- NEW: dynamic mode preview is now synchronized with the timeline
- NEW: enhanced import dialog to select which tracks to import
- NEW: Copy, Cut & Paste for elements on the track list (Ctrl+C, Ctrl+X, Ctrl+V)
- NEW: Cut (razor) tool - splits selected elements, activated with the "C" shortcut
- NEW: "Views" menu in status bar for creating custom track views + shortcuts to switch between them
- NEW: vertical / diagonal duplication of elements by dragging the horizontal edge
- NEW: vertical stretching of elements over multiple tracks (Shift + mouse drag)
- NEW: elements placed from library now allows duplication (mouse drag) or stretching (Shift + mouse drag) over more tracks
- NEW: brightness level selector on the Toolbar for FT2 devices
- NEW: Transformations menu -> Vertical Spacing sliders
- NEW: Adjustments menu -> Recolor slider
- NEW: track element -> right click -> "Select same images", Image library picture -> right click -> "Replace selected" to easily swap all occurrences of an image in the project
- NEW: backslash shortcut "" to toggle between play/pause of the Dynamic preview
- NEW: double-click on the element vertical edge expands the element(s) to fill the adjacent gap(s)
- NEW: double-click on the horizontal edge duplicates the selected element(s) vertically
- NEW: resizing multiple elements with the "Shift" key scales all elements in the selection proportionally
- NEW: firmware update of the FT remote, FT devices and Visual Poi supported
- NEW: firmware of all connected props is checked for being out of date
- TWEAK: more realistic rendering of low resolution and high Scale values in Preview window
- FIX: opening a new music file on MAC was stuck at "Buffering..."
- FIX: Lighttoys devices were not detected on M1 MacBooks
- FIX: wrong text size on external monitor (with different DPI)
- NEW: support for HiDPI (retina) displays
- NEW: graphic rendering pipeline completely rewritten (enhanced speed for large projects)
- NEW: "Device" menu for managing all connected devices
- NEW: enhanced appearance of the main menu, with shortcut tips and multi-level support
- NEW: Open Recent Projects / Libraries in the main menu
- NEW: unified visualization modes and their activation buttons
- NEW: right-click menu support
- NEW: images can be deleted directly from the image library (with right click)
- NEW: improved structure of the left Edit Pane
- NEW: "Lock sizing" option ensures that the number of repeats stays the same while resizing elements
- NEW: keyboard shortcuts "Ctrl + 1/2/3/4" for setting number of repeats 1x 2x 3x 4x, "L" shortcut for toggling Lock sizing
- NEW: "Keep original resolution" button in the Edit Pane, enabling 1:1 mapping of pixels from the source image to the device
- NEW: "Lock sizing" and "Keep original resolution" overlay icons on track elements
- NEW: "Ctrl + A" now selects all elements (previously only elements on selected tracks)
- NEW: all time input boxes now accept time with millisecond precision
- NEW: small images (<40 pixels) are resampled using Nearest Neighbor algorithm to retain crisp look
- NEW: static and animated hoop preview
- NEW: experimental upload to FT2 devices (custom FT2 track)
- NEW: link to Visualpoi.ZONE and "About LtComposer" in Help menu
- TWEAK: selection of the device type is done now for each track (by right-clicking on the track handle, or in the Edit Pane)
- TWEAK: removed restrictions for opening image library, empty folders and images of any size are now allowed
- TWEAK: updated F1 Help menu with a list of available keyboard shortcuts
- FIX: images with transparency displayed incorrectly
- FIX: dragged elements are now displayed properly in Realtime mode
- NEW: shift selection also possible by clicking on empty space on tracks
- NEW: while dragging elements vertically Shift key freezes horizontal movement
- NEW: FT library element Pulse
- NEW: Alt + Up/Down shortcut for zooming, Alt + Left/Right shortcut for moving cursor precisely
- NEW: vertically repeat image (under Transformations menu)
- NEW: "P" keyboard shortcut to change the type of visualization in preview window and "R" to run show on devices
- NEW: Visual Poi "format memory" option added to the upload dialog
- NEW: special run button on the toolbar to start a show on all paired devices on the FT remote together with music
- NEW: flipping & mirroring of any image + adjustment options (color, saturation, contrast, etc.)
- NEW: completely rewritten device communication, possibility to upload multiple Visual Pois at once
- NEW: visual identification of attached devices
- NEW: possibility to upload and erase LSF shows on FT devices
- NEW: ability to open the default image library from the Media menu
- NEW: possibility to edit the names of FT devices
- NEW: FT library elements - rainbow and dots!
