# Vista software **URL:** https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/c/software/5.md [Latest](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/categories.md) --- ## [About the Vista software category](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/about-the-vista-software-category/12)
**Author:** [@VistaSupport](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/VistaSupport)\ **Replies:** 0
Select the right category to post your question Release is only for question related to something in the current release version Beta are for questions related to Beta New Features Request is for suggestion of new fea… --- ## [One time color wave effect](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/one-time-color-wave-effect/3818)
**Author:** [@dispencer](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/dispencer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 2:46pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/one-time-color-wave-effect/3818 "2026-10-13T14:46:36Z")
So I’m having trouble making a one time color wave effect work on my light bars. I have a main cue going in the background with a mix color and sequence wave on the intensity. Then I have one cue in a different cuelist t… --- ## [Feature Release timings](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/feature-release-timings/3835)
**Author:** [@bclighting](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/bclighting)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2026, 5:57pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/feature-release-timings/3835 "2026-10-09T17:57:01Z")
I’m not sure how I never noticed this but there doesn’t seem to be a easy way to adjust release timings of different features when releasing a cuelist. The long way is to create a cue with events that are converted to r… --- ## [Communications Alert](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/communications-alert/3832)
**Author:** [@BryanTalbott](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/BryanTalbott)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 6:15pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/communications-alert/3832 "2026-10-05T18:15:33Z")
Hello, I updated the OS on a computer in another venue and now I have an alert saying that another vista node has been detected on this network group. Syncing the show around the network may take a few minutes. Please c… --- ## [Fan Color in timeline](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/fan-color-in-timeline/3828)
**Author:** [@tcarey10](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/tcarey10)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 6:41pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/fan-color-in-timeline/3828 "2026-09-02T18:41:49Z")
How do I fan color in a cuelist using the timeline? I was able to get my lights to fan, but my color parameter won’t fan. When I draw my skew, it shows the outline, but when I release, nothing happens. --- ## [Funzionalità RDM](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/funzionalita-rdm/3825)
**Author:** [@Alessandro\_Nitti](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Alessandro_Nitti)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2026, 2:19pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/funzionalita-rdm/3825 "2026-08-11T14:19:18Z")
L’ultimo thread di richiesta per questa funzionalità risale al LONTANO 2019 ed alla richiesta si rispose che era “in programma in una versione futura” senza una vera timeline. ORA, nel 2026, in attesa di un rilascio “imm… --- ## [Color Flash on Play and Release](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/color-flash-on-play-and-release/3821)
**Author:** [@Dev\_Sch](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Dev_Sch)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2026, 10:10am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/color-flash-on-play-and-release/3821 "2026-08-10T10:10:01Z")
I am trying to make separate cuelists, each with their own color in them. For some reason, it seems the lights are flashing to a different color when fading in and out of the cue list. I just made this showfile today. I … --- ## [Command Line For Color Wheels](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/command-line-for-color-wheels/3820)
**Author:** [@DGHofstee](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/DGHofstee)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2026, 12:02pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/command-line-for-color-wheels/3820 "2026-07-23T12:02:30Z")
Is there a way to utilize the command line to change DMX values to change the color wheel position? I would like to select a group of fixtures with color wheels, assign them a value to their (ch 9 and 10) to change colo… --- ## [Fixture Editor Error: badly defined or virtual dmx channel](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/fixture-editor-error-badly-defined-or-virtual-dmx-channel/3819)
**Author:** [@vistauser15789](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/vistauser15789)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2026, 8:53pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/fixture-editor-error-badly-defined-or-virtual-dmx-channel/3819 "2026-07-17T20:53:38Z")
I’m creating a fixture profile for a new light and running into this issue: "Current fixture type is invalid and may not work correctly: Custom Misc:2 has a badly defined or virtual dmx channel No valid feature d… --- ## [Playback cue text size](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/playback-cue-text-size/122)
**Author:** [@Gbritt](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Gbritt)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 7:55am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/playback-cue-text-size/122 "2026-07-13T07:55:57Z")
Is there a way to increase the text size of the cues names and notes section on the playback page? Have some older volunteers who seem to struggle reading it. --- ## [Controlling vista 3 with x touch console](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/controlling-vista-3-with-x-touch-console/3148)
