PRG Mbox Remote Manual 3.9 - Manual (Page 105)

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Import/Export
Mbox Remote has the ability to import and export pixel mapping fixture data. The Import/Export window is used for
this purpose.
Property List Files
Mbox Remote 3.9 can import and export fixture data from any pixel mapping .pmap file. Use the Import/Export
window options to configure how this data will be imported (see above).
Mbox 3.9 also supports the import of .plist files created by prior versions of Mbox. In this case, old profiles and
fixtures will be upgraded to the new format and the imported fixtures will appear as if every parameter is overridden
since the old .plist files had no concept of profile reference.
CSV Files
Pixel mapping data can also be imported and exported in comma separated values (.csv) format. This functionality
allows large or complex pixel mapping configurations to be quickly created from automatically generated data.
The csv format is a plain text format using commas to separate values on the same line and a carriage return to
separate lines. Many different applications can create text files with the appropriate formatting. Microsoft Excel can
convert spreadsheet data into a csv format or data can be created/edited in a standard text editor. For example, the
following images represent the same data in text and spreadsheet formats:
Click to select a file
Selected file path information
csv header format (csv files only)
Detailed report of
Selects Export Mode
Import/Export operation
Import Options:
+ add fixtures - adds imported fixtures (may create conflicts)
+ merge by matching universe and address - merges imported fixtures
with those having the same universe and address, replacing X/Y position
+ merge by matching x & y position - merges imported fixtures with those
having the same z/y position, replacing universe and address
Selects Import Mode