Deleting multiple channels

[Kevin Wye]

Hello PC Members

Is there away of deleting multiple channels at ones below or above a certain channel in the sequencing editor?

Thanks Kevin

[Don]

There is no known way to delete multiple channels within the Sequence Editor.

I can be done with a text editor ... but one wrong move and you'll render the sequence useless. If you go that route, make a BACKUP of the sequence, and work from it.

[Kevin Wye]

Hey Don

Thanks for the quick reply. I am good for making multiple back ups of my work. Don't want to lose all that time. What text editor would you recommend?

[Don]

Simple version of the answer:

Notepad++
When open go to "Language" and convert to XML.

Channels appear in the and section. Pay attention to "SavedIndex"

Full disclaimer (to anyone): It takes time to learn how to edit the XML directly. Please don't work on an only copy. Make a backup .. and take your time.

[Kevin Wye]

Thanks Don

I will give it a try.

[Randy]

Don't forget, while not perfect, you can delete channels on the "Tools", "Channel Property Grid" page. You can click the red X to delete and then press "Y" on the keyboard for each deletion. A little faster that way...

[Kevin Wye]

Hey Randy

That worked great, It only took a few minutes to do. I think I had it Don,s way converted to XML then deleted the channels or most of them. But I save it as a XML but don't know how to get it back to LMS. Anyway the job got done.

Thanks Kevin

[ace_master]

I know this thread is old... but it came in handy...

Bugs me that you cant just select like 50 unused channels and delete them in one shot.... but going the route Randy suggested...I found that if I let my mouse hover over the red X and held down my Enter key... it would just delete the channels for me as long as i kept my mouse there and finger on the Enter key... but beware trying this as when you let go of the enter key... there is a delay... so let go early and do them a little slower at the end.