Good to know

Tips

• Mac Users: Please install the prepare App into your Applications folder.
• For optimal performance, use the program within the grandMA network. This allows direct uploads to the desk. However, most functions are available through the USB Export, enabling you to import files later if needed.
• Running an onPC on the same computer? Choose Local Export in the Settings tab. prepare then copies the files directly into the onPC folders — no FTP/SFTP server needed.
• Ensure the setup window (menu window) is closed on your desk when uploading patches.
• All measurements are converted to meters. Choose the unit of your CAD file when importing.
• If you are using an onPC solution on another computer, you must set up a functioning FTP server for grandMA2 or an SFTP server for grandMA3.
• All inputs are validated while you type. A field with a red hint has to be corrected before you can continue.
• When you close the app with unsaved changes, prepare asks you to Save, Don’t Save or Cancel.

Keyboard shortcuts

Shortcut	Action
⌘/Ctrl + O	Open a .ppcad file
⌘/Ctrl + Shift + O	Open a recent file
⌘/Ctrl + S	Save
⌘/Ctrl + Shift + S	Save As
⌘/Ctrl + Enter	Runs the main button of the current window (e.g. Create Groups), applies a filter in Show Data or a template in the Set Name dialog
Enter	Confirms a dialog (OK / Yes / Apply)
Esc	Cancels a dialog

Tips for grandMA2

• Telnet must be enabled on the grandMA2 to access all functions.
• Syntax to import XML files into grandMA2:

 Import "{filename}" at {Pool (e.g. Group/Image/Preset)} {Start Pool ID}

Tips for grandMA3

• Ensure that OSC is activated.
• Add two connections in the Setup/In-Out/OSC tab:

Name	Destination IP	Port	Receive Command	Send Command
prepareReceive	127.0.0.1	8000	Yes	No
prepareSend	{your computer ip}	8001	No	Yes

• Sometimes it may help to disable “Limit IP Address Tracking” on MacOS to get a OSC connection working.
• Syntax to import XML files into grandMA3:

Import {Pool} Library "{filename}" at {Pool} {Start Pool ID}