The Virtual Extension is designed for touch-screen operation. The viewing angle can be adjusted by the operator (as described here). The functionality is defined by the configuration.

This section describes the diamond VX standard configuration included with every console. The operation may vary if the configuration is customized.

Prerequisites

The VX software runs on a Windows 64-bit PC that must be supplied by the customer. A license to run the standard configuration is included with every console.

It is expected that the customer has prepared and connected the host PC. How to do this is described in diamond - Configuring the Virtual Extension.

Starting the Software

The VX runtime session can be started by double-clicking on the start script icon. The session loads and connects to the hardware. Providing there are no error messages, the VX displays are ready for operation.

If the displays do not look operational, then try the troubleshooting tips in diamond - Powering On.

Configuring the VX Main Display

Once the session is running and connected to the hardware, check the configuration of the VX main display (above the central controls).

diamond with 2 x VX Modules

All VX displays have the same top bar and page options. The only difference is in the 'Channel Strip' page where two types of strip are supported:

  • Channel Strips - are designed to appear above the fader strips. They provide visual feedback for the sources assigned to the faders.
  • Master Slots - are designed to appear above the central controls. They provide assignable slots for functions such as output metering.

The number and position of the channel strips can be adjusted so that the layout matches the surface hardware. If there is a mismatch, then the layout should be modified as follows.

1.    Touch the user name (e.g. Sophia) and select Settings (from the user menu).

You must be logged in to access the Settings button.

diamond VX - User Menu (after login)

2.    Select the Surface tab (to access the 'Settings → Surface' options).

diamond VX - Settings dialog box

3.    Use the Swap Slots and Combo Module options as follows.

  • Swap Slots - swaps the position of the channel strips from left to right. This option should be enabled if the Fader module is fitted to the right of the central controls.
  • Combo Module - changes the layout from 4 channel strips + 4 master slots to 6 channel strips + 2 master slots. This option should be enabled if the surface is fitted with a Combo module instead of a Central module.

The images below show the correct settings for each possible layout.

Please note that any changes made from the "Settings" dialog box are not persistent, and are reset to the default values once the app restarts. Therefore, to make the changes permanent for all users, you should edit the Swap Slot positions and Combo Module options in the "Emberdefault.ini" file.