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How do I transfer the database from Venus 1500 version 3 to a new computer?

Topic

  • How do I transfer signs from Venus 1500 version 3 to a new computer?
  • How can I transfer my content from Venus 1500 V3 to a different computer?

Environment

  • Product Family: Software
  • Product:
  • Component:
  • Control System: Venus 1500 Version 3

 

Steps

  1. Follow "Where is the Venus 1500 v3 Database?", DD1993107 to locate the Database.
  2. Navigate up a level to the Venus 1500 folder.
    • The default path in Windows XP is: C:/Documents and Settings/All Users/Application Data/Daktronics/Venus 1500
    • The default path in Windows Vista is: C:/Program Data/Application Data/Daktronics/Venus 1500
  3. Locate and copy the following XML files to the same folder on the replacement computer.
    • V15Displays.xml
    • V15Networks.xml
    • V15Types.xml
  4. Reference "How do I reinstall the Venus 1500 Version 3 software after a computer crash, hard drive reimage, or new computer purchase?", DD1996272 if needing to copy messages to the new computer.

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