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Chamsys MagicQ GDTF Import Improved

The Chamsys MagicQ software added much improved fixture import via General Device Type Format (GDTF) in the MagicQ Software Update Version 1.9.7.1 (current latest version as of July 2025 is 1.9.7.2). The MVR import has also been improved for MVR files where fixtures are patched to an out-of-range universe.

Posted July 22, 2025  ‐ 1 min read  ‐ Categories: GDTF, MVR, Chamsys

Importing GDTF Into SimpleDMX

The SimpleDMX Controller newly allows importing GDTF files via the Select GDTF File command, which will import information about faders, color and gobo attributes, and the Palettes page will automatically be populated with buttons for the various attributes. SDC reads color attributes from both Color Wheel 1 and Color Wheel 2 in the GDTF data. Each color attribute that is marked as 'use in palettes' gets its own button. The buttons are styled with the fixture's Fixture ID Color, making it easy to identify which fixture type each palette belongs to. If your GDTF file includes gobo attributes, these will also be shown in the Palettes. Gobo palettes are generated from both Gobo Wheel 1 and Gobo Wheel 2, and each gobo's name from the GDTF file is used as the button label.

Posted July 17, 2025  ‐ Categories: GDTF