User Guide

APPENDIX F
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APPENDIX F:
OBJECT LINKING AND
EMBEDDING (OLE)
Sound Forge XP supports Microsoft’s Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) technology
for improved integration with other applications. This appendix discusses the
implementation details and different uses for the OLE technology supported
by Sound Forge XP.The following topics are covered:
• Introduction to Object Linking and Embedding (OLE)
• Using OLE with Sound Forge XP
• Tips and Limitations
INTRODUCTION TO OLE
Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) is a technology developed by Microsoft to allow
independent applications to behave as though they are tightly integrated. Note
that this is not an all-encompassing definition, but it will work for the
implementation provided by Sound Forge XP. If you would like a more in
depth look at OLE, there are many references available at most bookstores that
discuss the technology.
By using the OLE support in Sound Forge XP, you can embed digital audio files
used by Sound Forge XP into documents used by other applications (such as
Write, Microsoft Word and Excel). Once a digital audio file is embedded into a
document, you can then edit the audio with Sound Forge XP at any time by
activating the embedded object (usually by double-clicking on it with the
mouse).