 
 Viz Multichannel User Guide
Version 4.2 | Published July 31, 2023 ©
Working with Channel Settings
This section shows how to configure a channel. An ordered overview of topics helps you configure the system quickly.
The following sections cover how to add, remove, export or import channel settings:
Creating a Channel
     
        
Create a new channel by pressing the New icon and give the channel a name in the dialog.
Add a New Channel
-     Open the Settings > Channel Settings window. 
-     Select New. You are prompted to enter the new channel’s name. 
-     Enter the channel name without spaces (a-z, A-Z, 0-9), and click OK. 
-     Proceed to configure the Channel Settings. 
Removing a Channel
Remove a Channel
     
        
-     Open the Settings window. 
-     From the Channels combo box, select the channel you wish to remove. 
-     Select Remove. You are asked if you are sure you want to remove the selected channel. 
-     Click Yes. The last removed channel is automatically saved to a <ChannelName>.bkp file, which can later be re-imported back into Viz Multichannel. The file is located in the backup channel folder found in the Viz Multichannel program folder. 
Exporting a Channel
Export a Channel as an XML File
     
        
-     Open the Settings window. 
-     From the Channels combo box, select the channel you wish to export. 
-     Select Export. You are asked if you want to include the playlists and templates along with the selected channel’s settings. 
-     Click Yes or No, as required. 
-     Enter a file name and click Save. 
Importing a Channel
Import a Channel from an XML File
     
        
-     Open the Settings window. 
-     Select Import. 
-     Select the XML file and click Open. You are prompted to confirm what parameters to override. 
   
 
-     Select one of the following: -     Contents 
-     Settings 
-     Both 
 
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Note: If the imported channel uses the same path to the Viz Graphic Hub as the original, you will be prompted to confirm the overwrite of templates.
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