Compatibility Between Pangolin Beyond Versions

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05-23-2019, 08:38
Zardoz

Compatibility Between Pangolin Beyond Versions

Due to the feature differences in the three versions of Beyond (Essentials, Advanced, Ultimate), is it possible to correctly play a show that was created in Ultimate, using features specific to Ultimate, in Essentials?
Put another way: If I created a show in Ultimate which contains more tracks than Essentials will support and uses 3D content from Beyond 3D (which Essentials doesn't support), am I able to load and play that show in Essentials and have it look as intended?

I might be incorrect, but I think there's a way to save a Timeline-created show into a cue. If so, that cue should be able to play correctly from a cue in Essentials, as intended, correct? I'm not sure how Beyond interpolates the information within cues.
05-24-2019, 03:24
buffo

I haven't actually tested this with Beyond. However, with all previous Pangolin products the software was designed so that even the basic (or intro) level could playback any show - even one that was created with the upgraded (pro) version. I can't imagine that they would change that. (Indeed, it would totally destroy the content-creation market that they've fostered.)

Adam
05-24-2019, 06:39
Zardoz

Quote:

Originally Posted by buffo

I can't imagine that they would change that. (Indeed, it would totally destroy the content-creation market that they've fostered.)

Adam

I agree. Thanks for the reply.
05-30-2019, 03:19
IgorPangolin

Hi, Zardoz!
Compatibility down is not tested at 100%, however, with 95% confidence we can say that the content created in Ultimate will be played in Essentials.
There are some nuances: for example, if the content will be used Pangoscript codes, they will be played, but you can not edit them in Essentials.
05-30-2019, 03:59
danielbriggs

Quote:

Originally Posted by IgorPangolin

Hi, Zardoz!
Compatibility down is not tested at 100%, however, with 95% confidence we can say that the content created in Ultimate will be played in Essentials.
There are some nuances: for example, if the content will be used Pangoscript codes, they will be played, but you can not edit them in Essentials.

Happy 1st Post! *warn

I've also seen this intended behaviour with Pangoscripts + DMX fixtures + groups programmed from an Advanced/Ultimate, but then drop down to playback only on Essentials.
Haven't tested 3D from Ultimate -> Essentials on playback.

All the best,
Dan