Apple Final Cut Express 4 - Manual (Page 62)

62 Part II Learning About the Final Cut Express Interface
Moving Windows
There are several ways you can move windows in Final Cut Express. You can move a
window by clicking its title bar, and then dragging it to a new position and releasing
the mouse button. You can also hold down the Command and Option keys, and then
click anywhere in a window and drag it to a new position.
Using Different Window Layouts
Final Cut Express comes with a set of predefined window layouts. These layouts
determine the size and location of the four main windows in Final Cut Express (the
Browser, Viewer, Canvas, and Timeline), along with the Tool palette and audio meters.
Some window layouts include additional windows, such as the Tool Bench. Choose a
layout that maximizes your screen space in the best way for your source material,
editing function, screen resolution, and monitor type.
To choose a window layout:
m Choose Window > Arrange, then choose an option from the submenu.
Showing and Positioning the Dock
When you use Final Cut Express, your screen space may be limited by the presence of
the Dock. You can make the Dock smaller so it takes up less room on the screen. You
can also hide the Dock, so it only appears when you move the pointer over its (hidden)
position. Another option is to position the Dock somewhere else on the screen. The
default is on the bottom, but you can also choose to place it on the left or right side
of the screen.
Decide how you think you’ll work best, then modify the Dock settings. You can then
rearrange the windows in Final Cut Express to accommodate the position of the Dock.
To arrange Final Cut Express windows and make room for the Dock:
1 If desired, change the position of the Dock.
For specific information on changing the way the Dock looks and works, see Mac Help
(in the Finder, choose Help > Mac Help).
2 In Final Cut Express, choose Window > Arrange, then choose your preferred layout from
the submenu.
The windows are rearranged to take into account the position of the Dock.