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Project Files and Bundle Files
SONAR project files contain various project settings, any MIDI data, and
references which "point" to audio clip data. The audio data (and video data) itself is
not saved in a project file. To save audio as well, save your project as a Bundle file
(extension
.CWB). Bundle files contain everything that a project file contains in
addition to the digital audio. Bundle files are useful for backing up projects and for
transporting on removable media, like a Zip or Jaz disk.
The following are descriptions of both file types:
Note: Due to Windows limitations, bundle files (.
CWB) are limited to a size of 2 GB.
To Create a Bundle File
1. Choose File-Save As to display the Save As dialog box.
2. Choose Bundle from the Save as Type list.
3. Enter a file name and click OK.
SONAR compacts all the audio and merges it with the remaining project data in a
bundle file.
File Type... Description... When to Use...
.
CWP
Contains MIDI data, project
settings, and pointers to audio
data in your Data directory.
Project files contain no audio
data, so they are small. Backing
up a Project file does not back up
the associated audio data.
Project files are good for
routine projects. You can use
Project files and back them
up as Bundle files at various
steps during a projects
development.
.CWB
Contains all project data,
including all audio data. Bundle
files are large.
Bundle files are useful for
backing up projects or for
transporting a project to
another computer (to bring it
to a friend's house, for
example).
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