Ableton/Live/UG/05 Managing Files and Sets/10 File Management FAQs

• 5.10 File Management FAQs

  • Short answers to common file management questions.
  • Ableton/Live/UG/05 Managing Files and Sets/10 File Management FAQs/01 How Do I Create a Project

    • 5.10.1 How Do I Create a Project?

      • Saving a Set creates a Project automatically, unless you save into an existing one.
  • Ableton/Live/UG/05 Managing Files and Sets/10 File Management FAQs/02 How Can I Save Presets Into My Current Project

    • 5.10.2 How Can I Save Presets Into My Current Project?

      • Drag the device's title bar onto the Current Project label in the browser.
  • Ableton/Live/UG/05 Managing Files and Sets/10 File Management FAQs/03 Can I Work On Multiple Versions of a Set

    • 5.10.3 Can I Work On Multiple Versions of a Set?

      • Save the versions into the same Project, usually the one created with the first version. The Project keeps one copy of the samples they share.
  • Ableton/Live/UG/05 Managing Files and Sets/10 File Management FAQs/04 Where Should I Save My Live Sets

    • 5.10.4 Where Should I Save My Live Sets?

      • Anywhere, but save into an existing Project only when the Set is related to it, such as an alternate version of a song already there.
  • Ableton/Live/UG/05 Managing Files and Sets/10 File Management FAQs/05 Can I Use My Own Folder Structure Within a Project Folder

    • 5.10.5 Can I Use My Own Folder Structure Within a Project Folder?

      • Yes, then relink with the File Manager:
        • Reorganize the folder in the browser or the operating system.
        • Choose Manage Project from the folder's context menu in the browser.
        • If Missing Samples shows moved files, press Locate, open Automatic Search, turn on Search Project and Fully Rescan Folders, and press Go.
        • Press Collect and Save to update the Project.