Where does Xlights store the Models and Layout info?

[windsurf]

I want to basically be able to share my models with a friend.  Models and Model group information didn't seem to transfer with the xlights xml files.  I see you can export them, and I'll try that.  But was just curious where the data actually resides.

Thank you!

[JonB256]

That is stored in the "xlights_rgbeffects.xml" file. Any time you share, include that file.

The recipient should create a new folder, then put the xlights_rgbeffects.xml file and then any xml sequence files into that new folder.

When you change the Setup Location to that new folder, it will load the  xlights_rgbeffects.xml file, then be sure to configure your network/universes to be enough channels to cover all the defined channels.

[windsurf]

Thank you very much!

[Gilrock]

Exporting the model to an .xmodel file is the best way and then another user can import that file.  If you just give the xlights_rgbeffects.xml file someone has to be fairly good to know how to copy that data and move it into their setup.

[JonB256]

Per the manual, the ".xmodel" export format is just for Custom Models.

If it is a standard model (like a Matrix or a Tree), you only get a ".csv" export choice.

Is that correct?

[flyinverted]

If it's a standard model, there's no need to export it as it can easily be recreated on another system.