User Guide

CHAPTER 3
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Building a Composition
G. Composition-time marker Used to add markers to the time ruler. Drag the marker to a
point on the time ruler. Drag it back to remove it.
H. Comp Family button Click to open the active Timeline window’s associated Compo-
sition window.
I. Zoom slider Drag to magnify a portion of the time graph or to see more of the time
graph. You can also use the zoom-in icon ( ) or the zoom-out icon ( ).
Viewing and setting the current time
A composition’s current time is indicated by the current-time marker. For convenience,
you can view and move the current-time marker in both the navigator view and the time
ruler. The navigator view shows the complete duration of a composition. When you view
the duration of the entire composition, detailed work can be difficult. You can magnify a
portion of the time graph so as to work on only the portion you need.
To move the current-time marker by dragging:
In the navigator view or on the time ruler, drag the current-time marker to a new location
on the time graph, or click a new setting on the time ruler.
To move the current-time marker numerically:
1 Click the current time in the Timeline or Composition window.
2 Type a new time and click OK.
To magnify a portion of the time graph:
Do one of the following:
• In the Timeline window, click the zoom-in icon ( ) or drag the zoom slider.
• Press the = (equal sign) key on the main keyboard.
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