**Author:** [@Dogo1234](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Dogo1234)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2026, 10:25am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/controlling-vista-3-with-x-touch-console/3148 "2026-06-26T10:25:19Z")
Can I connect my x touch modos controller to vista 3 and have it work like a console for it? Like will the motorized faders work and led screen show the cue names and stuff. I’m also on Mac --- ## [Lamp off request](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/lamp-off-request/3808)
**Author:** [@Sergey](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Sergey)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2026, 7:23am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/lamp-off-request/3808 "2026-06-22T07:23:51Z")
Is it possible to add a “Lamp off” request when leaving the app, along with a request to save the show? --- ## [Conditional DMX Chart in Fixture Editor](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/conditional-dmx-chart-in-fixture-editor/3807)
**Author:** [@jcb](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/jcb)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2026, 1:42am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/conditional-dmx-chart-in-fixture-editor/3807 "2026-06-21T01:42:03Z")
I have a fixture that conditionally changes its DMX channels based on the value of a specific channel. So for example, channel 2 is a “mode” switch, with values for “RGBW”, “CCT”, and “Effects”. Based on the value of cha… --- ## [Vista Effects Start Timing Bug](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/vista-effects-start-timing-bug/1968)
**Author:** [@drewTheTechy](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/drewTheTechy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2026, 6:05am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/vista-effects-start-timing-bug/1968 "2026-06-16T06:05:55Z")
When programming lightshows synced to music, I often create “step beat” effects, where I select four lights, apply an intensity step effect across the four fixtures, and sync the BPM to the beat of the song. If the song … --- ## [Referencing Groups in Cues?](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/referencing-groups-in-cues/2754)
**Author:** [@Simon](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Simon)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2026, 7:22am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/referencing-groups-in-cues/2754 "2026-06-15T07:22:28Z")
Hi all, Is there any way to generate some kind of “dynamic Cues” where a group of fixtures ist used and automatically updates if I add or remove a fixture from this group? So that the cue is not saving like “Color on t… --- ## [Framing Shutter Patching](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/framing-shutter-patching/3806)
**Author:** [@BeigheyMW](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/BeigheyMW)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2026, 1:45am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/framing-shutter-patching/3806 "2026-06-14T01:45:49Z")
My proposed new feature involves how Vista handles Framing Shutters within moving lights. We’ve been experimenting with Vista in our small theater with an eye towards a future purchase once the new console is unveiled a… --- ## [Import/export cuelists with programming](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/import-export-cuelists-with-programming/3803)
**Author:** [@milkmgn](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/milkmgn)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2026, 9:41am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/import-export-cuelists-with-programming/3803 "2026-06-04T09:41:41Z")
Hi all. Just wanting to see if it is possible to import and export cuelists between showfiles (probably given that the showfiles contain the exact same patch). I’m trying to unify some showfiles with the exact same was… --- ## [Playback Controls Keep Disappearing](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/playback-controls-keep-disappearing/3802)
**Author:** [@morgahuw](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/morgahuw)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2026, 3:27pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/playback-controls-keep-disappearing/3802 "2026-06-02T15:27:16Z")
I am using Vista3 R5 build 1715 (c1c1080aaa) on Windows 11. I have created a layout on the User Configurable windows which displays the fixture chooser and the playback window. Initially the playback window did not sho… --- ## [How to set up two network interfaces in vista on a mac mini m4](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/how-to-set-up-two-network-interfaces-in-vista-on-a-mac-mini-m4/3800)
**Author:** [@Phaz](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Phaz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2026, 2:46am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/how-to-set-up-two-network-interfaces-in-vista-on-a-mac-mini-m4/3800 "2026-05-27T02:46:13Z")
How to set up two network interfaces in vista. so one of the networks in sACN for lighting control and the other network is Art-net for media server control. Im on a M4 mac mini using Vista R3.2. --- ## [OSC / Actiongrid / StreamDeck](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/osc-actiongrid-streamdeck/3797)
**Author:** [@meekspromedia](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/meekspromedia)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2026, 2:47am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/osc-actiongrid-streamdeck/3797 "2026-05-26T02:47:47Z")
Need help getting OSC setup properly. I am obviously doing something wrong. I created an action grid and I want to use a stream deck xl to trigger. I have enabled OSC in vista and set to my computers IP address. I am u… --- ## [Intensity fade on release](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/intensity-fade-on-release/3794)
