Instruction Manual

Layouts, Templates and Key Bindings

A layout is the current arrangement of all the views that pertain to a particular project. The

layout of each project is stored automatically as part of every project file. In addition, you

can save the current layout or load any saved layout and apply it to the current project.

You might want to create a layout so you can easily arrange the views in a convenient size

and position on the screen.

A template is a special file that is used as a pattern to create similar project files. You

might create a template file that defines a particular musical ensemble (say, a string

quartet) or a particular studio configuration (MIDI instruments, audio outputs, and so on).

Templates make it fast and easy to create and configure new projects.

Note that toolbars are not part of a file layout or template. The toolbar arrangement you

choose is stored automatically from session to session.

A key binding lets you associate SONAR commands with keys on your MIDI or computer

keyboard. This makes it easy for you to access specific features more quickly and

efficiently. You can even assign saved layouts to key bindings for quick access.