# Inspector Panel

The Inspector panel displays and edits the properties of whatever is currently selected — a clip on the timeline, a screen output, or a cue.

![Inspector panel](/files/9Zs77qBJWiutSDJaogz0)

## Opening the Inspector

The Inspector is always visible on the right side of the Main Editor. Click any item in the composition canvas or timeline to populate it.

## Sections

### Media Properties (clip selected)

| Property           | Description                                            |
| ------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------ |
| **Name**           | Display name of the clip                               |
| **Source**         | File path or live-input reference                      |
| **Start / End**    | In and out points within the source file               |
| **Loop**           | `Once`, `Loop`, `∞ Infinite`                           |
| **Volume**         | Audio gain (dB), per-clip                              |
| **In Transition**  | Crossfade, cut, wipe — with duration                   |
| **Out Transition** | Same options as In Transition                          |
| **Effects**        | List of applied GPU effects with per-effect parameters |

### Layer Properties (layer selected)

| Property       | Description                                            |
| -------------- | ------------------------------------------------------ |
| **Position**   | X, Y offset on screen (pixels or %)                    |
| **Size**       | Width and Height                                       |
| **Opacity**    | 0–100 %                                                |
| **Blend mode** | Normal, Add, Multiply, Screen, etc.                    |
| **Z-order**    | Stacking order buttons (bring to front / send to back) |

### Screen Properties (screen tab selected)

| Property              | Description                           |
| --------------------- | ------------------------------------- |
| **Output**            | Physical display assignment           |
| **Resolution**        | Width × Height                        |
| **Refresh rate**      | Target FPS                            |
| **Background colour** | Colour shown when no media is playing |

## Collapsible Sections

Each property group has a ▸ toggle. Collapse sections you don't need to keep the panel tidy.


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