Searching a Clip
You can use the
Find command to search a clip loaded in the Source pop-up monitor or a sequence in the Composer monitor or Timeline for:
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Clip names
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Locator text
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Text displayed in the Timeline
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To do a text search of a loaded clip or sequence using the Find
command:
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Load the clip or sequence into the monitor or Timeline.
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The Find Text dialog box opens.
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Enter part or all of the text for which you are searching. If the exact
text is unknown, enter only a known word or portion of a word.
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Select one or more options:
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Locators causes the system to search for matching text entered
into Locator comments only.
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Clip Names causes the system to search for matching text in Clip
names only.
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Timeline Text causes the system to search for matching text in any
clip displayed in the Timeline.
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If the system finds matching text, it cues to the head of the clip if you
selected Clip Names or Timeline Text. The system cues to the Locator
frame if you selected Locators.
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If the cue point is not the one you want, select Edit > Find Again to
search for another incidence of matching text.
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