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# Copying Elements

You can copy one or more elements within the same layer, or from one layer to another. In addition, when copying across layers, you can maintain a vertical lock on the shots you are copying to preserve their 'horizontal' place in the timeline.

NoteThe status of Ripple and Snap modes are taken into account when dropping elements. See Trimming With Ripple Mode and Snapping Elements.

To copy elements within a layer:

1. In the multi-layer timeline, select the element(s) you want to copy. See Selecting Elements
2. Click Copy.

   The copied element(s) become red.

3. Drag the elements to a new position in the timeline.
4. Click the mouse button to complete the copy.

To copy a single element from one layer to another layer:

1. In the multi-layer timeline, select the element you want to copy.
2. Click Copy.

   The copied element becomes red.

3. Position the cursor over the element you wish to copy and click and hold the left mouse button.
   NoteTo maintain a vertical lock on the copied element, hold down the Shift key.
4. Drag the element to the desired layer and horizontal time position.
5. Release the mouse button (and the Shift key, if required) to complete the copy.

To copy multiple elements from one layer to another layer:

1. In the multi-layer timeline, click once on the far-left element you want to copy in the layer.
2. Select the remaining elements you want to copy. See Selecting Elements.
3. Click Copy.

   The copied elements become red.

4. Position the cursor over any of the elements you wish to copy and click and hold the left mouse button.
   NoteTo maintain a vertical lock on the copied elements, hold down the Shift key.
5. Drag the elements to the desired layer and horizontal time position on the Timeline.
6. Release the mouse button (and the Shift key, if required) to complete the copy.