Reference Guide

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.