Assign tools – Apple Logic Pro X User Manual
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Chapter 4
Logic Pro basics
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Assign tools
You can assign tools to the Left-click and Command-click Tool menus. The pointer adopts the
shape of the active tool, allowing you to identify it by looking at the pointer graphic.
Command-click Tool menu
Left-click Tool menu
The Command-click Tool menu is located on the right, by default, but is located in the middle
when a third (Right-click) tool is assigned. You can assign the Right-click tool in the Logic Pro
General > Editing preferences pane. See
on page 846.
If you have a suitable mouse, you can also assign the right mouse button to any of the following:
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A third tool (Right-click tool)
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Tool menu
•
Shortcut menu (default setting)
You can set two different behaviors for the Pointer tool when using it in the Tracks area.
Assign the Left-click tool
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Click the Left-click Tool menu to open it, then choose a tool.
Press the Esc key twice to return to the default Pointer tool.
Assign the Command-click tool
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Click the Command-click Tool menu, then choose a tool.
Releasing the Command key reverts to the Left-click tool.
Set the behavior of the right mouse button
1
Choose Logic Pro > Preferences > General (or use the corresponding key command).
2
Click the Editing tab, then choose a setting from the Right Mouse Button pop-up menu.