Extra Files

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Is there a way to get rid of all the files in a Sonar project you're not using? What I mean is, say I have a project I'm virtually done with and have no use for all those messed up takes, deleted tracks, deleted takes, etc. basically everything not in the track view. By the time I finish a project, the audio folder is full of all the takes and clips I don't have any more use for, as well as what I'm actually using. If you delete any of these, you have to deal with the whole "missing audio" dialog every time you open the project. I just want to trim the fat from my project sizes. All those extra 24 bit files take up quite a bit of space.
 
Ahhh, Jaymz...

:D
I did read that one. I thought the audio finder only seeks out orphaned files which no longer belong to a project. Thats what I used it for, but maybe it can do more than I thought. I'm trying to get rid of files that DO have a home. I just wanna make like my mom and kick 'em out.
 
I think your problem lies in the Apply Trimming command. Generally when you edit audio is Sonar, it is done non-destructively (this is a good thing, btw).

So, for example, if you make two splits in a track, and then delete the portion inbetween, it doesn't really go away. Simply slip-edit the missing portion of the track back (from either of the splits) and the deleted stuff will magically reappear.

Now do the same thing - make two splits and delete the portion inbetween. After you've done this, highlight the part of the track that remains on the left, right click on it and select the Apply Trimming command. Now do the same thing to the part of the track remaining to the right. After you've done this, try and slip edit the missing portion of the track back. Aghhhhh. It's gone. Nothing but silence.

Now you have truly deleted that section.

I think the Bounce to Clips command will also commit your changes as well. IOW, highlight all of the clips contained in a Track, and use the Bounce to Clips command. This should will also commit all your edits.

I recommend, however, that you make a backup bundle of your work before trying any of the above - just in case. :)

My guess is that after you have done the above, your Clean Audio Command will find the extraneous stuff.
 
I swear to God, I was about to tell the same thing about Apply Trimming command, but I was out of words :o Forgive me, Lord. It looks like The Almighty Dachay2tnr himself has spoken his magical words to explain it in alot much better way than I probably would. And since this forum lack of stars, shall we rate this one
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Jaymz
 
This forum doesn't lack stars....I just gave this thread a fiver!
 
Deservingly so. Quite an interesting read isn't it? Mezmerizing......:D
 
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