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PROJECTFOLDERS.SML - contains any entry and setting that has been made under the Top-Level Folder selection of the File: Folder Options Setup Menu option. 

ROLLFOLDERS.SML - contains any entry and setting that has been made under the Mid-Level Folder selection of the File: Folder Options Setup Menu option.

SCENEFOLDERS.SML - contains any entry and setting that has been made under the Bottom-Level Folder selection of the File: Folder Options Setup Menu option.

SCENENAMES.SML - contains any entry and setting that has been made under the Setup Menu option Rec: Scene Name/Number.

TRKANAME.SML - contains any entry and setting that has been made under the Track A selection of the Rec: Track Names Setup Menu option.

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