Import PADS4 show wizard

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Key Features

• Imports both presentation and content files into a specified folder.
• Automatically updates all file references to the new location.
• Enables content reorganization by exporting and importing with updated folder structures.
• Allows removal of specific files from the import if needed.

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Opening the Import PADS4 Show Wizard

1. Go to the File menu.
2. Hover over Open to open the submenu.
3. Select Import PADS4 Show.

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Import Process: Step by Step

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1. Select File to Import

• Browse and select the .padsz file you want to import.
• Click Next to proceed.

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2. Review Included Content

• The wizard will list all content files packaged in the PADS4 Show.
• File details shown:
  • File name
  • File type
  • File size

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3. Optional Adjustments Before Import

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Remove Specific Content

• If you don’t want to import certain files, select them and click Remove.

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Choose Destination Folder

• You can specify a new folder where the presentation and content should be stored.
• Use the […] button to browse and select a folder.
• Note:
  All file references in the presentation will be automatically updated to reflect this new location. This is useful for restructuring your content library.

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Important Notes & Warnings

• Files shown in red:
  • These were located outside the Content Library during export.
  • Warning: They will not be synchronized automatically to Viewers.
    Consider moving them into the Content Library for proper syncing.
• Size marked as ‘Not found’:
  • Indicates that the file was referenced but missing at the time of export.
    These files won’t be included in the import.

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4. Completing the Import

• Once everything is set, press Finish to start the import process.
• The wizard will extract all files and adjust file references.
• When the import is done:
  • The presentation will open automatically.
  • Note: The imported presentation is not yet stored in the system — remember to Save it to finalize.

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Use Case Example: Restructuring Folders

• You can export an existing presentation as a PADS4 Show,
• Import it into a new destination folder,
• And PADS4 will automatically update all file references to match the new location — simplifying folder structure changes.

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Final Tip

• Always check the content list during import for files marked in red to ensure no critical content is missing or misplaced.