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<p>
<dfn>Session templates</dfn> are a way to store the setup of a session
for future use. They do not store any <em>audio</em> data but can store:
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<ul>
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<li>The number of tracks and busses, along with their names</li>
<li>The plugins present on each track or bus (if any)</li>
<li>All I/O connections</li>
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</ul>
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<h2>Creating a Session Template</h2>
<p>
The <kbd class="menu">Session &gt; Save Template</kbd> shows a dialog asking
for the name of the new template, and a description.
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<h2>Using a Session Template</h2>
<p>
In the <a href="@@newopen-session-dialog">New Session dialog</a>, a panel lists the different
template (factory and user-created).
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<h2>Managing Templates</h2>
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To manage templates, choose <b>Window</b> > <b>Templates</b>. To access this menu item, you have to have a session open.
<figure>
<img src="/images/manage_templates.png" alt="The Manage Templates window">
<figcaption>
The Manage Templates window
</figcaption>
</figure>
<p>
Both Session templates and Track Templates can be managed through the Manage Templates
window, which can perform the following actions:
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<ul>
<li>Renaming a template</li>
<li>Removing one</li>
<li>Adding/modifying its description</li>
<li>Exporting the templates (e.g. to be used in another Ardour instance)</li>
<li>Importing templates (from e.g. another Ardour instance).</li>
</ul>
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<p>
See also <a href="@@adding-tracks-busses-and-vcas">Adding Tracks and Busses</a>
for information on templates for individual tracks or busses.
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