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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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