Drag and drop clips on the timeline without overwriting

[John28850210ubid]

So the question is, is there a way to set it so I can move one clip on top of another without overwriting it but rather moving it further in the timeline by default without the need of holding down modifier keys?

 

[Kevin-Monahan · Accepted solution]

Hi @John28850210ubid,

Thanks for the question. Here are the rules of thumb regarding an Overwrite and an Insert Edit (what you described in your post):

To perform an Insert or Overwrite edit by dragging a clip to the Program panel, do the following: Drag-and-drop to overwrite edit (default drag, no modifier). Drag-and-drop to Insert edit (hold down Command/Ctrl key modifier).

You must use a modifier for an Insert Edit, sorry about that.

More info: https://helpx.adobe.com/premiere-pro/using/adding-clips-sequences.html

Thanks,
Kevin

[John28850210ubid]

Thanks, Kevin. Would I get anything out of posting about adding toggling insert/overwrite button in the timeline panel as as feature request, or it wouldn't be worth it?

[MyerPj]

I think you'll get used to it, just ctlr-drop when you want insert, regular drop when you don't. Do we really need some request for a toggle? The ctrl is working as a toggle.

[John28850210ubid]

Most of the times I need Insert, not overwrite. In fact, there's very few scenarios where I would need to overwrite a portion of the clip instead of preserving and moving it. So it would make sense that a customer can choose himself what to set as a default operation. I think I'm not alone in that

[meganm87721190]

Agreed, I've yet to encounter a scenario in which I want something to overwrite. 

Right now I'm trying to insert something, I'm holding down the command key, and still it's overwriting. I'm at my wit's end here. 

[MyerPj]

Hey megan, can you post a quick video of your entire PP screen while trying to drag and drop a clip with cmd down and it overwrites.

[mistfall]

Wow.  "You'll get used to it" is a disppointing response.  I have spent many hours re-doing work that I've accidently over-written when I drag new clips onto the timeline.  I wish there there was a preference setting that would ask "are you certain you wish to overwrite the clip on Track n?  Yes/No". With a "do not ask again" check box for the pros who apparently need to drag things over existing clips and always remember to hold down the command key.

[BPPX]

I'm just curious, if you drag multiple clips (such as clips 1, 3, and 8) and want to edit in insert mode, will that mess up the timeline?