Waveform at 24:1 zoom ratio

Changing the zoom ratio

To edit the zoom ratio, use the Zoom In/Out spin control located adjacent to the zoom ratio display.

Clicking the plus/minus buttons increases/decreases the zoom ratio by single-step increments.

Dragging the spin control increments the zoom ratio quickly in the corresponding direction.

Notes:

When a file is opened, the horizontal magnification is set to the value specified by the Normal zoom ratio setting in the Display tab in the Preferences dialog. To access the Preferences dialog, choose Preferences from the Options menu.

Right-clicking the waveform display allows you to quickly access time ruler zoom commands from the shortcut menu.

Using zoom time commands

If you prefer using commands, you can control the time magnification from the View menu. The following table briefly describes the available time zoom commands. You can access these commands from the View menu by choosing Zoom Time and choosing the desired command from the submenu.

Command

Description

In Full

Increases the zoom ratio to represent each audio sample with 24 screen pixels (24:1 zoom ratio).

 

 

Normal

Returns the file to its default zoom ratio.

 

 

Out Full

Changes the zoom ratio to display the entire file within the data window.

 

 

Selection

Changes the zoom ratio to maximize the display and center the selection within the data window.

 

 

Custom Zoom X:Y

Sets the zoom ratio to a custom setting. For more information, see Using custom zoom settings on page 89.

 

 

Zooming the level ruler (vertical)

Zooming along the level ruler displays a larger vertical waveform and allows for more precise editing at low audio amplitudes.

Level ruler zooming controls

Zoom in Zoom out

Changing the level zoom

To edit the level ruler zoom, use the Zoom In/Out spinner control located above the playbar.

Clicking the plus/minus buttons increases/decreases the level ruler zoom by single-step increments.

Dragging the spin control increments the level ruler zoom quickly in the corresponding direction.

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