System information
n Hold Ctrl while dragging an envelope point or segment to adjust the value in fine increments
without changing the envelope points' timeline positions.
n Hold Ctrl+Alt while dragging an envelope point or segment to adjust the value in normal increments
without changing the envelope points' timeline positions.
n Hold Alt while dragging an envelope point to move the point's timeline position without changing its
value.
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With the Envelope tool , you can drag along the timeline to select multiple envelope points in the
selected track.
Adjusting envelope points within a time selection
When you drag envelope points within a time selection, all envelope points within the selection are
adjusted, and a fade can be applied to the beginning and end of the selection to smooth the transition.
1. Create a time selection. For more information, see "Selecting time and events" on page 134.
2. Drag an envelope point or segment within the selection. All envelope points within the selection are
adjusted as you drag, and fades are applied to the beginning and end of the selection (additional
envelope points are created as necessary):
You can use the Editing page of the Preferences dialog to set the default length and alignment for
these fades.
Clear the Time selection envelope fades check box on the Editing page of the Preferences dialog if
you want to edit envelope points individually. For more information, see "Preferences - Editing Tab"
on page 601.
Adding envelope points
To create more complex envelopes, you will need to add points. To add an envelope point, double-click the
envelope. A new envelope point will be added which can be dragged and positioned as necessary.
To delete a point, right-click it and choose Delete from the shortcut menu.
Drawing envelope points (envelope brush)
To create an envelope quickly, you can draw freehand envelope curves in the timeline.
1.
With the Normal Edit or Envelope tool active, hover over an envelope.
2.
Hold Shift, and then click and drag over the envelope. The cursor is displayed as a .
As you drag, a trail of envelope points is created.
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