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142 Chapter 7 Working With Projects
 OMF Interchange Files: Open Media Framework files used by other DAW applications
such as Pro Tools
 OpenTL Files: OpenTL (Open Track List) files used in devices such as Tascam hard disk
recorders
 XML (Final Cut Pro): An open source standard, supported by Final Cut Pro and
Soundtrack Pro
For more information about the individual file types, see Chapter 29, “Project and File
Interchange,” on page 649.
2 To limit your view to certain file types in the file selector box, choose the desired file
type in the File Type menu. Choose All Logic Document Types to see, and access, all
supported file types.
3 Browse to, and select, the desired file, then click Open.
To open a recent project:
m Choose the project name directly from the File > Open Recent menu.
This bypasses the Open dialog. You can clear all items in the Open Recent menu by
choosing Clear Menu.
∏ Tip: If you set the Startup Action in the Project Handling preferences to the Open Most
Recent Project option, Logic Express loads your last project automatically on startup
(see “Opening and Creating Projects Automatically” on page 143).
Opening Projects Using Drag and Drop
Projects and Standard MIDI files can be opened by dragging them from the Finder into
the Arrange area. The mouse cursor position—when the mouse button is released—
determines the placement of the imported file.
This includes the position (rounded to the nearest bar) and destination of the first track.
For more information about Standard MIDI files, take a look at “Working With Standard
MIDI Files” on page 656.
You can also open a Logic Express project or MIDI file by dragging it onto the
Logic Express icon in the Dock.
Opening Pre Version 8 Songs
You can open Logic 5, Logic 6, and Logic 7 songs in Logic Express 8. When loading a
song or project created in a pre-version 8 Logic variant, the format will be converted to
the version 8 format. A Save As dialog will open, allowing you to save the project with
a new name. The original version song will be retained.
Important: Projects saved in Logic Express 8 are not backward-compatible with older
Logic Express versions.