i'm new to freestyler (and this forum) and first of all: I am very impressed so far! The user interface of the software is quite understandable compared to some of the commercial alternatives. I want to use freestyler in the following setup:

So, basically the merger allows me to use the standalone controller as a failsafe for the freestyler using opendmx setup. and sometimes it might be handier to use that one, when all wiring in flightcases is done i can simply leave my laptop out and due to the merger, the output will still work without changing the wiring. So far so good. I have tested this allready, works like a charm.
Now for the hard part, the enttec opendmx pro has an input function. I would like to use this input, to test my setup in freestyler and easy view 3d. Like this:

This would allow me to configure the standalone controller using the visualiser, just at my desk instead of at a live environment. Unfortunately, i have tried several ways, but could not get freestyler to read my inputs. I even tried setting up a art-net node using a third-party program, which would read the dmx values from the dmx pro and relay them to freestyler, but this won't work either. Has anyone a suggestion how to do this?
I'm looking forward to your response!
-- Mark