Chapter 13: Patchbay
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Patch List Export
The Patchbay export generates a patch list in an easily read-
able format.
To export Patchbay information:
1
Insert a USB key disk into any USB port on the console.
2
Go to the
Patchbay
page.
3
Click the
Export
button on the Patchbay page.
4
Do any of the following:
• If you have more than one USB key disk connected, make
sure the correct USB one is selected. If it is not, click
Next
Disk
to cycle through each available disk until the correct
one is selected.
• Click
Save
to proceed and export Patchbay info to the se-
lected USB key disk.
• Click
Cancel
to dismiss the dialog without exporting.
5
Click
OK
to confirm the export procedure. You can now re-
move the USB key disk and transfer the export file to a per-
sonal computer for printing, formatting, and distribution.
Contents of Exported Patchbay Information
Exported Patchbay information is saved as an HTML file, and
the file name includes the date and time of the export.
Contents include the following:
Digidesign VENUE Patch List
Show
Name, file path, date and time of most recently loaded
Show file.
Input and Output Patching
The patch list is divided into three sections: Stage, FOH, and
Pro Tools (FWx).
• Stage inputs show global number 1-48, input name(s), card
slot and number.
• Stage outputs show global number 1-16 (or 32 on expanded
systems), output name, card slot and number.
• FOH (local) inputs and outputs show the physical in-
put/output name and number, where applicable.
• Pro Tools inputs and outputs show all 18 possible input/out-
put assignments.
• Unavailable channels are labelled N/A.
• Direct outs are identified uniquely.
Export Patchbay Information icon
When exporting a Patch List from the Standalone software,
the generated HTML file is automatically opened using
your default Internet browser (such as Internet Explorer,
Mozilla Firefox or other).
Export button
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