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Project and file handling
In addition to opening and importing/exporting projects and other file formats, project and file handling also includes auto-save and project backups.
File import and export
External files are files in different formats than Dorico projects, such as MIDI, MusicXML, or tempo tracks. It is possible in Dorico SE both to import and export different types of files.
Importing MIDI
You can import MIDI files into existing Dorico SE projects, as either separate flows or into existing flows; for example, to work on a different version of a section of a piece.

Importing MIDI

You can import MIDI files into existing Dorico SE projects, as either separate flows or into existing flows; for example, to work on a different version of a section of a piece.

Prerequisite

You have set the options on the Play page in Preferences as required for the MIDI files you want to import.

Procedure

Choose File > Import > MIDI to open the File Explorer/macOS Finder.
Locate and select the MIDI files you want to import.
Click Open.

Result

The selected MIDI files are imported into the project. Dorico SE uses an algorithm on imported MIDI notes to produce the correct enharmonic spelling.

If the MIDI files contained markers, they are also imported. If they have SMPTE offset values defined, Dorico SE uses them to set the timecode position for the start of the flow.

Tip

You can also open MIDI files directly if you want them to be separate projects, rather than new flows in existing projects.