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Sessions

Import a Session

You can easily import a session that was previously exported. This feature is handy if you want to transfer the session and continue using it on a new machine or use someone else's session.

  1. Click File > Import Session.
  2. Locate and import the .json session file.

Export a Session

You can export your Meld Studio session as a .json file. This feature is also ideal for moving your session setup to another machine or sharing your session setup with other users.

  1. Click File > Export Session.
  2. Save the .json session file.

Session Backup

This option allows Meld Studio to store backups of sessions. A maximum of 10 Backups can be saved.

To save a backup:

  1. Click File > Save Backup.

You can view all your saved session(s) by accessing the Backups dialog.

  1. Select File > Restore from Backup to open the dialog.

The Backups dialog displays your saved sessions, allowing you to restore or export them as needed.

Restore From a Backup

Restore content from a session anytime. In the Backups dialog follow these steps:

  1. Click the Restore from Backup icon.
  2. The session will be restored.

Export Backup

Session backups can also be exported.

  1. Navigate to the Backups dialog.
  2. Click the Export Backup icon.
  3. Choose a destination and save the session file.

Auto-save

When sessions are imported or restored from a backup, Meld Studio automatically saves your current session before replacing it with a new one. This ensures that both importing and restoring are non-destructive actions, giving you peace of mind that your content is preserved.

Session Doctor

The Session Doctor appears when you launch Meld Studio in case it detects issues when it reloads your session. It was designed to help you identify and resolve the problems with the sources. These issues can include a missing application window that was previously captured and is now closed, a disconnected audio device, a webcam that was unplugged, or other similar issues.

Session Doctor
The Session Doctor dialog allows you to review issues found in your session.

Logs

Logs provide detailed information about Meld Studio's performance and operations, helping the Dev team identify and address any problems you might encounter during your experience.

Learn how to find your logs:

Windows

  1. Open Meld Studio.
  2. Navigate to the Help menu at the top.
  3. Select 'Reveal Logs in Explorer'.
Reveal Logs in Windows
Meld Logs in Explorer
Meld Logs in Explorer

macOS

  1. Open Meld Studio
  2. Navigate to the Help menu at the top.
  3. Select 'Reveal Logs in Finder'.
Reveal Logs on macOS

Reveal Logs on macOS.

Meld Studio Logs in Finder
Meld Studio Logs in Finder

You'll only need to grab all the MeldStudio_* files in most cases.

FAQ

Answers to common questions.

Can I transfer my session to another computer?

Yes, you can export your session as a .json file and import it into Meld Studio on another machine.

Can I import sessions created in other broadcast software?

Currently, it only supports importing sessions previously exported from Meld Studio. However, we are testing an OBS session import feature internally, so stay tuned for future updates.

Why are logs important for troubleshooting?

Logs contain detailed information about Meld Studio's performance and operations. They help our team identify and resolve any issues encountered.

What files should I provide when sharing logs with the support team?

You only need to include all files with the MeldStudio_* prefix from the logs folder.

Are the logs safe to share?

Yes, Meld Studio logs are safe to share. They do not contain sensitive personal information and are primarily used to diagnose technical issues.