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Selecting and Loading Files

To load a file, you must first select it in the File list. You can load a single file, a range of files, or all files in an image sequence. You can also load files from a CD-ROM or floppy disk if these devices are connected to your system.

To select and load files:

1. Select the files you want to load:
   - To select a single file, click the file in the File list.
   - To select a range of files, Shift-click the first and last file in the range. Alternatively, click and drag across the desired files in the File list.
   - To add a file to a selection, Ctrl-click the file or press the pen button while selecting the file in the File list.
   - To select all files in an expanded image sequence, double-click any of its files in the sequence in the File list.
   - To select all files in the list, click Select All. Click Unselect All to unselect all files.
2. Click Load.

To load files from a CD-ROM:

1. Ensure that the CD-ROM is mounted. For instructions on mounting a CD-ROM, see the Autodesk Visual Effects and Finishing Software Installation Guide.
2. In the file browser, enable CD-ROM.
3. Click Detect.

   The files on the CD-ROM appear in the file browser, and CD-ROM is automatically enabled.

4. Select a file and click Load.

   The file is loaded.

5. When you are ready to remove the CD-ROM, click Eject.

To load from or save to a floppy disk:

1. In the file browser, enable Floppy.
2. Click Detect.

   The type and size of the disk are automatically detected. The files on the floppy disk appear in the file browser, and Enable Floppy is automatically enabled.

3. Select a file and click Load.

   The file is loaded.

4. When you are ready to remove the disk, click Eject.
   NoteIf you change the disk in the floppy drive, click Detect to refresh the File list in the file browser.