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As only one type of backup files can be active at a given time
in the memory of your DDX3216, the window in the middle
presents you with a list of available file types. When you copy a
file from the “internal files” window to one of the other two
windows, you need to give that file a name. The correct file
extension will be added automatically. Moving or copying a file to
the middle window (internal files) will overwrite the corresponding
settings in the DDX3216.
ALL files contain all mixer settings and are ideal overall backup
files for a specific project.
+ Transferring an ALL file to the “internal files”
window will overwrite the entire memory contents
of your DDX3216, including all snapshots, dynamic
automation data, preferences and libraries!
Files with the extension “.BEX” contain OS update software
for your DDX3216. Copying a file of this type to the middle window
(internal files) will delete all DDX3216 settings, and load a new
operating system (see chapter 16.1 “Updating the DDX3216
operating system”). “BEX” files can also be copied or moved to a
PC card, which allows you to update several DDX3216 consoles,
without the need to connect each of them to your PC.
9.2 Using a PC card
On the PC CARD page (FILES switch), you can transfer files
from your DDX3216 to a PC card equipped with a flash memory.
+ Only use PC cards of the “5 V ATA Flash Card” type
(any memory capacity permitted).
9.2.1 Formatting a PC card
Before you can save data to a PC card, it must be formatted,
which is done on the FORMAT page in the FILES menu.
Fig. 9.4: FORMAT page in the FILES menu
Master controller 6 formats the PC card inserted into the PC
card slot.
+ Formatting will erase all data on the PC card.
9.2.2 Saving files to a PC card
After formatting, files can be stored on a PC card, using the PC
CARD page in the FILES menu. Turn the master controller on the
left (JOB), select SAVE and the file type of your choice (TYPE),
and assign a name to the file. Press ENTER to save the file to the
PC card. When you select the file type “UPDATE!”, the DDX3216
will store a copy of its current operating system on the PC card,
which can then be used to update other DDX3216 consoles
without a PC involved.
Fig. 9.5: PC CARD page in the FILES menu
9.2.3 Loading files from a PC card
Files saved on a PC card can be loaded back via the PC CARD
page in the FILES menu. Turn the master controller on the left
(JOB), select LOAD and the file type to be loaded (TYPE). All
existing files of the selected file type are displayed below “FILES”,
where they can be selected with master controller 3.
Subsequently, press LOAD to load the file of your choice.
When you select the file type “UPDATE!”, the display reads all
operating system update files stored on the PC card. How to
update the operating system of your DDX3216 is described in
chapter 16.1 “Updating the DDX3216 operating system”.
9.2.4 Loading snapshot and library files
Snapshot and library files contain all of the preset memories
used when the file was saved. So, when you load such a file,
you will also load all the presets it contains. The DDX3216 offers
two options to define the preset memories used for storing the
presets loaded with a file.
When “REPLACE” is selected, the files will be written to their
original memory locations, overwriting any presets stored there.
When “APPEND” is selected, the presets will be stored in free
memory locations only, and no existing presets will be over-
written. If there is not enough preset memory available, some
presets from the file may not be loaded.
9.2.5 Loading ALL files
Loading ALL files returns the console to almost the same state
as when the file was saved, re-establishing all snapshots,
libraries, user preferences, setup and dynamic automation
settings. Any unused snapshot and library presets will be
deleted.
+ Loading an ALL file overwrites the entire memory
contents of your DDX3216, including all snapshots
and libraries as well as all preference and dynamic
automation settings!
9.2.6 Deleting snapshot or library presets
When “CLEAR ALL” is selected, all preset memories will be
deleted (the on-screen switch changes to CLEAR). Pressing
ENTER brings up a dialog, prompting you to confirm your delete-
all command. Clearing the snapshot or library presets will
irrevocably delete all of your USER presets!
9. FILE MANAGEMENT
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