Use the controls on the left side of the Desktop menu to set Desktop reel display options. These can also be set in the Preferences
menu.
- Reels field
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Use to change the number of reels that are visible on the Desktop. You can choose between four and eight reels. The reels
automatically scale to fit the Desktop as you change the number of reels.
NoteIf you reduce the number of reels that are visible on the Desktop when there are clips on all reels, the clips remain on the
hidden reels. If you save the Desktop, all reels including the hidden ones are saved.
- Reel Direction box
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Use to change the orientation (horizontal or vertical) and direction of the reels on the Desktop. The direction of the reels
determines which way the frame numbers increment in a clip. The following options are available:
- Right —> Left
- Left —> Right
- Bottom —> Top
- Top —> Bottom
NoteThe default orientation and direction is Right —> Left.
- Clip Spacing
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Set the amount of space between clips in reels on the Desktop.