All the features from recent Beta releases are now fully available! This release lets you change a placed gear item's library entry and expansion cards without redrawing connections, adds custom connection line styles, makes the Library Browser and My Gear noticeably more responsive, and brings enhanced server sync alongside a new project repair flow that recovers missing data from your projects.
Swap Library Items and Expansion Cards
You can now swap a placed device for a different library item without removing it from the drawing. Right-click any gear and choose Change Library Item, and GearConnect remaps the existing connections to the matching ports on the new device. Gear preferences like Detail Mode and DMX modes are preserved during the swap, and expansion-card or base ports are preferred so cabling lines up the way you would expect.
For gear that supports expansion cards, Change Expansion Cards lets you edit slot configurations in place. The picker only shows card choices that fit the slots on the new device, so a swap can never leave a slot misconfigured.
You can now switch any placed gear between Detail Mode and Standard Mode without removing it. Right-click the gear and toggle the mode, or use the new Gear submenu in the main menu bar, making it much smoother when needing to swap between the two modes as GearConnect will re-map connections to the appropriate ports on the new mode automatically for you.
Connections can now be drawn in seven styles: Solid, Short Dash, Medium Dash, Long Dash, Short Dotted, Medium Dotted, and Long Dotted. The default Auto setting keeps the previous behaviour, drawing solid lines unless an adapter or signal warning triggers automatic dashing. A manual selection always overrides the automatic style.
You can change the style by right-clicking a connection or by using the Selection Toolbar when several connections are selected.
With thousands of items now in the Default Library, the search experience in the Library Browser and My Gear has been significantly improved. Typing in the search bar is responsive again, with typing responding instantly, and searching only filters after you are done typing.
A new auto-sort toggle on the Port Config pane gives you control over automatic port sorting while you build out a library item. The auto-sort toggle and the regenerate preview setting are now both remembered between sessions, alongside your other Library Editor preferences.
In the rare case that your project file gets out of sync with the server, GearConnect can now repair it for you. When validation finds an affected item it tells you which item is impacted and lets you choose to attempt a repair, remove the item from the drawing, or close the project. Attempting a repair re-adds the item from the library and restores its connections where possible; if the original cannot be found, a generic item with a matching port count is used so the drawing stays intact.
In addition, project validation is no longer optional to ensure project integrity and runs automatically when an issue is detected, with a countdown bar to show when it is about to start.
Importing a project no longer aborts when errors are detected. The import continues and any issues are handled by the new repair flow. The previous strict behaviour is still available through an "Abort import on errors" checkbox in the file picker. Imports also pass through a new preprocessing step that catches common conflicts before the process begins.
A series of fixes makes Local Mode syncing more resilient when projects are imported, restored, or edited offline:
Reusing a VLAN ID in the same sync now keeps your chosen number instead of being reassigned.
Reusing a Cable Inventory SKU in the same sync no longer renames it to a variant like "1 (1)".
Restoring a previous version of a project no longer triggers a duplicate connection error during the next sync. Connections are now cleaned up and revalidated during file imports and version restores.
VLAN ID conflicts with stale server-side entries are detected and remapped automatically, and you are notified when it happens.
Cable SKU conflicts on the server are handled the same way, with automatic renaming and a notification.
Importing a project offline and then syncing it no longer crashes on VLAN references on switch ports.
The Hover Cards that appear over ports and connections now reposition themselves based on your cursor location. When your cursor is on the right side of the drawing, cards open to the left, and vice versa, so they no longer cover what you are looking at.
A new Gear submenu has been added to the Main Menu Bar so common gear actions are easier to find.
Promo codes that are restricted to first-time customers, or that conflict with an existing subscription, now show a clear, specific error message instead of a generic one.
Local Mode now handles errors more consistently across sync, import, and validation flows.
Bug Fixes
Fixed an issue where archived expansion cards could still appear in selection dropdowns.
Fixed the empty spacing between expansion card ports being connectable, which could leave orphaned connections.
