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Panic Macro

grandMA3 User Manual » Troubleshooting » Panic Macro
Version 2.0
Important:
Make sure to save the show file before executing the Panic macro.
Restriction:
Do not use the Panic macro during a live show.
Important:
Be aware that the use of the panic macro can have a severe impact on the show.

In different cases, for example, if a show file is not working as expected before a show, it can be useful to use the "Panic" macro.

The panic macro will restore and reset general settings to default. These general settings are listed below:

  1. Warning pop-up
  2. Warning pop-up
  3. Clear the Programmer (ClearAll)
  4. Change Command Line back to root destination
  5. Switch off Web Remote
  6. Switch off Remote HID
  7. Switch off RDM
  8. Switch off Agenda
  9. Switch off DC/ MIDI/ DMX Remotes
  10. Switch off OSC Input
  11. Switch off OSC Output
  12. Switch off PSN Input
  13. Go to World 1
  14. Select Filter 1
  15. Switch off Freeze
  16. Switch off Preview
  17. Switch off Plugins
  18. Switch off Sequences
  19. Switch off Timecodes
  20. Switch off all Executors
  21. Switch off Timecode Slots
  22. Switch off Master Mode of Groups
  23. Set the Master Fader of all Groups to 100%
  24. Switch Off DMX Tester
  25. Set the Grand Master to 100%
  26. Set the World Master to 100%
  27. Set the Highlight Master to 100%
  28. Switch off Highlight
  29. Set the Lowlight Master to 100%
  30. Switch off Lowlight
  31. Set Solo Master to 100%
  32. Switch off Solo
  33. Set Grand Rate to 1
  34. Set Grand Speed to 60 BPM
  35. Set Programmer Time to 0s
  36. Switch off Programmer Time
  37. Set Programmer X Fade to 0s
  38. Switch off Programmer X Fade
  39. Set Executor Time to 0s
  40. Switch off Executor Time
  41. Set Executor X Fade to 0s
  42. Switch off Executor X Fade
  43. Set all Speed Masters to 60 BPM
  44. Set the Blind Master to 100%
  45. Switch off Blind
  46. Enable Sync for Phasers in the Programmer
  47. Disable SingleStep for Phasers in the Programmer
  48. Switch off Align
  49. Set Value Readout to Natural
  50. Set Wheel Mode to Additive
  51. Request all Universes
  52. Set Merge Mode of all Universes to HTP
  53. Switch off Art-Net and sACN Output
  54. Switch off Art-Net and sACN Input
  55. Clear Programmer for all Users
  56. Select Encoder Bar 1
  57. Switch to first Feature Group
  58. Reload the User Interface
  59. Switch off all Macros
Hint:
To see the list from above in the software, press Edit and then tap the Panic macro in the macro pool.
  •  To learn more about macros, see Macros.

Import and Execute Panic Macro

  1. Search for Panic in the import list. For more information about importing macros, see Create Macros.
  2. After import, tap Panic in the Macros pool window. The text editor opens.
  3. To confirm the panic macro, press Please Please.
  4. The panic macro is executed.