LMMS/lmms

New Clips Should Match the Clip Snapping Size

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#8,038 opened on Aug 15, 2025

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Description

Problem Description

When a new clip is created in a track, it has a default size of one bar, regardless of what the user has set the clip snapping size of the project to.

Solution

Each new clip should instead be created with the clip snapping size instead. Implementing this adjustment will help the general feel and workflow for users when creating clips in their project.

Contributor guide

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
desktop
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
fresh
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
Familiarity with C++Understanding of clip snapping settings
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
75
Research direction
Look in the source code for where new clips are instantiated, likely in Track or Clip classes. The default size constant (one bar) should be replaced with the project's clip snapping size, which is probably stored in the project settings. Check related comments or previous PRs for guidance. Consider updating any existing tests to reflect the new behavior.