UpTil:
You're my hero, once again. The first two methods worked like a charm, so I didn't even bother trying the third.
Ian:
(Updated after original post) - OK, I checked out Library View, as you suggested, and you, too, are my hero. At first, it was working on my Windows XP computer, but not my Windows 10 computer, so this story may not be over yet. However, when I DID get it working, I found that I can import an entire folder - all or nothing - and then select files to pop into the multi-track view. This is better than nothing, but I'd rather be able to select specific files in a folder, perhaps just by highlighting them, to import as regions. There are two main reasons for this:
1. By the time I get to the point of laying all the files out on the MT, I have tweaked the files many times and have created all sorts of alternates and backups that serve only to clutter the library at this point. I'd rather import only the "final" versions and leave the outtakes in the folder, out of view.
2. While editing my programs, I often create new Regions on the spot. I don't think these will show up in the Library window, which means my display needs to show both the Regions window AND the Library window. Given that my default view also includes four large tracks, the Sound File, and the Mixer/EQ bar on the left, i don't have ROOM for another window! I may just be missing something simple, so I will keep playing.
Anyway, thanks to both of you!
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