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The multiple clips are all edited into the project at the same point in time, each on its
own track.
Alternately, you can drop the multiple objects into the Timeline Layer list. This always
performs a composite edit. Also, if you release the mouse button before the drop menu
appears, a composite edit is applied.
To add multiple objects sequentially:
1 Command-select the files you want in the File Browser, Library, or Media tab, then drag
them to the Timeline.
2 When you reach the frame where you want the new objects to start, keep the mouse
button pressed until the drop menu appears.
3 Choose Sequential from the drop menu.
The multiple clips are edited into the project, one after another, each on their own
track.
Setting Drag and Drop Preferences
You can set preferences that specify where an item is dropped when you add it to the
Timeline Layer list. You can choose between dropping items at the start of the project
or at the current playhead position. You can also set the delay time before the drop
menu appears.
To specify where new objects appear in the Timeline:
1 Choose Motion > Preferences.
The Preferences window appears.
2 Click the Project icon.
The Project preferences appear in the window.
3 In the Still Images & Objects section, click the appropriate button to choose to create
objects at “Current frame” or “Start of project.”
Note: The Create Objects At preference only applies when you drag items to the
Timeline Layer list, the Layers list of the Project pane, or directly into the Canvas. Clips
dropped on a specific frame within the Timeline always appear at that exact location.
To set the drop menu delay preference:
1 Choose Motion > Preferences.
The Preferences window appears.
2 Click the General icon to switch to General preferences.
3 In the Interface section, adjust the Drop Menu Delay slider to set the delay pause for
the drop menu.
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