Can I convert a hog3 file to something etc compatible? Ascii or .esf?

Ryan,

There is no way to convert a Hog3 show to Ion- despite any similarity in file name, the file structures are not similar at all.

Unfortunately, the Ion show would have to be built from scratch.  If you need to do this, you can load the Hog show into Hog PC and use it for a reference for palettes and colors, etc.

-Todd

Thanks Todd.  Unfortunately I have a mac and cannot use Hog pc.  I really just want a print out of the cues, but that has been a difficult task.  

Best,

~Ryan

Does the hog support exporting ASCII?  The Ion supports importing ASCII files.   From personal experience, you should be able to import submasters, patch, and cues with little problems.  I have had problems with multi part cues when imported from other consoles.  I have no luck when importing a show with intelligent lighting.  I usually have to rebuild all of the palettes.

As far as we are aware, Hog files do not export to ASCII.  Until they do that, there is really little we can do with those files.  (Disclaimer... this information could be old... so if anyone knows differently, please feel free to comment).  We would love to do the work to connect the ASCII dots for a Hog import!!

Thanks,

a

FYI - You can run Hog PC on a Mac if you partition your hard drive via Bootcamp, which comes bundled with your Mac OS. You need to buy a viable copy of Windows to do this but then you can have both Mac & PC platforms on one machine. Not sure if you want to do that for this project and I know it doesn't solve your whole issue but I personal love the versatility it allows me. Here are instructions should you decide to go that route. http://www.macworld.com/article/1165272/bootcamp.html Good luck!

Thanks for the link.  Unfortunately, I believe I need windows XP to run HOG3PC, and the bootcamp route only allows me to load windows 7.  Is this true, or have you had success doing it this way in the past?

Thanks again!

best,

-Ryan

Hog3 onPC can run on XP 32 bit, Vista 32 & 64 bit, Windows 7 - 32&64, Windows 8 - 32&64. For bootcamp generally avoid the non-"Pro" versions (ie home or basic), avoid Vista, & avoid Windows 8. I run mine on Windows 7 32 bit.