Martin has recently released version 3.70 of the M-Series software which brings exciting new features to the console platform. The development team has redesigned the views system in incredible ways that also opens the door to more new features coming soon. Although existing views from previous software versions are not importable, that is a small price to pay for the powerful new system.
New tools allow for simple layout creations, configuring of monitors, storing of views, quick recalls and much more.
One of the key benefits of the new system is that all views now work and adjust across all consoles and M-PC! This is a great tool that allows programmers to prep or edit on M-PC and then load their show into an M-Series console without having to change their views and screens. Of course this works the other way around and between the various console models too. Plus there are remarkable new tools for creating views and managing all your windows.
A new concept called Workspaces allows a quick toggle to change the behavior of the sidebar, views, and function keys. This is useful for creating your own different "modes of operation" on a console or M-PC system.
Version 3.70 of M-Series software also includes many more changes and enhancements when working with views, windows, and screens. It is essential to understand the relevant terminology:
| Screen | The actual monitor. This can be a single touch, multi touch or non touch screen. The position and resolution can be changed. |
| Sidebar | A small strip on the left or right edge of a screen. |
| Toolbar | A small bar shown at the top edge of a screen. |
| Layout | Arrangement of docking spaces (3 columns, 4 boxes etc). |
| Window | Contains the content (like presets, groups, clock, etc...). |
| View | Arrangement of layouts and windows placed in them. With this you can change the content on one or multiple screens at once. |
| View directory | A collection of all views within a show. A show has only one directory that is shared in a network environment. |
| Workspaces | The screen sidebar show the content of one workspace. It is a mixture of views and function assignments. |
| Workspace Browser | The user can switch workspaces to get another set of assignments in the screen sidebar. Workspaces can be added, copied, moved and deleted. |
The following video explains all the changes and new features in detail. Take the time to watch the video and try out the new features on your next M-Series show! https://youtu.be/8nw1Fahp7eY
