Compressor 4 - Choosing, Saving, and Managing Layouts

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Choosing, Saving, and Managing Layouts

Compressor makes it easy to choose a layout.

To choose a layout

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Choose Window > Layouts, and choose a layout from the list that appears.

Once you choose a layout, the Compressor interface changes to match it.

You can also create and save your own custom layouts.

To save a layout

1

Configure the Compressor interface the way you want it to be saved.

See

Working with the Compressor Windows

for information on the ways you can work

with the various windows.

2

Choose Window > Save Layout.

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In the dialog that appears, enter a name for the layout and click Save.

The layout is saved and appears in the Window > Layouts list.

You can manage the layouts list by removing or renaming existing layouts.

To manage your layouts

1

Choose Window > Manage Layouts.

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The layout manager dialog appears.

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Do any of the following:

To rename a layout: Double-click it and type the new name.

To remove a layout: Select it and click the Delete (–) button.

To save the current interface configuration as a new layout: Click the Add (+) button and

enter a name for the layout.

To choose a layout and apply it to the current Compressor interface: Choose the layout

and click the Apply button.

3

Click Done when you have finished managing your layouts.

The layout manager closes and the Compressor interface changes to match the chosen
layout setting.

Note: The layouts list is actually divided into two sections—the ones supplied by Apple
and the ones that you create. You cannot rename or delete the Apple-supplied layouts.
The ones that you create are listed in alphabetical order. Use care when naming your
layouts to ensure you can easily locate them in the list.