Reference Guide

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Automation methods

Automation

“To delete a single envelope” on page 957

“To delete several or all envelopes” on page 957

“To copy an envelope” on page 958

“To paste an envelope” on page 958

“To reassign an envelope” on page 958

To insert a new automation envelope

1. In the Track view, click the track’s Edit Filter control and select the desired parameter on the pop-

up menu.

The envelope appears in the Clips pane as a straight, dotted line in the envelope’s individual

color, with a node (very small circle) at the beginning. When you move the cursor over the

envelope, a vertical, double-ended arrow appears under it with the name and current value of the

envelope in a box next to the cursor. The envelope’s vertical position reflects the current value of

the parameter you are editing.

A. Node B. Envelope name and current value C. Envelope value range

Note: The dotted line in an envelope shows two things:

• There is no automation data at the time in a track where the dotted line is.

• The value of the last piece of automation data that exists before the dotted line is

represented by the vertical level of the dotted line.

You can move an automated control while your project plays, and if you move it during a time where

that control has a dotted line in its envelope, the control will stay where you move it. As soon as the

Now time reaches a node or solid line, the control snaps to the value of the node or solid line.