Saving a WIF to your Micro-SD Card
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A micro-SD memory card is used to transfer weaving designs from your computer (Mac or PC) to your TempoTreadle system. One micro-SD card and USB adapter is provided with your TempoTreadle system.
Weaving Designs must be in the standard "WIF" file format; WIF files can be produced by most weave design software. WIF files are also available for download on many websites. Some weave design software, such as Fiberworks, requires that you do a "SAVE-AS" and use the drop down on "Save-as-type" to select WIF. TempoWeave saves a WIF file by default; TempoWeave also has an Export for TempoTreadle function that allows saving to the Micro-SD card directly without having to use File Explorer or Finder.
Be sure that your file name and length adheres to the requirements outlined in this document: WIF Files - Requirements
In Finder, the column labeled "Kind" for a WIF file may read as any of the following: WIF File, WIF Document, TempoWeave.app Document or perhaps other labels. If unsure, right click on the file and select "Get Info"; there the entire file name will be shown at the top of the information panel. It is also possible to change the settings in Finder to show file extensions:
To physically insert the small micro-sd card into your computer, you will need to use an adapter. We supply a USB adapter that has a slot that the micro-sd card can be inserted.
If your computer has a USB-C port and no standard USB port, an inexpensive adapter can be purchased to allow a standard USB adapter to be used.
Once inserted in the computer, a Drive Letter will be assigned to the micro-sd card. By default, the name of the Micro-SD card supplied with TempoTreadle system units is named "TEMPTREADL" so it's easy to recognize the card in your File Explorer (Windows PC) or Finder (Mac) application.
It is recommended that you retain your original design files on your computer. Consider the files on the micro-sd card to be copies that are only used while weaving. You may want to occasionally delete old project files from your Micro-SD card to make it easier to find your new projects in TempoTreadle.
When using a MAC, remember to eject your memory card before removing (found under “Finder”), otherwise your saved file may not write to the memory card correctly.
Review the WIF Files - Requirementsfor File Name Restrictions for naming restrictions.
For a PC, here are step by step instructions:
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Insert SD Card into Adapter:
• Insert your SD card into the SD adapter.
• Plug the SD adapter into an available USB slot on your PC.
2. Access the SD Card on PC:
• Wait for your computer to recognize the SD card. A notification may appear, or you can open File Explorer (Windows + E) to see if the SD card is listed under “This PC” or “My Computer”.
3. Locate the .WIF File:
• Navigate to the folder where your .WIF file (for TempoTreadle) is stored.
4. Copy the .WIF File:
• Right-click on the .WIF file.
• Select “Copy” from the context menu.
5. Navigate to the SD Card:
• In File Explorer, click on the SD card to open it. It will typically be labeled as “Removable Disk” or by the name of the SD card.
6. Paste the .WIF File:
• Right-click inside the SD card window.
• Select “Paste” from the context menu. This will copy the .WIF file to the SD card.
7. Verify the File Transfer:
• Ensure that the .WIF file appears on the SD card and that the file size matches the original.
8. Safely Eject the SD Card:
• Click on the “Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media” icon in the system tray (bottom right corner of the screen).
• Select the SD card from the list and wait for the “Safe to Remove Hardware” message.
9. Remove the SD Card:
• Once it is safe to remove, unplug the SD adapter from the USB slot.
• Remove the SD card from the adapter if needed.
Tips:
• Ensure that the SD card has enough free space for the .WIF file.
• If the SD card is not recognized, try using a different USB slot or check if the SD card needs formatting.
• Always use the “Safely Remove Hardware” option to avoid data corruption.
These steps should help you successfully copy a .WIF file to an SD card using an SD adapter and a USB slot.
