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===Snapshots===
===Snapshots===
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A snapshot is the captured state of zynthian at the time of saving the snapshot. Snapshots are saved in a JSON file with ''.zss'' extension and can be loaded at any time, which effectively restores the state of the zynthian device when the snapshot was saved. Snapshots include:
A snapshot is the captured state of zynthian at the time of saving the snapshot. Snapshots are saved in a JSON file with ''.zss'' extension and can be loaded at any time, which effectively restores the state of the zynthian device when the snapshot was saved. Snapshots include:
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* '''UI state:''' some user interface configuration relevant to the snapshot (most UI is configured globally)
* '''UI state:''' some user interface configuration relevant to the snapshot (most UI is configured globally)
* '''sub-snapshots (ZS3s):''' most other configuration ([[#Sub-snapshots: ZS3|see ZS3]])
* '''sub-snapshots (ZS3s):''' most other configuration ([[#Sub-snapshots: ZS3|see ZS3]])
−Each time you overwrite an existing snapshot file, a backup copy is created. Backups can also be restored at any time, which can avoid much suffering. When you feel the panic, remember that zynthian stores the full ''save history'' for '''all''' snapshots!
Each time you overwrite an existing snapshot file, a backup copy is created. Backups can also be restored at any time, which can avoid much suffering. When you feel the panic, remember that zynthian stores the full ''save history'' for '''all''' snapshots!