x3 came with a huge PDF manual...
I don't seem to see a document manual (PDF) file. If it is in the Help & Tutorials I really don't need a ton of stuff downloading.
 
I read a lot faster if I can open the full document and not have to weed through links...
Do you have one?
 
 
thank you.

I just ran Command Center, and for Platinum there are updates available, one of which seems to include 'Local Documentation'.
 
That might mean that a help file for download might be available.
 
Hope that helps, 
 
Bob Bone
 

The PDF was part of the Braintree update.
 
You needed to update the Sonar Help and Tutorials element to receive it.

Yes, the full PDF as of this update, all 2000 + pages, is included in the Braintree update.

8.5 had the best help files, I've not had any love for the way it's done now as my DAW is not on line and my internet is slow... 
 

To get the PDF manual for Platinum I had to download from Command center "Sonar Help and Tutorials"
. . . it's over 1 GB to download, wish they could just post it somewhere so you don't have to download stuff you don't want.

If you used the default paths (64 bit), then the PDF should be in C:Program Files/Cakewalk/Sonar Platinum(Or Professional or Artist).

Cactus Music
8.5 had the best help files, I've not had any love for the way it's done now as my DAW is not on line and my internet is slow... 
 

You don't need to have the internet.  In Preferences just set it to local help in the advanced menu.  

noynekker
To get the PDF manual for Platinum I had to download from Command center "Sonar Help and Tutorials"
. . . it's over 1 GB to download, wish they could just post it somewhere so you don't have to download stuff you don't want.

I too would like to just have a download link to the manual so I could just download the manual on my laptop at home and take it to the studio on a flash drive.

If you goto your account its there within the Cakewalk help and tutorials package under platinum. C3 will download it and install it but you can skip C3 if you wish. Also once installed the PDF can be copied and pasted to any drive on any computer or flash drive.  I fully recommend the reference guide it is solidly written and a pleasure to read.