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# Archiving Clips to a File-based Archive

Archiving clips 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 create a new archive and archive material:

1. In the MediaHub, enable Browse for Archive.
2. In the Local Devices list, navigate to the location where you want to store the archive.
3. Click New Archive, and enter the required information.
4. Click Create.

   Smoke creates and opens the archive, ready for you to use.

5. Set as required the Archive Options.
6. Drag and drop clips and folders to archive from the Media panel to the archive.
   NoteWhat you add to the archive appears greyed out in the archive, indicating that it is yet to be committed to the archive: ready to be archived, but not yet copied to the archive. The Pending Archive folder can also be used as a summary of what is being archived.
7. Click Archive to start the archiving process.

   The actual duration of the archive process depends on the size of the material being archived and on the options you enabled. You cannot use the application for anything else while Smoke archives the material. Cancel the process at any time by clicking anywhere on the screen.

To add material to an existing archive:

1. In the MediaHub, enable Browse for Archive.
2. In the Archives list, double-click the archive to use for archiving.
3. Drag and drop clips and folders to archive from the Media panel to the archive.
   NoteWhat you add to the archive appears greyed out in the archive, indicating that it is yet to be committed to the archive: ready to be archived, but not yet copied to the archive. The Pending Archive folder can also be used as a summary of what is being archived.
4. Click Archive to start the archiving process.

   The actual duration of the archive process depends on the size of the material being archived and on the options you enabled. You cannot use the application for anything else while Smoke archives the material. Cancel the process at any time by clicking anywhere on the screen.

#### Related Information

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