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9. B ACKUP /R ESTORE 54 Chauvet® ShowXpress™ V6.22
9. BACKUP/RESTORE
The program has 2 separate screens to Export (backup) and Import (restore) the show(s). Please see the
individual descriptions of these screens below.
Multiple shows may be stored on a single installation on a computer and changed between.
Version 6.xx is not compatible with fixture profiles or shows created from previous versions of
ShowXpress™
Export
The show may be backed up by using the Export a Light Show Screen. This screen is accessed
directly from the Control Board. Please see the steps below for the required steps for this process.
1. Open the Export a Light Show Screen.
2. This screen allows the user to backup one show at a time. Therefore, select the show to backup
in the Saved Shows Area.
3. Use the Folder Location Selection Area to choose a location to save the show to.
4. Press the <Export>. A screen will appear confirming a successful backup.
Import
The show may be restored by using the Import a Light Show Screen. This screen is accessed
directly from the Control Board. Please see the steps below for the required steps for this process.
1. Open the Import a Light Show Screen.
2. Use the Folder Location Selection Area to choose a location to import the show from.
3. This screen allows the user to restore 1 show at a time. Therefore, select the show to restore in
the Saved Shows Area
4. Press the Import button. A screen will appear confirming a successful restoration of the show.
Saved Shows
Area
Folder Location
Selection Area
Folder Location
Selection Area
Saved Shows Area