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Searching for Clips with History
 
 
 

You can search for clips with history on the Desktop or in the clip library. The Search tool provides an easy way to organize clip history sources and intermediates.

To search for clips with history:

  1. From the Desktop, click Search.

    The Search controls appear.

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    (a) Search Mode box  (b) Match Criteria box  (c) Clip History Search options  (d) Range box  

  2. In the Search Mode box, select Clip.
  3. In the Match Criteria box, select Clip History.
  4. In the Clip History Search option box, select one of the following.
    Select: To:
    Contains Search for clips that contain clip history.
    Does Not Contain Search for clips that do not contain clip history.
    Sources Search for sources that were used in a selected clip's history.
    Intermediates Search for intermediates that were used in a selected clip's history.
    Intermediates + Src Search for sources and intermediates that were used in a selected clip's history.
  5. In the Range box, select Desktop or Library.
  6. Click Search, and then select a clip (if needed).
    NoteYou need to select a clip when searching for sources or intermediates.

    A message appears in the message bar indicating if any matches were found.

  7. If there are matches, click a destination reel.

    The matched clips are moved (if found on the Desktop) or loaded (if found in the clip library) to the destination reel.