# Vista 3 Betas **URL:** https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/c/software/vista-3-betas/7.md?page=1 [Latest](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/categories.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [M1 USB Connection Issues](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/m1-usb-connection-issues/119)
**Author:** [@Phoenix\_Lyons](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Phoenix_Lyons)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2018, 7:52am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/m1-usb-connection-issues/119 "2018-09-18T07:52:33Z")
Hello! I’m excited to get started with the new software, but I’m unfortunately stuck at the outset. I have a Vista M1 console, being controlled by a MacBook Air, just for testing purposes. When connected via USB, the M1 … --- ## [Position FX Size % broken](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/position-fx-size-broken/259)
**Author:** [@Cam](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Cam)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2018, 11:08pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/position-fx-size-broken/259 "2018-09-17T23:08:18Z")
Neither FX Size percentage box works for position FX. You have to manually adjust width & height. Running 3.0.18925. --- ## [Colour icons missing in preset menu](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/colour-icons-missing-in-preset-menu/335)
**Author:** [@avmhhs](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/avmhhs)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2018, 11:05pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/colour-icons-missing-in-preset-menu/335 "2018-09-17T23:05:01Z")
We use the colour icons in the preset menu on a daily base, but now they seam to be removed from Vista 3 update. The only alternative is to use the text of these icons in order to locate the black spots that are left of … --- ## [Command Line Quirk](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/command-line-quirk/304)
**Author:** [@David.Long](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/David.Long)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2018, 10:00pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/command-line-quirk/304 "2018-09-05T22:00:14Z")
I’m using a Stream Deck with a Text macro to do this but it works the same if it is via Command Line. I want Group 8 to do a Medium Intensity Chase (Effect 8). So on Command Line I type g8e8 (ENTER) and it works perfec… --- ## [Updating Groups issue](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/updating-groups-issue/258)
**Author:** [@Cam](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Cam)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2018, 8:48am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/updating-groups-issue/258 "2018-09-04T08:48:35Z")
Right clicking a group icon in the fixture chooser to update groups causes all the fixtures currently in the group to be selected. Totally screws you up. However, right clicking on a group in a picker window doesn’t sele… --- ## [Backwards text sizes for FX Masters on console display](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/backwards-text-sizes-for-fx-masters-on-console-display/309)
**Author:** [@JoelD](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/JoelD)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2018, 1:35am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/backwards-text-sizes-for-fx-masters-on-console-display/309 "2018-09-01T01:35:20Z")
The text size on the console display for the FX Masters is backwards from what I’d hope. It would be much more useful if the BPM and Size values were much larger, since that’s the information I’m interested in and need … --- ## [Fixture Editor to V3](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/fixture-editor-to-v3/299)
**Author:** [@David.Long](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/David.Long)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2018, 6:01pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/fixture-editor-to-v3/299 "2018-08-27T18:01:50Z")
I was building a new China fixture profile today. After my initial build of it, I patched the fixture into a new V3 show file. Everything went smooth and worked fine (except an error in the profile). So I opened back u… --- ## [V2 to V3 Effects Problems in Cue Lists (MAJOR issue)](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/v2-to-v3-effects-problems-in-cue-lists-major-issue/295)
**Author:** [@BradLyons75](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/BradLyons75)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2018, 9:22am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/v2-to-v3-effects-problems-in-cue-lists-major-issue/295 "2018-08-26T09:22:11Z")
I seem to have encountered a MAJOR problem as it relates to FX in cue lists created in a V2 session and now trying to playback in V3. I have posted videos to the FB Vista Group about this matter what it looks like in V2 … --- ## [Fixture Arrangement Errors](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/fixture-arrangement-errors/281)
**Author:** [@David.Long](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/David.Long)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2018, 5:20am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/fixture-arrangement-errors/281 "2018-08-22T05:20:53Z")
Trying to change the arrangement for a fixture and I keep getting the following error: Could not save “/Users/dml/Documents/VistaData/FixtureArrangementLibrary/Artfox\_FPixB38.xml”: Parsing Error: unable to open file ‘/U… --- ## [Release Command bug](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/release-command-bug/282)
