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Apr 28, 2026 3:32 AM UTC
Question

Hand tool moves clip instead of canvas if clip is selected

If you select the hand tool and click/drag on the canvas, it moves the canvas around - this is expected behaviour.

 

However, if you double click a clip on the timeline (thus selecting it to be transformed) and then click the hand tool, it moves the clip instead of the canvas.

 

Is this behaviour expected?

Screen recording attached for reference.

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    Ann Bens
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    Apr 28, 2026 9:08 AM UTC

    What you are seeing is correct.

    When clip is selected the clip moves

    If the clip is not selected the canvas will move.

    Just watch the icon for Choose Direct Manipulation

     

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