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Enhanced expansion card support

1.29.0 2025-07-21

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Enhanced Expansion Card Support

We've significantly improved expansion card functionality with better organization and validation to match real-world hardware constraints:

• Group Support: Expansion cards can now understand which group they belong to, automatically organizing them by (for example - Input or Output cards), making it easier to understand which cards work together
• Group Limits: Each group can have an inner limit, preventing impossible configurations before you get to site - for example a total of 10 slots, with 5 slots for Input cards and 5 slots for Output cards
• Slot Sizes: Cards now account for actual slot sizes - some cards take multiple slots, and this is now properly tracked
• Redesigned UI: The redesigned Expansion Card Configuration dialog provides clearer information about card compatibility and usage and adds a handy Remove All button to quickly clear all cards

Port Reports now contain two new columns: "Expansion Card Group" and "Expansion Card Slot Size", allowing you to see which expansion card group a port belongs to and how many slots it occupies. You can even group by these new fields as well!

In addition, we've added this information to an updated Expansion Card Details dialog when clicking on the model name in Gear Properties, along with the Port Hover Card when hovering over a port in the drawing.

We have updated the Barco E2 series with these new features, and will be back filling existing gear with this new functionality. If there are any specific gear items you would like us to prioritize, please let us know!

New Port Options

This release adds several new port options:

• New Connectors
  • NEMA L6-20
  • CEE variants (16A/32A/64A in 3-pin and 5-pin configurations)
• New Categories
  • Tally
• New Signal Types
  • Tri-Level Sync
  • Black Burst
  • fibreACE
  • gigaACE
  • DX
  • GX
  • sLink

Default Library Updates

• Allen & Heath
  • SQ Series
  • Avantis Series
  • dLive Series
• Avid
  • MTRX II
• Blackmagic Design
  • SmartView 4K G3
  • Ultimatte 12 Series
  • Ultimatte Smart Remote 4
• Datavideo
  • DAC-70
• DiGiCo
  • Quantum 326
• Ereca (standard configs)
  • Aura 1
  • Aura 2
  • Cam Racer Series
  • Net Racer Series
  • Stage Racer
  • Stage Racer 2 (12/24 SDI)
  • Topas Series
  • X Racer
• DSAN
  • LSP-1/2/3
• Clear-Com
  • MS-702
  • MS-704
  • SB-704
• Netgear
  • M4300 96X
• Panasonic
  • Kairos Series
  • TH-EQ2 Monitors
• Radial
  • J48
  • JDI
• Ross
  • Ultrix MODIX-IO with stock options for 4 cards with 4x of each type
• Samsung
  • QM Monitor Series

Improvements

• Cable Inventory has been added to the plans page under the Pro features
• Various server performance improvements related to project files and caching of the library

Bug Fixes

• Fixed old Expansion Cards that were unassigned from gear still appearing in the Configure Expansion Cards dialog
• Fixed Google login flow failing to show a user friendly error message when users would cancel the login
• Fixed email confirmation page formatting issues

1.28.2 2025-07-02

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Improvements

• Several new port options:
  • Categories:
    • Foreground
    • Background
    • Background Matte
    • Garbage Matte
    • Holdout Matte
    • Layer
    • Layer Matte
    • Fill
    • Matte
    • Program
    • Talent
  • Connectors:
    • DigiLink (will default the signal to DigiLink when selected in the Library Editor)
    • D-Sub 60-Pin Matrix
    • NEMA 5-15
    • CEE 16A 3-Pin
    • Harting 16-Pin
    • Camlock 15 Series
    • Camlock 16 Series
    • Powerlock 400A
    • Powerlock 660A
  • Fiber Types
    • MPO-8 Single Mode Fiber
    • MPO-8 Multi Mode Fiber
    • MPO-12 Single Mode Fiber
    • MPO-12 Multi Mode Fiber
    • MPO-16 Single Mode Fiber
    • MPO-16 Multi Mode Fiber
    • MPO-24 Single Mode Fiber
    • MPO-24 Multi Mode Fiber
    • MPO-32 Single Mode Fiber
    • MPO-32 Multi Mode Fiber
    • MPO-48 Single Mode Fiber
    • MPO-48 Multi Mode Fiber
    • MPO-60 Single Mode Fiber
    • MPO-60 Multi Mode Fiber
    • MPO-72 Single Mode Fiber
    • MPO-72 Multi Mode Fiber

