PRG V476, User Manual

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USITT ASCII Show File Import
The stand-alone ASCII Import application provides a method for importing conventional patch, cues, submasters, and
groups from show files built on Strand, ETC, and grandMA consoles.
The ASCII Import application is located in the Support folder of the Vx76 application folder. (Note that the Vx76
software must be running on Mac OS X 10.7 or higher for this application to run.)
The interface window offers three buttons for importing data:
+ Import Patch - Imports patch data for the conventional fixtures in the show file.
+ Import Cues (and Subs) - Imports all cues to the main cue list. Submaster information will import to cue stacks;
Sub 1, 2, 3 to Stack 1, 2, 3 respectively.
+ Import Groups (Presets) - Imports all groups and converts them to presets.
To import show files:
Step 1. Start with an empty Vx76 show file.
Step 2. At main Vx76 application, select Enable Remote Focus Control from Special menu.
Step 3. Place Vx76 console in offline mode by selecting Offline from Vx76 menu.
Step 4. Open ASCII Import application (located in the Support folder in the Vx76 app folder).
Step 5. Open show file as prompted by the file manager. Once the file is opened, the import interface will appear.
Step 6. Use interface to import data as required.
Important! While an import is in progress, the front panel will be executing commands, so do not use the console for
anything else during this time.