of separate project files.
• Project files do not only save groups, but also window positions and the views.
• The connection to the LanBox is automatically reestablished when you open the project.
• Support for multiple engine controls, group panels, monitors and script editors.
• The floaters stick together for easy positioning, and can be "locked" into a view.
• The decimal point bug has been solved (it generates a period, but also accepts a comma).
• Backups are now tab-separated files which you can edit in a spreadsheet program.
• And more. 
   The prices of our products are now in Euro!

From July 1, 2000 all our prices are in Euro (see new order form). Also due to the extensive raise of the US dollar and electronic components pricing, in the past 12 months, we had to raise our prices to compensate this.
 

Announcement of the LanBox-LC+ software [April 15, 2000]

We have released the first beta version of the "Plus" software package, see our press release for more information. The LanBox-LC+ software can be downloaded for free, and has many new exciting features like:

• 500 cue-lists of max 99 steps.
• 8 independent layered sequencers.
• Variable unlimited grouping of light channels.
• Any cue-list can be used as chase pattern.
• Reference and relative light scenes support.
• 16 bit faders, user defined curves.
• Slope limiting, DMX soft patcher.
• MIDI show control support
• And... the upgrade is FREE!
   

As our upcoming LanBox-LC+, DMX lighting controller, support MIDI showcontrol and extensive MIDI commands, it was a natural move to become member of the MMA. By the way, our MIDI System Exclusive ID number is: 00H, 20H, 40H.