Saving custom effects and building blocks
Once a clip is set up the way you like it, save it as a custom effect. Several clips together become a building block. You'll find both in the effect library under “Custom”.
Step by step
- Click the clip you want to save.
- In “Properties”, tap “Save as custom effect …” at the bottom.
- Enter a name and confirm. A message confirms it's saved to “Custom”, and the library switches to “Custom”.
- Building block: select several clips with ⇧ + click, also from different groups.
- In “Properties”, tap “Save as building block …”, enter a name (suggested: “My building block”) and confirm.
- Insert: “Effects” tab → “Custom” → drag the entry onto a lane or tap it.
- Delete: right-click the custom effect in the library and confirm. You see “Deleted”.
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