Inserting a clip on the timeline

Pete-Lowland wrote on 8/27/2025, 8:40 AM

Hi,

Maybe I am overlooking an option, but I really tried to find it...

Coming from Pinnacle I could insert an object anywhere in the timeline by just click and drag an object from another place on that timeline. Then the objects on the right will automatically shift to the right to make space for the insert.

So far I could not find how to do that in VDL26+, apart from first making sufficient space on the intended insertion point, then click/drag the insert to that place, then do a close all gaps.

Is there a simpler way to do this?

Kind regards

Peter.

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Gid wrote on 8/27/2025, 8:51 AM

@Pete-Lowland Hi, at the bottom of the preview window are 3 buttons, Single Objects - that doesn't do anything & sounds like that's what your in. Single Track & All Tracks will move the objects on the timeline as you wish

Edit, Sorry just reread your comment, Vegas has a Shuffle option, that shifts the object to the right when another objects is relocated, I don't think Magix has this, you might have to use the Scene overview or Storyboard mode to relocate objects. (buttons at the end of the timeline window)

Bol wrote on 8/27/2025, 9:20 AM

Hi @Pete-Lowland, The first image @Gid uploaded allows you to move the video clips around the timeline.

That's what the manual says.

Good luck,

Rob

Gid wrote on 8/27/2025, 9:40 AM

@Pete-Lowland You're asking about this I believe?

This is Vegas's Shuffle option, like I say I don't think Magix can do this on the main Timeline, you'd have to go into Scene overview or Storyboard mode.

I'm happy to be corrected if I'm wrong.

johnebaker wrote on 8/27/2025, 10:07 AM

@Pete-Lowland, @Gid

VDL 26 does have a 'shuffle feature for inserting media, it can also split an object before ading the media to the timeline..

To use the feature, which is set to Automatic by default:

Turn on the insert action mode see image below, and select the appropriate option - Single track ripple for when no other objects must be moved or Multi track ripple.
Position the timeline marker (cursor) to the time where you want the inserted media object to go and drag the media from the Import tab, if you want it to go in between 2 objects position the timeline marker at the junction of the 2 objects.

If the timeline marker is positioned between the start and end of a media object on the timeline, it will be split and the new media inserted. If there are media objects on lower tracks these may also be split and moved leaving a gap.

HTH

John EB
Forum Moderator

Gid wrote on 8/27/2025, 10:11 AM

Coming from Pinnacle I could insert an object anywhere in the timeline by just click and drag an object from another place on that timeline. Then the objects on the right will automatically shift to the right to make space for the insert

@johnebaker Hi, I know about that one but that's for inserting media, the OP is asking about shuffling media around on the timeline.

me_again wrote on 8/27/2025, 10:48 AM

@Pete-Lowland

An easy way without the faff, put the timeline into storyboard mode (bottom right of the screen).

AndyW