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FreeStyler Version History

This page provides an explanation of the new features, beyond the basic release notes provided with the update.

This is the what's new page for versions of FreeStyler (2.95h to 4.3.8, then 3.54 on).

Changelog for reported bugs and feature requests in the Freestyler Bug Tracker

Version 3.6.49

New features:

Improvements:

bug fixes:

Version 3.6.48

bug fixes:

Version 3.6.47

New features:

Improvements:

bug fixes:

Version 3.6.46

bug fixes:

Version 3.6.45

New features:

bug fixes:

Version 3.6.44

New features:

bug fixes:

Version 3.6.43

Improvements:

bug fixes:

Version 3.6.42

New features:

Version 3.6.41

Improvements:

bug fixes:

Version 3.6.40

ATTENTION !

Improvements:

bug fixes:

Version 3.6.39

New Features

Version 3.6.38

Improvements:

New Features

bug fixes:

Version 3.6.37

Improvements:

New Features

bug fixes:

Version 3.6.36

Improvements:

New Features

bug fixes:

Version 3.6.35

Improvements:

New Features

bug fixes:

Version 3.6.34

Improvements:

New Features

bug fixes:

Version 3.6.33

Improvements:

Version 3.6.32

New Features

Improvements:

bug fixes:

Version 3.6.31

Improvements:

bug fixes:

Version 3.6.3

New Features

Improvements:

bug fixes:

Version 3.6.2

New Features

Improvements:

bug fixes:

Version 3.6.1

bug fixes:

Version 3.6.0

New Features

Improvements:

bug fixes:

Version 3.5.9

New Features

Improvements:

bug fixes:

Version 3.5.8

bug fixes:

Version 3.5.7

New Features

Improvements:

bug fixes:

Version 3.5.6

New Features

EUROLITE freeDMX interface added Save custom RGB palet colors Touchscreen can be made windowed Overridebuttons fading (experimental) Loaded location visible in the title bar Overridebuttons fade-in Improvements:

Small improvements

Touchscreen can be set in windowed mode Link touch to midi page DMXKing UltraDMX pro uses the FTDI driver (no VCP anymore = faster & more stable) Combine several fx into one sequence

bug fixes:

MIDI configuration unusable if “Note-on Note-off” option set after configuration. Small bug fixes

Version 3.5.5

Released 31/10/2013

New Features

Improvements:

Bugs fixes:

Version 3.5.4

Released 10/07/2013

New Features

Improvements:

Bug fixes:

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Version 3.4.8

New Features

  Added M-LED FreeDMX-512 Interface
  DMX400: manually select color per channel (right click on the channel's flash button)

Improvements:

  DMX400: increased the min. fade speed.
  MIDI & UDP: added a lot of extra commands
  MIDI & UDP: list order changed, functions are more grouped.
  MIDI & UDP: up to 24 groups can be controlled (previously up to 10)
  MIDI to touchscreen Ui2feedback improved.
  Artnet broadcast address can be customized and IP restrictions removed
  Restore previous value in cue & cue list: "all channels" or "only intensity channels" options
  A lot of minor improvements

Bugs fixes:

  Fixturecreator: bug fixed in export when profile has been saved elsewhere.
  Fixturecreator: several small issues fixed
  A lot of minor bug fixes

Version 3.4.7

New Features

  Rename groups

Improvements:

  Decreased MIDI feedback messages
  Group number is visible.
  Pan/tilt 16bit in FX generator

Bugs fixes:

  Restoring a backup file didn't restore sub folders.
  Eurolite DMX interface not saved
  Joystick control not working
  Pan arrow activates Tilt channel

Version 3.4.6

New Features

  Added MADRIX interfaces
  Added UltraDMXPRO interface

Improvements:

  Tap sync: time between the last two taps is applied. (based on other DMX controllers)
  A tap enabled sequence (cue) will run at the tap speed when started

Bugs fixes:

  Open saved config in touch UI2 (ticket 0000301)
  Touchscreen 2: start / stop sequence 1 -20 (ticket 0000308)
  Touchscreen 2: shutter open/close issue (ticket 000310)
  Touchscreen 2: command run issue (ticket 0000331)
  Installer fixed (some files were not copied preventing FS to load)
  Changing speed of a non-tap sequence stops the tap sync
  Shape stops when override button is applied
  Shape goes to home position when submaster starts
  GUS interface fix
  MIDI - touch updates

Version 3.4.4

Improvements:

  ARTNET output on change and broadcast address changed to x.x.x.255
  DMX4ALL 3rd generation improved

Bugs fixes:

  Several important bug fixes

Version 3.4.3

Improvements:

  Ability to add subfolders

Bugs fixes:

  Some global colors issues fixed
  Several minor bug fixes

Version 3.4.2

New Features

  Touchscreen UI2 Pan/tilt control
  Touchscreen open/save
  Global colors !!!: Make sure the fixture colors in the profile are correctly identified, enable Global colors in Freestler: "EDIT" -> "USE GLOBAL COLORS", there's also an option to show only the shared colors between selected fixtures.

