Saving a Project as an Image File

Instead of recording a data, audio, video, or copy project to CD or DVD media, you can save it as an image file. 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.

Reasons You Might Make an Image File

•	If you want to record the disc at a later time

•	If you are writing data from a network drive that doesn't have sufficient speed to write directly

•	If you want another person to record the discs

•	Preserve a master copy of your master discs

Properties of Image Files

•	Image files contain all necessary data (as opposed to saved Toast projects which contain only references to the data)

•	Most image files can be mounted to check contents and functionality.

•	Mounted image files appear like a disc on the desktop.

To save a project as an image file:

1	Set up your disc as you normally would.

2	Choose FIle > Save As Disc Image.

The Save Disc Image as dialog appears

3	In the Save Disc Image dialog, browse to the location on your hard disk where you want the image file to be saved.

See Also:

Mounting an Image File on the Desktop

Creating a Temporary Partition

Comparing the Contents of Two Files or Folders