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Copying Clips


To copy a selected storyclip (or group of storyclips) you can use the storyclip's right-click menu to cut, copy and paste the clip to a new location on the storyboard.

You can also make a quick duplicate of the storyclip by pressing Ctrl, selecting a storyclip and then dragging the clip to a new location. Release the mouse-click first and then the Ctrl key. You will see that the original storyclip is still in its original location and a new copy of the storyclip is on the storyboard (where your mouse is located).

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Another way to make a copy of a clip is by using the Ctrl + F5 and Ctrl + Alt + F5 shortcut keys. Select the clip you wish to copy. Next place the Position bar. The Position bar can be used as the destined In or Out point of the copied clip.

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Press Ctrl + F5 to copy and paste the clip matching its In point to the Position bar.

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Press Ctrl + Alt + F5 to copy and paste the clip matching its Out point to the Position bar.

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To cut and paste a group of clips

1. Select the clips you wish to copy.  
2. Right-click over one of the clips and select Cut. This will copy the selected clips before deleting them.  
3. Next, place the Position bar and paste the clips using the same right-click menu.  

To copy and paste a group of selected clips leaving the original clips

1. Select the clips you wish to copy.  
2. Then place the Position bar where you wish the pasted clips to be placed.  
3. Next press the Ctrl + F5 or Ctrl + Alt + F5 shortcuts. The storyclips will be copied and inserted to the timeline.  



Tips & Notes

·Important: If you release the Ctrl key before the mouse click you will move the storyclip rather than copy and place the copy in a new location.  
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