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To create a new sequence in the current project:
1 Do one of the following:
 Choose File > New > Sequence.
 Control-click in the Viewer, then choose New Sequence from the shortcut menu.
 Press Command-N.
A new sequence appears with the name highlighted, so you can change its name
right away.
2 Enter a name for the sequence, then press Enter or Return.
To have Final Cut Express prompt you for a sequence preset each time you create
a new sequence:
1 Choose Final Cut Express > User Preferences, then click the General tab.
2 Select the “Prompt for settings on New Sequence” option.
To determine the default number of tracks for new sequences:
1 Choose Final Cut Express > User Preferences, then click the Timeline Options tab.
2 Under “Default Number of Tracks,” enter the default number of video and audio tracks
you want created.
To delete a sequence from the current project:
1 Select the sequence you want to delete in the Browser.
2 Do one of the following:
 Choose Edit > Clear.
 Press the Delete key.
Note: Deleting a sequence from your project does not affect the media files on disk.