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Delete/Erase Selection
The 'delete' function serves to delete an entire section, as chosen by you, of the Timeline. This includes everything in that section, such as all of the objects present. This is different from 'erasing' in that unlike 'deleting', 'erasing' will not resize or delete any objects or cursors.
Deleting a selection in the Timeline will delete that entire section, and
everything in it. For example, it will delete any objects that existed in that
section. To delete a selection within the Timeline, follow these instructions.
Position the Playhead at the beginning of the area you wish to delete, hold down
the CTRL key and drag the Playhead from this position to the end of the
selection you wish to delete. As you do this, two new icons will appear above
the Timeline, one of which is the DELETE icon (a red X). Simply click the DELETE
icon and the entire selected area in the Timeline will be deleted.
Note: Take care when deleting a section of your Timeline, as this action cannot
be undone.
Erasing a selection in the Timeline will only delete the changes in the selected
area, and not affect the timing. Unlike deleting (above), erasing will not resize
and/or delete any objects or cursors. To erase a selection within the Timeline,
follow these instructions. Position the Playhead at the beginning of the area
you wish to erase, hold down the CTRL key and drag the Playhead from this
position to the end of the selection you wish to delete. When you do this, two
new icons will appear above the Timeline, one of which is the ERASE icon (looks
like a white eraser). Simply click the ERASE icon and the entire selected area
in the Timeline will be erased.
Note: Take care when erasing a section of your Timeline, as this action cannot
be undone.
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