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Scheduling a Windows Restart

In some venues where the computer is left on 24/7 it may be desirable to restart the computer every night at a specific time. Win+R to open the Run dialogtype ‘task scheduler’ + Enter. This opens the Windows schedulerclick Create...

Auto Starting Artist in Windows 8

With Windows 8.1, the shortcut method of starting Artist at Windows start up no longer works as expected. The best way to start Artist automatically in Windows 8.1 is to add a task to the Windows Task Scheduler. In future version of Artist you will be able...

ShowCAD USB-DMX problems

If you are having trouble with the ShowCAD USB interface. Verify in Artist This step will determin if Artist can see the interface. Open Main Menu/Help/Log file – scroll down to the bottom of the file and find the last Log on. Scroll down...

Sunlite USB

The Sunlite interface is no longer supported by us or Sunlite. This means that 64bit driver will not be available for these interfaces. In order to use 64bit OS you must use the ShowCAD USB-DMX interface or any of the supported Ethernet systems. If you...

Sending Your Workspace

Sometimes you might want send your workspace file to someone or transfer them to another computer. Select File/Backup Workspace File/to Location – this will open a file dialog. Enter the name of the file you want to create and click Open. The files are archived...