# Panic Macro

Source: https://help.malighting.com/grandMA3/2.3/HTML/ts_panic_macro.html
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| ![](/img/grandma3/2-3/important_gray-f4dfbc.png) | **Important:**                                                     |
|                                                  | Make sure to save the show file before executing the Panic macro.  |

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| ![](/img/grandma3/2-3/restriction_gray-3bb57e.png) | **Restriction:**                                |
|                                                    | Do not use the Panic macro during a live show.  |

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| ![](/img/grandma3/2-3/important_gray-f4dfbc.png) | **Important:**                                                                  |
|                                                  | Be aware that the use of the panic macro can have a severe impact on the show.  |

In different cases, for example, if a show file is not working as expected before a show, it can be useful to use the "Panic" macro.

The panic macro will restore and reset general settings to default. These general settings are listed below:

1. Warning pop-up
2. Warning pop-up
3. Clear the Programmer (ClearAll)
4. Change Command Line back to root destination
5. Switch off Web Remote
6. Switch off Remote HID
7. Switch off RDM
8. Switch off Agenda
9. Switch off DC/ MIDI/ DMX Remotes
10. Switch off OSC Input
11. Switch off OSC Output
12. Switch off PSN Input
13. Go to World 1
14. Select Filter 1
15. Switch off Freeze
16. Switch off Preview
17. Switch off Plugins
18. Switch off Sequences
19. Switch off Timecodes
20. Switch off all Executors
21. Switch off Timecode Slots
22. Switch off Master Mode of Groups
23. Set the Master Fader of all Groups to 100%
24. Switch Off DMX Tester
25. Set the Grand Master to 100%
26. Set the World Master to 100%
27. Set the Highlight Master to 100%
28. Switch off Highlight
29. Set the Lowlight Master to 100%
30. Switch off Lowlight
31. Set Solo Master to 100%
32. Switch off Solo
33. Set Grand Rate to 1
34. Set Grand Speed to 60 BPM
35. Set Programmer Time to 0s
36. Switch off Programmer Time
37. Set Programmer X Fade to 0s
38. Switch off Programmer X Fade
39. Set Executor Time to 0s
40. Switch off Executor Time
41. Set Executor X Fade to 0s
42. Switch off Executor X Fade
43. Set all Speed Masters to 60 BPM
44. Set the Blind Master to 100%
45. Switch off Blind
46. Enable Sync for Phasers in the Programmer
47. Disable SingleStep for Phasers in the Programmer
48. Switch off Align
49. Set Value Readout to Natural
50. Set Wheel Mode to Additive
51. Request all Universes
52. Set Merge Mode of all Universes to HTP
53. Switch off Art-Net and sACN Output
54. Switch off Art-Net and sACN Input
55. Clear Programmer for all Users
56. Select Encoder Bar 1
57. Switch to first Feature Group
58. Reload the User Interface
59. Switch off all Macros

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| ![](/img/grandma3/2-3/tip_gray-269535.png) | **Hint:**                                                                                               |
|                                            | To see the list from above in the software, press Edit and then tap the Panic macro in the macro pool.  |

-  To learn more about macros, see [Macros](/grandma3/2-3/macros/).

### Import and Execute Panic Macro

1. Search for Panic in the import list. For more information about importing macros, see [Create Macros](/grandma3/2-3/macro_create/).
2. After import, tap Panic in the Macros pool window. The text editor opens.
3. To confirm the panic macro, press Please Please.
4. The panic macro is executed.