Import Session Data: Automation does not merge?

[audiosf]

Hi All,

I'm a bit puzzled at this and maybe you all can help me out.

I have a master mix session where I'm importing session data from 6 different session (6 reels) with a bunch of automation (volume, pan, mute, plug-in). I am using the "Match Tracks" function in the Import Session Data dialogue too. So DX1 to DX1, DX2 to DX2, etc. I am noticing that as I am importing session data from each session, the previous import will be cleared of any automation as if the new session overwrites everything even though the reels are spread out over the timeline (Academy Leader style - 01:00:00:00 - 02:00:00:00 and so on).

How does everyone work around this?

Thanks.

PT9 + CPTK2

[JKD99]

I think you have to use "Overlay New on Existing Playlists" or something like that, or it wipes everything before it

[audiosf]

Yea. Even when I check that box off, it still wipes the preceeding import.

[Brent_Sydney]

Becuase the "source" session is seen to contain "blank" automation data before the head of the reel - so it lays that blankness on top of prior material and wipes it.
Known issue AFAIK - you need to compile onto new tracks and copy up, hence track counts going up to 512 these days, to make this easier.
I might be missing something but that's how I've most commonly seen it worked around.
Boring.

[audiosf]

Thanks Brent! That's the answer I'm looking for!

[audiosf]

After thinking about this for a quick second. It would be great to have a "Range" section in the Import Session Data dialogue indicating a start and end point (TC) to import..

[Postman]

It would be great to have a "Range" section in the Import Session Data dialogue indicating a start and end point (TC) to import..

I've begged for this feature since 1997/8. It has been asked for here as well, many times. It is an obvious enhancement. It should have been part of Digitranslator, and part of the import dialog now. Digidesign now Avid are just too consumed with their own troubles. The idea was ignored then, and probably before then, and continues to be ignored. Too bad, it would be one of those amazing things that we would appreciate over and over and over again.

[JKD99]

Been begging for it too!!

[Chief Technician]

Originally Posted by JKD99

Been begging for it too!!

I suggested that years ago as well. A product manager said "That's a great idea!"