Recording Show Files
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Recording Show Files
Shows are recorded in the Record menu - menu 5.
The entire contents of the system memory, including memories, patch, channel patch,
scroller assignments, macros, etc. can be recorded onto a 1.44 Mb diskette. Each show
file must be given a number. The play number is usually written in this format: ###.#. A
text label may be attached to the show file. A date and time stamp is automatically
appended to the show file.
Frequently recording your show as you work is a good habit to adopt. This insures against
losing your data in case of a system error or any other drastic accident. Recording to a
diskette takes only a few minutes and can save hours of work. Recording saves all
information to the diskette, including memories, patch, Snaps, and Events.
If you attempt to record and there is no diskette in the disk drive or if the diskette is
damaged the system displays the message Bad Diskette.
If the diskette is write protected the message reads Diskette Protected. Correct the error
and continue the recording procedure.
The print option (F2) prints the list of the diskette contents.
Keypresses Results/Comments
1. Insert a formatted diskette in
the disk drive.
2. Go to the Record menu. The contents of the diskette are displayed. If
there is no diskette in the disk drive or if the
diskette is damaged the system displays the
message
Bad Diskette
.
3. Press F1 Play/Act
The prompt
Enter Play # In Format xxx.x
is
displayed.
4. Enter the show file number
on the numeric keypad.
The show file can be up to 3 whole digits and
a decimal number. Examples: 333.1, 28.2,
1.5, 0.3. A time and date stamp is
automatically included.
5. Press F2 Text and type text
on the alphanumeric
keyboard.
This is optional.
6. Press F1 Store
The message
Are you sure?
is displayed.
7. Press F1 Yes
A progress bar is displayed while the disk
drive is active. When the recording is
complete, the message
Record Complete
is
generated.
If you are recording over a play number already in use the message: "Play Exists" is
displayed.
To overwrite the data recorded on that play number press:
F1 YES again to confirm the command.
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