Files management

Here are the operations where the setups can be saved or loaded and the system software changed.

1. Load your setup

   Any setups saved to the PC disk can be retrieved using Load Setup. This includes the sample setups included with Autopilot II. Upon power up, any setup existing in the Controller is sent to the PC so the setup can be examined for completeness. Any comments from the previous setup will appear in the setup notes window. These comments could be used to tell you the last time or place the Autopilot was used. If the setup is different, the Load Setup will restore the controller to the configuration saved on disk. After loading your setup, the setup file name will appear in the menu bar of Autopilot II.

2. Save your setup

   The current setup can be saved to disk on your PC. It is handy to include a date reference in the filename such as: Tomlin110100.ap2. The setup is also saved in the Autopilot Controller.

3. New setup

   This will load a blank setup into Autopilot II. Doing so will cause all information stored (in the controller) to be lost. Before doing this function, saving the current setup is a good idea.

4. Delete setup

   As your file directory becomes larger and larger this function will allow you to delete files you no longer need.

5. Get a new light model

   Light models are now portable in Autopilot II. This means the models are available on the web or on disc. They are available from Wybron at the web site: http://www.wybron.com/products/Autopilot_II/ or simply link here .

   As new models are introduced, the characteristics will be put into the Autopilot Light Model Library for easy distribution. This open standard model may also be available from other users and moving light manufacturers. You may also edit and create your own light models.

   

   1. Obtain a Light Model
      Download or create a new light model and put it in a directory you will remember.

   2. Click on Install Light Model
      
      Use this window to help you find where you have left the downloaded XML file.

   3. Click on the file you wish to add to Autopilot II.

   4. Press Open
      This will copy the file to the models file so Autopilot II can use the new model. Now SYSTEM SETUP > CONFIGURE LIGHTS will include the new model in your list of available lights.

6. Update your software

   
   All elements of Autopilot II software are now easily field upgradable. New versions of the software can be found at http://www.wybron.com/Entertainment/AutopilotII or simply link here .
   
   1. New PC software
      Check the version of your PC software by looking at the Welcome page on the PC at the left on the bottom of the page. Newer software versions can be downloaded and placed in a directory that you remember.

   2. New Black Box Software
      Check the version of your Autopilot II black box by looking at the Welcome page on the PC at the right on the bottom of the page.
      1. Obtain a newer version of Black Box software
         Download the file and put it in a directory you will remember.

      2. Click on Flash Upgrade APII Black Box
         A files window will appear. Use this window to help you find where you have left the downloaded Black box software. Click open to initate the update procdss. A progress window will open to show you the progress of the download. Any additional windows such as the DMX map should be closed during this operation to speed it up.

   3. New Help pages
      Check the version of your Help pages by looking at the opening page of the help system.