When you're ready to work with the project again, simply choose File | Open and navigate to the location of the Bundle file. This will free up space on your hard drive for your next project.

WRK file version, then use the Clean Audio Disk command to remove the associated audio files (which you don't need because they're saved in the. You'll need to save your Bundle files on your hard drive, or on some large capacity storage medium such as a CD or tape drive. Because of this, these files also tend to be quite large and slow to open. The Bundle (.BUN) format preserves ALL data, audio and otherwise, in one file, which can then be moved to any location you like. However, once you've come to a point in a project where you've made significant progress and feel the need to back up the file, the Cakewalk Bundle comes into play. WRK format is perfect for everyday Cakewalk use, and we don't suggest you save as a Bundle every time you save. WRK file alone is not enough to safeguard your projects or transfer them to a different computer. WRK file from one machine to another, will NOT automatically backup or transfer the audio clip files referenced by that. Why use Bundle (.BUN) files rather than Project (.WRK) files for backing up?įirst, a quick lesson: A Project (.WRK) file contains MIDI data, project-specific settings, and references to audio data that resides in the location specified by the current Data Directory (Options | Audio | Advanced).

Choose your saving location, and save the file.

Change the Save As Type to Cakewalk Bundle.

The preferred method for backing up files containing audio data is to save them as Cakewalk Bundle (.BUN) files. Making backup copies of your Cakewalk files is quick, easy, and can save you some serious headaches, as well as hard drive space. It's essential when you're using your computer for creative projects. In the wonderful world of computers, backing up your work is more than a good idea.

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