The recommended steps for EDL or Keycode assembly are as follows.
| Step: | Refer to: |
|---|---|
| 1. Access the file browser. | Accessing the File Browser. |
| 2. Load shots into the Shot bin. | Loading Shots into the Shot Bin. |
| 3. Add CDL data to an EDL file to associate CDL data to individual events (shots). | Adding CDL Data to an EDL File. |
| 4. Copy the EDL into Lustre. | Copying an EDL, ALE, or Cutlist File into Lustre. |
| 5. Assemble the EDL to automatically build your footage into a timeline. | Assembling an EDL. |
| 6. Optional: Trim or edit the shots in the timeline as needed. If you perform this step, you may have to export the timeline as an EDL. | Editing, and Exporting Shots to an EDL. |
| 7. Save the assembled EDL as a cut. | Creating a New Cut. |
