Reference Guide

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Control Bar overview
Tools module
The Tools module contains various tools that allow you to edit content in your projects. The current
tool applies to whichever editing view has focus.
Using menu buttons
Several buttons in the Tools module display a small triangle in the bottom right corner. The triangle
indicates that you can click and keep the mouse button pressed for a brief moment to access
additional tools or options. You can also right-click the button and choose an option on the pop-up
menu.
Figure 176. If a button displays a small triangle in the bottom right corner, click and keep the mouse button
pressed to access additional tools or options.
To show/hide the Tools module
Right-click the Control Bar and select Tools Module.
Figure 177. Global tools are accessed from the Tools module in the Control Bar.
A. Smart tool B. Select tool C. Move tool D. Edit tools (Edit/Timing/Split) E. Draw tools (Freehand/Line/Sine/
Triangle/Square/Saw/Random) F. Erase tools (Erase/Mute) G. Draw resolution
The Tools module contains the following controls:
• Smart tool . The Smart tool is the default tool in SONAR. The Smart tool is a multi-function
tool that combines functions from several other tools. For audio clips, automation and transients,
the Smart Tool is a combination of the Edit, Select and Move tools. For MIDI notes, the Smart Tool
is a combination of the Edit, Select, Move, Draw and Erase Tools. The function is determined by
where you click. For details, see “Smart tool” on page 456.
• Select tool . The Select tool lets you select data. You can select a time range, or select
entire clips, MIDI notes, envelope nodes and transients. For details, see “Select tool” on page
464.
• Move tool . The Move tool lets you move selected data. You can move entire clips, partial
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