Cubase 5 Problem - Shift key to 'hold' automation value?

[Dub_Fiend]

Hey all,

A bit stuck for this because I don't know what the term is called exactly, but recently I had to reinstall Cubase 5 because I got an SSD for my OS and I'm encountering an issue;

I used to be able to open an Automation Lane on any VST/Audio channel, select an automation point and then hold the Shift key to drag that value along the timeline without moving the point vertically but I can't seem to do that anymore and I'm not sure what I'm missing... I don't remember editing anything to make this occur before but I know it's a setting somewhere I just can't figure out where exactly... Can anyone help a brother out? There's a Big Up in it for you if you can

[rockonin]

I never use the shift key, actually first time i have heard you could do that. After the reinstall did you update it to version 5.5.3?

Also go the preferences menu, see if its been unchecked.

[Dub_Fiend]

Yeah, I found it out just through fiddling about before and it's been a godsend. It's definitely updated to 5.5.3, just checked in the Help part so I don't think it's a software issue...

My issue is, where am I looking in the options? Because I don't know whether it's under Key Commands or Preferences, and then whether it's in MIDI or Editing or if there's an Automation bit I'm missing?

[rockonin]

Just messed about with my volume automation. For me its not the Shift key that does that.
Its the 'Ctrl' key that does it.

[Dub_Fiend]

Hey shit... My Ctrl key does it now as well :S 100% certain my Shift Key was the one that did that... literally want to facepalm now lol -_-