High End Systems Releases Wholehog Software v3.2.0

All you Hog fans, get your download on and prepare your jump drives for some software goodness.  High End Systems, a Barco Company, has just released the latest version of the Wholehog software, version 3.2.0.  Here is more from High End Systems:

High End Systems, a Barco company, is pleased to announce the release of version 3.2.0 software for the Wholehog operating system.  This software provides many enhancements and improvements to the popular platform, which includes the Wholehog 3, Road Hog Full Boar, Road Hog and Hog iPC consoles as well as Hog 3PC software.

The eagerly awaited v3.2.0 software’s main highlights include Network Tracking and Failover, Color Coding, Keystroke Macros and more. The new features – requested by programmers – have passed extensive industry testing for stability and reliability.

“We are pleased to release v3.2.0 with a multitude of new features,” stated Robbie Bruce, High End Systems Director of Software Development.  “This version not only adds features, but also strengthens our core system and allows us to develop at a faster pace.  We included many under-the-hood enhancements that will aid in future software development.”

Additional features included in v3.2.0 include USB saving for Wholehog 3 consoles, selective show merging, fixture schedule search, direct value entries and improved GUI throughout.  With such a large number of enhancements, High End Systems again called on their loyal beta testers to ensure the software met the needs of the customers.

“Version 3.2.0 represents another huge leap forward in the software’s lifecycle. There is almost too much to digest here all at once. I’m sure many users will share my appreciation for many of the enhancements,” said Ross Williams, renowned UK lighting programmer and designer.  Williams has been an active beta tester through many versions of Wholehog software.

Version 3.2.0 also marks the first software version that is no longer compatible with the discontinued DP2000.  Users are advised to take advantage of a trade in offer towards the purchase of a DP8000, which is available through July 31, 2011.

Version 3.2.0 software, release notes, and an updated manual are now available free of charge at www.flyingpig.com.

Barco/High End Readying to Release Wholehog V3.2.0

Hog users rejoice.  Barco/High End Systems is on the verge of releasing their latest version of the Wholehog 3 operating system.  Here is a blurb from the website:

Software version 3.2.0 for Wholehog products is on the verge of being released. Professionals in our Wholehog Beta-Testing Program are all abuzz about the new features and enhancements, whose main highlights include Network Tracking and Failover, Color Coding, Keystroke Macros and more. The new features – requested by programmers – have passed industry testing for stability and reliability.

The v3.2.0 software benefits those using our current product line of Wholehog 3, Road Hog, Road Hog Full Boar and Hog 3PC systems, as well as the discontinued Hog iPC.

Features and enhancements in version 3.2.0 include:

• Network Tracking and Failover
• Color Coding
• Keystroke Macros
• USB Saving for Wholehog 3 console
• Improved GUI Throughout
• Selective Show Merging
• Fixture Schedule Search
• Direct Value Entry on Encoder Toolbar

Version 3.2.0 is right around the corner.  Make sure to get instant gratification by signing up for release notification from Barco/High End by getting on the mailing list. Learn more about the up coming release by visiting their website at www.highend.com.

Wholehog Console Software Updated Released

We learned from Cat West of ConsoleTrainer.com that Flying Pig Systems has just released a software update to their line of consoles.  Visit the download page to learn more about the release notes and to download the correct update for your console.

via @consolecat

Console Trainer Announces Interactive Quick Start Guide for WholeHog

ConsoleTrainer.com has recently released a new Interactive Quick Start Guide for the WholeHog lighting console. The interactive guide is laid out to provide helpful insight on common uses and problems faced when programing the WholeHog console.  The online guide consist of cross-reference links and embedded training videos broken down into topics by chronological order. There are tho PDF version of the guide for users to print out and take with them.  The first is about 30 pages long and contains all of the text and images.  The second is geared towards the novice or new user that is an abridged version running 20 pages long.

The interactive guide is by no means a replacement for the user manual provided with the console for for download at highend.com, but gives a quick start to common uses and questions.  The interactive guide is still growing with more videos and sections.

ConsoleTrainer.com is a resource for console programmers to learn about features of consoles from the WholeHog and MA Lighting consoles.  It is a project created by Joe Cabbera and Cat West in response to questions that have been asked over the years by programmers calling into tech support.