Is there an archive of Zero88 software versions?

[Simonkbike]

Hi,

I'm using a Solution desk so I'm now on the legacy Zeros v7.14 and I'd like to run the Phantom version equivalent to my desk. The website has legacy operation system but not Phantom emulator.  Anyone know if it's available?

Cheers,  Simon.

(NB: It's Panto season in UK so I'm prepping for our village show and hence the questions.  Next job is creating a profile for some cheap chinese pin spots & I haven't used the editor for years.  Wish me luck & don't be surprised if I'm back again later !)

Simon

[Archie D]

Hi Simon,

The PhantomZerOS installer .exe is contained in the .zip file for each ZerOS download.

To download the zip file, select a legacy version of ZerOS in the Legacy section, and unzip the zip which has been downloaded. You can then install that by running the PhantomZerOS executable file. https://www.vari-lite.com/global/products/zeros-software

25 minutes ago, Simonkbike said:

Next job is creating a profile for some cheap chinese pin spots & I haven't used the editor for years

Since ZerOS 7.13, there's been a new way to create fixture files that allows compatibility for multi-cell (selecting and controlling individual 'zones' or LEDs of a fixture), and also allows for quick on-the-fly fixture creation without needing the legacy Fixture Tools application package.

To access this, enter SETUP > Add Fixtures > Create new fixture > Next. This will allow you to define how many channels the fixture profile has using + and - buttons in the window, or clicking the '# of channels' button to input a number (means you can quickly get there without multiple clicks of + and -). You can then define what those channels are by clicking the designated buttons for each one.

In the dropdown below (which should be open by default), you can input which manufacturer, the model name, the channel mode and whether it is an RDM-enabled fixture.

Once you've inputted everything, tap 'OK'. The console will then prompt you of how many fixtures you want to be added to the patch (returning to the normal thing that would happen after pressing 'Next'). If you need to export this fixture (or any fixture) to a USB stick, you can click 'Edit & Export' bottom right next to 'Back' and 'Finish'. In 'Edit & Export', you can re-save it to the library after editing, save to USB or delete it. When exporting, the fixture profile will be in the .zfix format, which can be loaded into any other ZerOS console. .ift personality files are still compatible, so if you wish to use the legacy fixture tools package still, you can.

I hope this helps, if you have any more questions feel free to ask.