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21.5 Creating a Multisession CD or
DVD
Multisession discs can be used to write data in more than one burning session. This is
useful, for example, for writing backups that are smaller than the media. In each session,
you can add another backup file. The interesting part is that you are not only limited to
data CDs or DVDs. You can also add audio sessions in a multisession disc.
To start a new multisession disc, do the following:
1 Create your data disc first and add all your files. You cannot start with an audio
CD session. Make sure that you do not fill up the entire disc, because otherwise
you cannot append a new session.
2 Burn your data with Project > Burn.
3 In the dialog box that appears, go to the Settings tab and select Start Multisession.
In the case of DVD, you must not use DAO Writing mode, because it does not
support multisession.
4 Configure other options if needed. See also
or DVD"
(page 289).
5 Start the burning session with Burn.
After a successful burning process, you have created a multisession disc. As long as
the media contains enough space, you can append more sessions if you like. Finish
discs only if you are sure you do not need any new sessions or the space is occupied.
NOTE: About Storage Space on Multisession Discs
Be aware that multisession discs need space for bookkeeping all the entries
from your sessions. This leads to a smaller amount of available space on your
disc. The amount depends on the number of sessions.
Section 21.1, "Creating a Data CD
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