# Feature suggestions

**URL:** https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/c/software/new-feature-request/8.md

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## [About the Feature suggestions category](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/about-the-feature-suggestions-category/17)

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**Author:** [@VistaSupport](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/VistaSupport)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 5, 2018, 1:17am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/about-the-feature-suggestions-category/17 "2018-07-05T01:17:11Z")

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\*\*You have an idea for a new feature? \*\* This is the perfect place to do it!

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## [Funzionalità RDM](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/funzionalita-rdm/3825)

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**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")

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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…

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## [Playback cue text size](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/playback-cue-text-size/122)

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**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")

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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.

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## [Conditional DMX Chart in Fixture Editor](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/conditional-dmx-chart-in-fixture-editor/3807)

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**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")

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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…

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## [Framing Shutter Patching](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/framing-shutter-patching/3806)

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**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")

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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…

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## [When are we going to get consoles?](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/when-are-we-going-to-get-consoles/3604)

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**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")

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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!

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## [Vista Remote Application](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/vista-remote-application/3793)

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**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")

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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…

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## [Vista 3 - Will it ever be ARM native?](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/vista-3-will-it-ever-be-arm-native/3788)

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**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")

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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?

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## [Auto updater/legacy support](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/auto-updater-legacy-support/3775)

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**Author:** [@Carson](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Carson)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 19, 2026, 4:39pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/auto-updater-legacy-support/3775 "2026-04-19T16:39:01Z")

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I think it would be nice Vista 3 should get software updater integrated. It would allow the app to update itself without me having to go download the most recent DMG from the downloads page every time. It would allow bug…

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## [Duplicate elements in custom fixture arrangement](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/duplicate-elements-in-custom-fixture-arrangement/3776)

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**Author:** [@jcb](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/jcb)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2026, 9:48pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/duplicate-elements-in-custom-fixture-arrangement/3776 "2026-04-16T21:48:16Z")

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I have some Chauvet Rogue R2X Wash fixtures in 33-channel mode, which have an arrangement of 19 LEDs, but only 5 “elements.” To explain what I mean, see the attached diagram. I would love to have a fixture arrangemen…

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## [Licence warning options](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/licence-warning-options/3741)

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**Author:** [@ClarkRochon](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/ClarkRochon)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2026, 8:28pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/licence-warning-options/3741 "2026-02-23T20:28:34Z")

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I would love an option for installed Vista applications to be more overt in the licence warning. we are seeing so many times from lots of different reasons that the licence dongle is not recognized and the warning for th…

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## [Second Main Tool Bar](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/second-main-tool-bar/3727)

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**Author:** [@JMJ](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/JMJ)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2026, 5:08pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/second-main-tool-bar/3727 "2026-01-28T17:08:34Z")

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Hello. I don’t found a way to duplicate the main tool bar . I need to have one on my main windows on my laptop and a second on my external monitor ?… Thanks.

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## [Visualizer](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/visualizer/1886)

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**Author:** [@LongstrethE](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/LongstrethE)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 13, 2025, 8:59am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/visualizer/1886 "2025-08-13T08:59:06Z")

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I love how the fixture chooser gives a great overview of what is happening, and I believe it opens a great opportunity for a 3D visualizer. Vista has always led the way as far as having an excellent graphical interface a…

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## [Please jack please](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/please-jack-please/3472)

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**Author:** [@churchlightguy](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/churchlightguy)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [July 1, 2025, 4:40am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/please-jack-please/3472 "2025-07-01T04:40:35Z")

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I have to say, if this was a DisCORD server, I think a lot more people would use it. Discord is also just so much easier to use haha. Thanks for taking this into account fellas

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## [Apply Timing Presets To Individual Fixtures](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/apply-timing-presets-to-individual-fixtures/3633)

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**Author:** [@Ronin0000](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Ronin0000)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 1, 2025, 7:37pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/apply-timing-presets-to-individual-fixtures/3633 "2025-06-01T19:37:04Z")

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Hi everyone, I could really use some workflow advice for a timing issue I’m stuck on in Vista. I’m trying to apply timing only to specific fixtures in a cue list—without applying values. I know presets only apply values…

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## [Virtual console windows, free button](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/virtual-console-windows-free-button/185)

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**Author:** [@Sergey](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Sergey)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2025, 9:46am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/virtual-console-windows-free-button/185 "2025-05-21T09:46:24Z")

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Hello! I have two suggestions. Make splitting of virtual console windows by dragging the mouse over the edge. (as in the previous version) Assign the function "Stealth"to the free button of old consoles.

