Reference Guide

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Audio folders
Audio file management
Imported audio files
By default, SONAR will make a copy of any audio data imported using the File > Import > Audio
command and place the imported audio into the project’s audio folder. You can configure SONAR to
simply reference audio from its current location if, for example, you want to import large quantities of
audio data into a project and don’t want to consume time and disk space by making copies of the
files. Copies are always made if the imported audio does not match the current project’s sampling
rate (and if you edit any of the imported audio data). Automatic handling of imported files is enabled
by default. Do not disable this option unless you are prepared to manage the audio files individually.
Creating backups of your projects is very easy if all your audio is stored in a single, per-project
directory.
To change handling of imported files
Use the following procedure to allow or disallow file sharing between projects:
1. Go to Edit > Preferences > File - Audio Data.
2. Check the Always Copy Imported Audio Files option to create copies of all imported audio
clips as a default.
Or
Uncheck the Always Copy Imported Audio Files option to reference imported audio from its
current location.
3. Click OK when you are done.
Imported files will be handled based on the settings you have chosen.
See:
“Backing up projects with digital audio” on page 1102
Note: You can override this setting when importing audio by checking or unchecking the Copy
Audio to Project Folder option in the Import Audio dialog.