ION showing offline instead of primary

I don't really think this is anything to worry about. I usually see this when running DMX only. It's when you have a bunch of network devices that there would be a concern.

Bryan

Only be concerned if you have the console plugged into a network system.  If you are running a DMX based system and have nothing plugged into the network jack this is normal.  When you’re working on an EOS, there is a built in switch, so you are always connected to a network.  Ion however doesn't.  This also means that if you are planning on connecting to a network, you must power down the console and connect it to a network switch before powering up the Ion.  I hope this helps.

P-

Bryan

Only be concerned if you have the console plugged into a network system.  If you are running a DMX based system and have nothing plugged into the network jack this is normal.  When you’re working on an EOS, there is a built in switch, so you are always connected to a network.  Ion however doesn't.  This also means that if you are planning on connecting to a network, you must power down the console and connect it to a network switch before powering up the Ion.  I hope this helps.

P-

Hi,

Bryan is correct, but since this is confusing to a lot of people, we have written it up as SCR 12018.  This should be fixed in 1.9.5.

Thanks,

Ann

As a quick guide until 1.9.5 is released:

If offline is in Red, that means that the console did not detect any ethernet network activity when you started the application (Primary, Backup, Client). If you are using an ethernet connection, check your cables and device you are connecting to then exit Ion and relaunch as Primary, Backup or Client. If you are not using an ethernet connection, please ignore the offline indication.

If offline is in Amber, the application actually is in offline mode. To fix, exit Ion and choose Primary, Backup, or Client.

Oh goodness, there is going to be a 1.9.5?

There will be indeed.  You sound concerned about this?

:-)

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No just interested that there is a 1.9.5 before the major 2.0 update.. Care to share whats gettting more updates

It's sort of a clean up release.... a few new features, but mostly tweaks to existing functions (or "deepening" of some) and some syntax extensions..... will post more detail here as we get closer....  :-)

Thanks much!

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