Preset Mode Converter

Convert presets between grandMA2 and grandMA3 showfiles in both directions, through XML import and export.

TL;DR

“Focus once and share between Mode2 and Mode3.”

What it does

• Converts presets in both directions
  Move presets from grandMA2 (Mode 2) to grandMA3 (Mode 3) and back, so you can work on either console.
• Handles every preset type
  Position and focus presets above all, which saves you focusing the rig twice.
• Lets operators share presets at a festival
  The house LD focuses in one mode, the guest LDs work in the other, and everyone uses the same positions.

How to use it

1. Export the presets from your showfile:
   • Select a USB drive before you export. That is the quickest way to move the file.
   • Run the command “Export Preset (number)”, or use grandMA3 Settings > Show Creator > Export, to write the presets as XML.
   • One XML file can hold several presets.
2. Load the preset XML:
   • Import XML File reads the exported grandMA preset file (.xml).
3. Check the data:
   • Look through the list of presets the tool found and make sure it is right.
4. Export the presets:
   • Manual import: save the presets to a grandMA2 or grandMA3 folder, then import them on the console.
   • Direct import: send the presets straight to the console. The console asks you to pick the first preset ID.

The screen explained

Export

• Name: the name of the exported preset file.
• Convert Feature/Attribute Names: translates the attribute names between Mode 2 and Mode 3. For example, “COLORRGB1” in Mode 2 becomes “ColorRGB_R” in Mode 3, and the other way round.

Table columns

• Preset: the name of the preset.
• Fixtures: how many fixtures the preset holds.
• Attributes: how many attributes the preset uses.
• Arrow icon: opens the details of the preset.