**Author:** [@Cam](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Cam)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2018, 9:39am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/release-command-bug/282 "2018-08-16T09:39:28Z")
Not sure if it’s affected more commands, but I discovered it when I ran 3.0 for a live show for the first time. Scenario: Intensity FX in 1 cuelist, Release command in another cuelist. Each with 2s cues. I use this whe… --- ## [Green Check Mark on Applied presets missing while in live tab](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/green-check-mark-on-applied-presets-missing-while-in-live-tab/255)
**Author:** [@Cam](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Cam)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2018, 1:06pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/green-check-mark-on-applied-presets-missing-while-in-live-tab/255 "2018-08-12T13:06:17Z")
Switch to cuelist view and the green check mark appears on applied preset icons. Switch to live view and they are gone. Is there a setting for that or is it a bug? --- ## [Random Behaviour from Moving Lights](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/random-behaviour-from-moving-lights/242)
**Author:** [@nathanc](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/nathanc)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2018, 2:10pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/random-behaviour-from-moving-lights/242 "2018-08-10T14:10:50Z")
Hi All, I need urgent assistance, this is not V3 software related. We have 6 Martin Rush MH7 Hybrids which we have had for nearly 2 years now. I have never had any issues except for during a show last night. They were b… --- ## [How to test Vista V3 beta](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/how-to-test-vista-v3-beta/218)
**Author:** [@JeroenG](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/JeroenG)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2018, 7:38am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/how-to-test-vista-v3-beta/218 "2018-08-10T07:38:08Z")
I really like to start trying Vista V3. But after 3 times filling out the form and sending 2 emails to Chroma-Q, I do not get in contact. I have checked my spam-box and I have no blocked contacts. Any ideas? --- ## [New M1 console added when opening file](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/new-m1-console-added-when-opening-file/232)
**Author:** [@rockofkc](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/rockofkc)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2018, 12:15pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/new-m1-console-added-when-opening-file/232 "2018-08-07T12:15:21Z")
It seems everytime I open the show file, it adds another virtual M1 console assigned to my M1 and overrides the previously setup M1. I’m going to try to lock the console, restart and see if that solves the issue. Any one… --- ## [Print a cuelist](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/print-a-cuelist/253)
**Author:** [@robyrimini](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/robyrimini)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2018, 9:29am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/print-a-cuelist/253 "2018-08-07T09:29:35Z")
Hallo everybody, I need to print a cuelist as report of the show, do you know how can I do? I need all whole information about the cuelist, as, number of cues, what there is in the cues, chanell, value, feature… can I do… --- ## [Extract to preset](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/extract-to-preset/210)
**Author:** [@Fabio\_Cicognati](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Fabio_Cicognati)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2018, 1:17am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/extract-to-preset/210 "2018-08-07T01:17:21Z")
hi all, i saved some position from a moving fx cue to extract, and this is working fine, but my final intent was to save a position from fx on extract and then save it as a position preset, in this way i can save differ… --- ## [Vista V3 Mac OSX Window resize](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/vista-v3-mac-osx-window-resize/239)
**Author:** [@PowellLights](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/PowellLights)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2018, 7:49am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/vista-v3-mac-osx-window-resize/239 "2018-08-06T07:49:27Z")
Hello. When programming with Vista, I’ve been resizing the Vista window so that I can have it side by side with my visualizer. With Vista 3 R1, the window size cannot be made as small as I need to have it side by side. … --- ## [M1 only has 2 pages available](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/m1-only-has-2-pages-available/244)
**Author:** [@rockofkc](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/rockofkc)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2018, 5:10pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/m1-only-has-2-pages-available/244 "2018-08-04T17:10:26Z")
My M1 is only showing 2 pages available to drag cues into. Is there a plan to add more pages for more flexibility? --- ## [Issues with assigning a tap fx](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/issues-with-assigning-a-tap-fx/220)
**Author:** [@jarich709](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/jarich709)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2018, 3:53pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/issues-with-assigning-a-tap-fx/220 "2018-07-30T15:53:55Z")
I’m have issues with assigning a tap fx button to an fx playback fader --- ## [Effect Masters](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/effect-masters/98)
**Author:** [@wcvanderburg](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/wcvanderburg)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2018, 7:07am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/effect-masters/98 "2018-07-27T07:07:41Z")
I could be a complete idiot, but I have not been able to get effect masters to work. Is there a manual out for V3 beta that I can confirm I am doing it correctly? Or could some walk me through the process? --- ## [S3 connection issue](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/s3-connection-issue/208)
