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For presets in the option #1, use Cakewalk Plug-in Manager (in Utilities menu) to export/import these presets. Tip: you can not only export many presets for one plug-in, you can export all presets for many plug-ins (still with the possibility to import individual presets when required).

I see it created a flat file.  Very nice!  thank you!

well, this option is weird.  You can't select ALL your synths unless every synth has at least one preset saved.  Also if your VST list changes and you want to do a mass import, you can't.  you must select ONLY the synths saved in the file.  This could be a pain to deal with.
 
But thanks, its a start.