xx 2016.40. First non-Beta release

[sean]

Release 2016.40. Our first non Beta release. Beta vs Non-Beta? This release had a focus on closing bugs. You should be able to use this version for your 2016 shows. We will continue to release code every 1-2 weeks for the rest of the year. New functionality, more bug fixes. Use this one or download the latest, all the developers are always running on the latest code. I will use R40 while at the Expo.

Latest releases are found at http://nutcracker123.com/nutcracker/releases/
Issue Tracker is found here: https://github.com/smeighan/xLights/issues

XLIGHTS/NUTCRACKER RELEASE NOTES:
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2016.40  Jul 10, 2016
    -- bug (dkulp) Fix dotted lines in model preview selection stuff
   -- enh (keithsw) Add end channel to model export
   -- enh (keithsw) Log very slow rendered frames
   -- bug (keithsw) Fix value curve problems with some waveforms
   -- bug (keithsw) Stop custom model leading to crashes if non numerics are entered in grid cells
   -- enh (keithsw) Add view log to the tools menu so users can easily access the log file
   -- bug (keithsw) Stop tab dragging on main window
   -- bug (keithsw) Make video Effect render red if video file does not exist or single line buffer style is used
   -- enh (keithsw) Add value curve to sparkles
   -- enh (keithsw) Add preset export/import *.xpreset files
   -- bug (keithsw) Fix crash in piano when start note > end note
   -- bug (keithsw) Fix tendril music line effect that was broken in v39
   -- bug (keithsw) Fix blur effect that was broken in v39
   -- enh (keithsw) Add model face and state data to xmodel files
   -- bug (gil)     Fix conversion to LOR format.
   -- enh (gil)     Modify On and Colorwash effects to support DMX models.
   -- enh (gil)     New DMX model added with 5 types so far: Top view, Side view, Bars view, Top w/Bars, and Side w/Bars.
   -- bug (gil)     Prevent scenario where model groups could show up to be added to a model group.
   -- bug (gil)     Delete model and all effects from grid and views when a model is deleted. Fixes #611
   -- enh (gil)     More improvements to SuperStar imports of images.
   -- enh (gil)     Better placement of Text Effects imported from SuperStar.
   -- enh (gil)     Add option to average colors for SuperStar import.  More closely matches it's blending method.
   -- enh (gil)     Improve SuperStar import settings for Fan effect.  This effect is close but not an exact duplicate.
   -- enh (gil)     Fix proper start/end angles for flowys imported from Superstar for horizontal layout.
   -- bug (gil)     Fix potential crashes with right-click popup menus in Layout page.
   -- enh (gil)     Make the initial pane size larger for Model Preview, House Preview, and Effect Assist windows.  Fixes #617.

[algerdes]

FYI, the tag at the top of the screen shows, "xLights BETA (Ver 2016.40) Jul 10, 2016".

Thanks guys for all the work you put into this product.  Good stuff!

[Gilrock]

FYI, the tag at the top of the screen shows, "xLights BETA (Ver 2016.40) Jul 10, 2016".

Thanks guys for all the work you put into this product.  Good stuff!

Aww you caught us.  There really is no difference in what we call it.  We all use the latest release anyways.

[sean]

download it again. tag is gone.

[jnealand]

I don't care what you tag it, I'm using it.  And very glad it is available.  I still remember what sequencing was like 9 years ago - ugh.

[algerdes]

Thanks Sean.  I know how much fun it can be to keep things rolling like you guys have been. 
I also know about missing that one, non-technical, non-critical, non-sensible, non-?? thing that means nothing in all reality.  (Can you tell its been a long day?    )