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MagicQ User Manual 298 Version 1.4.9.0
To communicate using ArtNet simply set the required universes to Output Type of ArtNet in Setup, View
DMX I/O and enable the universes. To use CITP simply set the Visualiser field for all required universes
to Capture.
39.4.1 Running Capture
The easiest way to run MagicQ with Capture is to use the standalone executable version of Capture. Using
this means you do not have to download and install the full version of Capture, and you are not bound by
the demo time restrictions.
There are two versions of the standalone Capture demo available from our website – awardscitp.exe
connects to MagicQ using the CITP protocol, awardsartnet.exe connects to MagicQ using the ArtNet
protocol. Simply copy the file onto your PC and run it.
On MagicQ load the Capture show and raise the fader on playback 1 in MagicQ. You should see the
fingers of PAR cans start to chase. If you don't, ensure you are using the correct executable file for the
way you have set up MagicQ, MagicQ is set up correctly, and that you have connectivity between the
MagicQ PC or console and the PC running Capture.
39.4.2 Receiving Patch Data from Capture
It is possible for patch data to be transmitted from Capture to MagicQ when connected via CITP protocol.
Start a new show on MagicQ and then in the Patch Window press the Visualiser Patch soft button. This
will download the Patch information from Capture to MagicQ.
MagicQ uses a text file called headmapcapture.csv in the show/heads folder to convert between the
Capture personality and the MagicQ personality. It is possible to edit this file to add additional heads.
clay paky stgcol1000,Clay Paky,Stage Color 1000,9,StageCol1000#8
clay paky stgcol1000hi,Clay Paky,Stage Color 1000,14,StageCol1000#16
clay paky stgcol1200,Clay Paky,Stage Color 1200,12,StageCol1200#8_CMY
clay paky stgcol1200hi,Clay Paky,Stage Color 1200,14,StageCol1200#16
The first field is the MagicQ personality name. The second field and third field are the manufacturer
name and head type in Capture. The fourth field is the number of channels in the personality.
39.4.3 Troubleshooting
Problem: Capture does not receive any data.
Solution: Check that you have set up MagicQ correctly with correct IP address and enabled outputs, and
there is connectivity between PCs
Problem: When I raise faders some lights come on but not what I expect.
Solution: Check that you have set up MagicQ's outputs correctly.
Problem: Using ArtNet but the lights do weird things.
Solution: Check there are not two pieces of equipment outputting ArtNet.
Problem: Using CITP on a LAN but it doesn’t receive data.
Solution: Check there are no other copies of Capture running. MagicQ can only connect to one copy of
Capture.
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