What happens when the "Overwrite button" is used?

Using the "Overwrite button" is integral to video editing workflows as it allows for the replacement of selected clips within a timeline with new ones. This function is particularly useful when you want to update or modify existing portions of your project without needing to delete the entire clip and then add a new one manually. The process efficiently allows you to maintain the structure and timing of your sequence while refreshing elements of it.

This capability also facilitates a dynamic editing process, enabling editors to make necessary adjustments or corrections on the fly. When you utilize the Overwrite function, it directly impacts the selected area, allowing for a precise and controlled replacement while ensuring that other segments of the timeline remain untouched.

In contrast, creating a copy of the current timeline, saving the project in a different format, or canceling the last action are functionalities that serve different purposes in the editing process and do not align with the specific function of the Overwrite button.