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Save Time and Effort with Our New "BackUp" Feature: Saving Clips Made Easy!
Save Time and Effort with Our New "BackUp" Feature: Saving Clips Made Easy!

With just a few simple steps, you can save all your clips at once and keep them organized for future use.

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Written by Federico Castro
Updated over a week ago

Please watch this video so you can learn how to use this new feature:

Step 1: Accessing the Clip Configuration Option

To begin, locate the clip banks on the right side of your screen. Look for the "Clip Configuration" option, represented by a cogwheel or gear icon. Click on this button to proceed.

Step 2: Selecting the "Back Up Clips" Option

After accessing the Clip Configuration menu, you'll be presented with several options. Look for and select the "Back Up Clips" option. This will initiate the process of saving your clips.

Step 3: Choosing the Destination Folder

Next, you'll need to choose the folder where you want your clips to be exported. We recommend creating a new, empty folder specifically for this purpose. Select the desired folder to proceed.

Step 4: Retaining Clip Positions (Optional)

At this stage, you'll be given the option to retain the positions of your clips. Consider whether maintaining the arrangement of your clips is important for your workflow. If it is, ensure the corresponding, select the "Keep exact position" option.

Importing Clips back into Coach Paint (available in Coach Paint 9.7)

Restore your clips with our newest feature!

In Coach Paint 9.7 we are launching a restore clips option! Now you can restore all your clips with just one click:

Step 1: Accessing the Clip Configuration Option

Look for the "Clip Configuration" option, represented by a cogwheel or gear icon. Click on this button to proceed.

Step 2: Selecting the "Restore Clips" Option

After accessing the Clip Configuration menu, you'll be presented with several options. Look for and select the "Restore clips" option.
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Step 3: Choosing the right folder

Next, you'll need to choose the folder where you have backed up your clips previously. Click on the Browse option, locate your "Back Up" folder and click "Open" to select it:

After locating your folder and selecting it, click on Restore, to initiate the import.
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Import them back manually

You can also import your clips manually on an empty bank. Start by selecting one of the empty clip banks available. Right-click on it and select "Import clip". After that, you will locate the folder where you have backed up your clips. Using the file explorer, navigate to the designated folder. Once you've found it, select the clips you want to import and initiate the import process.

By following these simple steps, you can ensure the safety of your valuable work before updating your Coach Paint app to the 9.7 version, where these steps would be mandatory.

Watch the video at the top of the article for a visual demonstration and don't hesitate to reach out to our support team if you have any questions or require further assistance.

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