FILE Tab

This topic describes the functional areas of Sanction having to do with the FILE tab. You can access many wizards from the FILE tab. You can also set the default behavior for tools and for the presentation window, as well as set many of the properties for the case, such as paths to media.

 

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Interface element

Description

1. Program tabs

These provide access to other areas of the program: HOME, VIEW, and IMAGE TOOLS, which are described in the topics that follow.

2. Back button

This button collapses the FILE tab. It is only active when a case is open.

3. Info area
•Import -- Add Items. Use this to import exhibits, media, transcripts, or exhibit load files. Overview of Importing
•Rename & Renumber -- Renaming and Numbering Wizards. Use this to rename exhibits, and to generate exhibit numbers and Bates numbers. Wizards for Renaming, Renumbering, and Bates Numbering
•Exhibit Stamp -- Exhibit Stamp Wizard. Use this to apply exhibit stamps, which may include: page name, exhibit number, trial exhibit number, Bates number and case number. Exhibit Stamps.
•Export -- Export Files. Use this to export exhibits, media clips, and playlists. Exporting Exhibits, Media Clips, and Playlists
•Copy Video Files -- Copy video files to the case media directory. When you import video files, Sanction simply creates a link to the source location of the video. If you ever want to move your case, running the Copy Video Files wizard can help you to consolidate all the video for your case into the case folder. Copy Video Files to the Case Media Folder
•Case Properties -- Case Directory. Shows and allows you to change the default directory for your case file and case folder. Change the Default Case Path
•File Version. Shows the major and minor version number of your copy of Sanction.
•Media Paths -- Case Media Paths. Use this to add, remove, or change folder paths to media for the case. Preferred Media Paths

4. Open case and Close case

Open

•Select a recently opened case, browse to an existing case, or open a new case. Also pin a case to the case list so you can quickly access it later on. Create, Open, and Pin Cases
•Access the sample case. Sample Sanction Case

Close

•Close the currently open case.

5. Help, Options, About, and Activate

Help

•Open product documentation.

Options

•Set the default case folder. Change the Default Case Path
•Set options for the media player.
•View the storage location for log files. annotations and for the presentation windows. Setting Presentation Options
•Set the default annotation tool.
•Change font settings for the annotation text tool.
•Set options for the tear out tool.
•Set the resolution for PDF files.
•Set options for the presentation of synchronized text.
•Set numerous options for the presentation window.

About

•View version information, product registration information, and the end-user license agreement (EULA).

Activate

•Start the product activation wizard.

 

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