27. Fixture Library 441
Exporting Fixture Types to a Library
Exporting a fixture type from the fixture builder into a new or existing library file is a simple
process that allows you to stuff multiple custom fixture types into a single, portable, and
sharable fixture library file.
To export a fixture type to a fixture library:
1. Open fixture builder and use the current type drop down menu to select the fixture type
you wish to export.
2. Press the Expo rt button at the top of the fixture builder window.
3. When the file browser pops up you can do one of two things:
(1) Type in a new unique name to create a wholly new fixture library that will
contain just the single type you are exporting. Then press Enter.
(2) Select an existing fixture library already installed in the libraries directory
on the console. This will add the fixture type to that library. Then press Enter.
4. The fixture type will now be exported into the new (or pre-existing) fixture library. If you
wish to archive the fixture library for use on other console proceed to the next step.
5. Insert a USB flash drive into one of the USB ports on the console.
6. Open the shows window (Setup → Shows) and select the file browser tab.
7. In the file browser, navigate to the library folder on the console's hard drive. Here you
will find the fixture libraries installed on the console. Click and drag the desired fixture
library from the library folder to the USB flash drive.
8. The console will prompt you to name the library archive. Give the archive a suitable
name and press OK.
9. The fixture library is now archived on the USB flash drive an can be installed on any
Hog 4 OS console running Hog 4 OS v3.9.0 or greater using the steps outlined in
Download and Install Fixture Libraries.
Importing Fixture Types from XML
Fixture builder can import fixture types from XML files that are properly formatted and
validated against the Hog fixture library XSD which is available online at
http://schema.hogfour.com/fixture.xsd
To import an XML file containing fixture types into fixture builder:
1. Press the Import XML button at the top of the fixture builder window.
2. Select the XML file you wish to import using the file browser and then press OK.
3. All of the fixture types describe in the XML file are now copied into fixture builder.
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