You can save the current contents of the expression editing pane as a file then load it back later on other parameters. Expressions
are saved as plain text files with an extension of . By default, they are saved in the Expressions folder of the current project.
As well, you can save and load expression presets.
NoteExpressions are not validated when saving — the contents of the editing pane are written as is to file. Similarly, expressions
are not validated when opening — the contents of the editing pane are replaced with the contents of the file.
To save the contents of the editing pane in an expression file
Choose one of these commands from the expression editor's menu:
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— If you have already opened or saved an expression file, it is overwritten on disk with the current contents of the editing
pane. Otherwise, you are prompted for a file name as with .
or
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— A browser opens, prompting you for a file name and directory.
To open a saved expression file
Choose in the expression editor, then use the browser to select the desired file.
To save an expression preset
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In the explorer, expand the parameter whose expression you want to save as a preset.
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Click the Expression operator icon to open its property editor.
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In the property editor, click the Preset icon, then choose from the menu to open the browser.
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Enter a name and location for the preset.
TipYou can edit the and save numerous versions of this expression as presets.
To load a preset
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Select the parameter to which you want to apply a preset.
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Click its Expression operator icon to open its property editor.
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In the property editor, click the Preset icon, then choose from the menu to open the browser.
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Select a preset from the browser.
Open in the expression editor, then use the browser to select the desired .expr2 file.
