1. Creating a show file

Use this method to create a new show file based on the standard rig on the Vista lighting software. Each show requires its own show file. Do not make any changes to anyone else's show file. 

1. Double-click the "Vista2" icon on the desktop or taskbar to open Vista.
2. A dialogue box will give you the option to open the most recently used show (it will specify the show name), open a show, import a show, create a new show, or quit. Click "Open show."
3. Click on the Shows folder under "Favourites" in the sidebar and open "Standard Rig." Alternatively follow this file path: Libraries -> Documents -> Vista Data -> Shows -> Standard Rig.  
4. Go to File -> Save Show As, and save the show file with your show's name (eg Hamlet) or another identifying name (eg your name and assignment name) in the Shows directory. Only save and open shows from the file path shown above. 
5. Ensure that you save a backup to a thumbdrive. There is a thumbdrive in the bio box for this purpose. Save a backup by copying the file outside of Vista, as changing the file save path within Vista may cause difficulty with accessing your file in the future. Save and backup frequently.

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