- NEW: scale value boundary limits increased to 0.01 - 10000
- NEW: 2D area select with Shift key - select multiple elements across several tracks
- NEW: time duration input field now affects all elements in selection
- NEW: project auto save after 5 steps or 2 minutes (whichever occurs earlier)
- NEW: project auto restore when the app crashed or the project was not saved
- NEW: auto-scroll of the timeline when resizing and moving elements
- NEW: elements outside of the show boundaries are now having a dark overlay
- NEW: added Visual Wand to the Device menu
- NEW: "H" keyboard shortcut - hide/show markers
- NEW: "V" keyboard shortcut - expand/collapse the Track View
- NEW: updated F1 shortcut help
- NEW: FT Flash library element
- NEW: magic corners - easily create FT elements by dragging the top corner of an existing block (use SHIFT key for alternative action)
- NEW: shortcut "X" to toggle the active color (Gradient and Flash elements)
- NEW: option to import a whole folder with pictures into current Image library (from Media menu)
- NEW: drag & drop a folder -> opens it as a current image library
- NEW: recently used color history for FT blocks (next to the color picker)
- NEW: keyboard shortcut list (press F1 key to show)
- NEW: status of the application is now stored (tracks collapsed/expanded, library window, type of visualisation, ...)
- NEW: last used paths for common file/folder actions are now stored (Project, Image Library, Music)
- NEW: possibility to drag & drop project/image/music files into LtComposer
- NEW: all selected tracks can be exported as *.LSF files at once (file name is taken from the track name)
- NEW: multi-track editor with custom track names
- NEW: track markers (shortcut "M")
- NEW: FT programing with *.LSF export
- NEW: solid and gradient FT block
- NEW: colorpicker for FT
- NEW: AB track support (with convert to AB and split commands)
- NEW: new precise music waveform
- NEW: advanced multi-visualizer with multiple modes of view
- NEW: realtime preview of tracks
- NEW: scale values now support 0.1-100
- NEW: editable number of repeats
- NEW: new project files *.ltp (includes all media, can be opened with ZIP archiver)
- NEW: import of LtComposer 2.0 projects (*.vpp files) supported
- NEW: remembers last used image library
- NEW: redesigned upload dialog
- NEW: useful shortcuts for power users
- NEW: executable is portable
- NEW: fast & light (low processor demands)
Lighttoys Academy is a place for you to learn and grow your experience with programming using our unique software. Our videos will guide you through the whole process of creating a show using the Pyroterra Lighttoys props from scratch!
LEARN HOW TO
use your new props
connect them to a computer
sync them
pair them with the remote
create the program in LtComposer
upload the program into your FT props and Visual Poi / Wand
LET'S START WITH THE BASICS!
Programming your first show? No idea how to use the software for your device?
Or do you just need to recap the basics? These videos are for you!
1: LtComposer
Introduction
Let’s dive deeper into the magic of LtComposer. Learn about the layout, compatibility and basic features!
2: FT
Elements
What are the basic color elements you can play with in LtComposer? In this video we’ll guide you through all of them!
3: Image
Library
Do you want to learn how to import images into LtComposer, how to use them and how create your own library? This video is for you!
4: Image:
basic controls
You can do some really powerful image adjustments in LtComposer. Learn how to size, transform and adjust images with few clicks!
5: Uploading to
Visual Devices
Once you have created your program, you want to learn how to upload it into your device, right? Watch this tutorial to learn how.
6: Uploading to
FT devices
Learn how to get your program full of beautiful pictures into your visual device! It’s easier than you think. Easy, right?
Our team always strives to bring you the very best from your Pyroterra Lighttoys devices.
That is why we are releasing new firmware for your Visual FT2 and other FT devices,
which unlocks great functionality and fixes known bugs.
WHAT IS NEW?
FT2 FIRMWARE BRINGS THE FOLLOWING:
compatibility FT2 with older FT models
smart battery save - lowering the brightness on low battery
Instead of 30min turn-off, device will go silent and turn off in 4 hours
broadcast to all - option to pair more than 32 units
option to lower the brightness of running show by holding brightness buttons
other enhancements and fixes
We strongly recommend performing this IMPORTANT update!
For a complete list of changes, please read the full changelog, that comes together with the update package.
HOW TO PERFORM THE UPDATE?
The firmware update is a delicate procedure, so please follow these instructions carefully.
After you download the correct update package and extract it, please follow the PDF instruction manuals included with the package or follow the video tutorial that we will launch soon.
We hope you like the new features as much as we do!
