12/30/2014 1:09:28 PM

The first public release of SongShow Plus version 8.2 is now available from the Downloads page on the SongShow Plus site.  You must have a current subscription and be logged in to the SongShow Plus site to get this download.


This is a Preview release, which means that it isn't at "test" status yet. The purpose of the release is to let you have a look at the new features and offer feedback. It's not necessary to report every little problem you find. We are still working through bugs and defects. However, if you are having a significant problem using a feature, go ahead and post a question about it on this forum. If you have a question or comment, please start a new thread.


New features of Version 8.2 are:

• Timers now work like other video formats and can be used in all places that videos are used (primary feature, background, Overlay Improv, etc.)*
• Timers now have an option to countdown to the next quarter, half, or whole hour.
• Three layout presets for the SongShow Plus Control Window letting you set up different configurations for various scenarios (one layout for media preparation, another layout for media presentation, etc.)
• The preview slides for the Program Panel can now be set to multiple sizes.
• New box effects for placing backdrops behind and borders around text and other objects.
• New controls layout for Slide Builder.
• The Slide Builder can now be set up to use 9:16 and 3:4 aspect ratios for edit mode.
• Capability to adjust object position and size directly from the Slide Builder toolbar.
• Improved access to machines on a local area network as source and destination for importing and Package-to-Go (lets you store optional user name and password).

Look for additional details on these features to follow in the blog.