System information
Using the Windows Explorer to add media and create events
If you're using the Windows Explorer to browse your computer for media, you can add a media file quickly
by dragging it to the Vegas Pro window.
The media file is added to the Project Media window, and an event is created where you drop the file. If you
drop the file on an area of the timeline that does not contain a track, a new track will be created.
Using the Vegas Pro Explorer to add media and create events
If you're using the Vegas Pro Explorer to preview files, you can add media by performing either of the
following actions:
n Double-click a media file or Vegas Pro project to add it to your project. The file is added to the
Project Media window, and an event is created at the cursor position.
n Drag a media or project file from the Vegas Pro Explorer to the timeline. The file is added to the
Project Media window, and an event is created where you drop the file.
Tips:
n To add multiple files to the timeline, Ctrl+click (or Shift+click) to select the files and drag them
to the timeline or track list.
n Drag a .veg file to the timeline to add it to the current project as a nested project. For more
information, see "Nesting Projects" on page 67.
n Double-click a .veg file in the Explorer window to open a project.
n To add a track from an audio CD, browse to your CD drive and double-click a .cda file (or drag
it to the timeline). You will be prompted to type a name for the file, and then the track will be
extracted. After the track is extracted, it will be added as an event on an audio track in your
project.
To get CD information from Gracenote, browse to the CD and click the CD Info button in
the Explorer window. For more information, see "Obtaining CD Information" on page 131.
n If you're adding video files to the timeline, you can choose to add only the audio or video
stream to your project. Right-click and drag the files to the timeline. When you drop the files, a
shortcut menu is displayed. Choose Audio Only or Video Only from the shortcut menu and
choose a command from the submenu to arrange the event on the timeline.
Vegas Pro is not intended, and should not be used for, illegal or infringing purposes, such as the illegal
copying or sharing of copyrighted materials. Using Vegas Pro for such purposes is, among other
things, against United States and international copyright laws and contrary to the terms and
conditions of the End User License Agreement. Such activity may be punishable by law and may also
subject you to the breach remedies set forth in the End User License Agreement.
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