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# Import PADS4 show wizard

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**

### **1. Select File to Import**

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

### **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**

#### **Remove Specific Content**

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

#### **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.