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Import Symbols

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Version 2.1

Import Predefined Symbols

Symbols can be imported using the command line.

  1. Navigate to the symbol pool:
User name[Fixture]>ChangeDestination Image 2
  1. Now import the predefined library images:
User name@ShowData/MediaPools/Symbols> Import Library "*.xml"

This command imports the symbol files from MA into the symbols pool.

  1. Return to the command line root:
User name@ShowData/MediaPools/Symbols> ChangeDestination Root

For more information, see ChangeDestination keyword.

Using the Symbol Pool

Workflow:

  1. Tap Edit, then tap an empty pool object or open the swipey commands and choose Edit.
  2. From the Edit Symbols pop-up, tap Import. This opens the Select Image pop-up.
  3. Select the drive, then select the symbol to import.
  4. Tap Import.
  5. If needed, label the new imported symbol, then close the Edit Symbols pop-up.
Tap the video below to see the example.


By default, the grandMA3 software uses the gma3_library/media/symbols folder to import and export symbols. For more information, see Folder Structure.

From the Import/Export Menu

Workflow:

  1. Press Menu.
  2. Tap Import/Export
  3. Tap Import on the top left corner of the window.
  4. Tap Symbols.
  5. Select the drive, then tap an empty pool object on the right side of the window.
  6. Select the symbol to be imported.
  7. Tap Import at the bottom of the window.