Importing Clips via P2 tools

[storyp24]

There are 3 options to use when adding a folder: direct import, copy and import, combine files and import. Can you tell me the differences and advantages of each.
I usually record audio on two channels and want to access each chaannel. Does the way you import a file i.e. Combine Files and Import effect my ability to access both channels of audio?
Thanks.

PS after 2 weeks of using the Trial version of Edius 4.3 I will not go back to Premiere.

 

[Barry_Green]

direct import = edit off the card, don't bother copying to the hard disk.

copy & import = copy the files to the hard disk first, then edit from there.

Neither affects anything to do with audio channels AFAIK.

 

[Jason Ramsey]

And if you have already dumped your p2 cards to your hdd, you can just use the direct import as well.
Jason