# Vista 3 Releases **URL:** https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/c/software/vista-3-releases/6.md [Latest](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/categories.md) --- ## [Vista 3 R2 is now here](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/vista-3-r2-is-now-here/686)
**Author:** [@VistaSupport](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/VistaSupport)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2019, 7:12pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/vista-3-r2-is-now-here/686 "2019-03-05T19:12:31Z")
Vista 3 R2 is now here Following the successful launch of Vista 3 in September, we are pleased to announce ‘Release 2’ (R2) of our crowd-pleasing Vista 3 lighting and media control software. R2 introduces a number of… --- ## [Vista 3 Release related post](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/vista-3-release-related-post/13)
**Author:** [@VistaSupport](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/VistaSupport)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2018, 12:27am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/vista-3-release-related-post/13 "2018-07-05T00:27:58Z")
Post any topics related to Vista 3 released version here! --- ## [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… --- ## [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? --- ## [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 … --- ## [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. --- ## [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… --- ## [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 --- ## [Feature Request regarding new update preset behavior](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/feature-request-regarding-new-update-preset-behavior/3779)
**Author:** [@Cam](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Cam)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2026, 7:39pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/feature-request-regarding-new-update-preset-behavior/3779 "2026-04-19T19:39:13Z")
Can we get a toggle setting somewhere to revert the ctrl/yellow + preset click for updating to use the dialog instead? The new “quick update” system is updating the global preset values which I rarely use cause every fix… --- ## [Bug when tweaking old FX templates in cues](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/bug-when-tweaking-old-fx-templates-in-cues/3770)
**Author:** [@Cam](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Cam)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2026, 11:50am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/bug-when-tweaking-old-fx-templates-in-cues/3770 "2026-04-15T11:50:32Z")
Should I send bug reports here, or keep emailing them? I didn’t get any confirmation from the last two I sent to the support email, other than the automated reply. Anyways, it seems that when tweaking values in old user… --- ## [Minimum requires for testing](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/minimum-requires-for-testing/3744)
**Author:** [@Noviwinger](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Noviwinger)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2026, 3:23am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/minimum-requires-for-testing/3744 "2026-03-28T03:23:48Z")
I am wondering, what at the least as far as dongles and license key do I need to do testing of fixtures? I do not plan on any shows or anything like that, but I come across a lot of older fixtures and would like to test… --- ## [All Playback Buttons Inoperatable Upon Page Change](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/all-playback-buttons-inoperatable-upon-page-change/3723)
**Author:** [@granddesign](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/granddesign)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2026, 6:07pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/all-playback-buttons-inoperatable-upon-page-change/3723 "2026-01-24T18:07:45Z")
Whenever a page change is made in the console window, all playback buttons (including the master play button) become inoperable and their indicator/feedback lights go off. The modifier keys lights stay on. This problem … --- ## [Importing .CSV Cuelist](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/importing-csv-cuelist/3712)
**Author:** [@DGHofstee](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/DGHofstee)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2026, 8:19pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/importing-csv-cuelist/3712 "2026-01-19T20:19:45Z")
I am currently working on using Ai to create a better looking by-song curelist in our Church including colors, MIB transitions and dramatic fades based on the music itself. I have the .csv output setup properly to match… --- ## [SOLAFRAME 1000](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/solaframe-1000/2297)
**Author:** [@Dmicx](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Dmicx)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2025, 3:14am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/solaframe-1000/2297 "2025-12-18T03:14:13Z")
Hello i have a problem with the fixture high end SOLAFRAME 1000 Ii doesn’t work correctly with Vista. Modify the fixture editor is real headache. Can you help me? --- ## [Trying to get sACN woeking](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/trying-to-get-sacn-woeking/3226)
**Author:** [@Theisbr](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Theisbr)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2025, 4:30am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/trying-to-get-sacn-woeking/3226 "2025-06-16T04:30:39Z")
I am having an issue getting sACN to work in my venue a local high school that I come in and do the lighting. Last summer they installed an ETC Paradigm controller with 7” touch panel controller, 10-button wall controlle… --- ## [Controlling secondary LEDs in a wash fixture](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/controlling-secondary-leds-in-a-wash-fixture/3638)
**Author:** [@mattb](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/mattb)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2025, 9:47pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/controlling-secondary-leds-in-a-wash-fixture/3638 "2025-06-04T21:47:09Z")
I downloaded the fixture profile for the 25-channel Gamma Borealis RC, but it doesn’t seem to have a control for the secondary “background” LEDs. What am I missing? --- ## [Light color turns off when cue is triggered?](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/light-color-turns-off-when-cue-is-triggered/3627)
