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Save And Import Files

Use this workflow after measurement to write the adjusted Helix or Pod Go file and import it back into the matching processor.

Before You Save

Check the result table:

  • no important rows are red;
  • ignored snapshots are intentional;
  • solo snapshots are marked correctly;
  • manual edits look right;
  • gain changes look reasonable.

See also: Reading Results.

Save

Save writes changes to the active processor file.

Use Save when you are comfortable replacing the active file and you already have a backup.

If you opened several single-preset files at once, Save writes each edited preset back to its original file. The first overwrite prompt includes a checkbox for approving the rest of the batch without being asked for every file.

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Save As

Save As writes a new processor file.

This is the safer choice for most users because it keeps the original file untouched.

If you opened several single-preset files at once, Save As writes one matching setlist that contains all of those open presets. It does not write several separate preset files.

Example:

Original: My Setlist.hls
Adjusted: My Setlist Adjusted.hls

Save Measurement File

Save Measurement File creates a temporary file used for measurement routing.

Use it when the workflow asks you to import a measurement file, or when a parameter study requires a prepared measurement file on the processor.

Warning: Never use the measurement file as your final live file.

File Extensions

Keep the same file type:

  • .hls setlist saves as .hls;
  • .hlx preset saves as .hlx;
  • .pgs setlist saves as .pgs;
  • .pgp preset saves as .pgp;
  • several open single-preset files save individually with Save, but Save As writes a matching setlist.

MatchPatch warns you if the saved file extension does not match.

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Overwrite Prompts

If the file already exists, MatchPatch asks before overwriting it.

Read the path carefully before confirming.

Import The Adjusted File

After saving:

  1. Open the matching processor editor or import method.
  2. Import the adjusted .hls, .hlx, .pgs, or .pgp file.
  3. Confirm the presets and snapshots are in the expected slots.
  4. Play through the setlist.
  5. Listen for level balance in context.

What Success Looks Like

  • The adjusted file saves successfully.
  • The file imports into the matching processor.
  • Presets and snapshots are in the expected places.
  • The setlist sounds more even.
  • You still have the original backup.

If Something Looks Wrong

  • Reimport the original backup if needed.
  • Reopen MatchPatch and check the result table.
  • Rerun measurement for affected presets.
  • Use manual editing for small musical exceptions.

Warning: Do not overwrite a live file unless you are certain the adjusted file is ready.

See also: Measurement And Adjusted Files.