-
+
<p>
- <dfn>Session templates</dfn> are a way to store the setup of a session
- for future use. They do not store any <em>audio</em> data but can store:</p>
+ <dfn>Session templates</dfn> are a way to store the setup of a session
+ for future use. They do not store any <em>audio</em> data but can store:
+</p>
<ul>
<li>The number of tracks and busses, along with their names</li>
<li>The plugins present on each track or bus (if any)</li>
<h2>Creating a Session Template</h2>
<p>
- Choose <kbd class="menu">Session > Save Template</kbd>. A dialog will ask
- you for the name of the new template.
+ The <kbd class="menu">Session > Save Template</kbd> shows a dialog asking
+ for the name of the new template, and a description.
</p>
+
<h2>Using a Session Template</h2>
<p>
- In the New Session dialog, choose the desired template from the combo
- selector.
+ In the <a href="@@newopen-session-dialog">New Session dialog</a>, a panel lists the different
+ template (factory and user-created).
</p>
+
+<h2>Managing Templates</h2>
+
+<figure>
+ <img src="/images/manage_templates.png" alt="The Manage Templates window">
+ <figcaption>
+ The Manage Templates window
+ </figcaption>
+</figure>
+
<p>
- Note that you can also use an existing session as a template, without
- saving it as one. This is available as an option in the New Session dialog.
- Doing this will not alter the existing session at all, but will use its track,
- bus and plugin configuration just like a template.
+ Both Session templates and Track Templates can be managed through the Manage Templates
+ window, which can perform the following actions:
</p>
+<ul>
+ <li>Renaming a template</li>
+ <li>Removing one</li>
+ <li>Adding/modifying its description</li>
+ <li>Exporting the templates (e.g. to be used in another Ardour instance)</li>
+ <li>Importing templates (from e.g. another Ardour instance).</li>
+</ul>
+
+
<p>
- See also <a href="/working-with-tracks/adding-tracks-and-busses/">Adding Tracks and Busses</a> for information
- on templates for individual tracks or busses.
+ See also <a href="@@adding-tracks-busses-and-vcas">Adding Tracks and Busses</a>
+ for information on templates for individual tracks or busses.
</p>
-