GeniusPro/Lightpalette Operator's Manual - Strand Lighting

Showport File Conversion
cd c:\showport
Copy showport install file to directory. zip_sh.exe is found in the operating software directory
after installation of the Networker Utilities.
copy zip_sh.exe c:\showport\zip_sh.exe
Expand zip file
zip_sh
Select language help file and copy to showport help file, e.g.,
copy english.msg showport.msg
After installation, read the RELEASE2.TXT in the operating software directory for further
important notes on PC configuration.
If the DOS installation fails, try disabling SHARE or SMARTDRV lines in the PCs AUTOEXEC.
BAT file. You can enable them again after installation.
WARNING: You should disable Norton Commander because it can cause hard disk corruption
when running operating software on the PC.
Running Showport Software
Once ShowPort is running, you will be faced with a dialog box with several fields. The fields
show:
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The current directory. This will change as you use the mouse/keyboard in the directory
listing to move around the selected disk drive.
A list of files to translate from. You may select one file, or several files for simultaneous
translation.
A list of subdirectories in the current directory. You can select a new directory or disk
drive by double clicking on it.
A drop down box to select the file type to translate from. Click on the arrow to select a
new type. Note that you are unable to translate between files of the same type.
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