diff --git a/manual/images/mixer_strip_name_button_popup.png b/manual/images/mixer_strip_name_button_popup.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..6092cece90 Binary files /dev/null and b/manual/images/mixer_strip_name_button_popup.png differ diff --git a/manual/images/track_name_field.png b/manual/images/track_name_field.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..8cf02b9941 Binary files /dev/null and b/manual/images/track_name_field.png differ diff --git a/manual/templates/chapter_template.xml b/manual/templates/chapter_template.xml index fa044b04bc..7a82e33853 100644 --- a/manual/templates/chapter_template.xml +++ b/manual/templates/chapter_template.xml @@ -1,5 +1,5 @@ - diff --git a/manual/templates/section_template.xml b/manual/templates/section_template.xml index 7c21873bf0..a32339e520 100644 --- a/manual/templates/section_template.xml +++ b/manual/templates/section_template.xml @@ -1,5 +1,5 @@ - diff --git a/manual/xml/default_track_names.xml b/manual/xml/default_track_names.xml new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..cad4345ca9 --- /dev/null +++ b/manual/xml/default_track_names.xml @@ -0,0 +1,22 @@ + + + + +
+ Default Track Names + + When a track is added to the session it is given a default name based on the + Track type. For example, the first audio track that is added to the session + will be given the name Audio 1 and the first bus will be + called Bus 1 and any subsequently added tracks will be + consecutively numbered. + + + + Track names determine the names of the files created when recording to a + track so it is suggested that meaningful names are given to tracks, see + + +
diff --git a/manual/xml/renaming_tracks.xml b/manual/xml/renaming_tracks.xml index 8004e19193..fc524eb0ed 100644 --- a/manual/xml/renaming_tracks.xml +++ b/manual/xml/renaming_tracks.xml @@ -1,19 +1,56 @@ + -
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Renaming Tracks - - In the editor or mixer, the track name. - In the New Track Name dialog, type a new track name. + Tracks can be renamed from within the Editor + Window or the Mixer Window. - + + To change the name of a track in the Editor Window click within the track + name field in the Track Controls, + enter the new track name and press the Enter key to confirm + the change. + + + + + + + + If you decide not to rename a track after already changing the content of + the track name field but before confirming the change pressing the + ESC key will restore the original track name. + + + + Several tracks can be renamed quickly in sequence by using the + Tab key to move the focus between the track name fields. + + + + To change the name of a track in Mixer Window click on the track name button + and choose Rename from the pop-up menu. + + + + + + + + A dialog will then appear allowing you to rename the track, input the new + name and press Enter or click + Rename to confirm the name change. + + + + Changes to track names cannot be undone. + +
diff --git a/manual/xml/sessions.xml b/manual/xml/sessions.xml index 2205a284f9..e7c153ee1c 100644 --- a/manual/xml/sessions.xml +++ b/manual/xml/sessions.xml @@ -21,9 +21,6 @@ - - diff --git a/manual/xml/tracks_and_busses.xml b/manual/xml/tracks_and_busses.xml index 0485f9c44f..cbe1d7c662 100644 --- a/manual/xml/tracks_and_busses.xml +++ b/manual/xml/tracks_and_busses.xml @@ -53,27 +53,11 @@ - - After the track is created, it is recommended that you change its name from - the generic name it will have been provided with. To rename a track: - - - Renaming a Track - - - In the editor or mixer, the track name, and select Rename from the - dialog that appears. This will cause the "New Track Name" dialog to appear. - - - - - In the New Track Name dialog, type a new track name, and then click the - OK button in that dialog. - - -
+ +
Deleting Tracks @@ -325,6 +309,15 @@
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+ Track Controls + +
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