Default Library Updates

• AJA
  • FS2
  • FS HDR
  • FS4
  • Ki Pro Series
• Apple
  • Mac Pro (2019 + Standard AMD GPUs, 2023)
  • Mac Studio (2022-2025)
  • Mac Mini (2018-2024)
  • MacBook Pro (2016-2024)
  • MacBook Air (2018-2025)
  • iMac (2017-2024)
  • iMac Pro (2017)
• Barco
  • ImagePRO 4K
  • ImagePRO-II
• Blackmagic Design
  • Decklink 8K Pro
  • Decklink 8K Pro Mini
• Missing Link
  • ML-122 Converter
  • ML-200 Converter
• Panasonic
  • AK-UCU600 CCU
  • AK-UCU700 CCU
  • AK-PLV100GSJ Camera

Bug Fixes

• Fixed text not being readable in Cable Inventory's pop up messages when in light mode
• Fixed entering the wrong password during sign in causing the browser to ask to log in again

DHCP and trunk support

1.28.1 2025-06-22

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Network Updates with DHCP and Trunk Support!

This release adds DHCP support and trunk capabilities to help you manage network configurations more effectively!

DHCP Support

You can now set DHCP as an option for IP-enabled gear and ports. When doing so:

• IP address and subnet fields are automatically disabled when DHCP is enabled
• Previous static IP and subnet values are cleared
• Reports and tables will show 'DHCP' instead of a static addresses
• DHCP gear and ports are not considered during IP address duplication checks

You can enable DHCP for ports in the gear's port table by clicking on the IP address cell and for supported gear, you can enable DHCP from General Settings after selecting the gear. In Reports, there is a new DHCP column for both Gear and Port Reports that allow you to toggle this new setting as well.

Gear that supports IP Address and DHCP at the gear level include switches, PTZ cameras, lighting distributions, and audio equipment. All network connector ports on all gear types support IP Address and DHCP at the port level, except for switches.

Trunk Support

A popular request has been native trunk support, without having to use workarounds or manual labeling of VLANs. In the VLAN Manager, you can mark a VLAN as a trunk by clicking the ID and selecting the Trunk checkbox.

When changing a VLAN to a trunk, the app will:

• Clear the previous VLAN ID value
• Rename the VLAN to 'Trunk'
• Display 'Trunk' in the table and in Reports

You can only have one trunk VLAN at a time, as it carries all other VLANs. Trying to enable a second trunk will prompt you to remove the previous trunk first.

We have also enabled VLAN ID validation limiting the range that VLAN IDs are allowed to be set to be within 1-4094 to be more accurate. Any existing projects using an ID outside of this range will have their ID updated to the next available ID when they open their project next.

Report Mode Updates

To go along with the networking updates, we have added additional information to Reports:

• New Columns
  • VLAN: Connection Reports now display source and target VLAN information
  • DHCP: DHCP labels replace IP addresses when DHCP is enabled, along with dedicated DHCP columns to change their status
  • IP Address and Subnet: New dedicated columns for IP addresses and subnets have been added to the Gear report, usable on switches
• General Features
  • Networking columns have been hidden by default to reduce the number of starting columns
  • We have increased the height of the Column Chooser to size to the number of options, so you no longer have to scroll to see all the columns on larger screens
  • Port labels now sort numerically first, then alphabetically to keep numbers in proper order (1, 2, 11, 20, 100 for example)

Improvements

• New port options:
  • USB signal type - In addition when setting a USB style connector, this is automatically selected for you in the Library Editor
  • Video Loop category
• Generic Gear now supports Expansion Cards
• You can now revert to the most recent Version History if there has been changes to the project since it was saved
• When changing between Local Mode options, the project is now saved before prompting you to reload the app

