Snapshots can be used to reset the console by storing and recalling settings.
There are eight system snapshots (stored on Power Core) plus an unlimited number of GUI snapshots (stored on the host PC or in a datacenter database).
The eight system snapshots are managed from the surface using the Save and Load keys (on the central controls module). They always save and load settings globally, and are ideal for tasks such as resetting the console to a default starting point. Usually, an Unlock key is configured to prevent accidental save or load snapshot operations.
The GUI snapshots are managed by the Lawo application VisTool. Two types of snapshot are supported: full snapshots (to save all settings) and source snapshots (to save settings for the source in access). The operation is determined by the configuration. Optionally, the User Access Rights system can be used to manage the snapshot access for different users. In the standard configuration, there are save and load buttons in the user menu (for full snapshots) and in the 'Source Parameter' dialog box (for source snapshots); users must be logged in to save and load full snapshots.
The following topics describe the operation.