Reference Manual

63 Managing Files and Sets
•A file count and the associated disk space used;
•A Show button that will list the files in the browser;
•A Yes/No toggle for engaging or disengaging collection.
Note: Make sure to confirm your choices by clicking the File Manager’s Collect and Save but-
ton!
The File Manager’s Collect and Save Button.
The File menu’s Collect All and Save command is a shortcut that collects and saves all external
files referenced by the current Set, including those from Live’s Core Library or other installed
Packs. Note that this can cause a lot of copying, especially if your Live Set uses large multisam-
ple collections!
5.8.1 Collect Files on Export
When you save Live Clips, device presets or tracks by dragging them into the Browser, Live man-
ages the copying of associated files based on the selection made in the Collect Files on Export
chooser in the Library Preferences. This chooser provides the following options:
•Always, the default setting, will copy files into the same folder as the clip, preset, or track
without notification.
•When Ask is selected, Live provides a dialog box with options for copying files.
•Never means that files will not be copied when saving.
5.9 Aggregated Locating and Collecting
Instead of having to deal with problems while you are in a creative mode, you might prefer put-
ting aside some dedicated housekeeping time to solve all the problems in one go. Using Live’s