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# Set Up & Maintain

## Set up

### Configure data storage

Set the default data directory before starting any recording sessions. Navigate to **Preferences > Data Storage > Default Save Path**. Choose a path on a drive with sufficient space — at 30 kHz and 512 channels, BXI Studio generates approximately 30 MB/s of raw data. Use a local NVMe drive for acquisition; offload to network storage after sessions.

### Configure plugins

BXI Studio supports Python-based signal processing plugins. To install a plugin:

1. Navigate to **Plugins > Plugin Manager > Install Plugin**.
2. Select the `.bxiplugin` package file and click **Install**.
3. Enable the plugin from the Plugin Manager. Plugins are loaded at the start of each acquisition session.

Develop custom plugins using the BXI Studio Plugin SDK. Contact your account representative for access.

### Configure the API server

BXI Studio exposes a local REST API for external integration. Enable it under **Preferences > API > Enable Local API Server**. The API binds to `localhost:7400` by default. Generate an API key under **Preferences > API > Manage Keys** before making API requests.

### Set up multi-device sessions

For experiments using multiple Anthriq devices simultaneously, configure multi-device sessions under **Device > Multi-Device Manager**. Assign a primary device as the sync clock master. All secondary devices synchronize to the master's sample clock.

## Maintain

### Keep BXI Studio updated

BXI Studio checks for updates on launch. Update regularly to receive hardware compatibility improvements and bug fixes. Navigate to **Help > Check for Updates** to check manually.

### Back up configuration

Export your BXI Studio configuration (preferences, channel maps, plugin settings) via **File > Export Configuration**. Store the exported file in version control or a backed-up location. Restore via **File > Import Configuration** after reinstallation or on a new workstation.

### Manage recorded data

BXI Studio stores sessions in the `.bxi` format. Export to open formats (HDF5, CSV, EDF) via **File > Export Session**. Archive raw `.bxi` files before deleting — re-export to different formats is possible at any time.

### Review logs

BXI Studio logs all device events, API calls, and errors to a rolling log file. Review logs via **Help > View Log** or export them via **Help > Export Log** when troubleshooting.