Use this feature to set a default save format for new files when using the command. Use the File type drop down list to select the type first, then select the specific attributes from the list. Use the Filter controls to lists only certain attributes of interest.

Whenever a file is created and saved, this format will be selected by default. Note that when creating a new file, you can select attributes (sampling rate and number of channels) that differ from the default save format. Be sure to select appropriate attributes to avoid conversions later when saving.

Select Use this format for... to use the same format for all "save" related commands (, , etc.).

Select Do not allow other file types... to disable the file type and attributes boxes under "save" related commands to prevent them from being changed. It forces the use of the default format.