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Old 05-02-2009, 10:55 AM
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Default Key-Command for dropping automation point?

Hi folks,

Is there a key-command for dropping an automation point??? (Using PT 7.2 Mac OS)

Here's why: editing and mixing 'in the box' with a mouse and always zooming in to the frame that the I-Beam/cursor is on in a specific track so I can see close enough to click the mouse to drop an automation point there.

It would be much more efficient if there was a keystroke to just DROP a point wherever your cursor is. I use markers a lot for scene splits, etc. and would love to just be able to drop a point and move on, so I can make my volume adjusts/automation adjusts quicker.

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Old 05-02-2009, 11:52 AM
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Command /
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Old 05-02-2009, 01:27 PM
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BRILLIANT!

Thanks VERY much.
(just have to remember to enable volume automation)
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Old 05-02-2009, 10:04 PM
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Default Re: Key-Command for dropping automation point?

"Command(apple) / "is also great for flattening out an area of break points.
Let's say you have a region with random breakpoints all over the place, highlight it and hit the key comb, voila you end up with 2 points at the start and end of region.
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Old 05-03-2009, 05:54 AM
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Default Re: Key-Command for dropping automation point?

And Command-Shift / used to be Trim enabled parameter until Apple stole it for enabling Help.

You could make a selection, move the fader or parameter and then press Command-Shift / and it would add or subtract the amount you added instead of writing the current position like Command /. Of course it's still available in the menu but we lost the shortcut.
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Old 05-09-2009, 05:02 PM
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Default Re: Key-Command for dropping automation point?

Is this a HD or should I say TDM only shortcut?

It doesnt seem to work on my native 002R 7.4 LE rig.

I want a key command to flatten a selection with many to two break points.

The / key is the one with the ? mark right? next to the right hand shift key correct?

Thanks
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Old 05-09-2009, 08:36 PM
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Default Re: Key-Command for dropping automation point?

If you don't have the key command in PTLE, it might be because you need DVTK2 or CPTK. Those toolkits definitely have it, as I use it a hundred times a day in PTLE w/ CPTK.
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Old 05-10-2009, 08:26 AM
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hmmm.

I have the MPTK. I dont think I have the shortcut.
So, what i have to do is highlight a selection containing the multiple breaks, Hit delete, then with the selection still highlighted use the trimmer.
that creates 2 new breakpoints and a flat line.

1 key command or a hold option while draginging trim tool would be much better for my workflow.
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Default Re: Key-Command for dropping automation point?

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And Command-Shift / used to be Trim enabled parameter until Apple stole it for enabling Help.

You could make a selection, move the fader or parameter and then press Command-Shift / and it would add or subtract the amount you added instead of writing the current position like Command /. Of course it's still available in the menu but we lost the shortcut.

on my system it still works !
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Old 05-11-2009, 04:56 AM
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Is this a HD or should I say TDM only shortcut?

It doesnt seem to work on my native 002R 7.4 LE rig.

I want a key command to flatten a selection with many to two break points.

The / key is the one with the ? mark right? next to the right hand shift key correct?

Thanks
I actually use / on the numeric keypad - try that!
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