To load a file, you must first select it in the File list. You can load a single file, a range of files, or all files in an
image sequence. You can also load files from a CD-ROM or floppy disk if these devices are connected to your system.
To select and load files:
- Select the files you want to load:
- To select a single file, click the file in the File list.
- To select a range of files, Shift-click the first and last file in the range. Alternatively, click and drag across the desired files in the File list.
- To add a file to a selection, Ctrl-click the file or press the pen button while selecting the file in the File list.
- To select all files in an expanded image sequence, double-click any of its files in the sequence in the File list.
- To select all files in the list, click Select All. Click Unselect All to unselect all files.
- Click Load.
To load files from a CD-ROM:
- Ensure that the CD-ROM is mounted. For instructions on mounting a CD-ROM, see the Autodesk Visual Effects and Finishing Software Installation Guide.
- In the file browser, enable CD-ROM.
- Click Detect.
The files on the CD-ROM appear in the file browser, and CD-ROM is automatically enabled.
- Select a file and click Load.
The file is loaded.
- When you are ready to remove the CD-ROM, click Eject.
To load from or save to a floppy disk:
- In the file browser, enable Floppy.
- Click Detect.
The type and size of the disk are automatically detected. The files on the floppy disk appear in the file browser, and Enable
Floppy is automatically enabled.
- Select a file and click Load.
The file is loaded.
- When you are ready to remove the disk, click Eject.
NoteIf you change the disk in the floppy drive, click Detect to refresh the File list in the file browser.