Importing and Exporting Files

Importing and Exporting Files

These commands enable you to transfer your project files, with indicators, trendlines and captions, and watchlists between computers.

• Project files have a .ini extension;
• Watchlists have .viz extensions;
• The folders can be ignored - these merely record Undo/Redo settings.

Export Files

To export files to a removable disk:

• Select File >> Export Files from the main menu.Scroll to the right and select the .ini and .viz files in the folder. Ignore any sub-folders.
• Select a removable drive (eg. D:) to save to.
• Click OK

Import Files

To import files:

• Select File >> Import Files.
• Select the drive (eg. D:) to import from.
• Highlight the .ini and .viz files to import.
• Click OK

Backup

It is advisable to backup your watchlists and project files on a regular basis. Use the Export/Import Files functions to backup your project files and watchlists to a removable disk.

Assuming that you have a CD-RW disk in drive D:

1. Open IC
2. Select File >> Export Files.
3. Select all .viz and .ini files (ignore any sub-folders) using your mouse and the shift key
4. Click Open
5. Select your cd-drive d: from the folder list and click OK.

• The above steps may vary depending on your cd-burner software.
• The files may be too big for a floppy disk, but try that if you do not have a cd-burner or zip drive.

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