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Keyboard
[T AB ] key
Navigating between text boxes and/or time fields can also be accomplished by using the
[T AB ] key. [S HIFT +T AB ]bing navigates in a backwards fashion. [E NTER ] is used to
complete a text or time setting entry or modification, and exits the fields as such.
Shortcut Key Combinations
Shortcuts are key combinations that accomplish some operation without having to click
and/or drag through menus. The Shift ([S
HIFT ]), Control ([C TRL ]), and Alternative ([A LT ])
are the main 'buddy' keys - the keys that are held down simultaneously with the pressing of
some other key to launch the command. For example, pressing the [C
TRL ] plus the [n] key
will start a New Project operation. See the shortcuts list in the Appendix A
Numeric Keypad
The numeric keypad (NumPad) can be used for any numerical entry that’s been highlighted
with the mouse pointer. For example, you can click on a field in the Current Time display
and use the NumPad to change the time, completing the entry with the ENTER key.
The ENTER, + and – keys on the NumPad have a special function relating to Cues. Typing a
number on the NumPad and pressing the NumPad’s ENTER key will take you directly to that
cue number. The + and – keys on the NumPad move you up and down the Cue List.
You may want to have the Cue List panel open when operating the NumPad although it is not
necessary. In the very lower right-hand corner of this list display you will see the field
labeled:
Cue Entry: _ _ _
This shows the Cue number as you enter it.
GUI Components
MENU BAR
The GUI layout is easy to learn and is designed with minimal layering of windows and functions.
The Menu bar atop the screen contains everything that can be accessed within the interface.
Mouse click on the menu item, pull down, select and release (or re-click) will kick things into
action or call up another window or dialog box. For the power users, keyboard shortcuts to most
GUI menu items are available and are listed in the menu as a reminder for next time.
Remember to right-click - Right-clicking with the mouse is context sensitive in many areas of
the screen. While everything is available with a left-click, right-clicking frequently offers a short
cut to the operations you’re likely to need to perform next. While exploring the GUI, right-click
and see what happens. It’ll probably give you just the choices you’re looking for. Left-click
actions are usually dictated by which one of the 4 tool choices is currently selected.
TOOLS and METERS PANELS
The top portion of the screen contains the Tools/Meters panels and the Transport Controls. The
transport control buttons will be used throughout all project operations, whereas Meters are
typically used during tracking and Tools are typically used during edit operations. This is why
that portion of the screen is shared between the two functions. Clicking either of the 'folder tabs'
at the top right corner of the Tools/Meters window switches between the Tools panel and the
Meters panel.
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