Apple Logic Pro 9 - Manual (Page 1011)

Importing and Opening OMF Files
The following procedure is identical for both importing and opening OMF files. Importing
a file copies the OMF data into the current project, whereas opening an OMF file creates
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
assignment: Command-I).
• Choose File > Open (or use the corresponding key command, default
assignment: Command-O).
• Locate the OMF file in the Browser, then click the Open button.
2 Choose an OMF file from the dialog.
Tip: If you choose the OMF files option in the File Type pop-up menu, only files with the
“.TL” extension are shown.
After choosing and confirming the file import, another 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 (Open Track List) 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
The following procedure explains how to export an OpenTL file.
To export an OpenTL file
1 To export the current project’s audio in the OpenTL format, choose File > Export > Project
as OpenTL File.
2 In the dialog that opens, specify the destination folder and filename of the resulting
OpenTL file. After confirming this dialog, Logic Pro asks if you want to create a dedicated
folder for the OpenTL export.
1011 Chapter 32 Project and File Interchange