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HarborPicturesCompany
Participant
December 12, 2013
Question

Sync layer out point with playhead

  • December 12, 2013
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Hi all - first newbie question.  I'm trying to convert my animation skillset to Captivate layouts and desgin.  So far so good.  But I have a question I hope there is an good answer too.  I see you can set the layer inpoint to sync to the playhead with CMD - L , but is there a similar shortcut to cut the layer (set an outpoint) at the playhead position?  This would be really helpful to quickly set outs on multi text line layouts.  Thanks!  Bill

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Lilybiri
Lilybiri
Legend
December 13, 2013

You are talking about the cptx, and it has not the same functionality as a video editor (I hear you talking about in and out points).

CTRL-L will align the start of the object timelines with the present playhead position. I have been asking multiple times to have also a CTRL-R to align the endpoint of an object timeline to the playhead position but that request was never 'heard'. Maybe you could try to add your voice to mine?

Lilybiri

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HarborPicturesCompanyAuthor
Participant
December 13, 2013

Can do.  I'll look up the suggestion link.  I realize the purpose of this program is really the e-lerning guts - not the layout tools.  But this is an Adobe product - it's not like they don't know how to make a set of timeline tools useful!

I appreciate the response. 

Bill

Lilybiri
Lilybiri
Legend
December 13, 2013

I know, but it is developed by a totally different team in another location. You'll find other tools missing (that I'm craving for): rulers, and custom guides. The swatches panel is brand new (have been waiting for that as well since many versions) and can use some improvements. As you say: this is an elearning authoring tool, not a layout tool. And it has a video companion application (HD Video Demo) where you'll find in and out points in the video editor. But also limitations, it is not Premiere, nor After Effects.

Lilybiri

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