Apple Logic Express 9 - Manual (Page 808)

Note: Moving automation data that resides on a grouped track, and with the relevant
checkboxes selected in the Group Settings window (volume, pan, sends), will also move
automation data that exists in the same area on other tracks in the group. The relative
parameter values of each track are maintained.
You can move regions with, or independent from, track automation data.
To move regions with, or without, automation data
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Choose a Move Automation with Regions option in Logic Express > Preferences >
Automation.
• Never: Does not move automation when you move regions.
• Always: Always moves automation when you move regions. The automation data area
encompassed by the region boundaries is moved.
• Ask: A dialog prompts you to move the automation data—or leave it where it
is—whenever you move a region.
You can also move part of a region with its automation data, using the Marquee tool.
To move a region selection with its automation data
1 Drag across the region with the Marquee tool.
2 Use the local Arrange menu Edit > Copy command.
3 Select the track you want to copy the automation data to.
4 Move the playhead to the insertion point.
5 Use the local Arrange menu Edit > Paste command.
The region selection, along with its automation data, is copied to the target track at the
playhead position.
To copy or convert the automation data of one parameter to another
1 Select the automation parameter that you want to copy, or convert, in the Automation
Parameter menu.
2 Command-click the Automation Parameter menu and choose a destination parameter.
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