Reference Guide

518 Tools
Using tools to perform common tasks
To move a clip
1. Set the track’s Edit Filter control to Clips.
2. Do one of the following:
• With the Smart tool , position the pointer over the clip header, then drag the clip or
selection to the desired location.
• With the Move tool , drag the clip or selection to the desired location.
To stretch an audio clip
1. Set the track’s Edit Filter control to Clips.
2. Do one of the following:
• With the Smart tool , hold down the CTRL key and position the pointer over the clip’s first
half and drag to stretch the beginning, or position the pointer over the clip’s second half and
drag to stretch the end.
• With the Timing tool , position the pointer over the clip’s first half and drag to stretch the
beginning, or position the pointer over the clip’s second half and drag to stretch the end.
• With the Edit tool , hold down the CTRL key and position the pointer over the clip’s first
half and drag to stretch the beginning, or position the pointer over the clip’s second half and
drag to stretch the end.
A clip icon in the top right corner of the clip indicates the clip is stretched and shows the stretch
percentage.
To erase a clip
1. Set the track’s Edit Filter control to Clips.
2. Do one of the following:
• With the Erase tool , position the pointer over the top half of the clip, then drag to erase a
time selection.
• With the Erase tool , position the pointer over the bottom half of the clip, then click to erase
the entire clip.
• With the Erase tool , position the pointer outside any clips, then drag over the clips you
want to erase. Hold down the ALT key and drag to erase by time.