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Understanding Hog 4 showfile compatibility

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Issue

Is my Hog 4 showfile compatible on X.X.X software?  How can I figure this out?

Description

Depending on whether you are trying to take old files forward, or new files backward, it can vary.

Solution

  1. Older Hog 4 showfiles are always forwards compatible.  Shows from the Hog 3 family of consoles may even be loaded onto the Hog 4 family of consoles.
  2. In terms of going backwards, there are limits:
    1. Shows that were last edited on consoles running v3.14.0 and newer can only go back to versions 3.14.0 and newer.
    2. Shows that were last edited on consoles running v3.9.0 through v3.13.1 may only go back as far as v3.9.0.
    3. Shows that were last edited on consoles running v3.7.0 through v3.8.0 may only go back as far as v3.7.0.
    4. Shows that were last edited on consoles running v3.6.0 and v3.6.1 may only go back as far as v3.6.0.
    5. Shows that were last edited on consoles running v3.5.0 and v3.5.1 may only go back as far as v3.5.0.
    6. Shows that were last edited on consoles running v3.2.0 through v3.4.0 may only go back as far as v3.2.0.
    7. Shows that were last edited on consoles running v3.0.0 through v3.1.0 may only go back as far as v3.0.0.
    8. Shows that were last edited on consoles running v2.6.0 and v2.7.0 may only go back as far as v2.6.0.
    9. Shows that were last edited on consoles running v2.0.0 through v2.5.0 have no backwards compatibility.

Example: Show "Hog Busking Test v1" was last used on a console running v3.7.1.  I may take the showfile onto a console running version 3.7.0 or newer.  If I take the show onto a console running v3.11.0, and make changes to my show, then my latest file can not go back to v3.7.1, only as far back as v3.9.0.  If my next show is on a console running 3.16.0, I can bring my show with me, but after editing the show, and re-saving it, the show cannot go back to any console running before 3.14.0.

But - if I always use the same base back-up file, and never take my shows from newer consoles, I may take the file as far back as it could originally, but I would have nothing I have added from my most recent shows, because I am still using a source file made back on that original version. 

To find out your showfile's compatibility you may:

  1. Reference the release note that accompanies all Hog 4 releases.
  2. Look at our support article All Hog 4 OS software versions as we list the compatibility with each release.

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