Copying an Image File to Disc

An image file is a single file, saved on your hard disk, that contains ALL the data and formatting information needed to create a CD or DVD. The Disc Image format in the Data tab lets you record an image file to disc.

Preserving Dates on a Disc Image

Before you get ready to record, decide whether you want to preserve the creation and modified dates associated with the files contained in the disc image. If the dates are important, lock the disc image before you mount it. Otherwise, the disc image assumes the recording date as the modification date.

1 | On the desktop, select the disc image icon.

2 | Choose File > Get Info.

| The Info window appears.

3 | In the Info window, open the Locked section and select the Locked check box.

| When you finish, the disc image icon displays a small padlock.

Making a Disc from an Image File

To make a disc from an image file:

1 | Click the Copy tab, then click the Disc Settings button.

| The Disc Settings drawer opens.

2 | In the Disc Settings drawer, select the Image File option.

3 | Do one of the following:

| • | Drag the image file icon from the desktop to the Copy content area.

| • | Click the Select button. The Choose a File dialog appears, where you can browse for the location of the image file. When you locate it, click Choose.

| The image file appears in the Copy content area. You can mount it from here.

4 | Click the red Record button.

5 | When prompted, insert a disc into the currently selected recorder.

| Toast displays a progress bar as it copies your image file to disc.

See Also:

Overview of Copying a Disc

Copying a Disc with Only One Recorder

Copying a Disc with Two Drives