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Collapsing Layers
 
 
 

If you have a track with more than one layer, collapse the layers into a single element to remove clutter from your timeline. You can still cycle through layers when they are collapsed.

You can also flatten timeline layers into a single committed layer that retains its soft properties (such as handles and dissolves). See Merging Timeline Layers.

To collapse a group of layers:

  1. Click the Collapse arrow.

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    All layers are collapsed into a single track. The Collapse arrow changes to an Expand arrow to indicate the track contains collapsed layers.

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    (a) Expand arrow

  2. To cycle through each layer, click the Layer Selection icon to select all the layers and then press the Up or Down Arrow key.

    The timeline and image window update to reflect the current layer.

    NoteTo uncollapse the layers, click the Expand arrow.