ETC Element v2.1.0 - Manual (Page 53)

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Managing Show Files 41
You have the option of importing standard USITT ASCII (.asc) or Lightwright data (.txt or .asc) from
the Show File Archive, a File Server (if connected), or a USB device.
To import a show file, navigate within the Browser to: File> Import> (Type of file to import) and
press [Select]. If you are importing an USITT ASCII file, you will have two options, Import as Library
Fixtures or Import As Custom Fixtures. Import as Library Fixtures will allow Element to try to match
the fixtures in the file with fixtures in the Element library. Import as Custom Fixtures will bring the
fixtures in as they are in the file. It is recommended to use Import as Custom Fixtures.
Navigate to the desired storage location and press [Select]. When using import, Element displays
only the available files. Navigate to the specific file and press [Select].
Exporting a Show File
Export your Element show file to a standard USITT ASCII, .csv, Focus Track, or Fast Focus Pro
show file using the export feature.
To export your Element show file in ASCII format, navigate within the browser to: File> Export>
USITT ASCII and press [Select]
You have the option of exporting your show file in ASCII format to the Show File Archive, to a File
Server (if connected), or to a USB device.
Navigate to the desired storage location and press [Select]. The alphanumeric keypad will display
on the CIA. Name the show file and press [Enter]. The file will be saved in the specified location
with the file name you entered with a “.asc” file extension.
You can export Element show files as a .csv format by navigating within the browser to: File>
Export> CSV and select the location for the export, the Show File Archive, a File Server (if
connected), or to a USB device.
Files can also be exported as in a Focus Track or Fast Focus Pro format by going to File> Export>
Fast Focus Pro or Focus Track and select the location for the export, the Show File Archive, a File
Server (if connected), or to a USB device.
Importing Custom Gobo Images
Custom gobo images can be imported by going to File> Import> Gobo Images and selecting an
image file or folder. If a folder is selected, all image files within the folder will be imported. All
standard image files are supported with the exception of .svg files.
Imported gobo images can be deleted by going into File> Import> Gobo Images> Imported
Gobos, selecting the image, and pressing [Delete] [Enter].
N o t e : Element supports ASCII show file import from a number of other control consoles,
including the Obsession, Expression, Emphasis, and Congo product lines, as well
as the Strand 300 Series. Please note that all show files must be saved in an
ASCII format prior to importing them into Element.
C A U T I O N : The way data is stored and used is often different between different desks.
Imported data may not playback exactly the same between desks. Not all data
(such as effects and macros) may be imported. This varies by product.