Imported Audio Files - CAKEWALK SONAR User Manual

Imported Audio Files

By default, SONAR will make a copy of any audio data imported using the File-
Import-Audio command and place the imported audio into the project's audio
folder. You can configure SONAR to simply reference audio from its current
location if, for example, you want to import large quantities of audio data into a
project and don't want to consume time and disk space by making copies of the
files. Copies are always made if the imported audio does not match the current
project's sampling and bit rates (and if you edit any of the imported audio data).
Automatic handling of imported files is enabled by default. Do not disable this
option unless you are prepared to manage the audio files individually. Creating
backups of your projects is very easy if all your audio is stored in a single, per-
project directory.
To Change Handling of Imported Files
Use the following procedure to allow or disallow file sharing between projects:
1. Choose Options-Global and click the Audio Data tab.
2. Check the Always Copy Imported Audio Files option to create copies of all
imported audio clips as a default.
OR
Uncheck Always Copy Imported Audio Files option to reference imported
audio from its current location.
Note: You can override this setting when importing audio by checking or
unchecking the Copy Audio to Project Folder option in the Import Audio
dialog.
3. Click OK when you are done.
Imported files will be handled based on the settings you have chosen.
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