User`s guide

Chapter 1 Desktop
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In the Project Window you can:
• Create new projects—see “Creating Projects” on page 150.
• Open existing projects
• Save projects to the Library Browser
• Add, sort, or move tracks. You can also drag tracks and entire compositions—see
“Working with the Timeline Tracks” on page 41.
• Save and rename compositions.
• Batch import files to add to your composition and store them in the Project
window—see “Batch Importing Media Files” on page 140.
• Save multiple versions of an effect. You can then add these to the Render Queue to
render in any order—see “Understanding the Render Queue” on page 575.
• Consolidate a project by moving all files associated with that project, including the
original media files and Avid FX project file, into a single folder. You can then move the
folder onto another system in order to continue working on your project.
Changing the View Mode
In the Project window, there are two views that you can use to locate your images and
compositions: Frame view and List view. The Render Queue view displays all tracks and
compositions in the queue for rendering. Regardless of the view you are in, clicking on an
image will display its name, length, track type, and standard in the top part of the Project
Window.
Show/Hide Thumbnails
You can toggle thumbnails on or off in the Project window by clicking the Show/Hide
Thumbnails button. When thumbnails are disabled, Avid FX will open more quickly.
Project Window Disclosure Triangle
The Project window disclosure triangle allows you to hide the clip display in the upper part
of the Project window. Click the triangle to hide the display and increase the “real estate” of
the lower part of the project window.
Media Tab
The Media tab that displays all of source media used in the project. You can drag source
media directly from the Project window into the timeline.