**Author:** [@Pbraddock](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Pbraddock)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2018, 7:01am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/s3-connection-issue/208 "2018-07-27T07:01:33Z")
Hey all! I’ve got a S3 surface that I am currently using with v3. Everything seems to work just fine except around every 5 minutes, the dmx signal seems to drop out/reset-causing all of my fixtures to go to “home” for a … --- ## [Super PlayBack does not work like Vista2 . . . Help!](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/super-playback-does-not-work-like-vista2-help/197)
**Author:** [@swolverton](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/swolverton)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2018, 2:31pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/super-playback-does-not-work-like-vista2-help/197 "2018-07-23T14:31:25Z")
Using the newest build, Vista 3 works perfect in IPCG but in “PLAY” mode. When cluelist select, I cannot “Release” or “Clear” or play it without it not forgetting past cues. --- ## [Can't Import Fixture Library](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/cant-import-fixture-library/202)
**Author:** [@drhodes](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/drhodes)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2018, 2:07pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/cant-import-fixture-library/202 "2018-07-23T14:07:15Z")
I tried importing my patch file from V2 to V3 but I have a few custom fixture files so it cancels the import. A warning came up saying I need to import another fixture library but when I go to import another fixture libr… --- ## [Strange Playback Window cuelist behavior](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/strange-playback-window-cuelist-behavior/188)
**Author:** [@JoelD](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/JoelD)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2018, 3:55am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/strange-playback-window-cuelist-behavior/188 "2018-07-19T03:55:32Z")
On the Facebook ‘Vista By Chroma Q Operators/Programmer Group’, Benny McDaniel posted an issue he’s experiencing in V3 with the cuelist in the Playback Window. I had experienced the same thing, but hadn’t had time to loo… --- ## [.csv file random organization](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/csv-file-random-organization/187)
**Author:** [@wcvanderburg](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/wcvanderburg)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2018, 11:14pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/csv-file-random-organization/187 "2018-07-18T23:14:50Z")
Ive noticed this in V2 as well, but how come when I attempt to export my patch.csv, its in very random order. Is there away to make it file them in order from universe? I cant upload my .csv but ive attached photos. --- ## [Snapshots saving Fader Levels?](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/snapshots-saving-fader-levels/183)
**Author:** [@JoelD](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/JoelD)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2018, 11:03pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/snapshots-saving-fader-levels/183 "2018-07-18T23:03:15Z")
Maybe I’m doing something wrong (or misunderstanding the feature). I set the faders on my virtual console to the level I need. I include ‘Fader Levels’ when I save the Snapshot. But later when I select the Snapshot the … --- ## [Firmware update for M1](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/firmware-update-for-m1/176)
**Author:** [@Sandersalden](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Sandersalden)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2018, 6:23am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/firmware-update-for-m1/176 "2018-07-18T06:23:03Z")
To use my M1 with the last beta of v3 I have to update the firmware. Will I still be able to use the M1 with the v2 software? Thanks, Sander. --- ## [Possible Stealth Solo Bug](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/possible-stealth-solo-bug/177)
**Author:** [@wcvanderburg](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/wcvanderburg)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2018, 3:33pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/possible-stealth-solo-bug/177 "2018-07-17T15:33:29Z")
Im unsure if this is a bug, or if I don’t understand how the solo feature works. Ive added a video down below detailing what I was attempting to do. https://youtu.be/d4KPu5CpzZY --- ## [Angles of the labels on rotated fixtures](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/angles-of-the-labels-on-rotated-fixtures/164)
**Author:** [@JoelD](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/JoelD)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2018, 1:21pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/angles-of-the-labels-on-rotated-fixtures/164 "2018-07-17T13:21:04Z")
Not a big deal to me personally, but just wanted to show what I’m seeing when I rotate fixtures. The fixture label moves to very “interesting” angles when rotating a fixture: --- ## [Be sure to backup your shows!](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/be-sure-to-backup-your-shows/168)
**Author:** [@ben.coleman](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/ben.coleman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2018, 3:50pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/be-sure-to-backup-your-shows/168 "2018-07-16T15:50:05Z")
There have been a few cases of V2 show files not opening properly and crashing so I just want to emphasize that it is a good idea to create a backup copy or copies of your V2 show files before opening them in V3. This a… [Previous page](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/c/software/vista-3-betas/7.md) [Next page](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/c/software/vista-3-betas/7.md?page=2)