Moving Simulations to a New Computer (Windows/Mac)
NOTE:
For moving simulations from a Windows computer to an iPad, click HERE
For moving simulations from a Mac computer to an iPad, click HERE
Note: To move your simulations to a new location, follow these steps.
Export Simulation (FS 6.x and FS 7.x):
(Note the Export function is different from the Save function. To move a simulation to a new location, you must EXPORT the simulation BEFORE moving it.)
Within Fire Studio: Open Fire Studio on your computer.
Open the simulation you wish to EXPORT.
Use the Export Button: Locate and use the "Export Simulation" button within Fire Studio. You will be prompted to save the exported files to a location on your hard drive. (i.e. Documents/FireStudio7/Exported Simulations)
Identify Associated Files: Upon exporting, two files are generated: a .DCS file and a .LBR file associated with the simulation.
Move Both Files: Copy both the .DCS and .LBR files to the other computer where you wish to open the simulation. If there is a video file used in that simulation, you will need to include that file as well.
You will now be able to open those simulation files on the new computer.
For Fire Studio 7 Users:
Addition of Publish Feature in Fire Studio 7: If using Fire Studio 7, note that a there is a new option in addition to Export called "Publish" A published simulation generates a single file with a .DCX extension. Transfer this single file accordingly for each simulation.
Follow these steps to successfully export, transfer, and open your simulations.