Do one of the following:
To customize the Smart tool, long press or right-click the Smart tool buttonto open the Smart tool menu, then enable/disable the desired behaviors:
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Move. Enable/disable move behavior.
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Crop. Enable/disable crop behavior, which affects clips and Note events in the Piano Roll.
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Fade. Enable/disable fade behavior, which affects clip fade in/out and note velocity in the Piano Roll.
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Draw. Enable/disable draw/insert behavior, which affects envelope nodes and Note events in the Piano Roll.
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Comp. Enable/disable comping behavior for the Smart tool when clicking the bottom half of clips in Take lanes.
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Enable All. Enable all Smart tool behaviors, including Move, Crop, Fade, Draw, and Comp.If any Smart tool behaviors have been disabled, the Smart tool icon changes to a hollow arrowto indicate that the tool has been customized:
Figure 896. Smart tool hotspots on audio clips.
Table 135. Using the Smart tool on audio clips
Table 136. Using the Smart tool in Take lanes Figure 898. Smart tool hotspots on MIDI clip.
Table 137. Using the Smart tool on MIDI clips Figure 899. Smart tool hotspots on PRV notes.
Table 138. Using the Smart tool on PRV notes Figure 900. Smart tool hotspots on automation.
Table 139. Using the Smart tool on automation Figure 901. Smart tool hotspots on AudioSnap transients.
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Note - Using Offline Help
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