Improvements:

  Enhanced security option: Disable save on exit
  Other small improvements

Bugs fixes:

  Several minor bug fixes

Version 3.4.1

New Features

Improvements:

  Touchscreen UI1 Colorpicker will react on mousemove
  Macro window received same width as gobo & color window
  Enhanced security options

Bugs fixes:

  Blackout amber & white channels
  Touchscreen UI1 override button status

Version 3.4

New Features

  Removed 33 channel limit
  Added support for RGB segments (checkout Showtec Pixeltrack PRO (160ch))
  Added Amber channel and two white channels for RGB fixtures (currently not for segments)

Improvements:

  Improved FixtureCreator
  Single play sequence stops at the end.
  Small improvements

Bugs fixes:

  > 6 tabs issue
  Mousepad position update

Version 3.3.9 Beta

New Features:

Improvements:

Bugs fixes: Changelog

Version 3.3.8 Beta

New Features:

Improvements:

Bugs fixes: Changelog

Version 3.3.7 Beta

New Features

Improvements:

Bugs fixes: Changelog

Version 3.3.6 Beta

New Features:

Improvements:

Bugs fixes: Changelog

Version 3.3.5 Beta

New Features:

Improvements:

Bugs fixes: Changelog

Version 3.3.2

New Features:

Improvements:

Bugs fixes:

Version 3.3.1

New Features:

Improvements:

Bugs fixes:

Version 3.3.0

New Features:

Improvements:

Bugs fixes:

Version 3.2.9

New Features:

Improvements:

Bugs fixes:

Version 3.2.8

New Features:

Improvements:

Bugs fixes:

Version 3.2.7

New Features:

Improvements:

Bugs fixes:

Version 3.2.6

New Features

Improvements:

Bugs fixes:

Version 3.2.5

New Features

Improvements:

Bugs fixes:

Version 3.2.4

New Features

Improvements:

Bugs fixes:

Version 3.2.3

(released 9-11-2009)

New Features

(add/remove fixtures window → options → Cleanup sequences)

Improvements:

Bugs fixes:

Version 3.2.2

(released 30-10-2009)

New Features

Improvements:

Bugs fixes:

Version 3.2.1

(released 22-10-2009)

New Features

Improvements:==== * Sound2Light received a BPM counter Bugs fixes:====

Version 3.2

(released 16-10-2009)

New Features

Improvements:==== * Some speed improvements in the override buttons * Change made in the behaviour of the Tap sync: first and second tap will trigger the sequences. * Added print function to print a list of you fixtures * Output view will show channels with settings on a red background, at the bottom you can read the actif settings for that channel. * Extra control added to the touch interface n°_2: Encoder wheel. (automatically selected depending on function) * Security added to touch interface n°_2 * Some small enhancements in the Enttec wing code * Changed FixtureCreator open dialog * Tweaked Fade Timer * FX engine: shutter chase compatible with led fixtures (intensity channel must be configured) * FX engine: color chase compatible with led fixtures. * MIDI notes editable without connected controller * Added dialog when exiting sequence creator “save first?” * FX are applied to fixtures in selection order * MIDI “control change” message fix (BCF2000,…) * FX window made smaller * Realtime mode (scheduler) starts when FreeStyler starts (if configured) * New commandline added (compatible with Enttec program wing) * Create sequence: initial values change * Fades are automatically disabled at high speeds * Refresh fixture list button * Added some extra keyboard and midi functions * Changed the way sequences can be made during a show, 3D viewer shows the created sequence. * Process has now high priority * Extra FX were added * Velleman interface output tweaked * Touchscreens are from now on always on top Bugs fixes:====

3.0.1

3.0

New functions:==== * Some UI changes (new icons, colors) * Added a new touchscreen UI * Added new password security * Added a simple sequence generator * Added “Ignore blackout” function * Added “quick save” for saving sequences * Added “disable all other buttons” in override buttons * Clone fixture function added * Up to 12 fixtures can be controlled by the DMX400 * Disable/enable fixture (no values are send to that fixture) * Disable/enable playback fixture (no playback values are send to that fixture) * Added select next, previous, even and odd fixtures (keyboard and midi shortcuts) * Added LOCATE function to locate fixtures (you can configure custom values in the profile) * Icon added on fixture when override active * Indication during sequence creation if a fixture is active in a sequence (yellow= active, red= active with preset values) * Added some new programs to the DMX400 * Added play cuelist buttons: save a cuelist and play that cuelist with one button ! * Added option to reset windows positions * 16bit pan & tilt * Added 60 presets * Import/Export sequences and cues for uploading to a Martin 2510 controller (Martin “Download to 2510” tool needs to be installed) Bugs fixed:====

**Enhancements:====

2.96j beta

2.96i beta

2.96h beta

2.96g beta

2.96f beta

2.96e beta

2.96d beta

2.96c beta

2.96b beta

2.96a beta

2.96 beta

2.95h beta