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# Managing Media Files Import

In the Import Preferences menu of the File I/O menu, use Store Local Copy to toggle between creating a clip with managed media and a clip with unmanaged media.

In both cases, the path to the original media is stored in the clips metadata, allowing the user to toggle between managed and unmanaged media, or even re-importing the media altogether.

You can change how a clip is stored after importing it using the Store tool. See Managing Media Using the Store Tool.

To create clips with managed media:

1. Open the Clip Library menu.
2. Click File I/O.
3. Enable Store Local Copy.

To create clips with unmanaged media:

1. Open the Clip Library menu.
2. Click File I/O.
3. Disable Store Local Copy.