Results 1 to 3 of 3

Thread: Version 4.4 m329 weird flashing on screens

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Sep 2010
    Location
    Dvblinia
    Posts
    25

    Version 4.4 m329 weird flashing on screens

    Ok so I opened up the software the other day and a very strange thing was happening.

    Using 2 outputs, to two identical prolite 1080p screens. Nothing in between them. No content loaded. Everything as is when you open it up. So on output one, with the hud up but nothing else opened (ie layers, mixes etc). Then as soon as I click any of the tabs on the the hud the screen behind what I clicked just starts flashing and almost vibrating. I open another one with the first one open and then same thing, everything behind is still flashing and the first one I opened is now doing the same thing. Only when I close and reopen some a few times does it correct itself.

    And then I got this image below when I re booted the whole system, opened the software and when full screen 1. GPU? Bug?
    Attached Images Attached Images
    Last edited by Paul Breen; 09-01-2011 at 11:32 AM. Reason: Forgot to add picture
    CatV4.4 m329
    Mac Pro 2 x 2.4 Quad Xeon
    10.6.5
    6GB DDR3 RAM
    LFG4
    Decklink Intensity Pro
    DVI DA 1:4
    Universal Scaler
    Etherlynx Artnet
    Matrox Triple Head


    Paul Breen
    Audio Engineer, Visual Freak, Glutten for Punishment
    +353(0)868425834

    paulbreen911@gmail.com

  2. #2
    I experienced the same bug on a 2006 Mac Pro.

    The bug happened on a 30" cinema display. It happened in build 329 on 10.6.4.

    The box had an x1900 and Decklink Pro HD

    After reboot the bug was gone. I have been unable to recreate it or get any useful information from the console.
    SourceChild
    TODD SCRUTCHFIELD

    ...if it ain't broke...
    gimme 5 and then don't act surprised

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Oct 2004
    Location
    UK - Milton Keynes
    Posts
    807
    Flickering is a bug - refer to richard

    however - it only happens in the following conditions:

    A)
    If you have either output 1 or 2 selected as 'mix all layers with fx' but no layers assigned to mix/ouput 1 or mix/output 2.

    B)
    If you have a mix window open, but not layers assigned to it

    Solution:
    Either assign a layer to the mix/ouput and put the intensity to zero
    or
    change the screen mode to 'no output'
    or
    click on or move any of the HUD windows.

    This bug happens in all versions back to m301
    It is due to a screen buffers not being erased correctly - when no layers are active in a mode which draws in full screen

    Richard may have fixed this - contact him directly if an issue - most of the time its not...

    S
    Simon Pugsley

    SNP Productions Ltd. (UK)
    Lighting & Video Control Solutions
    Catalyst|Sales|Hire|Training|Support
    Catalyst Dealer UK Europe & Worldwide...

    Office: +44 (0)1908 410129
    Mobile: +44 (0)7958 390034
    simon@snp-productions.co.uk
    www.snp-productions.co.uk

Similar Threads

  1. EMS 4/9 output screens splitters
    By samsc in forum Catalyst Technology questions
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 30-11-2009, 11:43 PM
  2. Upgrading from version 3 to version 4
    By thomasrotten in forum Catalyst Software
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 10-07-2007, 11:40 PM
  3. Trouble With The Version 1.2
    By gizzmoony in forum Catalyst Technical support
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 18-05-2007, 02:59 PM
  4. Diagnostic Display Screens
    By Mr_P in forum Bug reports
    Replies: 6
    Last Post: 23-02-2005, 11:58 PM
  5. Pixelmad Version 2. f27 FC1
    By samsc in forum PixelMAD Download
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 16-02-2005, 11:07 PM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •