Auto-Crossfade By Default - Merging Pyramix User Manual

Clip Selection Behavior
The following lists the various behaviors for a selected Clip depending on different modifier keys.
When a Clip is selected:
No Modifier Key
With no key modifier, the Clip can be manipulated in standard Edit Mode .
Ctrl Key Modifier (Auto Crossfade Mode)
While a Clip is selected, pressing and holding the Ctrl key before clicking and dragging automatically creates a
cross-fade when the Clip is moved to overlap any adjacent Clip. The mouse cursor changes to a hand with an X
over it to indicate Auto Crossfade Mode is engaged. While in Auto-Crossfade Mode selected Clips can only be
moved in time, not to other Tracks.
Ctrl Key Modifier Option (Layering Mode)
When in the Ctrl Crossfade mode, if the Ctrl Key is released (while still holding the left mouse button) Layering
Mode is entered. This mode allows Clips to be overlapped. (Technically, the result is a crossfade with zero length
fades.)
Ctrl SHIFT Key Modifier (Slip Media Mode)
While a Clip is selected, pressing the CTRL and SHIFT keys will allow the audio contents of the Clip to be slipped in
time. The Media can be slipped to the extent of its availability.
Ctrl Alt Key Modifier (Slip Clip Mode)
While a Clip is selected, pressing the CTRL and ALT keys will allow the In and Out point of the Clip to be slipped
together in time while the Media remains where it is in time. Think of this as moving a "window" within the media.
Alt ShiftKey Modifier
While a Clip is selected, pressing the ALT and SHIFT keys will allow the Clip to be dropped into a Library as a new
Composition.
Note: When a Clip is moved over another in either within the TimeLine in Layering or Auto-
Crossfade Modes or from a Library or Media Management, the Clip color temporarily changes to
red. This is particularly helpful where there are hidden Clips on the right side of the screen that
may be erased by the new Clip or move.

Auto-Crossfade By Default

Auto Crossfade / Layering can be set as the default editing mode. This reverses the functionality described
above. When this mode is engaged, pressing the Ctrl key enables the Edit mode.
This mode can be engaged by selecting Edit > Auto-Crossfade or by checking the Auto-Crossfade by Default -
Control key for Drag & Drop box in Settings > All Settings > Editing .
Editing : Auto-Crossfade By Default
Auto Crossfade Mode
Layering Mode
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