Template Extensions

[Ricky Wayne Hunt]

I'm using the latest version of Cakewalk but still have problems with templates. Some are an extension of CWT and some CWX. In some places you can't even get the CWTs to show up in some places. Same with CWTs. Is there a rhyme or reason, a way to convert them, etc.? 

[Promidi]

CWX files are Track Templates, CWT files are Project Templates.  You cannot convert one to another.  You simply load them from with CbB in the correct context.

The default location of these files is defined in Preferences - File - Folder Locations (2nd and 3rd from the top)
 

[scook]

Files with a CWT extension are project templates and should be stored in the project templates folder. The project templates folder is set in the Templates entry in  Preferences > File > Folder Locations. 

Files with a CWX extension are track templates and should be stored in the track templates folder. The project template folder is set in the Track Templates entry in  Preferences > File > Folder Locations.

For the "where is my template" problem, try developing a workflow storing templates in their appropriate path based on preferences. This usually involves suppling some folder information in the save dialog either with the "Go To Folder" drop down or navigating the directory display. 

To create a project template from one or more track templates,

• create a new project,
• add the templates and
• save as a project template.
• Retain or delete the original track template(s) as desired.

To create a track template from a project,

• open the prpoject, 
• select the tracks and
• save as a track template.
• Retain or delete the original project template as desired.

[Ricky Wayne Hunt]

thanks, guys!