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Cut Mode [VE UG]

VidiEditor allows for users to cut timeline segments using the cut tool (see Toolbar Options [VE UG] and Cutting a Segment [VE UG]) or while doing insert edit from the source player (see Insert Edit Using Keyboard Shortcuts [VE UG]).

However, many users want to cut segments in a more intuitive manner, such as by directly clicking on the timeline element without positioning the playhead first or while loading the source media to the source media player. This is possible using the cut mode that can be toggled in the timelines toolbar.

The Cut mode has two states:

  • Blue razor icon: Cut mode is turned on

  • Hand icon: Cut mode is turned off

Cut Mode Off

If the cut mode is turned off, it is not possible to cut a segment while hovering it with the mouse. The user can move and trim segments and use the cut tool to execute a cut. The behaviour is as described in Move / Overwrite Mode [VE UG].

Cut Mode On

If the user toggles the mode on, the timeline behaviour changes and the user is able to use the mouse for cutting segments. This can be done while hovering over the segments. VidiEditor will show:

  • the mouse cursor as a razor symbol

  • a position line indicating the timecode position on the timelines ruler

  • a tooltip with preview of the cut position and timeline information

The figure serves as an example:

In this situation, just simply performing a mouse click will execute the cut and splitting the segment as shown below:

Linked Segments

While using the cut mode. the linking of the segments is maintained. This means that a linked audio video will be cut together, so if the user hover cuts on the video, linked audio segments will be cut with the video and the other way around. Hovering and cutting the audio will also cut the video.

Please note that grouped segments will not be cut together.

Limitations of Cut Mode

Whether users like to use the cut mode or using move/overwrite modes is mainly a personal preference. However it is important to be aware that when the cut mode is on, there will be a limit to some other functionalities. As the mouse interaction is used for cutting now - it cannot be used for other interactions. This means following interactions are not possible with cut mode on:

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