Tracking backup settings

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A tracking backup is a second copy of the software running on a separate computer. This backup copy of the software mimics the master system so that in the event of something going wrong with the master, the backup can take over.

The tracking backup options should only be turned on for the secondary system. The only option needed on the master system is the Telnet interface must be enabled.

Set the option “Run as a tracking backup” to identify the system as the backup.

Set the Master IP address to identify the master system. The IP address of the master can be found on the command window when the software starts.

It is also recommended that you set “Disable output until a failure is detected”. This option will temporarily stop DMX output until the operator tells the software to start outputting DMX or the auto failure detection is activated.

Track Shortcuts – If set, triggering a shortcut on the main system will run the same shortcut on the backup system.

Restart the software and you will see a dialog identifying that the system is running as a backup.

To ensure the backup system has the same show file as the master, click on the “Synchronize Show File” button.

To manually take control, click on either of the buttons “Start DMX output” or “Start DMX output and run the next cue”.

If “Automatically Take Control” is On, the backup system will take control automatically when failures are detected in the remote system which is being monitored (polled) by the backup system.

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