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oldkeys
Total Posts: 76
Joined 12-05-2010 status: Experienced |
I backed up my XS8 with a USB disk.
When I try to import and view what I backed up in the editor, it loads the file but does not update any of the patches.
Dont know why the blatantly obvious must be so darn difficult with the XS8. |
5pinDIN
Total Posts: 11891
Joined 09-16-2010 status: Legend |
Let’s see if we can determine what the problem is…
Which of the Editor’s “File” options did you use - “Open” or “Import”? |
oldkeys
Total Posts: 76
Joined 12-05-2010 status: Experienced |
.XOA I tried both import and open.
I dont know the Editor is all wonky. I import a .XOA file and it says it imported a .XOE file.
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5pinDIN
Total Posts: 11891
Joined 09-16-2010 status: Legend |
I’ve never experienced such a problem, nor heard of it before. Once Motif XS All *.X0A is chosen from the “Files of type” dropdown menu, and the file itself is selected, the data is loaded to the Editor. If you post the exact step-by-step procedure you’re using, perhaps it will become evident where you’re going astray. |
oldkeys
Total Posts: 76
Joined 12-05-2010 status: Experienced |
Open “> select file from folder > enter
Nothing more. Probably have to find a different version of the software. |
5pinDIN
Total Posts: 11891
Joined 09-16-2010 status: Legend |
If that’s really all you’re doing, then the data from an “All” file couldn’t possibly be extracted by the Yamaha Editor. Clicking on “Open” opens a window entitled “Chose a document to load”. Near the bottom is “Files of type”, where the default is “Motif XS Editor Files (*.X0E)”. However, clicking on the down arrow there opens the dropdown menu where other file types, including “Motif XS All Files (*.X0A)” can be chosen. If you’re not doing that, then of course your X0A file data won’t load. Hopefully that will help. |
oldkeys
Total Posts: 76
Joined 12-05-2010 status: Experienced |
Of Course I did all that it is too trivial to mention.
Is there any archive of different editor versions I can try.? |
5pinDIN
Total Posts: 11891
Joined 09-16-2010 status: Legend |
The “trivial” is usually where problems lie and get resolved. Since you apparently have no patience for that, and think your time is more valuable than mine, I’m done. |
oldkeys
Total Posts: 76
Joined 12-05-2010 status: Experienced |
Fair. free advice is free advice with no strings attached I appreciate it.
I will assume XS8 editor is a bugsnest as it even changes my file extensions when loading a file and in fact clearly is bug ridden and I can demonstrate it repeatably, but there seems now to be a nice stopper put in that. I will find a different way without the editor. |
5pinDIN
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Joined 09-16-2010 status: Legend |
https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/a_bad_workman_always_blames_his_tools |
oldkeys
Total Posts: 76
Joined 12-05-2010 status: Experienced |
“Running is the easiest solution to every problem. The capability of choosing this option on the basis of problem defines your personality.â€
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5pinDIN
Total Posts: 11891
Joined 09-16-2010 status: Legend |
You are the only problem I’m avoiding. |
oldkeys
Total Posts: 76
Joined 12-05-2010 status: Experienced |
You are obviously not following your own advice. You still answer. Amazing that a person that helped me so much and who I respected a lot, turns out petty and triggered like this. Anyway follow your own advice please. Say and do (at least). |
5pinDIN
Total Posts: 11891
Joined 09-16-2010 status: Legend |
This is obviously some strange usage of the word ‘respect’ that I wasn’t previously aware of. (Apologies to fans of Douglas Adams’ “The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy") |
oldkeys
Total Posts: 76
Joined 12-05-2010 status: Experienced |
Please do me a favor and never comment on any of my posts asking for help.
Since we ended up with nothing in common and by your own wishes, want to “avoid any contact”.
I rather have no answer to my questions than having this again. |