====== Backup/Restore Feature ======
The backup/restore feature allows you to make a backup file of your work in FreeStyler in one file. You can use this feature to back up your shows and/or use it to copy your work to other computers easily instead of copying all the data yourself.

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=== What is saved in the backup file ===
  * Chases/sequences (..\Freestyler\Chases folder)
  * Cues (..\Freestyler\Cues folder)
  * [[location_files|Location files]] (..\Freestyler\Location folder)
  * Fixture files (with matching image, goboes and colours) for fixtures added to the current location (which is in the ..\Freestyler\Fixtures folder
  * [[freestyler.ini|freestyler.ini file]]
  * Keyboard shortcuts
  * Touchscreen setting ( Background, Custom buttons, Placement from everything )


=== What is NOT saved in the backup file ===
  * MIDI setup
  * Fixture files which are not added to the current location

**TIP:** The backup feature copies all content in the chases, cues, and location folder. You can make a subfolder in one of the mentioned folders and add the desired files. For example: make a subfolder "MIDI settings" in the Location folder, and add the the exported midi settings here. Now the files will be included in the backup file.

**TIP:** If you use different fixtures for each location, you have to open each location in FreeStyler and make a backup. This is especially important if you have made a change or have created any fixture files for a given location.

**OBS:** the restore feature will overwrite all the existing files in the FreeStyler directory which has the same name as the files in the backup including configurations.



===== How to use it =====
You find the backup/restore function in the "File" menu of FreeStyler

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==== How to make a backup ====

  * Click on the "Backup" button.  

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  * FreeStyler now asks you where to create the backup file and what it should be named.
Now FreeStyler is creating the backup file.

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==== How to restore from a backup ====  
  * Click on the "restore" button. 
  * FreeStyler now asks you to find and select the backup file you want to restore. 
FreeStyler restores from the backup file.
  * When FreeStyler has finished the restore from the backup it asks you to restart the program

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When you restart FreeStyler, it will start in the location you had open when you did the backup.