System information
Format Description
SMPTE 30 (30 fps,
Audio)
Displays the ruler in hours:minutes:seconds:frames with a frame rate
of 30 frames per second.
This rate is exactly 30 fps and is commonly used when synchronizing
audio applications such as multitrack recorders or MIDI sequencers.
This format should not be used when working with video.
Audio CD Time Displays the ruler in hours:minutes:seconds:frames with a frame rate
of 75 frames per second for creating Red Book CDs. For more
information, see "Disc-at-Once (DAO or Red Book) CD Burning" on
page 494.
Creating a time ruler offset
A time ruler offset changes the ruler so it starts at a specific time. Typically, this feature is used in
conjunction with SMPTE and MIDI projects when their timelines are the main reference. An offset allows
you to set the Vegas Pro ruler based on another project’s timeline for reference purposes.
Since an audio CD must always begin at 00:00:00, you cannot create a time ruler offset when the time
ruler is set to the Audio CD Time format.
1. Right-click the time ruler and choose Set Time at Cursorfrom the shortcut menu. An edit box is
displayed in the time ruler.
To create a simple offset, click Go to Start to move the cursor to the beginning of your
project.
2. Type a time in the edit box and press Enter.
The time ruler is shifted so the cursor position matches the time you specified. For example, if the
cursor is positioned at the 2:00 minute mark and you enter 15:00 minutes, the start of the project
will be set to 13:00 minutes.
Grid Spacing
From the Options menu, choose Grid Spacing and choose a command from the submenu to specify the
spacing of the vertical grid lines along the timeline.
You can use grid lines as snap points when Snap to Grid is enabled. For more information, see "Enable
Snapping" on page 139.
Saving and Recalling Window Layouts
A window layout stores the sizes and positions of all windows and floating window docks in the Vegas Pro
workspace.
You can store any number of window layouts on your computer, and up to ten window layouts are
available in the View menu (and via keyboard shortcuts) so you can quickly recall frequently used layouts.
For example, you could have a layout dedicated to multitrack audio recording and another for ADR work.
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