Sony Pro 10, User Manual

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Snapping to zero crossings
When snapping is enabled, you can also choose to have elements in the timeline snap to zero crossings.
From the Options menu, choose Snapping , and then choose Zero Crossings from the submenu to toggle snapping to zero crossings.
Tip:
To turn snapping to zero crossings on and off, press Ctrl+B.
Snapping the current selection
From the Edit menu, choose Selection , and then choose a command from the submenu to force the edges of the current selection to
the points you choose. Snapping helps you align your selection with items in the data window.
Note:
If you want to use snapping when positioning the cursor and making selections, you can use the commands on the Options >
Snapping submenu to enable snapping and set snapping options.
The Selection submenu commands are explained below:
Command Description
Snap to Grid This option forces both edges of a selection to a whole time division as designated by the marks on the time ruler
above the data window.
Tips:
• You can also press T.
• To change the resolution of the grid, choose Status Format from the Options menu and then choose a setting
from the submenu (or right-click the time ruler and choose a format from the shortcut menu).
Snap Edge to Grid This option forces the active edge of a selection to a whole time division as designated by the marks on the time
ruler above the data window.
The active edge of a selection is defined by the blinking cursor. Press Home or End to change the active edge.
Tips:
• You can also press Shift+T.
• To change the resolution of the grid, choose Status Format from the Options menu and then choose a setting
from the submenu (or right-click the time ruler and choose a format from the shortcut menu).
Snap to Zero This option forces both edges of a selection to the next zero-crossing of the waveform. Performing edits at zero-
crossings reduces the possibility of introducing glitches in your sound file.
Tips:
• You can also press Z.
• The Editing tab in the Preferences dialog allows you to choose whether this is a negative, positive, or any zero-
crossing.
Snap Edge to Zero This option forces the active edge of a selection to the next zero-crossing of the waveform. Performing edits at
zero-crossings reduces the possibility of introducing glitches in your sound file.
The active edge of a selection is defined by the blinking cursor. Press Home or End to change the active edge.
Tips:
• You can also press Shift+Z.
• The Editing tab in the Preferences dialog allows you to choose whether this is a negative, positive, or any zero-
crossing.
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