Reference Guide

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Layouts, Templates and Key Bindings
Templates
you create or update the Normal.cwt file, SONAR will display this template automatically when the
program is started.
As a rule, any parameter that is saved in a project file is also saved in a template file. Following are
some useful parameters that are saved in template files:
• Track configuration and track parameters
• Timebase
• Sysx banks
• File information and comments
• Tempo settings
• Meter and key settings
• Clock and synchronization information
• MIDI data
• MIDI In/Out/Thru settings
• MIDI metronome settings
• Selection start and end times
• Record mode and punch-in times
• Drum maps
• Audio data
• Automation
The following parameters are saved globally and are not stored in template or project files:
• Initialization file parameters
• Big Time font settings
• MIDI device settings
• Instrument definitions
• Autosave options
• Key bindings
• Color settings
To Create a Template
1. Create a new file using the File > New command.
2. Add tracks.
3. Set one or more parameters to be the way you want.
4. Choose File > Save As to display the Save As dialog box.
5. Choose Template from the Save as Type list.
6. Enter a template file name and click Save.