Apple Logic Pro 9 - Manual (Page 105)

Note: When a marquee selection is active, using this key command changes the current
zoom level to fit the marquee selection.
• Zoom to fit Selection vertically, store Navigation Snapshot: Displays the current selection
as large as possible vertically, and saves it in the navigation path.
• Zoom to fit Locators, store Navigation Snapshot: Displays the current locator area as
large as possible, and saves it in the navigation path.
• Zoom to fit All Contents, store Navigation Snapshot: Adjusts the zoom level in order to
fit the entire contents of the focused window into the current view.
The navigate key commands allow you to recall the previous or next zoom settings.
• Store Navigation Snapshot: The current zoom and scroll bar (window position) settings
are saved as a step in the navigation path.
• Navigation: Back: Recalls the previous step in the navigation path.
• Navigation: Forward: Advances to the next step in the navigation path.
As an example of where the navigation path commands could be useful: Imagine
cutting and pasting sections of an audio region to several other locations, in a project
with hundreds of tracks. One step in your navigation path would be a zoomed view of
the audio region. Another step could be a vertically zoomed-in version of several tracks
(the target tracks for the pasted region sections). A further step could be a horizontally
zoomed-out section of the project, allowing you to paste the region segments to a
later position.
Note: There are no default key commands for most of these navigation options, so you
need to assign them in the Key Commands window. Choose Logic Pro > Preferences >
Key Commands and type “nav” in the search field. This will display the entries described
above. For more information about assigning key commands, see
Assigning Key
Commands to Computer Keys .
Understanding Relationships Between Windows
Logic Pro allows you to independently link or unlink windows, providing you with flexible
viewing options. For example, you can set up two Event Lists, one showing arrange
regions, and the other showing the contents of the regions. Simply click the region name
to update the contents of the second Event List.
The two buttons at the top-left corner of most windows determine its relationship to:
• The playhead position (Catch)
105 Chapter 4 Customizing Your Window Setup