It presents XML file saved by Audinate's Dante Controller in similar way to original software.
App can convert XML preset file to TXT, PNG, XLSX and PDF files.
Now you have readable format of your Dante XML presets for documentation and archiving purposes.
Now you can view offline subscriptions and more
You can use it to inspect local venue system before arrive to gig
You can quick remember past installation/configuration to easy support them
Tell me what you use it for
What is your potential usage
Author
Artur Popławski - ArtPopALT
All rights reserved
contact: info@artpopalt.com
web: www.artpopalt.com
About software
It presents Dante Controller XML preset file in similar way as in Audinate's version.
You can view older preset files. Not only version 3 like "Dante Preset Creator"
And it can convert XML preset file from Audinate DanteController to TXT, PNG, XLSX and PDF files.
Now you can view offline:
- Channels routing
- Preset Properties
- Devices attributes
- Subscripted Rx channels
- Labels of Tx channels
About versions
- It's standalone version.
- This version doesn't override your previous installation of AP_DCxmlViewer v0.0.2.x,
so you can have both versions at the same time.
- Installers will be available in final release.
- check "Release Notes" below this section for more details about implemented features and known issues.
- DEMO version is included as an option in activation window
and is limited to 4 devices, but is fully functional.
You can view all channels and export to TXT, PNG, XLSX and PDF files.
- FULL version has no limitations, but you have to donate me at Home page, to get your serial number.
Minimum donation is 4 EUR, 5 USD or 12 PLN.
if you want to support my work, please donate more.
If you think that my work is worth less, please mail me.
When you donate, please write your email address in the comment field.
I will send you serial number to this email address.
Please response after tests to info@artpopalt.com
Remember to attach xml file, and briefly describe your experiences.
About usage:
1. Download AP_DCxmlViewer.
2. Run application
3. Choose:
- DEMO
- enter your email and serial number to activate the FULL version
(it's ones time activation, no need to enter serial number again on this computer)
- EXIT
4. Open XML preset file saved by Dante Controller.
5. Choose Option from menu to limit (view and export) to only subscripted channels.
1. Activation Window
2. Main view
3. DC XML Preset
4. Open XML file window
5. Recent Files
6. Receive channels tab
7. Transmit channels tab
8. Status tab
9. Device Config tab
10. Network config tab
11. Settings window
12. Export as TXT
13. Export as TXT with os-setting
14. Export as PNG
15. Export as PNG with os-setting
16. Export as XLSX
17. Export as XLSX with os-setting
18. Export as PDF
19. Export as PDF
20. About window
21. New Version Information
22. Apple could not verify
23. Drag&Drop on app window
24. Drag&Drop on app icon (only Windows)
Name:
Version:
Date:
Size:
AP_DCxmlViewer.exe (self-signed)
0.0.9.0
2026-06-30
55.00 MB
Name:
Version:
Date:
Size:
AP_DCxmlViewer.zip (unsigned)
0.0.9.0 (arm64)
2026-06-30
40.2 MB
If you will see warning 'Apple could not verify "AP_DCxmlViewer" is free of malware' - like in screenshot 22
Click DONE, then: System settings -> Privacy & Security -> Security -> Open Anyway -> Open Anyway -> password
Previous version 0.0.2.x available here: Download
2025-04-05
0.0.2.0 - first public version
2025-07-01
0.0.2.1 - added link to webpage on logo in About popup
0.0.2.1a - added installers and write/read windows registry information
2025-07-17
0.0.2.2 - Fixed a bug that crashed the application
when the device had only one receiving or transmitting channel.
2026-05-20
0.0.3.0 Pre-Release - bug fixing and new features testing
2026-07-01
0.9.0.0 - changed licensing;
- modified installer
- added online activation at first usage (instead of serial numbers verification in installer)
- one license (serial number) allowed to activate on max 3 machines
it can be increased or modify in special cases
(changed/upgraded machine, donation over minimum, ...)
- you can use it 50 times offline, then you have to be online,
to validate license activation
- added new "Combined Legal Document" ("CLD") to accept, which include:
1. End‑User License Agreement (EULA)
2. License Key Agreement
3. Terms & Conditions
4. Privacy Policy
- in "CLD" document mention above you agree to send to me encrypted statistic data that include:
this software version, your platform version, date&time
machine id (based on CPU & motherboard),
location (Country, state, city) of your internet provider (based on your IP address) - it's not your location
- added MacOS version !!!
- open file new features:
- added recent files handlings
- now open file dialog starts in last directory
- drag&drop XML file (on app window and on Icon on desktop)
- visual improvements
- added media type icons in Rx, Tx channel lists
- added icons for subscription status
- export
- rebuild XLSX export (added new tabs)
- added PDF export
- check for newer version on startup
- fix bugs:
- error when open xml file that doesn't Dante Controller preset file
- inaccessible export TXT,PNG,XLSX (with a file already open)
when you cancel an attempt to load another Dante Controller preset
- configuration file is saved to store recent files list, last opened directory, preferences, ...
- log file is saved for support and debugging purpose
- Windows - c:\Users\(user_name)\AppData\Local\ArtPopALT\AP_DCxmlViewer\
- MacOS - /Users/(user_name)/Library/Application Support/ArtPopALT/AP_DCxmlViewer
- add SplashScreen at startup (because it takes 3-4 seconds)
Fixed issues:
- No status icon (in Receive TAB) at first try - change device and return, in device list, will correct this issue
- crash while opening xml preset file saved by Dante Preset Creator
- and more
Known issues:
- Minor geometry issue in PDF export, in routing page.
- Warning: Adobe Acrobat Reader can't show PDF wider than 200 inch (it happens for me). But Chrome or Edge can do it.
Features to implement:
- show more properties saved in preset version="3.0.0"
- progress bars for exports - maybe
- subscription status in exported TXT file (anybody use TXT export? - if somebody, let me know)
- dark mode
- compare two XML files
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