Moving around in the timeline


    You have several ways to move around in the timeline using either the current-time indicator or the timecode values. By expanding or contracting the timeline ruler, you can move through the timeline more quickly or more precisely. If open, the Monitor window displays the video track of the timeline. The Timeline and Monitor windows work in tandem. When you change the timecode in one, the other window changes as well.

To move the current-time indicator by dragging:

    Drag the current-time indicator to a new location on the timeline ruler, or click a new location on the timeline ruler. The current-time indicator moves to the new location.

To move the current-time indicator numerically:

  1. Position the selection tool over either the Timeline or Source timecode value in the Timeline window, and do one of the following actions:
    • Drag to the left or right. The timecode increases (to the right) or decreases (to the left), the current-time indicator moves, and the Monitor window updates. The farther you drag, the more quickly the timecode changes.
    • Click the timecode value, type a new time, and press Enter.

To contract or expand the timeline:

    Do one of the following actions:

    • Click the zoom-in icon the Zoom In icon or drag the zoom slider to the right. The timeline expands to show more detail.
    • Click the zoom-out icon the Zoom Out icon or drag the zoom slider to the left. The timeline contracts to show less detail.
    • Select the zoom tool from the toolbox and click or click-and-drag over the area of the timeline you want to expand; you can also Alt-click to contract the timeline.