Snapshots [Tab 19]

This display shows a list of all recorded snapshots. Snapshots are record targets that store the current state of your console's control surface and external monitor configuration. These can then be recalled to instantly reset the console and displays to the state stored in the snapshot. You can choose which parts of the front panel and displays you wish to store as a part of the snapshot.

Snapshots can be opened in a standalone tab from the Workspace Layout Menu or by using [Tab] & [1][9].

This display can also be accessed:

• Using [Snapshot] [Snapshot].
• Via a connected keyboard with CONTROL+SS.
• From the Central Information Area (CIA) under Browser > Record Target Lists > Snapshots.

Snapshots are also available via the {Popup Snapshot Browser} in the Quick Access Pop-Up Tools.

Overview

When you record a snapshot, aspects of the Eos user-interface, based on user-preference, are stored so that you can recall them in the future. This allows you to bring the console back to a desired state quickly.

Snapshots can be used on RPUs or RVIs to change what is currently displayed on the external monitors and how that information is displayed.

Snapshot contents are global. They can be stored and recalled on any control interface, other than Net3 RFRs. When recorded, they store the relevant settings of the device initiating the record. When recalled, they recall only the controls that are appropriate on the device the snapshot is recalled.

Recalling Snapshots

Snapshots can be recalled in the following ways:

• From the keypad/ command line - [Snapshot] [5] [Enter].
• From cues using the execute list.
• From a recorded macro instruction.
• From the direct selects - {Snapshot 4}.

Since snapshots can be recalled from any device (except RFRs) on the Eos Family network, snapshots may be affected by the type of device they are recalled on. If the recalling device does not have the same physical layout or has other limitations that differ from the recording device, Eos will map the snapshot to the best of its ability.

In a system with multiple users, it is recommended that you allot discrete snapshot numbers for each user. Since snapshots are global and can be recorded/ recalled from most devices, assigning numbers for each user will ensure their snapshots are stored and edited properly for their device.

Editing Snapshots

To edit or preview the contents of a snapshot, open the snapshot list by selecting [Snapshot] [Snapshot], opening [Tab] [1] [9], navigating to Browser > Record Target Lists > Snapshots.

You can use [Next] and [Last] to navigate the list or you may specify a snapshot in the command line.

Once a snapshot is specified, the list displays five columns, one for each element. You may change the enabled elements by pressing the CIA buttons or the softkeys found beneath the CIA. If an element is added to the command line using the softkeys, it will be enabled when [Enter] is pressed. All other elements will be disabled.

Snapshots can be labeled in the snapshot list by selecting the snapshot and pressing [Label] or by selecting the Label column.

• <Snapshots> [3] {Monitors} [Enter] - enables the monitors for snapshot 3 and disables any other elements.

Snapshots can be assigned Icons, which can be configured to appear on the direct select button in Direct Selects (Tab 4) or Custom Direct Selects (Tab 39).

Deleting Snapshots

You may delete snapshots using the following syntax:

• [Delete] [Snapshots] [2] [Enter] / [Delete] {Snapshots} [2] [Enter]
• [Delete] {Snapshot 5} - selects a snapshot from the direct selects to delete it.