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## [Stealth On Fader](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/stealth-on-fader/310)

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**Author:** [@wcvanderburg](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/wcvanderburg)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 20, 2025, 9:56pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/stealth-on-fader/310 "2025-05-20T21:56:04Z")

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It would be a nice feature to have stealth assignable on the older consoles. Id love to be able to place stealth on a fader. \<select activates deactivates, fader up go.\>

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## [Art-Net/sACN ip address](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/art-net-sacn-ip-address/1883)

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**Author:** [@dim\_111](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/dim_111)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2025, 6:28am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/art-net-sacn-ip-address/1883 "2025-05-05T06:28:06Z")

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Sometimes Vista does not display artnet nodes found on the network. In this case, I just add the broadcast universe and assign the internal Vista universe to it. It would be very convenient in this case to specify the ip…

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## ["Insert Cuelist" button/dialog](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/insert-cuelist-button-dialog/3591)

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**Author:** [@Cam](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Cam)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [May 1, 2025, 4:27pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/insert-cuelist-button-dialog/3591 "2025-05-01T16:27:36Z")

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What do you think about an “Insert cuelist” button in the tools dropdown or when right clicking on a cue? Bring up a dialog, select the list you want to insert, and it would copy the cues into your list after the current…

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## [New/future Hardware Ideas & discussions](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/new-future-hardware-ideas-discussions/1777)

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**Author:** [@Robert\_Price](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Robert_Price)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2025, 10:32am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/new-future-hardware-ideas-discussions/1777 "2025-02-17T10:32:17Z")

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After seeing peoples intrest and ideas for new Vista features and future Hardware i thought I’d open a new thread so everyone can share ideas and +1 the ones they like !

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## [More MIDI Control Options](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/more-midi-control-options/94)

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**Author:** [@Andrew\_Colvin](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Andrew_Colvin)\
**Replies:** 41\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2025, 10:23am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/more-midi-control-options/94 "2025-02-12T10:23:36Z")

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The new system looks great! I’m really excited to try the fx masters, and being able to merge show files is awesome! One thing that would be nice to have would be more midi control options for cues, cue lists, and fx m…

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## [MIDI hardware worth it for Vista?](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/midi-hardware-worth-it-for-vista/3458)

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**Author:** [@Ithilome](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Ithilome)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 11, 2025, 5:05am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/midi-hardware-worth-it-for-vista/3458 "2025-01-11T05:05:40Z")

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I’m looking for opinions: I"ve a situation where I’m to do lighting busking for a church event. At the moment they’ve got a PC with Vista that sends DMX signal through a node and has a touchscreen. Vista can use Midi to…

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## [Midi OUT of Vista Would be Awesome](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/midi-out-of-vista-would-be-awesome/3217)

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**Author:** [@churchlightguy](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/churchlightguy)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [January 8, 2025, 3:17am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/midi-out-of-vista-would-be-awesome/3217 "2025-01-08T03:17:15Z")

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Hey Everyone, i have been using vista for a while now, and one thing i really wish vista could do send MIDI notes, or OSC OUT! I think that it would be really halpeful for some people. specifically, after at least gettin…

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## [Channel Count Per Fixture in Patch List View](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/channel-count-per-fixture-in-patch-list-view/3431)

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**Author:** [@itcalvarystp](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/itcalvarystp)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 12, 2024, 3:48pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/channel-count-per-fixture-in-patch-list-view/3431 "2024-12-12T15:48:32Z")

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Since we’re constantly re-configuring our patch, it would be helpful to have two simple columns added in the patch list view. DMX address END per fixture (Starting DMX address is already listed) Channels USED per fixtu…

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## [Exclude from Grand Master](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/exclude-from-grand-master/823)

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**Author:** [@evanpalumbo](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/evanpalumbo)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2024, 3:19pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/exclude-from-grand-master/823 "2024-12-09T15:19:42Z")

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I’d like a way to exclude some fixtures from the grand master/blackout controls. Things like fixture power relays, hazers, house lights, etc. don’t need to change when those controls are used. I know you can park the fix…

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## [Store Part to fader](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/store-part-to-fader/3383)

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**Author:** [@SRT456](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/SRT456)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2024, 1:22pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/store-part-to-fader/3383 "2024-11-12T13:22:44Z")

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Hi there, I was wondering if you could add the ability to Store Part straight to a empty fader, just like you can with Store All. Quite a few times I am in a position where I need to keep recording parts for the show, b…

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## [New Custom Workspaces + Screen Layouts](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/new-custom-workspaces-screen-layouts/3332)

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**Author:** [@LWallen\_LD](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/LWallen_LD)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 7, 2024, 8:52pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/new-custom-workspaces-screen-layouts/3332 "2024-09-07T20:52:47Z")

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In My Opinion, I believe the User Workspaces could be reworked. With the current system, there are some missing options, such as custom resized windows, and multiple Workspaces. I understand you can add separate workspac…

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## [OSC Midi Update?](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/osc-midi-update/3308)

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**Author:** [@Dogo1234](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Dogo1234)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 1, 2024, 2:34am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/osc-midi-update/3308 "2024-08-01T02:34:48Z")

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I love Vista but the fact that it doesent have proper midi control or OSC control is kinda mind blowing to me. I feel like there is a lack of external control features. For example in other softwares you can switch the p…

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## [sACN Priority Change](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/sacn-priority-change/3304)

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**Author:** [@Tim\_Mason](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Tim_Mason)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2024, 1:20am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/sacn-priority-change/3304 "2024-07-16T01:20:02Z")

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Could I Suggest a little editable cell in the connect universe window to Change the sACN Priority once sACN is added

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## [Color Picker Upgrades](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/color-picker-upgrades/3298)

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**Author:** [@stevechenoweth](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/stevechenoweth)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 10, 2024, 6:53pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/color-picker-upgrades/3298 "2024-07-10T18:53:22Z")

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I’d like to see a way to have CTO exposed below the color picker window, instead of having to go into color and then use the custom channel. I was thinking a sliding bar right below the color picker. I was also thinking…

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