1.7.3. Playing around a selection

When playing a selection it is possible to extend the playback interval with a context up to a few seconds before and after the selection. This can e.g. be useful to get an idea about the preparation and the finishing of a gesture.

  1. Click on Options menu.

  2. Go to Play around selection. The following dialog appears:

    Play around selection

    Figure 1.125. Play around selection


  3. Choose how many (milli)seconds or frames there should be played before and after the selection. Click on the OK button.

  4. Now make a selection and press CTRL-SHIFT-SPACE. This keyboard shortcut is the only way to play around a selection.