[Sidus Link Pro] What's New in Version 1.3

Summary of Features, Enchantments and Bug Fixes in Sidus Link Pro v1.3

Released 2/4/2025

New Features

Cue Control & Playback

  • On/Off Fixture Toggle – Each fixture slider now has an On/Off switch for easier light control without affecting intensity.
  • Undo & Redo Buttons – Added undo and redo functionality, especially useful when clearing the stage.
  • CCT&HSI Mode – Added a new unified control group when Crossfade parameter is present.
  • Fade In & Out for Latch and Bump Actions – Users can now set independent fade-in and fade-out times for Latch and Bump actions in cues.
  • Copy DMX Profile – Added the function to copy existing DMX Profiles.
  • Patch List Export – Users can now export their fixture patch list to CSV or PDF from the Management Window.
  • Drag and Drop Merge Cues – Users can now drag a fixture’s slider onto a cue stack to update its values.
  • Customizable Variable Parameters – Users can now define slotted values for parameters like fan speed, gobos, strobe and functions.

Enhancements

Cue & Sequence Enhancements

  • Enhanced Color Swatches – Color Swatches now include the saved CCT.
  • Insert New Cue After Current Cue – Users can now insert a new cue into an existing cue stack rather than only at the end.
  • Drag & Drop Cues Between Cue Stacks – Users can now move cues between stacks within the Edit Cue Sequence window.
  • Cue Name Selection on Rename – When renaming a cue, the existing text is now selected for easier replacement.
  • Revised Cue Merge Behavior – When recording a cue with an OFF switch and merging, the state now updates correctly.

Fixture & DMX Control Enhancements

  • 16-bit Patching UI Improvements – Users now see a clearer representation of how 16-bit values are assigned.
  • Virtual Intensity for Non-Intensity Fixtures – Added the option for RGB-only fixtures to include a virtual intensity control.
  • Direct DMX Value Input in Channel View – Users can now manually enter DMX values directly in the channel view.
  • CCT Range Extended to 20,000K – Fixture profiles now support a maximum CCT value of 20,000K instead of 10,000K.
  • Hue & HSI Sliders – Hue and HSI popups now include sliders for easier and more precise color selection.

Scene & UI Enhancements

  • Scene Default Settings Access – A gear icon has been added to the Scene Page to access scene default behaviors.
  • Quickshot Window Update – The Quickshot window now opens in a tray view similar to presets, with an expand button for full-screen access.
  • Revised Scene Sharing Options – “Share” has been renamed to “Save to Device and Send,” and QR sharing has been updated for clarity.

Networking & System Enhancements

  • Master Node Selection for Sidus BT Devices – Users can now prevent new fixtures from automatically becoming the Master Node.

Bug Fixes

Cue & Playback Fixes

  • Cue Flicker Issue Fixed – Single cues set to latch no longer cause lights to flicker before changing.
  • Incorrect Cue Placement Indicator Fixed – The green line when reordering cues now accurately shows where the cue will be placed.
  • Paused Cues No Longer Reset on Stop – Pressing Stop now correctly pauses cues instead of unloading them.
  • Cue Naming Auto-Population Fix – When selecting "Overwrite Current Cue," the cue name is now auto-populated for faster workflow.

Fixture & DMX Profile Fixes

  • Locked Fixtures Now Stay Visible in Channel View – Fixtures locked in Fixture View no longer disappear when switching to Channel View.
  • Incorrect Strobe Return Behavior Fixed – Lights now correctly revert to default strobe settings instead of the last active level.
  • Corrected Strobe UI – Strobe parameters now show "Off" instead of "No Effect" for a more intuitive UI.
  • Fixed Crossfade Display Values – Crossfade parameters now display in percentages (0%–100%) instead of raw DMX values (0–255).

Scene & UI Fixes

  • Scene Page Selection Button Fix – The "Complete" button has been renamed to "Cancel" for better usability.
  • Fixture Management Refresh Fixed – Deleted fixtures now disappear from Patch View without needing to close and reopen the Management Page.
  • Fixed UI Glitch When Recording Cues – A UI bug causing new cues to momentarily show the previous cue has been resolved.
  • Revised Text for Create New Cue Window – Options for cue creation have been clarified to prevent confusion.