Unwanted TEXT...

FuTz wrote on 1/17/2004, 10:51 AM

Maybe a naive question but here it goes: is there a way to get rid *forever* of the "Sample Text" text that eppears in the text box so when I generate a text, I just have to type instead of earasing this one and typing mine after? I think it's really *annoying*.
While at it, is there a way to "lock" preferences concerning color, etc... so when I generate text, I just have to type and close the window ?
I know I can make a custom preset but the "sample Text" will appear however...
thanks!

Comments

jetdv wrote on 1/17/2004, 2:20 PM

Create a preset with different (or no) text. It will retain all of your settings AND the text you specified. Then just drag that preset to the timeline instead.

FuTz wrote on 1/17/2004, 2:24 PM

I'll sure try that, thanks!

TomG wrote on 1/17/2004, 3:11 PM

Interesting.... I've been using V4 for a year and a half and did not know you could make your own presets!! How exactly does one do this???

TomG

BrianStanding wrote on 1/17/2004, 4:20 PM

In any effect or media generator dialog, set your settings as you wish, go to the drop-down box near the top of the dialog (it will most likely say "untitled" if you have changed settings).

Type in a name in that box, then hit the disk icon button immediately to the right of the box. If you hit the drop-down, you should see your newly named preset.

A huge timesaver, especially if you're using color curves to match clips from 2 or more cameras.

TomG wrote on 1/18/2004, 7:04 AM

Thanks, Brian... wasn't even aware of this

TomG

GaryKleiner wrote on 1/18/2004, 8:39 AM

You can't get rid of 'Sample Text' but all you need to do is hit Ctrl/A to select it all, then just start typing.

Gary