High End Systems has released Hog4 OS v3.0.0 with new features and bug fixes. The company notes that Hog 4 OS consoles running v2.4.0 and greater can be upgraded to v3.0.0, but consoles running older software versions require a full install of software v3.0.0.
More details from High End Systems (www.highend.com):
Installation Instructions
Please refer to the Hog 4 OS help manual for detailed instructions on how to a perform a full install on your console. ??DP8000s require a full install in order to upgrade to v3.0.0. Therefore, when upgrading DP8000s via the console, you must turn on the “enable boot server” option in the HogNet tab of the control panel on the console. After upgrading a DP8000 to v3.0.0 it will be reset to net number 1, port 6600, and set to Obtain IP Using DHCP on both the HogNet and FixtureNet adapters.??Hog 4 OS v3.1.0 contains new firmware for all console front panel boards. As a result, after upgrading the console using the FPSPKG package the front panel will still function as expected but in order for the front panel firmware to reload to the new firmware version the console must be rebooted. HedgeHog consoles may also report the wrong console version in the startup animation following the upgrade until you reboot the console. Finally, be aware that during the first reboot of the console following the upgrade it may take several seconds for the front panel to load. This is because the front panel is loading new firmware.
Show File Compatibility
Show files created with or edited using Hog 4 OS v3.0.0 are not compatible with any previous version of the Hog 4 OS.
New Features Plots
Users can now build graphical 2-dimension fixture plots in their show files, allowing for quick and easy fixture selection and basic feedback. See section 20 of the Hog 4 OS help manual for more details. ??Pixel Mapping Console operators can now use the plot window to create PixelMaps that can then be used to display video or still image content on fixtures. Custom content is also supported for import into the console for PixelMapping playback. See section 20.4 of the Hog 4 OS help manual for more details. ??Inhibitive Submaster Adjustment using Choose + Encoder Users can now adjust the intensity level of an inhibitive submaster by holding down the choose key for that inhibitive submaster (or hold down the onscreen display for that master on the playback bar) and turning the appropriate main encoder wheel labeled “intensity”. This enables user to be able to adjust inhibitive submitters assigned to masters that don’t have physical faders.??New Uses for PIG key in File Browser Holding pig while selecting files or folders in the the file browser now adds those files and/or folders to the selection one-by-one as if holding the control key on an external keyboard (in previous software versions hold pig while selecting files and/or folders mimicked holding the shift on a keyboard). Also, now holding the pig key while selecting a single folder in the file browser will select the folder instead of entering the folder.??Front Panel HID Mode Improvements The console front panel will enter HID mode ONLY when Pig+Fan+Cursor Up are held. If additional keys are held the console will not enter HID mode. Also, the blind key LED will now continually blink anytime the console front panel is set to HID mode.??Hog 4 Center Wheel Improvements The Hog 4 console’s center wheel now adjusts single dmx integer parameters such as media folder and media file by a value of 1 with each click of the center wheel’s direct control wheel. The center wheel’s shuttle control wheel still works the same as before.
Bug Fixes
D-02222: Desktop Crash when recording a cue ?D-02226: Moving a group to the playback bar can crash desktop ?D-02395: Show Merging is failing with user created fixtures that cannot be built due to having no params ?D-02397: Prevent accidentally enabling HID mode ?D-02398: Slot Toolbar crashes due to direct callbacks from Syntax thread ?D-02402: Choose wheel handler functionality is not thread safe and can cause crashes ?D-01979: ”Apply to Existing Cuelist” doesn’t work for main/master assignments when cuelist is a chase ?D-02127: Console settings window doesn’t properly show PIN codes that start with Zero ?D-02189: Desktop is crashing when selecting 169 groups without hitting enter ?D-02196: Keypad numbers are no longer repeating when the key is held down ?D-02310: Simultaneous IN/OUT OSC fader commands crashes playback ?D-02317: Seconds/3 unit control data is corrupted ?D-02321: HH and RH: Double and missed key presses
Download the release notes here: v3.0.0 Release Notes
