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Pyro_112610000 2022-10-10 03:00:38
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  • Pyro_112610000
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    2022-10-10 03:00:38
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    Is there a way to save site layouts?

     

    Example: I will be shooting the majority of shows from one location. It would be helpful to be able to save my preset google maps view, field layout of positions, and custom camera views.

    Thank you!

    DrewFinale
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    2022-10-10 15:06:42
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    Yes, absolutely! You can save a site layout just by saving a show and using it as a template for future shows.

     

    Option 1) Get everything set up to your liking, then do ‘File > Save’ to save a show file. Then, each time you need to design a new show, do ‘File > Open’ then ‘File > Save as’ to save a copy and start a new show.

     

    Option 2) Get everything set up to your liking, then do ‘File > User settings > Save show as start-up template’. This will replace the default blank show with your show, exactly as it’s configured. With this approach, Finale 3D will automatically launch using your show template.

     

    Why these options?

     

    Because all of the digital assets for a show are saved directly in the show FIN file itself. This includes not only the positions, effects and the script, but also the music, camera presets, position shortcuts, scenery (background images, Google Maps, 3D models, etc.), and everything in ‘Show > Show settings’. The show FIN file also includes “blueprints”, which means report, label, and diagram templates, and custom table layouts (which are represented as puzzle pieces in the Effects and Script windows).

    Pyro_112610000
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    2022-10-10 15:16:32
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    Perfect, thank you very much!

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