When XStudio is installed, a number of files are placed on your computer. As XStudio is used, other files are generated, as outlined in this topic.
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Long file names are word-wrapped to a second line to save space. References to folder locations on your system are abbreviated, as follows:
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XStudio Core Files
These are the files that are placed on your system when XStudio is installed, listed alphabetically.
File Name |
Location |
Description |
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_XStudio_Default_Log_ |
AppDir |
A file containing the default color combinations used for non-audio log item display. This file can be imported to restore default settings. See the User Interface Settings section on Importing & Exporting Font and Color Information. |
_XStudio_Sample_ |
AppDir |
A sample file containing cart masks and color combinations. Can be used as a basis for creating your own Cart Categories. |
_XStudio_Sample_Log_ |
AppDir |
A sample file containing an alternate color combination set for non-audio log item display. See the User Interface Settings section on Importing & Exporting Font and Color Information. |
aptX100.dll |
AppDir |
apt-X decoding module. Installed only if apt-X option is selected. |
mmmpeg32.dll |
AppDir |
MPEG decoding module. |
pcgw32.dll |
AppDir |
apt-X decoding support module. Installed only if apt-X option is selected. |
XEngine.cnt |
AppDir |
The XEngine help contents file. |
XEngine.exe |
AppDir |
The XEngine program. |
XEngine.hlp |
AppDir |
The XEngine help file. |
XStudio.chm |
AppDir |
The XStudio help file. |
XStudio.exe |
AppDir |
The XStudio program. |
Files Created by XStudio
These files are created and maintained by XStudio as a part of daily operations or as a result of updates to the software.
File Name |
Location |
Description |
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_Pending_AR.dat |
AppDir |
A data file containing pending audit records. This file is created when XStudio is closed and there are items that have not yet completed playback. |
yyyymmdd_InvMgr_EventLog.txt |
AppDir |
Daily Inventory Manager event log file. As a default, a rolling 14 days are retained. See the topic on Using Application Event Logs for additional information. |
yyyymmdd_InvMgr_MaintThread_EventLog.txt |
AppDir |
Daily Inventory Manager maintenance thread event file. As a default, a rolling 14 days are retained. See the topic on Using Application Event Logs for additional information. |
yyyymmdd_XEngine_EventLog.dmp |
AppDir |
Daily XEngine event log file. As a default, a rolling 14 days are retained. See the topic on Using Application Event Logs for additional information. |
yyyymmdd_XStudio_ |
AppDir |
Daily XStudio event log file. As a default, a rolling 14 days are retained. See the topic on Using Application Event Logs for additional information. |
Backup_ |
FOLDER |
During a software update, folders with this naming convention may be created. The folders contain backups of all files prior to the update, including files in folders located under the main installation directory. In most cases, the user is prompted whether or not to backup before proceeding with an update. |
cminvXS.dat |
AppDir |
If XStudio is automatically generating its own inventory information, this file contains the inventory data. |
dxMusicSearchSettings.dat |
AppDir |
Music Search Dialog settings file. |
MusicImport_EventLog.Txt |
AppDir |
If music data (song title and artist) is imported into XStudio, this file contains information on the import status, including records that failed to import. |
XEngine.ini |
AppDir |
The XEngine preferences file. Settings are automatically maintained by XStudio. |
xsBtnBarSettings.dat |
AppDir |
Cart Wall dialog settings file. |
xsHotButtons.btn |
AppDir |
The default Cart Wall button file. |
XStudio.ini |
AppDir |
The XStudio preferences file. |
Database Files |
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Actions.nx1 |
AppDir\Data |
The Actions table. |
Events.nx1 |
AppDir\Data |
The Scheduled Events table. |
ExtDevices.nx1 |
AppDir\Data |
The external devices (audio switcher) table. |
LogData.nx1 |
AppDir\Data |
The Log Data table containing log snapshot and splice information. |
Music.nx1 |
AppDir\Data |
The Music table containing song title and artist information. |
nxTrans.cfg |
AppDir\Data |
A database transaction tracking file. |
Tasks.nx1 |
AppDir\Data |
The Tasks table. |
WrkStns.nx1 |
AppDir\Data |
The Work Stations table. |
xsSysData.nx1 |
AppDir\Data |
System Data table. |
$SQL$xxxx.nx1 |
AppDir\InvData |
Inventory Database SQL system files. |
InvData.nx1 |
AppDir\InvData |
Inventory Database audio inventory table. |
SysData.nx1 |
AppDir\InvData |
Inventory Database System Data table. |
Audit/Log Files |
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mmddyyxx.adt |
LogDir |
Audit data files, one for each log date for each station. XStudio automatically creates and maintains these files. The file naming convention matches the log file name for the date with the exception that the extension is .ADT. |
mmddyyxx.log |
LogDir |
Log (program schedule) files. These files may be created using XStudio, but are generally created by another application. See the Generic Log File Specification topic for details on file naming conventions and file structure. |
Hot Button File Sets |
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*.btn |
AppDir |
User-defined hot button sets (files) for use with Cart Wall. |
Miscellaneous Files |
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*.ccf |
AppDir |
Cart Category Files. Files with this extension are created when a user exports cart categories from Preferences. |
*.lcf |
AppDir |
Log Color Files. Files with this extension are created when a user exports log colors and font information from Preferences. |
*.stns |
AppDir |
Station info files. Files with this extension are created when a user exports station information from Preferences. |
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Some XStudio installations include additional documentation files. These files are typically PDF files and are placed in the application folder. Additional documentation files may include an on-disk Operations Manual and Quick Start Guide. |
