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Pro Tools Reference Guide 714
Graphical Editing of Automation
Data
Automation data takes the form of a line graph
with editable breakpoints. By dragging these
breakpoints, you can modify the automation
data directly in the Edit window. When you
drag an automation breakpoint up or down, the
change in value is numerically or textually indi-
cated. Dragging an automation breakpoint to
the left or right adjusts the timing of the auto-
mation event.
Using the Grabber Tools
The Grabber tools lets you create new break-
points by clicking on the graph line, or adjust
existing breakpoints by dragging them. Alt-click
(Windows) or Option-click (Mac) breakpoints
with a Grabber tool to remove them.
Using the Pencil Tool
The Pencil tool lets you create new breakpoints
by clicking once on the graph line. Alt-click
(Windows) or Option-click (Mac) breakpoints
with the Pencil tool to remove them.
Using the Trim Tools
The Trim tools let you adjust all selected break-
points up or down by dragging anywhere within
that selection.
Editing Automation Types
Each automatable control has its own automa-
tion playlist, that can be displayed by choosing
it from the Track View selector. “Viewing Auto-
mation” on page 698.
Editing Volume Automation
Drag a breakpoint up or down to change the vol-
ume (dB value). Drag a breakpoint to the left or
right to adjust the timing of the volume change.
Editing Pan Automation
Drag a breakpoint down to pan right, and up to
pan left. Drag a breakpoint to the left or right to
adjust the timing of the panning moves.
Using the Grabber tool to create a new breakpoint
Using the Pencil tool to delete a breakpoint
Using the Trim tool to move breakpoints
Track volume automation
Track Pan automation