Using the Grabber Tools

Use the Grabber tools to select, move, separate, and arrange clips on tracks. There are three modes for the Grabber tool: Time Grabber, Separation Grabber, and Object Grabber. For more information about arranging clips, also see Arranging Clips.

Time Grabber

Selects an entire clip on a track with a single click. For more information on selecting clips, see Selecting Track Material.

 

Time Grabber tool

Separation Grabber

Cuts and pastes an Edit selection from one location to another by dragging. For more information, see Separation Grabber Tool.

 

Separation Grabber tool

Object Grabber

Lets you select multiple, noncontiguous clips. For more information, see Object Selections.

 

Object Grabber tool

To select one of the Grabber tools, do one of the following:

Click the Grabber tool in the Edit window and select the Grabber tool from the pop-up menu.

 

Selecting a Grabber tool

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Right-click on any track and select the Grabber tool from Tools > Grabber Tools.