Timeline: Keyboard shortcut to add an automation point?

Question

HI all, is there an alternative to ctrl-click to add a new point in a Timeline Automation?

I've searched but cannot find.

I'd like to be able to use only the keyboard to input a series of automation points, I can change a point's time and value via tab and numeric keyboard but cannot find a way to add a new point just via keyboard.

 

Thanks!

Answer 1

Currently, ctrl+click is the way to add a new breakpoint in the automation function editor.

If you'd like to create a collection of breakpoints by typing the times and values, here's a way to do that:

In a Kyma Notebook, write the points as an Array of points, for example:

#({0@0} {1@1} {2@0})

Copy this expression (Ctrl+C), then go into the automation editor, select the points you'd like to replace, and paste (Ctrl+V).

Or generate points algorithmically, for example:

| r |
r := Random new.
(1 to: 10 collect: [:i | i @ r next]) asDisplayParameter

Select the three lines, evaluate them using Ctrl+Y. Then copy the Array (not including the enclosing single quotes) and paste into the function editor.