> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://stage-precision.gitbook.io/grid/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://stage-precision.gitbook.io/grid/timeline/timeline-recording-and-export-guide/managing-takes.md). # Managing Takes Organize multiple recording Takes using Parameter Layers or separate Timelines, preserve alternate Takes, handle overlapping recordings, and copy Recording Blocks between Layers. Grid Studio does not enforce a specific Take management structure. Recordings can be organized using multiple **Parameter Layers**, multiple **Timelines**, or a combination of both. Choose a structure that fits the production and keep the naming consistent so that individual Takes can be identified easily later. *** ## Multiple Takes on Parameter Layers A common workflow is to keep one Timeline and use separate Parameter Layers for different Takes. For example: * `Take 01` * `Take 02` * `Take 03` Take names are assigned manually by renaming the corresponding Parameter Layers. This keeps all Takes in the same Timeline and makes it easy to compare or switch between them.
### Multiple Recording Blocks A single Parameter Layer can also contain multiple separate Recording Blocks. This is useful when different sections are recorded independently. Recording Blocks on the same Parameter Layer cannot overlap in time. *** ## Overlapping Recordings If a new recording overlaps an existing Recording Block, Grid Studio asks how the new recording should be handled when **Stop Recording** is triggered. Two options are available: * **Create New Layer** * **Replace Current Block** ### Create New Layer **Create New Layer** preserves the existing recording. Grid Studio creates a new Parameter Layer and places the newly recorded Block on that Layer. Only the currently recorded Block is moved to the new Layer. Existing Blocks on the original Parameter Layer remain unchanged. This is the recommended option when the previous Take should be kept. ### Replace Current Block **Replace Current Block** completely replaces the existing conflicting Recording Block with the newly recorded Block. {% hint style="warning" %} Use **Replace Current Block** only when the previous recording is no longer required. If there is any chance that the previous Take may still be needed, use **Create New Layer** instead. {% endhint %} *** ## One Timeline per Take Another approach is to create a separate Timeline for every Take. For example: * `Take 01` * `Take 02` * `Take 03` Each Timeline can then contain only the Parameter Layer and recording data required for that Take. This can be useful for keeping Takes completely separated from each other. {% hint style="info" %} If each Timeline uses its own Timeline-specific Timecode Provider, remember to configure the Timecode Provider for every new Timeline. A configured **Global Recording Timecode Provider** can be used across different Timelines without repeating the recording Timecode setup. {% endhint %} *** ## Combining Both Approaches The two organization methods can also be combined. For example, separate Timelines can be used for larger recording sessions while multiple Parameter Layers inside each Timeline are used for alternate Takes. There is no required structure — the important part is to use a consistent organization that remains understandable as the number of recordings grows. *** ## Copying Recording Blocks Recording Blocks can be copied within the same Parameter Layer or between different Parameter Layers. 1. Select the Recording Block. 2. Press **CTRL**** + ****C**. 3. Select the destination Parameter Layer. 4. Move the Playhead to the desired insert position. 5. Press **CTRL**** + ****V**. The copied Recording Block is inserted at the **current Playhead position**. ### Preserve the Original Position If the copied Block should start at exactly the same position as the original, select the source Block and use: **Jump to Start** in the Inspector. Then select the destination Parameter Layer and paste the Block using: **CTRL**** + ****V** The copy is now placed at the same Timeline start position as the original. If the intention is to move rather than copy the recording, delete the original Block after verifying the copied version. *** ## Renaming Takes Take names are managed manually. Rename Parameter Layers or Timelines according to the organization used in the project. For larger recording sessions, a simple sequential naming convention such as: * `Take 01` * `Take 02` * `Take 03` can make later review and export easier.