Dang3rZ0n3 Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 I have found myself in the unfortunate situation where I have totally destroyed the laptop (including the hard drive) that I used to connect to and edit my Helix. Fortunately, the Helix itself survived, thanks to its rugged construction. But now I need to install the Editor, Updater, Native, and audio playback drivers on my new laptop. I did happen to save my Setlists and IRs to cloud storage; but have made many changes and added a few presets since the last save. I do not want to lose any changes since my last save. The Editor installation instructions are very clear that you have to reset globals and presets, and use your *existing* editor to backup your presets and IRs if you want to save them - well, of course, I don't *have* an existing editor on the new laptop. How can I transfer the current Setlists and IRs from my Helix to my new laptop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_m Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 By "existing editor", they just mean the version of the editor that you were using before the latest firmware update. If you were running the latest firmware and editor prior to your laptop was destroyed, all you have to do is install that version on your new computer, connect the Helix to it, and back up your presets from the Helix. You'll be good to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbuhajla Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 If you have the Helix Editor on your new laptop, just make a backup like you normally did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dang3rZ0n3 Posted October 29, 2017 Author Share Posted October 29, 2017 Thanks for your response Phil. So if I understand correctly, while installing the Editor software, I simply ignore the instructions to reset the globals and presets? Also, my Helix has firmware v. 2.20.0 installed - does this mean I have to install Editor 2.20 vs. the current released version (2.21)? I have to admit, I'm terrified of starting the process and then having it just start nuking my presets somewhere along the line and I don't have an opportunity to stop it. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dang3rZ0n3 Posted October 29, 2017 Author Share Posted October 29, 2017 If you have the Helix Editor on your new laptop, just make a backup like you normally did. I do not have Editor on the new laptop - that's what I'm trying to do: install it without resetting my Helix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbuhajla Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Install the editor software with your Helix unplugged from your PC. Just install Editor. Then connect your helix, make sure it connects to your PC, then do your backups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbuhajla Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 It is like installing an app on your iPhone, you do not have to do a factory reset on the phone to install an app. The software is stand alone on your PC. After the editor is installed, then you can connect your helix to your PC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_m Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Thanks for your response Phil. So if I understand correctly, while installing the Editor software, I simply ignore the instructions to reset the globals and presets? Also, my Helix has firmware v. 2.20.0 installed - does this mean I have to install Editor 2.20 vs. the current released version (2.21)? I have to admit, I'm terrified of starting the process and then having it just start nuking my presets somewhere along the line and I don't have an opportunity to stop it. Chris You don't have to do anything to the Helix. Just install the editor on your new computer, and you'll be good to go. You can create new backups with the editor on you ur new computer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dang3rZ0n3 Posted October 29, 2017 Author Share Posted October 29, 2017 It is like installing an app on your iPhone, you do not have to do a factory reset on the phone to install an app. The software is stand alone on your PC. After the editor is installed, then you can connect your helix to your PC. Install the editor software with your Helix unplugged from your PC. Just install Editor. Then connect your helix, make sure it connects to your PC, then do your backups. Thanks for your response. I'll give it a try this aft. The part that had me spooked is that on the Download page Release Notes, it does not say anything about "just install Editor" ... it's all about updating firmware, installing Editor, running Updater, and resetting. And, as you point out, it doesn't make sense that you have to do a factory reset to install an app - and that's exactly what I thought the instructions were telling me I had to do. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dang3rZ0n3 Posted October 29, 2017 Author Share Posted October 29, 2017 You don't have to do anything to the Helix. Just install the editor on your new computer, and you'll be good to go. You can create new backups with the editor on you ur new computer. Super, thanks Phil (and jbuhajla). Will give it a go this aft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jondufour Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 I've done this like 5 times already in the last few months...I'm in IT and I swap computers like underwear... Install the Helix editor software, then connect helix via USB. It will be just like how you used it on your old computer, it won't erase anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingsCool Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 Umm... I didn't see anyone answer this question. Yes, unless somebody says I'm wrong... install ver 2.20 to match your Helix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aod60 Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Okay I have the same exact issue, my floor Helix was updated to the 2.5 version, I then destroyed my laptop. I have a backup laptop and have downloadedall kinds of software, deleted all kinds of software. Can someone tell me what EXACTLY to install from the Helix download site. Just editor doesnt tell me anything, the words I see are 2.20 edit and so on, If my computer has nothing on it curently what do I install? Version and exact name would great, According to post above, I would install the 2.5 on my computer? There are a couple of different 2.5, Flash memory, and so on, I am not familiar with all the terminology and CANNOT find info to educate myself. Thank YOU!! Thanks Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cclement Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Download: HX Edit HX Edit Version 2.51Released 2/7/18 If your Helix is already up-to-date- with the 2.5 firmware, then a new copy of HX EDIT is all you need to download. Download it and Install it - all WITHOUT the Helix connected. Once it's full installed, connect your Helix and you can backup/transfer all of your patches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverhead Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 ... and you will find the HX Edit program in the Software (middle) field on the Downloads page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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