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Transitions Group

Use the commands in the Transitions group to change any transition to a cut, dissolve, or standard SMPTE wipe.

Cut button
  Changes the transition type to a cut for the selected transition, or range of transitions.
Dissolve button
  Changes the transition type to a dissolve for the selected transition, or range of transitions.
Wipe button
  Changes the transition type to a wipe for the selected transition, or range of transitions. The wipe type is set to SMPTE 001.
Choose button
  Opens the Choose Wipe menu from which you can select from a variety of standard SMPTE wipe types.