Transferring .ssh shows to a different computer.

Also, I recently upgraded to the most recent version of compulive (Dec 12, 2010), and now when I go to save the show, it doesn't save...
I tried to put .ssh after the file name, reset the software several times, but still nothing...
In fact, I saved over the existing file on my desktop and the the file disappeared.
???
I can't lose this show! I've got hours upon hours into this thing!

Thought maybe it was because it was in demo mode, so I plugged the customer's Compu Show SD interface in, enabled both dmx in/out. The interface installed correctly, I'm no longer in demo mode, but CompuLive still will not save the show.

That is not totally the latest. I have a newer one which we do not have on the website yet. Try this Nov. 25th 2011 release.
Let me know if that helps.
Sincerely,

Thanks man.
I'm actually afraid to upgrade the software though...
The only way I'm hanging on to this show is because its the last show I had open. If I upgrade I'm afraid I'll lose it.

Have you ever heard of this happening to someone before? Really really strange

:/

As long as you have a copy of the .ssh file you should be ok. And no I have never heard of this. It could very well be a unknown bug specifically in that Dec version.

Also Yes, any created profiles or just to be safe the profiles you are using SHOULD be saved and brought over to the new computer and placed in the scan library. This is especially important for the 3D.

Well, like I said before, my version of Compu Live erased my .ssh show file.
I went to save the show, and I chose to overwrite the existing show file, when I did the icon disappeared, and now it's just...gone.
...and it won't let me save no matter what.

I have no idea what to do buddy.

It would stand to reason that there is a version of it somewhere, because when I start the software it comes up. I just don't have a physical saved copy anymore.

I hate to say it but always, ALWAYS keep a backup copy of your most up to date .ssh file. computers man. I don't know how I can help you as anything I would tell you to do would involve reinstalling the program.

Would doing a full archive backup help?
I did that, and it created a zip file with folders and files for all of my current show parameters (tri7, tri18's, movers, blinders....etc)...there's just no physical .ssh show file...

You can try it.

It worked! For all that is holy it worked!
...and the peasants rejoice!

I upgraded to the latest version of CompuLive you linked me to, when I opened the latest upgrade I simply opened a new show file, then opened the archive file I had saved in my show folder.
Everything was restored except:

Favorites (custom window layout)
Scene/Switch/Cycle compression.

For future reference to other customers, an archive (.spa file) will recall your master page, fixture pages, scenes, cycles, and switches just like a show file.

You'll still need any custom fixture profiles not found in the scan library, as well as a .3d file for the visualizer if you have a custom visual show.

I want to thank you again James for all your help.
Once this installation is done next week I'll be sure to post pictures.

Thanks!

oh ya I forgot about .spa archived files. You can use those too. Glad you got it and I look forward to the pictures. You are very welcome.
Sincerely,