# New Show

Source: https://help.malighting.com/dot2/en/help/key_window_newshow.html
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The **New** Show Window is located in the [Backup](/dot2/key_window_backup/), tap New Show.

![](/img/dot2/dot2_viewsandwindows_newshow01_1-1-20a3dc.png)

In this view, you enter the new show filename and create a new show.

The standard filename is **show\_date**: show\_2014-08-08.

To edit the standard filename, enter the filename with the virtual keyboard in the green edit line.

To create a new show file, tap **OK** ![](/img/dot2/dot2_viewsandwindows_controlelements_titlebar09_1-0-dd4ad0.png) in the [title bar](/dot2/key_title_bar/). The new show file opens.

To leave the **New** Show Window, tap **Esc** ![](/img/dot2/dot2_viewsandwindows_controlelements_titlebar08_1-0-5c7c42.png) in the [title bar](/dot2/key_title_bar/). You are back in the [Backup](/dot2/key_window_backup/).

## Encoder Bar Functions

![](/img/dot2/dot2_viewsandwindows_newshow02_1-0-921b44.png)

**Cursor:**\
To move the cursor to the left or right, turn the encoder left or right.\
To create a new show file with the name in the green edit line, press the encoder.

## Related Links

- [Backup Window](/dot2/key_window_backup/)
- [Title Bar](/dot2/key_title_bar/)