Fixed a crash when adding a lighting fixture without a DMX profile or an amplifier without power options. These fields now display NA in the General Settings pane and are no longer editable when they do not apply.
Fixed Library Editor settings being reset when navigating between pages.
Fixed generic ports not showing accurate informational details, including adapter data and VLAN warnings.
Fixed two same-direction generic ports failing to connect.
Fixed the project upgrade notification appearing multiple times when opening older projects.
Fixed undo history not being available immediately after importing a project.
Fixed an issue where reusing a VLAN ID in the same sync would lose the chosen ID. For example, deleting VLAN 101 and recreating it with the same ID now keeps 101 instead of bumping it to the next free number when synced.
Fixed an issue where reusing a cable inventory SKU in the same sync would rename the new entry. Deleting a cable with SKU 1 and recreating one with SKU 1 now keeps the chosen SKU instead of renaming it to "1 (1)" when synced. Existing automatic renumbering for true duplicates within the same file is preserved.
Fixed an issue where connections involving generic ports did not always carry accurate informational details. Additional data such as adapters and VLAN warnings now appear correctly on these connections, while generic ports continue to allow full unrestricted compatibility.
Fixed an issue where generic ports were incorrectly enforcing port direction during sync. Connecting two same-direction generic ports (for example, generic in to generic in) now works as expected instead of failing during sync.
Faster library search and auto-sort toggle in the Library Editor
With the GearConnect library now spanning thousands of items, we have made significant performance improvements to keep search feeling snappy. Typing in the search bar of the Library Browser and My Gear no longer lags, and results appear immediately after you are done typing.
Auto-Sort Toggle in the Library Editor
A new auto-sort toggle has been added to the Port Config pane in the Library Editor, giving you control over whether ports are automatically sorted as you build or tweak a library item. The toggle, along with the existing regenerate preview setting, now remembers your preferences so you no longer have to re-set them each time you open the Library Editor.
Default Library Updates
Thank you to everyone who has submitted and requested library items! We have added over 230 items to the library in the last few weeks alone thanks to all of you, so this list is larger than usual:
Adamson
S7
S7p
S10
S10n
S10p
S118
S119
IS7
IS7c
IS7p
IS7px
IS5c
IS10
IS10n
IS10p
IS118
IS119
IS213
IS219
CS7
CS7p
CS10
CS10n
CS10p
CS118
CS119
VGs
VGt
E12
E15
E119
E219
M10
M12
M15
M212
MG10
Audio Technica
BPHS2
Barco
SP2K-7S
SP2K-9S
SP2K-11S
SP2K-15S
SP2K-20C
SP2K-25C
SP4K-12C
SP4K-13CHC
SP4K-15C
SP4K-20C
SP4K-25C
SP4K-27BHC
SP4K-35B
SP4K-40B
SP4K-55B
Behringer
HA400
Blackmagic Design
Teranex Audio to SDI
Blustream
CUSTOM PRO-HUB16
CUSTOMPRO-HUB
BSS Audio
BLU-100
BLU-120
BLU-160
BLU-326DA (BLU-326)
BLU-806DA (BLU-806)
BLU-10BLU
BLU-BOB2
EC-4B
EC-8BV
ChamSys
GeNetix GD4D
GeNetix GD4IP
GeNetix GD10
GeNetix GN2
GeNetix GN4IP
GeNetix GN5
GeNetix GN8
GeNetix GN10
GeNetix GN10P
GeNetix GN10R
GeNetix GS5D
GeNetix GS5IP
GeNetix GS8
GeNetix GW2I
GeNetix GW2O
Clear-Com
HXII-BP-4K-X4
HXII-BP-4K-X5
Crest Audio
Tactus .FOH
Tactus .Stage
D&B Audiotechnik
5D
5DM
D6
10D
25D
40D
D25
R70 Ethernet to CAN interface
DiGiCo
Orange Box
DirectOut
EXBOX.SG
SG.MADI
Dolby
Dolby Cinema Processor CP950
Dolby Atmos Cinema Processor CP950A
Hollyland
Wireless Video RX
Wireless Video TX
LumenRadio
Aurora
Galileo MAX
Galileo RX
Galileo TX
Luna
