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Old 02-01-2011, 09:20 AM
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Question Import Session Data takes in unwanted audio

Here's what I did:
  • Compiled material on a separate track in Session A, so that it only has the files I need from that session, including -and that's what I'm after- I/O settings, Levels and plugin-settings.
  • Renamed track for easy relocation, saved session as 'temp', close.
  • Open Session B, Imported the aforementioned track with all options on.
And now the fun part: PT starts importing all kinds of other audio that was NOT on that track, NOT on any hidden playlist that could be recalled or was ever part of Session B.
And when I choose 'select unused', some regions sturdily remain as '
In Use' which is very definitely NOT the case.

Anyone else seeing this or able to reproduce this?
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Old 02-01-2011, 09:49 AM
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Default Re: Import Session Data takes in unwanted audio

Haven't seen that issue, but did you try deleting all other tracks in session A and remove unused regions and audio files? (do a save as before that so you keep your original session intact).
I know you shouldn't have to do this but it may help you out for now.
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Old 02-01-2011, 10:02 AM
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I know, that would sure it make a difference, but I'm afraid that deleting all other tracks might change the WaveCache and Fade Files, even if it was saved already... Or is that something of the past...!?

Anyways: it should not happen and it's good to find out if this is a bug.
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Old 02-02-2011, 12:57 AM
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Default Re: Import Session Data takes in unwanted audio

If your afraid of something like that, I would save a backup of your current session folder to another disk. Then you will be free to alter this session for data importing any way you'd like. Then I would remove regions from the edit window, and select and remove (not delete) unused from the regions list - otherwise you will at least get a list of regions when you import the data to the new session... a bit annoying imo.

On another note - I agree - it seems like a bug and I wonder the same thing - but I recall reading the manual a few days ago to try and figure it out and seem to remember thinking that was by design for some strange reason - else they forgot to include that in the import options - either way, I would love also to have a way to completely ignore playlists / audio / regions on data importing.
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Old 02-02-2011, 02:19 AM
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Well Eric, of course there are ways to prevent this, but the main point (still) is: it's shouldn't happen.
And there is a way to import just about anything in particular: just select what you'd like to import: Regions/Playlists/Automation/Panning... So that option is already in place for quite a while now.
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Old 02-02-2011, 04:59 PM
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Hi Eric,

Is there any way that you could take a screen shot of your "import session data" window, so that we could see what it's showing you? I can say that I too have had trouble with the import session data function in PT9.

My issue had to do with it adding things it shouldn't like I/O changes, renaming I/O to strange letters that had nothing to do with either my current I/O or the I/O of the original project that I took from. Maybe I forgot to uncheck something during import? Maybe we both did?

I'm as lost as you are. The function isn't idiot proof, that's for sure, and I might need it to be. :-P
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Yes, perhaps it isn't idiot proof enough. ;-) I will certainly post it when I get to my rig later.
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Old 02-09-2011, 04:46 AM
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Any of the Avid-guys reading this?
It is a repeatable error for all I know....
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Originally Posted by Arno Peeters View Post
Here's what I did:
  • Compiled material on a separate track in Session A, so that it only has the files I need from that session, including -and that's what I'm after- I/O settings, Levels and plugin-settings.
  • Renamed track for easy relocation, saved session as 'temp', close.
  • Open Session B, Imported the aforementioned track with all options on.
And now the fun part: PT starts importing all kinds of other audio that was NOT on that track, NOT on any hidden playlist that could be recalled or was ever part of Session B.
And when I choose 'select unused', some regions sturdily remain as '
In Use' which is very definitely NOT the case.

Anyone else seeing this or able to reproduce this?
I have the same problem!!!!
I recorded a soprano last week, and I imported a piano base, when I play protools I heard on left channel a hiphop groove and right channel the piano!!
I must repeated the recording many times!!!¨
I hope that avid will do a function update!!!!! today pt9 is not a good daw
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