Hog 2Pc Backwards Compatibility - High End Systems Hog iPC Handbook

Hog 2PC Backwards Compatibility

In addition to operating optimally with Hog 3PC software, the Hog iPC console is backwards
compatible with the classic Hog 2PC application. When combined with the Hog iPC console's
internal hardware, the Hog 2PC application provides four universes of DMX output
(expandable to seven), one SMPTE input, and MIDI in/out/thru capabilities. Please note the
following Hog 3PC software advancements will NOT be available when running the Hog 2PC
application on the Hog iPC console:
New Fixture Capability
• Fixtures share parameter
labels and programming
functionalities
• Real World Values
• Quick fixture additions to
existing show
• Simple fixture type
replacement
• Patch information cloning by
universe
More Playback Functionality
• Flexible cuelist timing
• Scenes allow direct access
and playback of single looks
• Better custom playback
control
• Virtual master playback
controls
• Inhibitive group submasters
• Unlimited active playbacks
across pages
• Improved trigger Macros
• Tap Sync feature for chase
timing
• Dedicated "Live" key with
'Touch' and 'Suck' buttons
• Dedicated Assert key
• Improved "priority" assign-
ments for cuelists
• Latchable flash buttons
Added Connectivity
• Network the same show on
multiple consoles, Hog iPC,
and/or Hog 3PC computers
• Multiple Playback Wings
• Multiple expansion wings
• ESP Vision and WYSIWYG
direct connect via Ethernet
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Enhanced Programming
• Consistent function syntax
• Multiple open editors
• Quick cue changes
• Track backwards cue
changes
• Enhanced record options
toolbar
• Global palettes
• Slots toolbar
• Customized parameter
ordering on encoder wheels
• Color Picker for visible color
mixing selections
• Quick reference to major gel
colors
• Hue and Saturation
parameters
• Remote focus using
Hog 3PC software
• Powerful fanning abilities at
various start points
• Dedicated Fan Key
• Parameter max/min values
Quick key
• Gobo rotation Quick key
• Custom 'Lowlight' palette
• Back key for previous fixture
selection
• Multi-level undo/redo
Show Data Utilities
• Timed Auto backup
• Show maintenance utilities
Better Timing Control
• Cuelist timecode enabling
• Timecode or internal audio
CD cuelist triggering
• Realtime Time and Date
display and show stamping
Using Hog® 2PC Software
User Interface
• Import and export user
preferences between shows
or consoles
• Enhanced user and console
configuration options
• Editable spreadsheet
displays
• Dockable toolbars for easy
console customization
• Compact editor modes allow
more on-screen information
• Editable Aggregation of
display information
• Copy and paste in
spreadsheet views
• Additive and non additive
views
• Parked Output Window
• Control key and control
toolbar for fixture commands
• Quick scroll functions for
windows
• Custom resizing of windows
• Spreadsheet custom column
ordering
• Customizable default naming
schemes
• Unlimited number of views
• Online help / manual
• English, German and
Japanese user manuals
Ongoing Development
• Dedicated development team
continually enhancing
software
• Internal Testing Department
ensuring new release stability
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