Apple Final Cut Pro 7 - Manual (Page 391)

Note: Dragging folders and files from the Finder to the Browser creates bin and clip
objects in your project file. However, unlike clips, which refer to media files on disk, bins
do not refer to actual folders on disk.
Opening Bins in the Browser
There are several ways you can open a bin.
To open bins in icon or list view
Do one of the following:
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Select the bin, then press Return or Enter.
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Double-click a bin.
To reveal bin contents in list view
Do one of the following:
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Press the Right Arrow key. Press the Right Arrow key again to select the first item in a bin.
(Press the Left Arrow key to close a bin.)
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Click the disclosure triangle to the left of the bin you want to open. Click it again to close
the bin.
Click the triangle to
show the contents
of a bin.
You must select a bin to navigate within it.
Opening Bins in a Separate Window or Tab
To preserve space on the screen or to avoid scrolling in the Browser, it’s useful to open
a bin in its own window or tab.
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