Viz Multichannel User Guide
Version 4.2 | Published July 31, 2023 ©
Working with Channel Settings
This section shows how to configure a channel. An ordered overview of topics helps you configure the system quickly.
The following sections cover how to add, remove, export or import channel settings:
Creating a Channel
Create a new channel by pressing the New icon and give the channel a name in the dialog.
Add a New Channel
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Open the Settings > Channel Settings window.
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Select New. You are prompted to enter the new channel’s name.
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Enter the channel name without spaces (a-z, A-Z, 0-9), and click OK.
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Proceed to configure the Channel Settings.
Removing a Channel
Remove a Channel
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Open the Settings window.
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From the Channels combo box, select the channel you wish to remove.
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Select Remove. You are asked if you are sure you want to remove the selected channel.
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Click Yes. The last removed channel is automatically saved to a <ChannelName>.bkp file, which can later be re-imported back into Viz Multichannel. The file is located in the backup channel folder found in the Viz Multichannel program folder.
Exporting a Channel
Export a Channel as an XML File
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Open the Settings window.
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From the Channels combo box, select the channel you wish to export.
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Select Export. You are asked if you want to include the playlists and templates along with the selected channel’s settings.
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Click Yes or No, as required.
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Enter a file name and click Save.
Importing a Channel
Import a Channel from an XML File
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Open the Settings window.
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Select Import.
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Select the XML file and click Open. You are prompted to confirm what parameters to override.
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Select one of the following:
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Contents
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Settings
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Both
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Note: If the imported channel uses the same path to the Viz Graphic Hub as the original, you will be prompted to confirm the overwrite of templates.
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