This topic includes:
▪Introduction
▪MADRIX 5 File Types
▪Images And Videos
Introduction
You will come across several file types, while working with the MADRIX 5 Software. This chapter explains which file type belongs to which function or which part of the software.
MADRIX 5 File Types
*.msz
*.msx
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MADRIX 5 Setup
MADRIX 5 Setup Uncompressed
Your whole show will be saved. It stores relevant data in one single file; including but not limited to Patch, effects, settings, Cue Lists, Timelines, etc. »MADRIX 5 Setup [New / Open]
Note: Images and videos will not be included in this file, for example.
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*.msz.msbackup
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Backup of a MADRIX 5 Setup
Stores MADRIX 5 Setups automatically as backup files as set up in the file recovery options of the software. »General
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*.mpz
*.mpx
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MADRIX 5 Patch
MADRIX 5 Patch Uncompressed
Stores your Patch. »Patch Editor
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*.mflx
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MADRIX 5 Fixture Library
Stores the whole Fixture Library. »MADRIX 5 Fixture Editor
Note: The madrix.mflx is being overwritten with an updated version every time a new MADRIX 5 version [software update] is installed.
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*.mfxx
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MADRIX 5 Fixture
Stores one single fixture. »MADRIX 5 Fixture Editor
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*.mstz
*.mstx
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MADRIX 5 Storage
MADRIX 5 Storage Uncompressed
Stores a complete Storage including all of its Storage Places [i.e., effects]. »Storages
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*.mspz
*.mspx
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MADRIX 5 Storage Place
MADRIX 5 Storage Place Uncompressed
Stores one single Storage Place, and thereby one effect you created. »Storage Places [256 x 256]
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*.mdmxx
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MADRIX 5 DMX Device Settings
Stores all relevant settings for your [connected] DMX devices. »OUTPUT Settings
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*.mdvix
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MADRIX 5 DVI Device Settings
Stores all relevant settings for your [connected] DVI devices. »OUTPUT Settings
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*.mmrx
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MADRIX 5 MIDI Remote Configuration
Stores a MIDI Remote Configuration [MIDI map] for a MIDI controller for the MIDI Remote Editor. »MIDI-IN Configuration
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*.mdrx
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MADRIX 5 DMX Remote Configuration
Stores a DMX Remote Configuration for DMX-IN for the DMX-IN Remote Editor. »DMX-IN / Art-Net Remote / sACN Input
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*.mrec
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MADRIX 5 Record
Stores recorded effects. »Recording
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*.dxd
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MADRIX 5 DMX Data
Stores DMX data for the MADRIX PLEXUS hardware interface. »Recording
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*.mclx
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MADRIX 5 Cue List
Stores a Cue List and its entries as well as settings. »Cue Lists
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*.csv
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Comma-Separated Values
A file format that can be used for the Cue List or the Fixture List Import of the Patch Editor. »Cue Lists / »Patch Editor
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*.mgcz
*.mgcx
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MADRIX 5 Group Control
MADRIX 5 Group Control Uncompressed
Stores the Group Control including fade-in time, Group Presets, and current values. »Fixture Groups
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*.mtlx
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MADRIX 5 Timeline
Stores a Timeline and its segments as well as settings. »Timeline Editor
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*.mscx
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MADRIX 5 Schedule
Stores a Schedule including all of its triggers and actions. »Scheduling
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*.mitz
*.mitx
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MADRIX 5 Image Table
MADRIX 5 Image Table Uncompressed
Stores an Image Table for the SCE Image effect. »SCE Image
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*.mctx
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MADRIX 5 Color Table
Stores color information [Color Table, Gradient, M2L Color Table, etc.] for various MADRIX Effects. »[Global] Colors And Intensity
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*.mckx
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MADRIX 5 Color Kit
Stores the entire setup of Global Color Lists and Global Colors. »[Global] Colors And Intensity
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*.mstrtx
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MADRIX 5 String Table
Stores a String Table including its strings and characters for the SCE Counter effect. »SCE Counter
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*.mshtx
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MADRIX 5 Shape Table
Stores a Shape Table for various MADRIX Effects. »Using Shapes [Shape Table] [Shape Table]
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*.mepcz
*.mepcx
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MADRIX 5 Effect Parameter Chaser
MADRIX 5 Effect Parameter Chaser Uncompressed
Stores an Effect Parameter Chaser including its Step list for a Layer. »Chaser
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*.msppcz
*.msppcx
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MADRIX 5 Storage Place Parameter Chaser
MADRIX 5 Storage Place Parameter Chaser Uncompressed
Stores an Effect Parameter Chaser including its Step list for a Layer. »Chaser
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*.mgvcz
*.mgvcx
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MADRIX 5 Group Value Chaser
MADRIX 5 Group Value Chaser Uncompressed
Stores an Group Value Chaser including its Step list for the Group Control. »Fixture Groups [Group Control]
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*.mmapx
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MADRIX 5 Map Settings
Stores all settings regarding a Layer's mapping, tiling, and rotation. »Mapping / Tiling / Rotation
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*.mfelx
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MADRIX 5 File Extension List
Stores a File Extension List for the HTTP Remote Control web server. »Remote HTTP
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*.log
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Log File
A logging file created with the MADRIX 5 Logfile tool or the MIDI Watcher. »Tools
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*.mas
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MADRIX 5 Script File
A script for the MAS Script Effect. »MAS Script Effect
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*.macs
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MADRIX 5 Script Encrypted
A compiled and encrypted script for the MAS Script Effect. »MAS Script Effect
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*.mms
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MADRIX 5 Effect Macro
A Macro for an effect, a Storage Place Macro, or a Main Output Macro. »Macros And Scripts
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*.mcm
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MADRIX 5 Effect Macro Encrypted
A compiled and encrypted Macro for an effect, a Storage Place Macro, or a Main Output Macro. »Macros And Scripts
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*.WibuCmRaC
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MADRIX KEY File
Required if the MADRIX KEY should be upgraded or updated manually. »MADRIX KEY [Activation]
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*.WibuCmRaU
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MADRIX KEY Update File
Required to upgrade or update the MADRIX KEY manually. »MADRIX KEY [Activation]
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Images And Videos
Furthermore, MADRIX 5 supports every image and video type that is supported by your Windows PC. In most cases, a specific video codec needs to be installed on your computer in order to be able to load it.
▪Images
- Supported file formats includes: Bitmap (*.bmp), GIF (*.gif), JPEG (*.jpg, *.jpeg, *.jpe, *.jfif), PNG (*.png), TIFF (*.tif, *.tiff), MADRIX Image Table (*.mitz), MADRIX Image Table Uncompressed (*.mitx)
- Learn more »SCE Image
▪Videos
- Examples for supported file formats: ASF (*.asf), AVI (*.avi), DivX (*.divx), Flash Video (*.flv), Matroska (*.mkv), MPEG (*.mpeg, *.mpg), MPEG-2 (*.m2v), MPEG-4 (*.mp4, *.mp4v), MOV (*.mov), OGG (*.ogv), Real Video (*.ram, *.rm, *.rmvb, *.rv), VOB (*.vob), WebM (*.webm), WMV (*.wmv), Xvid (*.xvid), 3GP (*.3gp), MADRIX Record (*.mrec)
- Learn more »SCE Video
If you are encountering problems using image or video files, install the required video codec or image codec on your PC.
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