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Exporting Projects and Bins Using AFE Files (Windows Only)
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Exporting Projects and Bins Using AFE Files
(Windows Only)
AFE (Avid File Exchange) files are an efficient way to transfer project information between Avid
applications. For example, you can use AFE files to transfer projects and bins from an offline
system to an Avid DS finishing system.
AFE files are based on AAF (Advanced Authoring Format) technology. AFE files, however, are
especially designed for sharing project information among Avid applications. AFE files let you
transfer one or more bins, their contents, and information about the contents, including master
clips, subclips, titles, and sequences.
To create an AFE file:
1. Do one of the following:
t To include all bins in a project, click the Project window
t To include the contents of a single bin, open and click the bin.
2. Select File > Export
The Export Project As or the Export Bin As dialog box opens.
3. If it is not already selected, select Avid File Exchange from the Save As Type or Export Bin
As list at the bottom of the dialog box.
4. Select a location, name the file, and click Save.
5. Transfer the AFE file to a location you can access from the other Avid application.
You can use removable media, a network connection, or an Avid shared storage system.
Remove Track Effects Selecting this option removes all audio track effects — for example, Real-Time
AudioSuite (RTAS) effects — during export. This option is selected by default.
Split Tracks to Mono Selecting this option splits all multichannel audio tracks to separate mono tracks. For
more information, see “Splitting Multichannel Tracks to Mono Tracks” on page 785.
This option is selected by default.
Setting Guidelines