manual/include/session-templates.html

<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:
</p>
<ul>
  <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>
</ul>

<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.
</p>

<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).
</p>

<h2>Managing Templates</h2>
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:
</p>
<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>


<p>
  See also <a href="@@adding-tracks-busses-and-vcas">Adding Tracks and Busses</a>
  for information on templates for individual tracks or busses.
</p>