The Import PADS4 Show wizard allows you to import a PADS4 presentation (.padsz) along with all its related content. This is particularly useful when receiving a demo presentation from another user, when restructuring your content folders, or when restoring archived presentations.

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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

To start the 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.