MoonLite²
Stardust
MA Lighting
grandMA3 onPC 2Port Node 2k PoE
grandMA3 onPC 4Port Node 4k PoE
grandMA3 onPC 8Port Node 4k PoE
grandMA3 onPC DMX-key
grandMA3 onPC DMX-key starter
grandMA3 onPC rack-unit
Meyer Sound
900-LFC
1100-LFC
1800-LFC
2100-LFC
Midas
DL32
MultiDyne
SilverBack V Camera Unit
SilverBack V Dual Camera Base Station
V4
V6
VT
VX
VF-9000
OBSBot
Obsbot Tail 2
Pathway
PWPP RM P4 RJ45EC
PWPP RM P4 TERM
PWPP RM P4 XLR5F
PWPP RM P8 RJ45EC
PWPP RM P8 TERM
PWPP RM P8 XLR5F
PWPP RM P8 XLRTERM
PWPP WM P1 XLR5F
PWPP WM P1 XLR5M
PWPP WM P2 XLR5F
PWPP WM P2 XLR5M
PWPP WM P2 XLR5MF
Sennheiser
AWM UHF (470 – 694 MHZ)
EK 100 G4
EM 300-500 G4
EM2 Dante
SK 100 G4
SKM 2000
SKM 6000
SKM 9000
SKM AVX
SKM AVX 835
SKP 2000XP
XSW-D XLR Female TX
Waves
DiGiGrid D
DiGiGrid DGS-XL
DiGiGrid DLI
DiGiGrid DLS
DiGiGrid IOC
DiGiGrid IOS-XL
DiGiGrid IOX
DiGiGrid M
DiGiGrid MGB
DiGiGrid MGO
DiGiGrid Q
Bug Fixes
Fixed a crash that could occur when adding lighting fixtures that were missing DMX profiles or amplifiers that were missing power options. These fields now display NA in the General Settings Pane and are no longer editable when not applicable.
Fixed a sync error that could occur after restoring a previous version of a project. In some cases, restoring from version history would leave stale connection data on ports, causing a "duplicate connection" error when the project synced with the server. Connections are now cleaned up and revalidated during both file imports and version restores, preventing this issue.
Fixed sync errors in regards to VLAN and Cable Inventory changes.
If a newly created VLAN used an ID that was still held by a stale server-side VLAN, the sync would fail with an error. Likewise, the same error could occur if trying to change a VLAN ID to one that already existed on the server. VLANs with conflicting IDs are now automatically remapped to the next available ID, and a notification lets you know if any were remapped.
If a newly created cable inventory used a SKU that was still held by a stale server-side cable, the sync would fail with an error. Likewise, the same error could occur if trying to change a SKU to one that already existed on the server. Cables with conflicting SKUs automatically rename themselves, and a notification lets you know if any where renamed.
Fixed promo codes showing a generic error message when used by existing customers. Promo codes restricted to first-time customers, or codes that cannot be applied to your current subscription, now display a clear and specific error message instead.
You can now change the visual appearance of any connection line on your drawing. Choose from seven styles: Solid, Short Dash, Medium Dash, Long Dash, Short Dotted, Medium Dotted, and Long Dotted. Whether you want to visually distinguish signal paths, indicate temporary connections, or simply match the conventions your team uses on paper, line styles give you full control over how your connections look.
The default setting is Auto, which works the same way as before - connections render as solid lines unless they require an adapter or have a signal warning, in which case they are automatically dashed. When you manually set a line style, your choice always takes precedence over the automatic dashing.
There are several ways to change line styles. Such as right-clicking any connection and selecting Edit Line Style, or using the Selection Toolbar when one or more connections are selected.
Improvements
Hover cards now reposition dynamically based on your mouse location. If your cursor is on the right side of the drawing, the hover card appears to the left, and vice versa. This prevents hover cards from overlapping your cursor position, making it difficult to see the drawing.
