Specifications
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While you could theoretically do this with the
Edit and Timeline selections linked, as soon as
playback is stopped, the playback range would
then be updated to that of the more recent edit
range.
Playback/Edit Markers
Timeline selections are displayed in the Ruler
with Playback Markers, which appear as blue ar-
rows (red when recording). In addition, there
are Pre- and Post-Roll Flags (which are green
when enabled) indicating the location for pre-
and post-roll.
When the Edit and Timeline selections are un-
linked, Edit selections are displayed in the Ruler
with Edit Markers, which appear as black brack-
ets.
If the Edit and Timeline selections are linked,
Edit selections are represented by the blue Play-
back Markers.
See the following sections for details on working
with Edit and Timeline selections:
• “Selecting Track Material” on page 246
•“Timeline Selections” on page 257
• “Setting Punch/Loop Points” on page 168
• “Setting Pre- and Post-Roll” on page 170
Selecting Track Material
Before audio and MIDI material can be edited, it
must first be selected. A track’s Display Format
determines how the material is viewed and se-
lected.
When you make a selection, it appears as a high-
lighted area of the tracks, and is also indicated
by blue start and end arrows (Playback Markers)
in the Ruler at the top of the Edit window. If any
track (audio or MIDI) in the session is record-en-
abled, even if it is hidden, these markers appear
red.
If the Edit and Timeline selections are unlinked,
the Edit selection range is indicated by Edit
Markers in the Ruler. See “Linking or Unlinking
Edit and Timeline Selections” on page 245 for
details.
Selections and Edit Groups
When making selections on tracks that are part
of an Edit Group, all tracks within the group be-
come selected.
Selections and Hidden Tracks
When editing tracks that are part of an active
Edit Group, any tracks within the group that are
hidden are not affected by the edits. To edit all
members of a group, make sure they are visible
by highlighting their names in the Show/Hide
Tracks List.
Playback Markers with Pre- and Post-Roll Flags
Figure 13. Edit Markers
Playback Markers indicating Edit selection