Add layers to the Timeline layers list

Just as you can add media to the Layers list, you can drag media into the Timeline layers list. When you do so, a layer is added to the Timeline layers list (and also to the Layers list, and Canvas), and a corresponding timebar appears in the track area.

Library effects (behaviors, filters, and so on) can also be dragged into the Timeline layers list. However, because effects objects are applied to media layers (images, video, audio, and so on), they cannot be grouped by themselves.

Note: You can also drag images and clips to the Timeline track area. See Add layers to the Timeline track area.

Add a layer to a group

Drag an item from the File Browser, Library, or Media list, then position the pointer over the Timeline layers list.
Do any of the following:
- Add the item as the topmost layer in a group: Position the pointer over a group, and when a white border appears, release the mouse button.
- Add the item between two existing layers: Position the pointer between two layers, and when a blue position indicator appears, release the mouse button.
- Replace an existing image layer: Position the pointer over an existing layer, and when the pointer becomes a curved arrow, release the mouse button.
  The new layer is added to the Timeline layers list, Layers list and Canvas.

Note: If the media item is a clip with multiple audio tracks, a drop menu will appear, allowing you to choose between mixing down the multiple tracks to stereo or importing audio tracks individually. For more information, see Add audio files.

Add a layer to a new group between existing groups

Drag an item from the File Browser, Library, or Media list into the Timeline layers list between two existing groups.
When the position indicator appears, release the mouse button.
A new group containing the new layer is created between the existing groups.

Create a group above existing groups

Drag an item from the File Browser, Library, or Media list into the Timeline layers list, below the lower edge of the bottom layer.
Release the mouse button.

A new group is created above the other existing groups in the hierarchy of groups and layers.