Possible to create option in Vegas for auto expand?

JJKizak wrote on 3/4/2003, 11:03 AM
Not that I really need it but would it be possible to have auto expand option
on the timeline when clicking on very small clips and/or sound bytes?
this could be an option for newbie dummies like me so that I don't get caught
up trying to select and move an object that is only the thickness of a cursor.
I also notice if you don't expand the timeline the cursor and time marks tend
to interfere with each other on a "snap" basis. Then if you expand the timeline
everything works ok most of the time.

JJK

Comments

roger_74 wrote on 3/4/2003, 11:36 AM
If you have a mousewheel you can zoom in and out very quickly.
JJKizak wrote on 3/4/2003, 12:45 PM
Maybe thats why they didn't make it optional. I have an old serial mouse so
that I can free up IRQ 12. I'll have to see if they make the "roll" thing
in a serial mouse.

JJK
Baylo wrote on 3/4/2003, 2:58 PM
How about using a mouse w/ wheel on IRQ 12 and then disabling the serial ports in BIOS? That might free up those IRQs if you're short, and if the mobo supports it.

Mark
JJKizak wrote on 3/5/2003, 7:40 AM
I have three computers tied together with a footpedal operated electronic switch and the mouse, monitor, and keyboard are all switched so I would have to change the
configuration and IRQ allocation in all three computers. If you have ever arranged
IRQ's you know what a hassle this is---maybe weeks of changing cards to get things
on the right IRQ. IRQ 12 is much more easily manipulated than IRQ 3 or 4 which are
on the com serial ports. My friend has been working for over 3 weeks to get
his three computers to properly allocate the IRQ's which he has just completed
yesterday. I think for now I'll just expand the timeline manually.

JJK
roger_74 wrote on 3/5/2003, 8:16 AM
I must be lucky, ever since Windows 2000 my system has been sharing IRQs without a hitch.
Grazie wrote on 3/5/2003, 10:18 AM
I've got 9 sharing IRQ11 - no problem here - no conflicts
JJKizak wrote on 3/5/2003, 12:13 PM
I'm inclined to think that the shear speed of the new stuff almost
negates the IRQ pileup which will reek havoc with slower machines like
mine. (1 gig P 111). If I have the sound card or 1394 on the same IRQ
as the video card my systems will not function period. I used to have a
Pinnacle card that even now (DC-2000) must be on its own IRQ or it
doesn't work. It will not allow all the drivers to be installed if the
IRQ is shared. Anyway, if you have no problems thats great. I also think
if you are capturing DV at 3.43 mgs per second you don't need much stuff
to prevent dropped frames but in the case of the DC-2000 with capture
rates up to 15 mgs per sec. things get a bit nasty. The new ATA 133's
and the new SCSI 320's will suck up 30mgs per sec no problem.

JJK
Baylo wrote on 3/5/2003, 12:30 PM
Fair enough! :-)