Linking and Relinking Files
A Pro Tools | First project is made up of references, or links, to audio files and other project media. Audio files must be stored on suitable Performance volumes and be properly linked in order to be playable in the project.
The following types of files are not playable:
• Transfer Files
Files that are stored on volumes not suitable for playback, such as network volumes or CD-ROMs.
• Missing Files
Files that cannot be found where the project expects them, either because they have been moved, or because they are stored on volumes that are not currently mounted (offline volumes).
The process of reacquiring missing files is referred to as relinking. Relinking can involve certain sub-tasks, depending on the situation.
Transfer files must first be copied to a suitable Performance volume. The project is then relinked to the copies on the Performance volumes instead of the original Transfer files.
Volumes may be searched for missing files and, when the files are found, Pro Tools | First relinks the project to the file's new location.
Files that reside on offline volumes must first have their volumes mounted (brought online) before they can be relinked.
Catalogs have unique linking characteristics. See “Relinking and Aliases in Catalogs” on page 166.