Re: [Audacity-devel] (no subject)

[Dominic M. <do...@mi...>]

Nic Jones wrote:
> Hi and thanks for a great program that's also free.
>  
> I have a suggestion.
>  
> Is it possible to make the position indicator (now an arrow) into a line 
> like a timeline (eg in Avid etc.) This would make it  a lot easier to 
> make fine cuts within files which is what I do most?

Have you tried the beta version (1.1.3)?  I think it does what you want.

> The ability to drag the position indicator across while hearing some 
> kind of audio would also be great. (easier said than done, I bet)

Yes, easier said than done.  But it's a great idea, and we'll definitely
make sure it's on our wishlist.

> These are NOT criticisms. This is a great and well thought out program. 
> It also looks great (so many programs have terrible graphics!)

Thanks very much!

- Dominic

> Good luck and thanks for a great idea!
>  
> Nic in Sweden (a professional sound recordist)