Extron Electronics Matrix 12800 Series User Guide - Manual (Page 53)

Virtualization/Control Software, cont’d
Matrix 12800 Switchers • Virtualization/Control Software 3-20
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Saving and restoring matrix settings
In on-line (as opposed to emulation mode) operation, the Virtualization/Control
program reads the source file, Mtrx12800.ini, upon startup. The program reads the
file to display the icons, because these items do not cause any changes in the system
configuration (programming) and provide convenience to the user. Mtrx12800.ini
contains all of the information needed to fully restore (program) the settings of the
Matrix 12800 system.
The File menu on the main screen menu bar provides the following functions:
• Save MATRIX settings as ... — Saves all Matrix 12800 settings to the destination
file (typically *.mtx) on the hard drive of the PC.
• Restore MATRIX settings from ... — Restores all Matrix 12800 settings from the
destination file (typically *.mtx) on the hard drive of the PC.
• Save this-session’s settings — Saves all Matrix 12800 settings to the source file.
In on-line mode, by default, this file is Mtrx6400.ini.
• Restore last-session’s settings — Restores all Matrix 12800 settings from the
source file. In on-line mode, by default, this file is Mtrx12800.ini.
Both of the Restore functions in the File menu cause a full restoration of the
attached Matrix system, providing an easy method to switch between (reprogram)
matrix configurations. The Restore last-session’s settings function allows you
to set your matrix configuration back to the settings in effect when you first started
the Virtualization/Control program (effectively cancelling any edits and changes
without leaving the program).
Both of the Save functions in the File Menu create a complete .ini file for future
restoration to an attached system. By default, the Save MATRIX settings as function
uses the .mtx file extension, but any name and file extension can be used when
saving or restoring a file. The Save this-session’s settings function is not normally
needed, since the program prompts you to create a file upon exiting the program if
any edits were performed.