Switcher Sets

The switcher stores configuration and operation data in a number of registers that contain the individual entries for items such as memories or personality settings. These registers can be stored as a single archive file, or as a register set that contains all the individual register of that type; all memories for example. These files are stored into Sets on USB drive. Different Sets can be created for different shows or applications, allowing you to quickly locate and recall the switcher configurations.

The switcher stores information in the following registers:

  • Memory — contains all the memories for ME, MiniME™, and Canvas.
  • Custom Control — contains all the custom control banks and macros.
  • Sequences — contains of all the sequences created in the sequencer.
  • UltraScene — contains all of the UltraScene memories.
  • Installation — contains all the external device setup, and software settings for the switcher.
  • Personality — contains all the user interface settings, such as transition rates, that are stored under the Personality menu. Some personality settings are specific to the control panel and can be stored independently if you are working with a MultiPanel system.
  • RPM Licensing — contains all the licenses that have been requested from the Ross Platform Manager. When this set it recalled, the switcher will request or release the current RPM licenses to match those in the set.
Tip: Sets are stored differently if they are stored directly to the USB or exported. Sets stored directly to the USB are located in folders, but sets that are exported are archived in a TAR file. To interchange between the two you will need an archive program, such as 7-Zip, to extract the files from the TAR file or archive the files into a TAR file. Inside the TAR is the Set folder (named how you want the set named on the switcher) and component sub folders.
Note: If you are switching between switcher modes, you should save a separate switcher set for each mode. This ensures that settings that apply to a particular mode are properly stored and recalled for that mode.