Content Studio: How do I lock elements in place when editing a presentation

Topic

  • The lock tool prevents an element's start time, end time, duration, size or position from being modified.

Environment

  • Product: 
  • Components: Content Studio
  • Control System: Venus Control Suite, Show Control 2.14 or later

Steps

On the timeline, locate the element or elements that should be locked.  
Clicking on the lock icon will lock and unlock elements.
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In Show Control version 2.14.1.6  or later, users can select the element or elements on the canvas and click on the lock button from the tool bar.  This method is quicker if there are several elements in your presentation. 

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Related Resources

Content Studio: How to use the timeline

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