How to use Smode Net to link 2 PCs

[headfull]

Hi, I can't figure out how to get Smode Net to link 2 Station instances on the same network, and can't find any documentation on this topic. I'm trying to run the show from one machine, and have a backup machine duplicate the output. Any pointers much appreciated.
Thanks, Jamie

[Walter_heen]

Hi!
First of all, you PCs have to be on the same subnetwork (or simply plugged to a switch)

You also have to enable SmodeNet in your preferences for both machines:

When you create a project, Smode automatically create a session. Join the session with your spare machine:

Then go to the submenu "configure "......" Session in order to define which station is the master server

Be carrefull by the way: Smode didn't copy the files of your media directory. You need to copy the files of your project manually. I advice you to use winmerge to compare the media directory of your Project.

This features has not been documented yet because it will change in the future in order to make it more userfriendly.

[headfull]

Hi Walter,
Thanks for the clear explanation. I got it working ok, but have found a few issues.

1: I'm using a midi controller to control the master's main timeline (mostly "next" and "play" buttons), but midi control of the master isn't updated to the slave. The slave updates as expected if I actually press the timeline UI buttons rather than using the midi.

2: In the main timeline I'm using Time Markers for the cue points in the show. These Time Markers are set to break. When I use the next button, the main timeline jumps to the marker and pauses as expected, but the slave timeline pauses where it is without jumping to the next marker.

Is there a workaround for these issues, or something I'm doing wrong?
Thanks!

[Walter_heen]

Hello!
For the point 1, make sure you have activated the network sharing of your control device in the preferences:

The second one is strange. I'll look at it and go back to you with more infos.

Cheers!

[headfull]

Hi Walter,
thanks for pointing me in the right direction for network sharing of the control device. Wouldn't have thought to look there.
Cheers, Jamie