Reference Guide

Introduction

SONAR basics

SONAR file types

Projects in SONAR can be saved as a project file with the extension .cwp or as a Bundle file with the

extension .cwb.

For a complete description of the differences between project files and bundle files, see the online

help topic “Project files and bundle Files” on page 1097.

Other types of files

SONAR lets you create and work with several other types of files, in addition to project (.cwp) and

bundle (.cwb) files that store your projects:

Opening a file

Use the following procedure to open a file.

To open a file in SONAR

1. If you haven't already done so, start SONAR.

2. Choose File > Open.

3. In the Open dialog box, navigate to the directory where the project you want to open is located

and select it.

4. Click the Open button.

5. If you are opening an OMF file, the Unpack OMF dialog appears. Set the initial tempo and

specify the directory where you want to save the file and its audio. For more information about

opening OMF files, see “Unpack OMF dialog” on page 1669 in the online help.

SONAR loads the project.

See:

“Working on a project” on page 88

“I can’t open my project / File Recovery mode” on page 1187

File type Description

MIDI files (extension .mid) Standard MIDI files.

Template files (extension .tpl) Templates for new files you create

StudioWare (extension

.CakewalkStudioware)

To control external MIDI devices from SONAR

OMF (extension .omf) Open Media Framework format files.

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