Creating and recording disc image files

A disc image file is a complete copy of the data as it will appear on the disc you want to record—only it is stored on your hard disk instead of recorded to a blank disc. You can create a disc image file for any type of project in Creator Classic.

Note: When making a disc image file, make sure you have enough space on your hard disk to store the disc image file.

To create the disc image file:

1	Prepare your project as you normally would.

2	When you have added and organized all of the files that you want to record to your project, you are ready to create your disc image file.

Note: A disc image file cannot be created for a Multi-disc Data Project recorded to multiple discs.

3	Click Burn.

The Burn Setup dialog box appears and provides a summary of your project and recording destination (a recorder or folder on your hard disk).

4	Click Save disc image file and then click Browse to specify the name and location of the image file.

5	In the Destination section, select Disc Image File.

6	If you do not want to save the files to a CD or DVD, clear the checkboxes next to any disc drives listed in the dialog box.

7	Click OK to begin recording the disc image file to your hard disk.

To burn the disc image file to disc:

1	In the Other Tasks area, click Burn From Disc Image File.

The Burn from Disc Image File dialog box appears.

2	Select the image file that you want to burn to disc and click Open.

The Burn Setup dialog box appears.

3	Insert a blank disc into your recorder.

4	Make sure the checkbox next to the recorder’s name in the dialog box is selected.

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Click OK.

Note: While the disc is burning, you have the option to start Express Labeler to make a custom disc label or insert for your disc case. To start Express Labeler, click Create a Label.

See also: 

Validating a project

Creating and recording disc image files