The Smart Tool in Automation and Controller Views
The following capabilities are available with the Smart Tool when working in both automation and controller views:
• For the Selector tool, position the cursor anywhere in the bottom 75% of the track for the Selector tool. Drag with the Selector tool to select breakpoints.
• For Trim tools, position the cursor in the top 25% of the track for the Trim tool. Drag with the Trim tool to trim breakpoints. Press Command (Mac) or Control (Windows) while trimming for fine control.
• For Grabber tools, Command (Mac) or Control (Windows) for the Grabber tool, then click in on the automation line to create breakpoints.
- To edit existing breakpoints, move the cursor near a breakpoint for the Grabber tool.
- For fine control with the Grabber tool, press Command (Mac) or Control (Windows)—or continue to hold the key if you are creating a new breakpoint.
- To vertically constrain Grabber tool movement, press Shift.
- To vertically constrain Grabber tool movement with fine control, press Command+Shift (Mac) or Control+Shift (Windows).