Clip properties
Clip properties are information about a clip that describes and identifies each clip. You can see this information by selecting a clip using the right mouse button and then clicking Clip Properties. Information such as description, category, and keywords can be modified. Property information is stored in the Clip Gallery catalog.
| Property | What it describes |
|---|---|
| Description | A short description of the clip that is searchable and also appears as a ToolTip on the clip icon |
| Name | The name of the clip file including a file name extension |
| Type | The type of file based on the file name extension |
| Size | The file size in bytes |
| Dimensions | The dimensions of a picture or motion clip in pixels (some clips, such as .wmfs, do not show dimensions) |
| Duration | The length of time a sound or motion clip will take to play |
| File Path | Shows the location of the clip (click Refresh to see this) |
| Catalog Path | Shows the location of the clip catalog containing information about the clip |
| Categories | Shows the categories assigned to this clip |
| Keywords | Shows the keywords assigned to this clip |
| Thumbnail | A thumbnail-sized preview of a picture clip or an icon for a sound or motion clip |
| Preview | Shows a large preview of the current clip if it is a picture |
| Play | Plays the current clip if it is a sound or motion clip |
| Refresh | Refreshes the file path field, thumbnail, and other clip properties |