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# Media Archiving Workflow

There are several ways to archive. Depending on the archiving device that you choose, the steps might differ slightly. The basic workflow is as follows.

To archive a project:

1. If creating a VTR or tape archive, make sure all hardware devices involved in the archiving process are properly configured. See Configuring Hardware.
2. Make sure the keywords related to the archiving process are properly configured. See Configuring Software.
3. Access the Archive menu. See Accessing the Archive Menu.
4. Create an archive. See Creating a VTR Archive, Creating a Tape Archive, or Creating a File Archive.
5. Open the archive. See Opening an Archive.
6. Save clips to the archive. See Saving to an Archive.
7. Close the archive. See Closing an Archive.