Aligning modules that started at different times
Logs rarely start at exactly the same moment. When you overlay two modules, the same physical event can sit at slightly different X positions. The alignment tool lets you nudge a module until the features line up.
- Click “Align module offsets…” in the controls strip to open the offset panel.
- Find the module you want to shift and nudge it left or right.
- Watch a shared feature (a spike, a step, a shutdown) line up with the reference module.
- Repeat for other modules as needed. Click “Reset all offsets” to clear every shift, or “Done” to close the panel.
Three ways to shift a module
- Drag the slider — press and drag the offset slider and the overlay follows the thumb live, so you can watch the feature slide into place instead of nudging and checking. The gesture keeps tracking your pointer even if it wanders off the track, and it works with a mouse, a pen, or a finger on a tablet.
- Nudge — the ‹ and › buttons either side of the slider move the module one step at a time. With the slider focused, the arrow keys (and Home / End) still work too.
- Type it — the number box at the end of the row takes an exact offset.
What the offset units mean
- In Elapsed time mode, offsets are in seconds, and one nudge step is one minute.
- In Point # mode, offsets are in samples (whole data points), and one nudge step is one sample.
“Align module offsets…” is hidden in Actual time mode. Real timestamps already place each module on the clock, so switch to Elapsed time or Point # to shift a module.
Alignment shifts how a module is drawn relative to the others; it doesn't change your source file. Reset all offsets returns everything to its true position.
FAQ
How do I line up two logs that started at different times?
Open “Align module offsets…”, then nudge one module left or right until a shared feature lines up with the reference module. Offsets are in seconds (Elapsed mode) or samples (other modes).
Does aligning change my original file?
No. Alignment only affects how the module is drawn relative to the others. Your source file is untouched, and “Reset all offsets” restores true positions.