20.5 Creating a Multisession CD or DVD
Multisession discs can be used to write data in more than one
burning session. This is useful, for example, for writing backups
that are smaller than the media. In each session, you can add
another backup file. The interesting part is that you are not only
limited to data CDs or DVDs. You can also add audio sessions in a
multisession disc.
To start a new multisession disc, do the following:
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Create your data disc first and add all your files. You
cannot start with an audio CD session. Make sure that you do
not fill up the entire disc, because otherwise you cannot
append a new session.
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Burn your data with .
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In the dialog box that appears, go to the
tab and select .
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Configure other options if needed. See also Section 20.1,
Creating a Data CD.
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Start the burning session with
.
After a successful burning process, you have created a
multisession disc. As long as the media contains enough space, you
can append more sessions if you like. Finish discs only if you are
sure you do not need any new sessions or the space is occupied.
NOTE: About Storage Space on Multisession Discs
Be aware that multisession discs need space for bookkeeping
all the entries from your sessions. This leads to a smaller
amount of available space on your disc. The amount depends on
the number of sessions.
