Aurora Support Forum: Transmogrifier

It has come to my attention that some people are having problems with deweycooter's DMXifier utility. deweycooter's utility is still the prefered route to convert your DLS files to a Aurora DMX compatible format, but if it isn't working properly then this alternate application might help save the day:

~~Link removed~~
Link removed... the transmogrifier is now included as part of the patch available in this thread: http://aurorashow.com/Forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1259

To install, unzip the files into your Aurora Sequencer directory and then from a command prompt at the sequencer folder do a "REGSVR32 AuroraDataAPI3.dll" (there is no installer-- you have to manually register the component with this command). After that, you will be able to run DMXTransmogrify.exe.

DMX Transmogrify will read your DLS file and construct a new _DMX DLS file. In the process it will convert all shimmer, twinkle, ramp, and combo commands into intensity commands (much like W2E events). The output DLS file is not compatible with the sequencer copy/paste for editing but it is compatible with the scheduler for show playback. In other words, don't throw away your source sequence files after transmogrifying.. you will need them if you want to make any changes in the future!

Notes:

1) RGB channels will be split into three channels for individual channel DMX output. All RGB effects are supported.

2) Firefli channels will be remapped from RR...RGG...GBB...B to RGBRGB...RGB in order to easily migrate them from the D-Light "color device" notation to the Open DMX "pixel series" notation.

3) Network numbers are ignored during the conversion; all networks are mapped to DMX network 32. You will need to make sure there are no overlaps in devices/channels (it is not possible to convert just one network with this program like deweycooter's program can).

3) Update 11/18/11: Automatic channel remapping is now added. Devices will be remapped by the order in which they appear in the sequence. Half bank devices (ACx8) will be remapped into a half device slot if one is available so as to utilize all of the available DMX addresses. The mappings are stored for use during future transmogrifications. When complete, a report (text) will be presented showing what was moved to where.

4) Settings are available for shimmer/twinkle/ramp rates. The defaults (~~shimmer 60mS/30mS Ramp 30mS Twinkle 30mS/50%~~) are the preferred maximums, but other slower rates may be used as well. There are no validation checks on the fields, so if you enter something crazy the program will behave crazy.

5) Drawing Objects are not copied (they are unnecessary for Borealis use).

This transmogrifier is provided without any guarantees and is (mostly) unsupported.

Michael

Edited by LightsOnLogan - 21 Nov 2011 at 11:40am

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deweycooter Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Development Joined: 14 Oct 2007 Location: League City, TX Online Status: Offline Posts: 674	Quote Reply Posted: 17 Nov 2011 at 7:32pm
	Oops, not quite what I meant - how are the output DMX channels allocated? So if I have controller 03 with 16 channels and controller 13 with 8 in my sequence, 03 will output on DMX 1-16 and 13 will output on 17-24, right?
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LightsOnLogan Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: 11 Oct 2007 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3187	Quote Reply Posted: 17 Nov 2011 at 6:08pm
	Right now they just ID for ID match, but I've been working on a device remap routine. I should be able to release an update tomorrow. Michael


deweycooter Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Development Joined: 14 Oct 2007 Location: League City, TX Online Status: Offline Posts: 674	Quote Reply Posted: 17 Nov 2011 at 5:47pm
	Awesome - thanks for putting this together Michael. I've been trying to get things figured out on my end without much luck. Can you address how channel numbers are allocated? If my lowest channel ID in my sequence is 03 and it's a 16-channel board, will it go to channels 1-16, then the next higher channel ID picks up at 17?
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LightsOnLogan Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: 11 Oct 2007 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3187	Quote Reply Posted: 17 Nov 2011 at 11:30am
	It has come to my attention that some people are having problems with deweycooter's DMXifier utility. deweycooter's utility is still the prefered route to convert your DLS files to a Aurora DMX compatible format, but if it isn't working properly then this alternate application might help save the day: ~~Link removed~~ Link removed... the transmogrifier is now included as part of the patch available in this thread: http://aurorashow.com/Forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1259 To install, unzip the files into your Aurora Sequencer directory and then from a command prompt at the sequencer folder do a "REGSVR32 AuroraDataAPI3.dll" (there is no installer-- you have to manually register the component with this command). After that, you will be able to run DMXTransmogrify.exe. DMX Transmogrify will read your DLS file and construct a new _DMX DLS file. In the process it will convert all shimmer, twinkle, ramp, and combo commands into intensity commands (much like W2E events). The output DLS file is not compatible with the sequencer copy/paste for editing but it is compatible with the scheduler for show playback. In other words, don't throw away your source sequence files after transmogrifying.. you will need them if you want to make any changes in the future! Notes: 1) RGB channels will be split into three channels for individual channel DMX output. All RGB effects are supported. 2) Firefli channels will be remapped from RR...RGG...GBB...B to RGBRGB...RGB in order to easily migrate them from the D-Light "color device" notation to the Open DMX "pixel series" notation. 3) Network numbers are ignored during the conversion; all networks are mapped to DMX network 32. You will need to make sure there are no overlaps in devices/channels (it is not possible to convert just one network with this program like deweycooter's program can). 3) Update 11/18/11: Automatic channel remapping is now added. Devices will be remapped by the order in which they appear in the sequence. Half bank devices (ACx8) will be remapped into a half device slot if one is available so as to utilize all of the available DMX addresses. The mappings are stored for use during future transmogrifications. When complete, a report (text) will be presented showing what was moved to where. 4) Settings are available for shimmer/twinkle/ramp rates. The defaults (~~shimmer 60mS/30mS Ramp 30mS Twinkle 30mS/50%~~) are the preferred maximums, but other slower rates may be used as well. There are no validation checks on the fields, so if you enter something crazy the program will behave crazy. 5) Drawing Objects are not copied (they are unnecessary for Borealis use). This transmogrifier is provided without any guarantees and is (mostly) unsupported. Michael Edited by LightsOnLogan - 21 Nov 2011 at 11:40am