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Batch layout, Choosing, saving, and managing layouts – Apple Compressor 3 User Manual

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Batch Layout

The batch layout places the emphasis on the Batch window. This layout is optimized for
those times when you are transcoding a number of similar source media files.

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.

3

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

The layout is saved and appears in the Windows > 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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