I would recommend exporting all your layouts for safe keeping using the drop-down menu on the left side of the Layout Editor in Edit. Then, from the modeler’s front panel, go to Settings, switch to the FC page, navigate to the Reset tab and reset your layouts back to the factory FC12 settings.
Spend some time using it, with the various layouts open in Edit, watching both the FC displays and how they’re defined
without changing anything. Once you do that then begin experimenting.
The layouts are global so any changes made take effect immediately. It can be confusing and frustrating initially, so export your layouts to disk often, at least until you have a really good idea how they work. And don’t be afraid to reset the layouts if it’s not working or import a saved layout.
They’re really not hard to figure out and modify, once you’ve got the basics. I’ve torn apart and rewired the layouts I use on all three units and both FC units, and they all use the same commands and settings. We’re happy to help and share what we’ve learned.
Also, the
Footswitch Functions Guide will be an essential reference.