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Functions of the Smart Tool

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Functions of the Smart Tool

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- [Instructor] As a variation on the standard trim, selector, and grabber tools, the Smart Tool provides access to the functions of all three of these tools without having to switch between them. above the trim, selector, and grabber tool, and the Smart Tool will become active when all three tools are highlighted simultaneously. The Smart Tool provides access to different functionality depending on where in the clip the tool is positioned. it functions as a selector tool. In the bottom half of a clip, it functions as a grabber tool. by clicking and dragging in the upper or lower corners of the clip respectively. those who love the Smart Tool, and those who hate it. due to the fact that it can be difficult when it's switching all the time. But the biggest determining factor for users is how they work with their tracks. For users who keep their track height small, and tend to work with their sessions zoomed out, and tend to work with their sessions zoomed out, the Smart Tool can be…

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