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Using Export Shortcuts

Each time a recording is exported from the WireTap Studio Library, all of the details of that export can be saved as a shortcut.

Use shortcuts to quickly and easily send recordings to the same destination. Just drag a recording onto any of the destination buttons and all shortcuts of that destination type will be listed in the Shortcuts popup menu.

export shortcuts popup menu

Drop the file onto the shortcut and the file will automatically be exported to that destination.

To create a Shortcut:

  1. After WireTap Studio has made a connection for an export, there is an Add as Shortcut...button in the lower left corner of the export dialog.
  2. add shortcut

  3. Click on it and the details of that export connection will be saved as a Shortcut.
  4. Name the Shortcut and set the options.
  5. shortcut details


    Paste a custom icon to help identify your Shortcut.

    Always Show "Save As..."dialog box - with this option checked a Save As..dialog will be shown on export allowing you to rename the recording.

    Always replace existing files - with this option checked WireTap Studio will not display a replace dialog if you are exporting to a destination containing a file with the same name as the recording.

    Make available to other Ambrosia apps - with this option checked Shortcuts made in WireTap Studio will be available to other Ambrosia applications with export capabilities.

  6. Click on Add.
  7. The next time a recording is dragged onto that destination button, a Shortcuts popup menu will be displayed listing all shortcuts of that type.
  8. Note:To open the Shortcuts popup menu, the recording must be dragged onto the destination button.

To edit a Shortcut:

  1. Press the control key and click on the Export tool bar to bring up the Shortcuts contextual menu.
  2. edit shortcuts

  3. Select Edit Shortcuts.
  4. Make your changes.

To delete a Shortcut:

  1. Press the control key and click on the Export tool bar to bring up the Shortcuts contextual menu.
  2. Select Edit Shortcuts.
  3. Select the shortcut to be deleted and click on Remove Shortcut.
  4. remove shortcuts

  5. Click on Done.

See also

The WireTap Studio Library
Exporting Recordings from the WireTap Studio Library