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Working with the Pool
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Minimizing Files
You can minimize the audio files according to the size of the audio clips referenced
in the project. The files that are produced using this option only contain the audio
file portions that are actually used in the project.
This can significantly reduce the size of the project if large portions of the audio files
are unused. Therefore, the option is useful for archiving purposes after you have
completed a project.
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This operation will permanently change the selected audio files in the Pool. This
cannot be undone. If you only want to create the minimized audio files as a copy,
leaving the original project untouched, you can use the Back up Project option.
NOTE
Minimizing files clears the entire edit history.
PROCEDURE
1. In the Pool window, select the files that you want to minimize.
2. Select Media > Minimize File.
3. Click Minimize.
After the minimizing is finished, the file references in the stored project have become
invalid.
4. Do one of the following.
• To save the updated project, click Save Now.
• To proceed with the unsaved project, click Later.
RESULT
Only the audio portions that are actually used in the project remain in the
corresponding audio files in the Pool Record folder.
RELATED LINKS
Backing Up Projects on page 57
Converting Files
In the Pool, you can convert files to another format or change file attributes.
PROCEDURE
1. In the Pool window, select the files that you want to convert.
2. Select Media > Convert Files.
3. In the Convert Options dialog, make your settings and click OK.