Save The Settings Of A Device (Backup) - Lightware LW3 Setup Manual

4. Save the Settings of a Device (Backup)

The settings of the device can be saved to a computer as follows:
Step 1. Run Lightware Device Controller software and connect to the device:
Step 2. Apply the desired settings in the device (port parameters, crosspoint and system
Step 3. Select the Settings / Backup tab from the menu.
Step 4. Write a short description in the textbox on the left (optional).
Step 5. Press the Create a full backup button. You will be prompted to save the file to the
Step 6. Set the desired file name, select the folder and save the file.
Hint: Using the exact product type in the filename is recommended since it makes the file usage more
comfortable.
About the backup file
The backup file is a simple text file which contains LW3 protocol commands. The first line is the
description and the further lines are the commands which will be executed during the restore
process. The file can be viewed (and/or edited) by a simple text editor, e.g. Notepad. The exact
content of the file is listed in section
Info: Editing the command lines is only recommended for expert users.
Section 4. Save the Settings of a Device (Backup)
 UMX-TPS-TX100 series and HDMI-TPS-TX200 series: via Ethernet.
 MMX6x2-HT200 series: via USB or via Ethernet.
settings.)
computer.
The default file name is the following:
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BACKUP DEVICE TYPE
E.g. backup_MMX6x2-HT220_SN5A003192.lw3
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SN SERIAL NUMBER
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