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Show files - where your SETUP is stored

In a "Show" file all SETUP view parameters of a show as well as your adjustments are stored.

  • SETUP

    • Links to Project folders

    • Data sources

    • Show settings

    • Machine groups & backups

    • Camera systems

    • Routing

    • Calibrate tracking offsets & Delays

  • PRODUCTION

    • Video Keyer

    • IO effects

    • Adjustments (Live changes)

    • Presets (Quick and Named)

From this file you can easily create versions or backups of your show setup.

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Automatic backups

You can find backups of your current show file in
[Installation folder]/Local Storage/Show Files/Backups

  • Created every 30 mins (if there has been a change)

  • Max 5 backups

Show file location

Show files (.pxshow) are specific to an installation and therefore stored in

  • [Installation folder]/Local Storage/Show Files

Lens files and XR Color profiles are stored in the Synced Config folder. Learn more about What is stored where

To get to the show files

  • Click on "Open folder location" in START > Storage > Machine settings > Local storage

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  • OR find the path to a specific Show file by clicking on "Open show file location” in the overflow menu (3 dots at the right) of a show in START > Storage > Shows

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As every Pixotope version has its own local storage folder, when installing a new Pixotope version, you are asked if you want to copy this folder to the new installation.