Copying and moving automation data – Apple Logic Pro 9 User Manual

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Delete All Automation on Selected Track: Removes all types of automation data from the

selected track (default key command assignment: Shift-Control-Command-Delete).

Delete Orphaned Automation on Selected Track: Removes all orphaned automation data

from the selected track. Automation data can be orphaned when copied between
tracks.

Delete All Automation: Removes all types of automation data from all tracks.

You can also delete multiple nodes by doing one of the following:

• Shift-Option-double-click anywhere on an automation track to open a dialog that allows

all automation data (of the current type) to be deleted. This is as per the Delete All
Automation Data of Current Track command.

• Press Delete to delete a selection of automation nodes. Make sure that no regions are

selected when using this function. Any selected regions are also deleted.

To delete a single node

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Click it with the Pencil tool or Eraser tool.

Copying and Moving Automation Data

After you create or select automation nodes and lines, you can easily change things to
meet your needs.

To copy automation data within a track

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Select the nodes or lines you want to copy, then Option-drag the selection to a different
location on the track.

Any existing nodes in the destination area are deleted.

To copy automation data between tracks

1

Select the track that contains the automation data.

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Use the local Arrange menu Edit > Copy command.

3

Select the track you want to copy the automation data to.

4

Use the local Arrange menu Edit > Paste command.

To move automation data
Do one of the following:

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Select the nodes or lines you want to move, then drag them horizontally or vertically.

Any existing nodes in the destination area are deleted.

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Hold down the Control key while dragging automation nodes or lines vertically.

This allows fine adjustment of the automation node or line value.

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Chapter 28

Working with Automation

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