**Author:** [@SMC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/SMC)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2025, 8:09pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/light-color-turns-off-when-cue-is-triggered/3627 "2025-05-23T20:09:48Z")
We replaced some old lights with new ones, replacing the fixture type. Afterwards, we can program color and intensity into the cue and see these changes when clicking on the cue in the editor. BUT, when we play the cue, … --- ## [Cuelist Flash Delay](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/cuelist-flash-delay/3620)
**Author:** [@Sergey](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Sergey)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2025, 4:18pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/cuelist-flash-delay/3620 "2025-05-21T16:18:42Z")
Tell me! Qlist with one key: 1 group of devices, all in white, all the same strobe. Auto-play and release. On the Flash button. When I press it, it doesn’t work immediately, but with a slight delay(( It’s small, but it c… --- ## [LED color not matching color picked](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/led-color-not-matching-color-picked/3611)
**Author:** [@Noviwinger](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Noviwinger)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2025, 3:42pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/led-color-not-matching-color-picked/3611 "2025-05-19T15:42:55Z")
We picked up a set of Yeesite wash LEDs and when I select the Yeesite LED Wash as the device type. None of the colors match. For example: When I select RED (upper left corner) the LED is BLUE. When I select BLUE in Vist… --- ## [House lights](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/house-lights/3593)
**Author:** [@Ignitetech](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Ignitetech)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2025, 12:33am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/house-lights/3593 "2025-04-30T00:33:30Z")
Having issue with house light coming on randomly. Have updated to vista 3. Thinking it might be the EX console but not sure if it’s firmware. We are running a Mac 2017 with Monterey. --- ## [Error loading showfiles](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/error-loading-showfiles/2936)
**Author:** [@Dave.S](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Dave.S)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2025, 3:09am UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/error-loading-showfiles/2936 "2025-04-18T03:09:49Z")
Hi all I’ve been having an issue with loading show files. Programmed a show (a large one that took days :flushed:) Saved the file and changed the name of it, the next day at the gig, the showfile wouldn’t load … --- ## [Show file logic error: Serialising Error](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/show-file-logic-error-serialising-error/3588)
**Author:** [@jroman](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/jroman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2025, 12:49pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/show-file-logic-error-serialising-error/3588 "2025-04-16T12:49:10Z")
We opened vista today and are getting this error: Failed to open show C: Users\\Axis Proton Desktop\\FCS.v3S: Show file logic error: Serialising Error: Conflicting UUID found in show component. Cant recover! This is on … --- ## [Fade During Snap FX](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/fade-during-snap-fx/3586)
**Author:** [@JhaceMalone](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/JhaceMalone)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2025, 5:23pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/fade-during-snap-fx/3586 "2025-04-09T17:23:09Z")
Hello. I have seen with 3 of the fixtures that I use, 2 of them, (cause one is a moving head spot with a color wheel only),when I don a snap color mix Effect, both eave and swing fix, there is still a fade shown. Even Al… --- ## [Vista 3 R4](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/vista-3-r4/2787)
**Author:** [@philipcain](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/philipcain)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2025, 11:45pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/vista-3-r4/2787 "2025-03-30T23:45:43Z")
Is there any news or updates on R4? @jack.moorhouse casually referenced it a few days ago on a forum post. A timeline for release and/or a feature list would be awesome. --- ## [Upgrading to R4 1762 & lost my groups in the layouts](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/upgrading-to-r4-1762-lost-my-groups-in-the-layouts/3516)
**Author:** [@blantonlewis](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/blantonlewis)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2025, 6:16pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/upgrading-to-r4-1762-lost-my-groups-in-the-layouts/3516 "2025-02-12T18:16:00Z")
I upgraded to R4 but wasn’t able to bring over my show file, it kept crashing. Have tried to keep my show file very clean so it loads & have had no real probs up to now. Anyway, started with a new show file & then merged… --- ## [R5 OSC and Midi questions](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/r5-osc-and-midi-questions/3494)
**Author:** [@Dogo1234](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/Dogo1234)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2025, 7:37pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/r5-osc-and-midi-questions/3494 "2025-02-04T19:37:19Z")
Will the new R5 release coming out very soon be able to control my x touch compact and set faders to correct position? I heard OSC would be coming out so im excited to have that feature. Also will it be able to change pa… --- ## [Theme Color Question](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/theme-color-question/3483)
**Author:** [@drewTheTechy](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/drewTheTechy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2025, 5:59pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/theme-color-question/3483 "2025-01-26T17:59:48Z")
Currently working on a custom theme for Vista. Does anyone know what color controls the preset icon color? This teal color shown here is what I’d like to customize but I’m not sure how. Thanks! Drew --- ## [Vista FX Template Pages](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/vista-fx-template-pages/3471)
**Author:** [@drewTheTechy](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/u/drewTheTechy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2025, 6:43pm UTC](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/t/vista-fx-template-pages/3471 "2025-01-21T18:43:44Z")
I’m having an issue with FX template pages. I’ve saved a few effect templates for a show, but I’d like to put them on their own page in my quick picker. I made the page, but when I try to option-drag the FX template over… [Next page](https://vistaforum.chroma-q.com/c/software/vista-3-releases/6.md?page=1)