I use Premiere Elements 9. When I drag a clip to the time line, the time line is magnified. Can this be turned off?

[HayesJohnE]

When I drag a clip to the time line, the time line is magnified.  Can this be turned off?

[Bill Sprague]

In length or height?  Can you post a screen shot?

[HayesJohnE]

Before:

After:

I hope this helps.

[Bill Sprague]

Those screenshots are good.  But, it put me in a memory box.  I can't remember the version 9 interface from when I used it 6 years ago.  I think you are in the preview window and haven't actually put the clip on the timeline yet.  But, I'm not sure. 

With those screen shots, someone with a better memory of version 9 might be able to help. 

Sorry!

Bill

[HayesJohnE]

Thanks Bill,

No I have not placed the clip on the time line yet.  Everything gets magnified as I am trying to place it and it is hard to see exactly where it is going to be placed.  Some times it is inserted into track one or track 3 when I am trying to insert it into track 2.

If it is not in the right track it is hard to move it afterwards.

I hope someone else may have an idea.

[Bill Sprague]

Can you single click drag it from the circle and drop it to the square without pausing?

You should also be able to right click the clip in the red square and select "insert in timeline".