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Erase
The ERASE key can perform four different operations:
Erasing a Highlighted Segment Within a File While Editing
• Select a section of audio to be erased. ARM only one track if desired.
• Press ERASE. The segment will be replaced with silence, and the running time of the
File will remain unchanged.
Note that Erasing is always non-destructive and can be undone immediately with a single
press of UNDO or at any time by highlighting a segment containing erased audio and performing
an Undo Erase by holding UNDO and pressing ERASE.
Erasing a Hot Key Assignment in the Files Display
• Hold ERASE and press the desired HOT KEY. This does not erase the file.
Erasing an Entire File in the Files Display
• Go to the File Select level (FILES key).
• Select a File name.
• Press ERASE to delete the File. A prompt will appear for confirmation of your
intention to erase the File. Note that you cannot Undo a File Erase.
Erasing an Entire Directory in the Directory Display
• Go to the Directory level (DIR key).
• Select a Directory name.
• Press ERASE to delete all Files in the Directory. You will be prompted for a
confirmation of the Erase command.
Remember: It is not possible to Undo a Directory Erase operation.
Saving an Edited File
Whenever changes have been made to a File but not yet saved, the SAVE key will
illuminate. The SAVE key saves a File, but does not close it.
Saving With a New File Name (Save As)
Press ALT + SAVE to save edited work with a new File name. The Editor will prompt for
the new name; type it in, followed by ENTER.
Exit
The EXIT key performs several functions:
1. EXIT will cancel (or abandon) some machine operations;
2. EXIT will abandon a File without saving it. A prompt "SAVE CHANGES?" will
appear if a File has been altered but not saved. The operator may then:
• Press SAVE to save and exit; or
• Press ALT + SAVE to save with a new File name and exit, or
• Press ENTER to exit without saving; or