Default Library Updates

• Ross
  • Ultrix FR1
  • Ultrix FR2
  • Ultrix FR5
  • Ultrix FR12
    • Note - most functionality of most Expansion Cards added; GearConnect currently doesn't support nested Expansion Cards so those have not been included
  • Carbonite Ultra
• Allen & Heath
  • AHM-16
  • AHM-32
  • AHM-64
• Lightware Switchers
  • MX2-8x8-HDMI20-L
  • MX2-16x16-HDMI20
  • MX2-24x24-HDMI20
  • HDMI20-OPTC-TX220-Pro
  • HDMI20-OPTC-RX220-Pro
• Q-SYS
  • NV-32-H
• Blackmagic
  • HyperDeck Studio 4K Pro
    

Bug Fixes

• Fixed Local Mode syncing and project importing failing when there was a locked gear item in the project
• Fixed rare cases where duplicate VLANs, Layers, and other project items would get generated during Local Mode syncing
• Fixed some properties and keyboard shortcuts for gear that were still editable even when the gear or the project was locked
  • Likewise, it is no longer possible to change the layer colour if locked gear is on that layer
• Fixed duplicated gear not resizing their label correctly
• Fixed the number input validation for cable lengths when creating new cables allowing some non numbers through, causing errors
• Fixed being able to edit subnets for switch ports in Report Mode, which is not supported
• Fixed being able to edit gear in Report Mode, even if the gear wasn't actively used in the drawing
• Fixed not being able to save CCUs in the Library Editor
• Fixed cases where infinite sync loops could occur if the project could not be synced with the server due to an unknown error
• Fixed cases where server updates could still be processed during file syncing and importing, causing a mismatch during imports

1.27.2 2025-06-15

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Improvements

• When several items are being created at once, there is now a spinner notification to provide feedback, similar to when bulk updates are happening
• Significant server upgrades to further handle larger files and more users; we will continue to monitor and upgrade capacity as required
• More efficient handling of bulk updates, such as when importing files or syncing Local Mode
• Improved cases where deleting large projects with several Version Histories would re-appear

Default Library Updates

• Netgear Pro Wired Routers
• ETC
  • RPU3
  • Eos
  • Eos Ti
  • Element
  • Ion
  • Gio
  • RVI3
  • RPU3
  • PUCK
  • Show Control Gateway
• NovaStar
  • CVT10
  • CVT4K
  • H-Series
• Brompton Tessera XD
• AJA openGear range
• ROBE iFORTE fixtures
• Blackmagic
  • ATEM
    • Mini (Original)
    • Television Studio HD8
    • Television Studio HD8
    • Television Studio HD8 ISO
    • Microphone Converter
    • Camera Control Panel
    • Micro Camera Panel
    • 4 M/E Constellation 4K Plus
    • 1 M/E Advanced Panel 20
    • 1 M/E Advanced Panel 30
    • 2 M/E Advanced Panel 20
    • 2 M/E Advanced Panel 30
    • 2 M/E Advanced Panel 40
    • 4 M/E Advanced Panel 40
  • Pocket Cinema Cameras Series
  • PYXIS Series
  • Studio Camera Series
  • URSA Series
  • Video Assist Series
• Panasonic PTZ Controllers
  • AK-HRP1000
  • AK-HRP1005
  • AK-HRP200G
  • AW-RP150GJ
  • AW-RP60
• Lynx Yellobrik SDI-Fiber converters
• Christie Spyder X80
• Generics
  • Wifi Router
  • NDI Camera
  • Monitors in sizes 21.5" / 24" / 27" / 32"

1.27.1 2025-06-10

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Improvements

• Improvements to how speed is handled in the Library Editor and the Gear Port Table
  • Speed will now update as you change your signal and connector types to ensure your speed still makes logical sense - for example changing from SDI to HDMI will clear the 3G-SDI speed and reset it to NA
  • Speed will automatically be set if possible when changing to a speed compatible port in the Gear Port Table - for example changing to an RJ45 will attempt to set the speed automatically if available on the library item
  • When using Multi Mode, speed will now only see options that are compatible with your connector and signal type - for example you can no longer set 10 Gbps on an XLR cable by default
  • You still have the flexibility to override all of these new improvements in your projects by using Full Edit Mode; these changes only apply to the default mode to streamline your selection
• Added HD-BNC and PCIe as new connectors

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