Apple Logic Express 8 - Manual (Page 661)

Chapter 29 Project and File Interchange 661
Importing and Opening OMF Files
The following procedure is identical for both importing and opening OMF files.
Importing copies the OMF data into the current project, whereas opening an OMF file
will create a new project.
To import or open an OMF file:
1 Do one of the following:
 Choose File > Import (or use the corresponding key command, default: Command-I).
 Choose File > Open (or use the corresponding key command, default: Command-O).
 Locate the Open TL file in the Browser, then click the Open button.
2 Choose the desired OMF file from the file selector box.
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Tip: If you choose the OMF files option in the File Type menu, only files with the “.TL”
extension will be shown.
After choosing and confirming the file import, a further dialog allows you to define the
target location for audio data extracted from the OMF file.
3 Choose an existing folder (this defaults to the open project folder), or create a new one.
The OMF file is imported into the currently open project. New audio tracks are
generated for every track contained in the OMF file, and the audio parts are placed
appropriately on these tracks (as regions).
Working With OpenTL Files
The OpenTL format is mainly used for data exchange with Tascam hard disk recorders,
such as the MX2424. It only supports the exchange of audio data (audio media and the
use of this audio media in a project)—MIDI and automation data is ignored when using
the export functions.
Exporting OpenTL Files
1 To export the current project’s audio in the OpenTL format, choose File > Export >
Project as OpenTL File.
2 This will launch a file selector dialog, where you can specify the destination folder, and
file name, of the resulting OpenTL file. After confirming this dialog, Logic Express will
ask if you want to create a dedicated folder for the OpenTL export.
3 Click Create to have all exported files placed in one folder, which is named after the
exported file. This is the convention used by the Tascam MX recorders, so it is
recommended.