Help! Unable to open new FSEQ files.

[cais2108]

I have 2 falcon controllers, the F16V4 and the F16V5 both running in Player mode,  and neither of them can open any new fseq files. I just updated their builds so there up to date, and installed the most recent version of xLights. All of my fseq files from last year work, but none that I generate now do. I'm moving the files with a Micro SD and am lighting a correctly configured matrix. Any ideas. Neither controller can open them. 

[allknowing2012]

I have 2 falcon controllers, the F16V4 and the F16V5 both running in Player mode,  and neither of them can open any new fseq files. I just updated their builds so there up to date, and installed the most recent version of xLights. All of my fseq files from last year work, but none that I generate now do. I'm moving the files with a Micro SD and am lighting a correctly configured matrix. Any ideas. Neither controller can open them.

Are they on your network? can you run fpp connect to upload the sequences to the sd card - that way it can be sure to send the right format etc.

[AAH]

Check what the specifications of the F16's are with respect to FSEQ files. Xlights defaults to V2 ZSTD these days I think and it's possible that the F16's require V1. The setting is under file>preferences>sequences

[darylc]

Check what the specifications of the F16's are with respect to FSEQ files. Xlights defaults to V2 ZSTD these days I think and it's possible that the F16's require V1. The setting is under file>preferences>sequences

@AAH The correct answer is to use fpp connect to upload the sequences, otherwise you can end up with unsuitable FSEQs regardless of how you set this setting

[cais2108]

I joined the xLights zoom room and was able to find help for the fseq issue. I had an incorrect export format, so the file was unable to be opened. However, I have not ever used FPP Connect is there any setup required? If someone could write a brief explanation on how to use it that would be wonderful.