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Avid® Maestro | Virtual Set
Version 2018.6.1 ReadMe
Important Information
Avid recommends that you read all the information in this ReadMe file thoroughly before
installing or using any new software release.
Important: Search the Avid Knowledge Base for the most up-to-date ReadMe file, which
contains the latest information that might have become available after the documentation was
published.
This document describes compatibility issues with previous releases, hardware and software
requirements, software installation instructions, and summary information on system and
memory requirements. This document also lists hardware and software limitations.Symbols and Conventions
Contents
Symbols and Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
If You Need Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Maestro | Virtual Set Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Fixed in v2018.6.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Known Issues. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Legal Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
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Follow the guidelines in this document or on the unit itself when
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order you select them. For example, File > Import means to open the
File menu and then select the Import command.
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(Macintosh only)
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2If You Need Help
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If You Need Help
If you are having trouble using your Avid product:
1. Retry the action, carefully following the instructions given for that task. It is especially
important to check each step of your workflow.
For your convenience, the following guides can be accessed:
- Maestro | Virtual Set User Guide
- Maestro | Virtual Set Installation Guide
You can always find the latest Maestro | Virtual Set ReadMe as well as all documentation
available via download on the Avid Knowledge Base at:
http://avid.force.com/pkb/articles/en_US/User_Guide/Maestro-Virtual-Set-Documentation
2. Check this ReadMe file for the latest information that might have become available after the
documentation was published. Also check online for the most up-to-date ReadMe because
the online version is updated whenever new information becomes available. To view the
online ReadMe, or visit the Knowledge Base at http://www.avid.com/US/support/.
3. Check the documentation that came with your Avid application or your hardware for
maintenance or hardware-related issues.
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hours per day, 7 days per week. Search the Knowledge Base to find answers, to view error
messages, to access troubleshooting tips, to download updates, and to read or join online
message-board discussions.
3Maestro | Virtual Set Notes
Maestro | Virtual Set Notes
Go to the following sites for information on Maestro | Virtual Set.
Maestro | Virtual Set Product Page
To access the Maestro | Virtual Set product page:
http://www.avid.com/products/maestro-virtual-set
Maestro | Virtual Set Datasheet
To access the Maestro | Virtual Set Datasheet:
http://www.avid.com/~/media/avid/files/products-pdf/maestro-virtual-set/maestro_virtual_set_d
s_a4.pdf?v20180407130609
Maestro | Virtual Set Documentation
To access the complete Maestro | Virtual Set documentation:
http://avid.force.com/pkb/articles/en_US/User_Guide/Maestro-Virtual-Set-Documentation
Unreal® Engine Documentation
To access the Unreal Engine Documentation:
https://docs.unrealengine.com/en-us/
Fixed in v2018.6.1
The following fixed items are in the Version 2018.6.1 release.
Bug Number: RELENG-2425. There was a problem with the MaestroVirtualEngine and
MaestroTracker Linux installers, where after installing the applications on one HDVG, it was
impossible to install them on another HDVG machine using the same PC. This has now been
fixed.
4Known Issues
Known Issues
This section contains information on the known Maestro | Virtual Set issues and limitations.
Volumetric fog does not work on Linux platform. Unreal Engine does not support Volumetric
fog effect using OpenGL/Vulkan API. Tested with UE_4.19.
The Bloom effect does not work for the Fill+Key usecase. It is a known limitation of Unreal
Engine which is preventing some Post Process Effects for SplitScreen (UE-57785).
TemporalAA does not work for Fill+Key usecase. It is known limitation in Unreal Engine which
is preventing some Post Process Effects for SplitScreen (UE-57785).
Bug Number: MVS-450. The SceneLoader renders in a wrong format when using the
“>defaultKnown Issues
Workaround: To fix this issue, follow the steps below:
1. Upgrade the screen formats database file for
libdvg-813.1-7.el7.centos.x86_64.
2. Copy scrfmts_unreal_59_50hz.tgz to /data/public/.
3. Unpack:
cd /usr/dvg
mv scrfmts scrfmts_old
tar xfzv /data/public/scrfmts_unreal_59_50hz.tgz
4. Verify the md5 sum:
md5sum scrfmts
5. In return it should display:
abd64114dd1a330f0c070761169edded scrfmts
Bug Number: MVS-423. There is a known issue, where the SceneLoader would crash
randomly when unloading a scene while the Unreal Engine is loading the scene LevelOfDetails.
Bug Number: MVS-448. Currently, the SceneLoader does not show any error message on the
output when there is no license present. The information is only visible in the logs.
Bug Number: MVS-507. When bonding is configured, there is an issue with reaching HDVG4
with CentOS 7.
Bug Number: MVS-441. There is a known issue, where Garbage Matte casts shadows.
Workaround: Change garbage material shading model from unlit to default lit, save, and then
disable the “cast shadows”.
For a more detailed instruction on how to fix this issue, see the Troubleshooting chapter of the
Maestro | Virtual Set User Guide.
Bug Number: MVS-505. There is a known issue, where the Maestro | Tracker does not
automatically create a TrackingSet folder inside Control_Data.
Workaround: Create appropriate folders and files manually inside Control_Data.
6Compatibility
Compatibility
The Maestro | Virtual Set 2018.6 solution has been tested on the following configurations:
• HDVG4 (CentOS7) with 2x3DVG + 2xGFX1080 boards in domain 1
• Maestro | Engine 4K with 4xDVG-UHD + 2xGFX1080 boards in domain 1
• Maestro | Tracker 2018.6.25
• Unreal Engine 4.19.2
• Maestro | Designer 2018.6.0.2748
• RenderEngine_Linux_2018.6.0.8525
• Maestro | Live 2018.6.0.61
Legal Notices
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Copyright © 2018 Avid Technology, Inc. and its licensors. All rights reserved.
Portions of this product were created using LEADTOOLS © 1991-2002, LEAD Technologies, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Portions of this
product are licensed under US patent 5,327,254 and foreign counterparts.
Portions Copyright 2003-2007 of MOG Solutions.
Unreal® Engine, Copyright 1998 - 2018, Epic Games, Inc. All rights reserved.
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