Slick Transitions in FCPX

One other question, Karsten.

I'm re-doing all my outro credits using the method you described. Would you explain how to copy and paste the text attributes? I have done this, but "Paste Attributed" is greyed.

I use Times and I'm getting tired of having to scroll down to the bottom of the list each time.

Thank

kd4ko wrote:

… Would you explain how to copy and paste the text attributes? …

very raw - I copy/paste the whole title! 😁

I have to type the text anyhow - so, instead of creating a 'new' one, I use the first, 'changing' the text.

recycle! 😝

That's what I have been doing.

I tried using the "Copy Attributes" under the "NORMAL" pulldown at the top of the text window. Can't figure out how to paste the selected attribute.

You can't paste text attributes. You save text styles in the text inspector and apply the style to whatever text you want.

I'm still not clear about how to use these options.

You use one of the three options at the top and name the style. It will then appear in the list. To apply it to different text block you select the text and then select the saved style. Try it out for yourself.

kd4ko wrote:

That's what I have been doing.

I tried using the "Copy Attributes" under …

I wasn't clear enough:

I don't c/p just attributes - I c/p the title clip, the blue bar in the timeline itself!

That's what I meant with raw …

I create title#1 to my needs, with my personal settings.

Later, when I need a similiar looking title, I select title#1 (highlight, cmd-c), set my playhead to the wanted position, cmd-p - title#2! What's missing: the new text… what I have to type anyhow.

So, I don't worry with attributes and formats and styles and whats....

Just copy/paste an existing title to a new place + type, done.

Just to add to what Karsten said. The style attributes are primarily useful for applying to text where you need to change the existing style. If you're making a new text block and want it to be the same a previous text block. Cmd-C to copy. Position the skimmer/playhead. Cmd-V to paste.

Thank you Tom, you gave me just what I needed!

I have three saved attributes, Times, Times Font and Times 1. How do I deleate the last two from the list?

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Karsten,

The text attributes are working great for me. First I create the title in it's default font, the click on either Times, Times Bold or Times Bold Italic. No more scrolling to the bottom of the list. The text also retains it's desired color.

One final question; how do I deleate Times 1, Times Font and Times Font 1 from the list shown below?

User/Library/Application Support/Motion/Library/Text Styles

Thank you Tom!

Once again you came to the rescue.