Scene Collections
Organize scenes and sources into switchable collections, and import from OBS, XSplit, or MELD.
A scene collection is a complete set of scenes, sources, and settings that you can switch between. Think of them as separate projects — one for your gaming setup, another for IRL streams, another for podcasts.
Creating a Collection
- Open Settings → Collections.
- Click Create New Collection.
- Give it a name.
You start with a blank canvas. Add scenes and sources as needed.
Switching Collections
In Settings → Collections, click on a collection to load it. DualStream saves your current collection automatically before switching.
Only one collection is active at a time.
Renaming a Collection
In Settings → Collections, click the edit button next to a collection name.
Importing Collections
DualStream imports scene configurations from other streaming software directly. Sources, transforms, chroma key settings, per-source audio, and group structures are translated automatically. Anything that can't be translated cleanly is surfaced as a warning in the import preview.
Supported Formats
| Format | File Type | Auto-Detected From |
|---|---|---|
| OBS Studio | .json scene collection | %APPDATA%\obs-studio\basic\scenes\ |
| XSplit Broadcaster | .bpres presentation | %PROGRAMDATA%\XSplit\Broadcaster\Presentation\ |
| MELD Studio | .json session | %LOCALAPPDATA%\MELD\sessions\ |
Import from Auto-Detected Collections
When you open Settings → Collections, DualStream scans the locations above and lists anything it finds under Detected Collections. Click a detected collection to open the import preview.
Import from File
For collections stored outside the default locations (or exported from another machine):
- Open Settings → Collections.
- Click Import from File.
- Pick a
.json(OBS or MELD) or.bpres(XSplit) file.
Import Preview
Before anything is written to disk, DualStream shows an Import Preview with:
- An editable collection name with duplicate-name detection.
- A summary — detected format, scene count, source count.
- Warnings grouped by severity (Info / Warning / Error) — for example, a source type with no DualStream equivalent, a missing file reference, or a camera that couldn't be matched to a connected device.
- An Auto-switch to the imported collection toggle.
Click Import to commit. The new collection appears in your collections list immediately.
Device Matching
Cameras and displays are matched by VID/PID and monitor identifier. If the same device is plugged in, it's mapped automatically. If not, the import preview flags the missing device as a warning so you can fix it after import.
Backups
DualStream automatically backs up your scene collections. If something goes wrong, you can restore from a previous backup via the Collections tab.
FAQ
Will switching collections disconnect my stream?
No. Your stream continues running. The scene layout and sources update — the stream output is uninterrupted.
Can I duplicate a collection?
Yes. Use the duplicate option in Settings → Collections to create a copy of an existing collection.
What gets saved in a collection?
Everything: scenes, layers, source configurations, audio settings, widget configs, and layout positions.
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