PT110 - Lesson 2e-f

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How are inactive tracks indicated in High Contrast UI mode?

A bright color around the track name
No indication at all
A solid border around the track name
A dotted border around the track name (correct)

What does the 'X' on the track scales represent in High Contrast UI mode?

Muted tracks
Active tracks
Inactive tracks (correct)
Sends and busses

What is the purpose of the Grids section in the Color Palette window?

To adjust the size of the track scales
To change the color of marker lines
To adjust the brightness of grid lines (correct)
To customize the GUI settings

What is the shortcut to save your UI settings in Pro Tools?

Shift+Command+S (Mac) or Shift+Ctrl+S (Windows) (A) Signup and view all the answers

How many preset buttons are available in the Color Palette window to save your favorite GUI setups?

5 (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Librarian menu in the Color Palette window?

To save and recall GUI settings (B) Signup and view all the answers

What happens when you hold the Command key (Mac) or Ctrl key (Windows) and click a preset button in the Color Palette window?

The GUI settings are saved to the preset button (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Tool Tips section in the Pro Tools Preferences dialog box?

To display information about buttons and controls (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is represented by a thick dash in High Contrast UI mode?

Bypassed inserts and muted sends (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the file extension of UI settings files in Pro Tools?

.ptpreset (A) Signup and view all the answers

How can you change the GUI theme in Pro Tools?

In the Pro Tools Preferences dialog box (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the UI Customization section in the Color Palette window?

To change the UI theme (B) Signup and view all the answers

How do you access the Color Palette window in Pro Tools?

By choosing Color Palette from the Window drop-down menu (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of changes made in the General category of the Color Palette window?

They have a dramatic impact on the Pro Tools environment (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are the two different GUI themes available in Pro Tools?

Classic and Dark (A) Signup and view all the answers

What categories are available in the Color Palette window for customization?

General, Tracks, and Clips (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Text/Line Color parameter?

To globally specify the color of text and lines in the Pro Tools environment (D) Signup and view all the answers

What happens when you select 'Gray' and raise the Text Brightness parameter?

All text becomes white to achieve a monochromatic high contrast UI (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the Text Saturation slider control?

The saturation of colored text in the Pro Tools GUI (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the Background Color pop-up menu allow you to do?

Choose the color of backgrounds in the Pro Tools GUI (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of selecting 'Gray' and lowering the Background Brightness parameter?

All backgrounds become black to achieve a monochromatic high contrast UI (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the High Contrast UI feature do?

Provides additional visual cues to increase visibility (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of the High Contrast UI feature on fields and pop-up menus?

They are outlined in white to increase visibility (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Toolbar Brightness slider?

To control the brightness of the Edit window toolbar (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by a white underline in numeric fields with the High Contrast UI feature enabled?

An active numeric field (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of the High Contrast UI feature on check boxes and radio buttons?

They are outlined, and 'checked' boxes are filled in (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the dash in the Window Configuration list indicate?

An active Window Configuration (D) Signup and view all the answers

What happens when you select the Auto-Update Active Configuration option?

The active Window Configuration is automatically updated with any display changes (A) Signup and view all the answers

How do you show or hide the Window Configurations window on a Mac?

Option+Command+J (A) Signup and view all the answers

What can be recalled indirectly as part of a Memory Location?

Window Configurations and Memory Locations (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Window Configuration pop-up menu in the General Properties section?

To choose a Window Configuration to recall with a Memory Location (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the shortcut to create a Window Configuration?

Period (.) key, then the number of the Window Configuration, and then the Plus (+) key (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the shortcut to recall a Window Configuration?

Period (.) key, then the number of the Window Configuration, and then the Asterisk (*) key (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of using Window Configurations and Memory Locations together?

It allows you to speed up your workflow (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is shown in the Window Configurations window, besides the list of Window Configurations?

The aspects recalled with each Window Configuration (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Window Configurations window?

To show a list of Window Configurations and recall a configuration (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe windows like the Transport window, System Usage window, and plug-in windows?

Floating windows (A) Signup and view all the answers

How can you hide all floating windows in Pro Tools?

From the Window menu, choose Hide All Floating Windows (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Arrange feature in the Window menu?

To rearrange windows (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are Window Configurations used for in Pro Tools?

To save and recall window layouts (A) Signup and view all the answers

How do you store a new Window Configuration in Pro Tools?

From the Window menu, choose Configurations and then New Configuration (B) Signup and view all the answers

What can you store in a Window Configuration in Pro Tools?

The sizes and positions of open windows, as well as the view settings of the Edit window (D) Signup and view all the answers

How do you recall a Window Configuration in Pro Tools?

From the Window menu, choose Configurations and select the desired configuration (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the shortcut to show and hide floating windows in Pro Tools on a Mac?

Control+Option+Command+W (B) Signup and view all the answers

How many different Window Configurations can you store in a single session in Pro Tools?

Up to 99 (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Comment field in the New Window Configuration dialog box?

To enter a description for the configuration (C) Signup and view all the answers