"disconnect split stereo files" not working

Question

I'm trying to split a stereo audio file into two mono files (manual page 855):
Disconnecting Split Stereo Files
Both sides of a split stereo file are normally edited together. On
occasion, however, you may need to edit one side individually.
To disconnect a split stereo file:
1 Select (either side of) the split stereo file in the Audio Bin.
2 Choose Edit > Disconnect Selected Split Stereo File.
You can now edit both sides of the recording as individual mono files. This function will
only disconnect one split stereo file at a time.
When I select the stereo file in the Audio Bin and choose "disconnect selected split stereo file", the following pops up:
"please select exactly the split stereo audio file you want to disconnect"
I thought I was?
I see the two interconnected circles signifying a stereo file. I choose that file and follow the instructions above but I cannot split the file.

Answer 1

I think I misunderstood. You don't have a split stereo file, you want to split an interleaved file. I see no split stereo files (suffix .L and .R) in your screenshot, so...
From the local Audio Bin menu, choose *Copy/Convert File(s)*
In the conversion dialog, set *Stereo Conversion* to *Interleaved to Split*. Check the *Add to Audio Bin* option. Now two files, suffixed .L and .R, will appear in the audio bin. These are split stereo files.
regards, Erik.
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