Reference Guide

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Creating and editing automation envelopes
Automation
To move 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 , drag the node to the desired location.
• With the Move tool , drag the node to the desired location.
• With the Edit tool , drag the node to the desired location.
When dragging an envelope node, the tooltip shows the current value and the delta value for the
change.
To snap nodes vertically
While moving nodes up or down, hold down the CTRL key to snap vertically to the previous node or
two previous flat line segments. As the dragged node is snapped, the vertical snap target is
highlighted. The global Snap to Grid settings are also active while the CTRL key is pressed.
Figure 313. The vertical snap target is highlighted.
A. Snap target (previous two flat line segments) B. Snap target (previous node) C. Node that is being moved
To reset 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 , double-click the node.
• With the Move tool , double-click the node.
• With the Edit tool , double-click the node.
Note: You can also move the cursor over the node until it a cross appears under it, right-click
the node, and choose Reset Node on the pop-up menu.
A B C