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# Archiving a Project to a File-based Archive

Archiving a project to a file archive (as opposed to a VTR tape archive) consists of opening an existing archive file, or creating a new archive file, on storage such as an external hard drive.

To archive a project to a new archive:

1. In the MediaHub, enable Browse for Archives.
2. In the Local Devices list, navigate to the location where you want to store the archive.

   This can be a local or remote location.

3. Click New Archive.
4. In the New Archive Creation, enter the required information and click Create.

   Smoke creates and opens the archive. You can now archive the project.

5. Set as required the options displayed in the Archive Options tab.
6. Click Archive Project.

   Smoke starts archiving the project. The actual duration of the archive process depends on the size of the project and on the options you enabled or disabled. To cancel the process, click anywhere on the screen; you cannot use the application for anything else while Smoke archives your project.

7. Click Close Archive to finalize the archive.

To add a project to an existing archive:

1. In the MediaHub, enable Browse for Archives.
2. In the Archives list, double-click the archive to open.
3. Set as required the options displayed in the Archive Options tab.
4. Click Archive Project.

   Smoke starts archiving the project. The actual duration of the archive process depends on the size of the project and on the options you enabled or disabled. You can cancel the process at any time by clicking anywhere on the screen; you cannot use the application for anything else while Smoke archives your project.

5. Click Close Archive to finalize the archive.

#### Related Information

- Tips for Organizing Archives
- MediaHub Reference: Browsing for Archives