This is a guide on using Race Studio 3 Analysis to share data sessions, analysis profiles, and track split definitions. In this guide, we will discuss how to ensure that shared files (whether between devices or with teammates) appear and function consistently.

Sharing a Data Session

To export a session from Race Studio 3, start by selecting it in the database. You can either click the export icon or right-click the session and choose ‘Export items’. Once prompted, select a folder and the system will save a .xrk file.

You can export multiple sessions at once, though this email keeps it simple by focusing on one. Once the export is complete, your file will appear in the chosen location, ready to share.

Using the Aim Cloud (Optional)

If you’re connected to the internet and both users have Aim Cloud accounts, you can click the cloud icon next to a session and share the file via email. However, this method requires cloud access and an active connection. That’s why exporting directly to a file is often more reliable — especially trackside.

Exporting a Profile

Profiles contain your layout: data channels, time-distance views, GPS maps, and split-time reports. To export one:

Open the database, click the small settings cog, navigate to Profiles, and scroll to find the one you want. Instead of using the cloud share option (which is tied to your Aim account), click Export, then save the .asf file in the same folder as your session.

Unlike with session exports, you won’t get a confirmation message, but the file will appear in your folder and is ready to be sent.

Exporting Track Splits and Sectors

Track segmentation is key if you want to compare the same session data across multiple devices with consistent corner names and split locations.

To export your track splits, open the session, then click the track/split icon (hover text: “Open the splits division selector”). Find the custom track split you’ve created, then click the export icon.

By default, this saves a .asd file in the Documents/Aim/Race Studio 3/RS3Exports/SplitDivisions folder. Move this file into your sharing folder for easier access.

Importing on Another Machine

Now let’s say you’ve received these files — the session, the profile, and the track splits — from someone else. Here’s how to import each one.

1. Import the Session

In Race Studio 3, click Import, select ‘Files’, and choose the .xrk file from your shared folder. Once imported, it appears in your test database and may automatically reconnect with the Aim Cloud version if one exists.

2. Import the Profile

Next, go to the Profiles section, click Import Profiles, and select the .asf file. Once loaded, the profile will be available to use on your system.

3. Import Track Splits

Click the split/track icon again, then click Import. Navigate to your .asd file and open it. The system will ask if you want to apply this segmentation to all sessions from that day — select ‘Yes’ to keep everything aligned.

Once complete, load the profile and the track map will show the expected corner names and split lines.

A Few Important Tips

Race Studio 3 does not create copies of files you import — it references them from their saved location. If you delete or move those files, your database will lose track of them. For this reason, always save imported files to a permanent folder (such as one under your Aim Sport directory).

Also, name your profiles and sessions clearly. Without custom names, files can appear as generic date-time entries, making it harder to identify them later.

To recap: exporting the session, profile, and track splits gives you everything needed to replicate your analysis environment across devices or share it with others.