V6 User Manual 1.00.book - Studio General

Track GroupsTrack Groups, as the name implies, enable a number of logical function linkages between tracks and several otheruseful methods of improving efficiency. Track groups can be created an manipulated by the user. Track Groups arealso created by default when Recording or Rendering operations occur on more than one track at the same time.Track Groups Tab WindowOpens a table where each row contains information about a single track group and each column contains Informationand function selection fields.The first two rows enable new Track Groups to be created and existing ones to be duplicated by clicking on theName field.To create a new Track Group, click on Click here to add a new Track Group. A text entry box replaces the Name.Enter a suitable name and press Enter. A new track group will appear at the bottom of the list.To duplicate an existing track group, click on the Track Group you wish to duplicate then click on Click here toduplicate a Track Group. A text entry box replaces the Click here to duplicate a Track Group. Type a suitablename and press Enter. The duplicate Track Group appears in the row below the Track Group you have just copied.Subsequent rows are moved down the table. The Track Group entries can be re-ordered by clicking on thesymbol at the far left of the Name field and dragging to the desired row.When tracks are assigned to a Track Group a small group track is shown in the Timeline immediately above thefirst assigned track.Track Groups can be collapsed/expanded by clicking the little [-] or [+] on the Track Group track header.Track Group Column FieldsNameThe name of the Track Group. Up to 29 characters are visible in this field but longer names are accepted. Click inthe field or F2 to edit the name.TypeClicking in this column field drops down a list box with current choices of Free, Source, or Destination.Free is used to create General purpose Track GroupsSource is used for grouping Tracks to be Sources in the Source/Destination model.Destination is used for grouping Tracks to be Destinations in the Source/Destination model.CollapsedTrack Groups can be collapsed, so only one of the tracks of the group is displayed. When set to Yes, only the trackchosen and shown in the Collapsed Display field is displayed in the Timeline. This field has the same function asthe little [-] or [+] on the Track Group header.If the single visible track is selected the group is expanded.Collapsed DisplayTracks Groups Tab floating WindowClicking in this column field drops down a list box which contains the names of all the tracks in the group. Theselected name determines which track will be displayed when the display is collapsed.Tracks and Track Groups : Track Groups 5 - 81