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bene32031357
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September 2, 2015
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How to disable overwriting on the timeline?!!!

  • September 2, 2015
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Hi, whenever I drag another clip on top of another clip in the timeline, it deletes it or a portion of it. I want to DISABLE this option. How do I do this please? I don't want a work around, I want an option stating, don't do this stupid thing and then click it.

Thanks

Also, great. Thanks. just scrolled through my timeline and got this

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Thanks Adobe. This has really helped my workflow and now before the deadline, I'm having to go back and fix this. This has saved me time, thanks. I'm really glad I got CC. Top stuff /s

    Correct answer Jeff Bellune

    Holding down the Ctrl key (Cmd key on a Mac) will allow you to do an insert operation instead of an overwrite operation when you drag. Also make sure your Source Patching and Track Targeting are set correctly.

    Cheers,

    Jeff

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    shooternz
    shooternz
    Legend
    September 9, 2015

    Why drag a clip on top of another if you dont want that to happen? What do you expect would happen or what would you want to happen???

    Thats what the layers are there for. Use a separate layer above the other.

    You also have Insert and Overlay Options and you have track targeting / patching/ locking options for control of edit workflow.

    And then you also have Replace Options plus Lift and Extract functions.

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    BNC10a
    Inspiring
    September 10, 2015

    Actually, shooternz, Cubase and Nuendo have a feature where you can put several takes right on top of each other in the same track without destroying your first edit. It simply moves them to the back.

    Then you simply expand the same track to see the different takes. This way you can have several versions of a cut on one track and select the one(s) you want afterwards. Then twirl it close instead of having clips spread all over different tracks.

    I've learned a lot working with both DAWs and NLEs. They really need to look over each other's shoulders more. (Like how about track folders, Adobe?)

    I'll think I'll put in some feature requests.

      shooternz
      shooternz
      Legend
      September 10, 2015

      Totally different applications and would not work in Video editing practically or efficiency wise. 

      Thats what tracks are for and they have Eyes on them to Select or Deselect.

      It would be a RPTA to have to do and manage that at clip level.

      Jeff Bellune
      Jeff BelluneCorrect answer
      Legend
      September 9, 2015

      Holding down the Ctrl key (Cmd key on a Mac) will allow you to do an insert operation instead of an overwrite operation when you drag. Also make sure your Source Patching and Track Targeting are set correctly.

      Cheers,

      Jeff

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      bene32031357Author
      Participant
      September 10, 2015

      Hi Jeff, this seems more of a workaround than anything and not exactly what I want.

        Kevin-Monahan
        Community Manager
        Kevin-MonahanCommunity Manager
        Community Manager
        September 13, 2015

        Hi Jeff, this seems more of a workaround than anything and not exactly what I want.

         

        Hi Ben E.,

        That's the way Insert and Overwrite work if you drag clips in an existing Timeline. If you do not like those methods, please let us know here how you would like it to work.

         

        Thanks,
        Kevin

        Kevin Monahan - Sr. Community and Engagement Strategist – Adobe Pro Video and Audio
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