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Note: the Crossfade option does not overwrite the content on the track,
instead adding an overlap transition between the two clips. See Setting
Transition Behavior for more information. The Crossfade option is only
available if the end of the new clip is not over any existing content on the
track.
Replace: select to replace a current clip on the timeline with the particle
effect. Use this option if you don't want to change the structure of the current
content on the timeline.
Note: if the duration of the clip you are replacing is longer or shorter than
the particle effect, CyberLink PowerDirector automatically resizes it to fit
the original clip's duration.
If the timeline slider is in a gap between two clips on a timeline track when
inserting a particle effect, you are prompted to use this ripple editing option to
insert the clip:
Trim to Fit: select to have CyberLink PowerDirector auto set the duration of
the particle effect to fit the gap to the right of the timeline slider.
Once added to the timeline, select the particle effect and then click the Modify
button to edit its properties in the Particle Designer. See Modifying Particle Effects
in the Particle Designer for more information. For information on setting the
amount of time the particle effect appears in your video production, see Setting a
Media Clip's Duration.