**Author:** [@tcarey10](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/tcarey10)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2026, 9:14am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/intensity-fade-on-release/3794 "2026-05-21T09:14:38Z")
I have a main cuelist and now I’m creating a cuelist that overides a couple of the lights and sets them to 0 intensity. I have these on a auto play and release fader. When I release the secondary cuelist to go back to th… --- ## [When are we going to get consoles?](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/when-are-we-going-to-get-consoles/3604)
**Author:** [@Jackson](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Jackson)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 11:41pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/when-are-we-going-to-get-consoles/3604 "2026-05-20T23:41:27Z")
I love vista but they don’t have many touring-able consoles; when can we have something like an MA3? I think it’d help Vista’s business in the touring side! --- ## [Vista Remote Application](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/vista-remote-application/3793)
**Author:** [@Carson](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Carson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2026, 12:07pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/vista-remote-application/3793 "2026-05-19T12:07:11Z")
Hello, I wanted to suggest adding a remote control feature for Vista 3 that lets us use an iPad, iPhone, or Android device as a virtual console or simple playback wing. Almost every other major lighting software out th… --- ## [Weird issue with Vista not outputting sACN unless I open up sACNView first](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/weird-issue-with-vista-not-outputting-sacn-unless-i-open-up-sacnview-first/3236)
**Author:** [@justin.quinn](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/justin.quinn)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2026, 1:31am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/weird-issue-with-vista-not-outputting-sacn-unless-i-open-up-sacnview-first/3236 "2026-05-18T01:31:56Z")
We have a vista 3 R4 (1679) on Windows system that for some reason stopped outputting sACN after a power loss. Everything looks to be working properly, fixtures are showing intensity in the fixture chooser, DMX views ap… --- ## [Stealth/Go use live timing?](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/stealth-go-use-live-timing/3784)
**Author:** [@jcb](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/jcb)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2026, 5:27pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/stealth-go-use-live-timing/3784 "2026-05-14T17:27:55Z")
I feel like I’m missing something obvious here - if I go into Stealth mode, make some adjustments, and then hit Go to make them live, it takes 2 seconds to transition to my new look, regardless of what my live timing is … --- ## [OSC, Jump to cue command?](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/osc-jump-to-cue-command/3621)
**Author:** [@MonGoose](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/MonGoose)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2026, 2:24pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/osc-jump-to-cue-command/3621 "2026-05-06T14:24:59Z")
Hiya , we are planning on using OSC in a theatre space and would like to be able to fire cues from Qlab while keeping intime, a jump to cue would be perfect for this but i can’t see one listed in the R5 information. Does… --- ## [Trigger Vista Cuelists from Resolume](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/trigger-vista-cuelists-from-resolume/3789)
**Author:** [@stephendbna](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/stephendbna)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2026, 12:11pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/trigger-vista-cuelists-from-resolume/3789 "2026-05-06T12:11:14Z")
I need to replay 2 separate lighting cuelists on vista simultaneously, each programmed to a video played back from a resolume machine. The videos are different lengths and will be looping. I’d normally use timecode for a… --- ## [Vista 3 - Will it ever be ARM native?](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/vista-3-will-it-ever-be-arm-native/3788)
**Author:** [@Carson](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Carson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2026, 5:10pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/vista-3-will-it-ever-be-arm-native/3788 "2026-05-04T17:10:31Z")
I got this notification this morning about support for Intel based applications ending. I am using an M4 Pro Mac Mini for my shows. Will Vista 3 have an ARM native application soon for macOS? --- ## [R5 Chrashing](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/r5-chrashing/3783)
**Author:** [@CamFig](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/CamFig)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2026, 10:14am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/r5-chrashing/3783 "2026-05-02T10:14:05Z")
I’ve got a Windows computer running Vista R5, and it crashed twice yesterday—once during practice and again during service. I checked for updates afterward and found six security updates, which I’ve now installed. I’m h… --- ## [Vista 3R5 dont work usb key](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/vista-3r5-dont-work-usb-key/3572)
**Author:** [@Andrei](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Andrei)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2026, 1:10pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/vista-3r5-dont-work-usb-key/3572 "2026-04-30T13:10:49Z")
Hello instal beta version Vista 3R5 but software dont see usb Key Thanks [Next page](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/c/software/5.md?page=1)