User`s guide

The Timeline Window
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Sliding Tracks in the Timeline
You can slide tracks in the timeline by selecting the Shape track and dragging to the left or
right in the timeline. This changes the duration of a track, moves the keyframes. When
sliding the track, the keyframes can move out of the timeline, however the parameters set for
this keyframe are still valid.
To slide a track:
• Drag the Shape track.
This example shows sliding where keyframes move. The Video 1 track has three
keyframes. The Video 1 track is selected and dragged to the left, shortening the track.
The first keyframe is no longer visible but if you drag the track back, the keyframe
becomes visible.
Sliding while Preserving the Keyframe Time
You can use the slide feature to change a track’s duration while preserving the relative
positioning of the keyframes. This is equivalent to changing the duration of an effect with
the Keep Keyframe Time preference selected.
To shorten the Video 1 track to one second and preserve the keyframe positions:
1. Add keyframes to the track.
The Video 1 track has a three second duration.
Slide track right or left
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A1 A2 A3 B1 B2 B3
B3
A1 A2 A3
If rolled to
the right...
A4 A5A1 A2 A3
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