At high zoom levels, only
Level zoom out maximum | Level zoom in maximum |
Both data windows display the same audio file at a 1:1 zoom ratio. The window on the left shows the level ruler zoomed to its maximum out position. The window on the right shows the level ruler zoomed to its maximum in position. Notice that wave peaks clearly visible in the left window are out of display range in the right window.
Using zoom level commands
If you prefer using commands, you can control the level magnification from the View menu. The following table briefly describes the three available zoom level commands. You can access these commands from the View menu by choosing Zoom Level and choosing the desired command from the submenu.
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Out Full | Decreases the zoom level to minimize the display of the file’s amplitude. |
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Window | Changes the level zoom to display the entire waveform amplitude in the data window. |
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Selection | Maximizes the display of the selection (vertically and horizontally) in the data window. |
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Formatting the level ruler
You can configure the level ruler to appear in decibels or percent by
Using custom zoom settings
You can create two custom time zoom settings for quick access to time magnification levels that you use frequently.
Creating custom zoom settings
1.From the Options menu, choose Preferences. The Preferences dialog appears.
2.Click the Display tab.
3.Select time magnification settings from the Custom zoom ratio 1 and Custom zoom ratio 2
4.Click OK.
Zooming to custom settings
From the View menu, choose Zoom Time, and choose a custom zoom setting from the submenu.
Tip: You can also click a Custom Zoom button (
or 
) on the Navigation toolbar or press 1 or 2 on the numeric keypad.
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