Reference Guide

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Tools
Using tools to perform common tasks
To erase automation
1. Set the track’s Edit Filter control to the desired automation parameter (Track Automation or
Clip Automation).
2. Do one of the following:
• With the Erase tool , click a node to erase a single node, or drag over nodes to erase
multiple nodes.
• With the Erase tool , click an envelope segment to erase the nodes to the left and right of
the segment.
• With the Erase tool , position the pointer outside the clip, then drag to lasso erase nodes
across clips or tracks.
To add envelope nodes
1. Set the track’s Edit Filter control to the desired automation parameter (Track Automation or
Clip Automation).
2. Do one of the following:
• With the Smart tool , position the pointer over the envelope where you want to insert a new
node, then double-click.
• With the Smart tool , position the pointer over the envelope where you want to insert a new
node, then hold down the ALT key and click.
• With the Select tool , position the pointer over the envelope where you want to insert a new
node, then double-click.
• With the Move tool , position the pointer over the envelope where you want to insert a new
node, then double-click.
• With the Trim tool , position the pointer over the envelope where you want to insert a new
node, then click.
• With the Split tool , position the pointer over the envelope where you want to insert a new
node, then click. Drag to add nodes at mousedown and mouseup positions.