Group shapes

daw-backend/src/audio/engine.rs

@@ -1153,6 +1153,7 @@ impl Engine {
                             "Gain" => Box::new(GainNode::new("Gain".to_string())),
                             "Mixer" => Box::new(MixerNode::new("Mixer".to_string())),
                             "Filter" => Box::new(FilterNode::new("Filter".to_string())),
+                            "SVF" => Box::new(SVFNode::new("SVF".to_string())),
                             "ADSR" => Box::new(ADSRNode::new("ADSR".to_string())),
                             "LFO" => Box::new(LFONode::new("LFO".to_string())),
                             "NoiseGenerator" => Box::new(NoiseGeneratorNode::new("Noise".to_string())),
@@ -1244,6 +1245,7 @@ impl Engine {
                             "Gain" => Box::new(GainNode::new("Gain".to_string())),
                             "Mixer" => Box::new(MixerNode::new("Mixer".to_string())),
                             "Filter" => Box::new(FilterNode::new("Filter".to_string())),
+                            "SVF" => Box::new(SVFNode::new("SVF".to_string())),
                             "ADSR" => Box::new(ADSRNode::new("ADSR".to_string())),
                             "LFO" => Box::new(LFONode::new("LFO".to_string())),
                             "NoiseGenerator" => Box::new(NoiseGeneratorNode::new("Noise".to_string())),
@@ -1838,6 +1840,21 @@ impl Engine {
                 }
             }
 
+            Command::MultiSamplerClearLayers(track_id, node_id) => {
+                use crate::audio::node_graph::nodes::MultiSamplerNode;
+
+                if let Some(TrackNode::Midi(track)) = self.project.get_track_mut(track_id) {
+                    let graph = &mut track.instrument_graph;
+                    let node_idx = NodeIndex::new(node_id as usize);
+
+                    if let Some(graph_node) = graph.get_graph_node_mut(node_idx) {
+                        if let Some(multi_sampler_node) = graph_node.node.as_any_mut().downcast_mut::<MultiSamplerNode>() {
+                            multi_sampler_node.clear_layers();
+                        }
+                    }
+                }
+            }
+
             Command::AutomationAddKeyframe(track_id, node_id, time, value, interpolation_str, ease_out, ease_in) => {
                 use crate::audio::node_graph::nodes::{AutomationInputNode, AutomationKeyframe, InterpolationType};
 
@@ -3327,6 +3344,11 @@ impl EngineController {
         let _ = self.command_tx.push(Command::MultiSamplerRemoveLayer(track_id, node_id, layer_index));
     }
 
+    /// Clear all layers from a MultiSampler node
+    pub fn multi_sampler_clear_layers(&mut self, track_id: TrackId, node_id: u32) {
+        let _ = self.command_tx.push(Command::MultiSamplerClearLayers(track_id, node_id));
+    }
+
     /// Send a synchronous query and wait for the response
     /// This blocks until the audio thread processes the query
     /// Generic method that works with any Query/QueryResponse pair

daw-backend/src/audio/node_graph/graph.rs

@@ -988,6 +988,7 @@ impl AudioGraph {
                 "Gain" => Box::new(GainNode::new("Gain")),
                 "Mixer" => Box::new(MixerNode::new("Mixer")),
                 "Filter" => Box::new(FilterNode::new("Filter")),
+                "SVF" => Box::new(SVFNode::new("SVF")),
                 "ADSR" => Box::new(ADSRNode::new("ADSR")),
                 "LFO" => Box::new(LFONode::new("LFO")),
                 "NoiseGenerator" => Box::new(NoiseGeneratorNode::new("Noise")),

daw-backend/src/audio/node_graph/nodes/mod.rs

@@ -39,6 +39,7 @@ mod sequencer;
 mod simple_sampler;
 mod slew_limiter;
 mod splitter;
+mod svf;
 mod template_io;
 mod vocoder;
 mod voice_allocator;
@@ -85,6 +86,7 @@ pub use sequencer::SequencerNode;
 pub use simple_sampler::SimpleSamplerNode;
 pub use slew_limiter::SlewLimiterNode;
 pub use splitter::SplitterNode;
+pub use svf::SVFNode;
 pub use template_io::{TemplateInputNode, TemplateOutputNode};
 pub use vocoder::VocoderNode;
 pub use voice_allocator::VoiceAllocatorNode;

daw-backend/src/audio/node_graph/nodes/multi_sampler.rs

@@ -458,6 +458,16 @@ impl MultiSamplerNode {
         Ok(())
     }
 
+    /// Remove all layers
+    pub fn clear_layers(&mut self) {
+        self.layers.clear();
+        self.layer_infos.clear();
+        // Stop all active voices
+        for voice in &mut self.voices {
+            voice.is_active = false;
+        }
+    }
+
     /// Find the best matching layer for a given note and velocity
     fn find_layer(&self, note: u8, velocity: u8) -> Option<usize> {
         self.layers

daw-backend/src/audio/node_graph/nodes/svf.rs

@@ -0,0 +1,199 @@
+use crate::audio::node_graph::{AudioNode, NodeCategory, NodePort, Parameter, ParameterUnit, SignalType, cv_input_or_default};
+use crate::audio::midi::MidiEvent;
+use crate::dsp::svf::SvfFilter;
+
+const PARAM_CUTOFF: u32 = 0;
+const PARAM_RESONANCE: u32 = 1;
+
+/// State Variable Filter node — simultaneously outputs lowpass, highpass,
+/// bandpass, and notch from one filter, with per-sample CV modulation of
+/// cutoff and resonance.
+pub struct SVFNode {
+    name: String,
+    filter: SvfFilter,
+    cutoff: f32,
+    resonance: f32,
+    sample_rate: u32,
+    inputs: Vec<NodePort>,
+    outputs: Vec<NodePort>,
+    parameters: Vec<Parameter>,
+}
+
+impl SVFNode {
+    pub fn new(name: impl Into<String>) -> Self {
+        let name = name.into();
+
+        let inputs = vec![
+            NodePort::new("Audio In", SignalType::Audio, 0),
+            NodePort::new("Cutoff CV", SignalType::CV, 1),
+            NodePort::new("Resonance CV", SignalType::CV, 2),
+        ];
+
+        let outputs = vec![
+            NodePort::new("Lowpass", SignalType::Audio, 0),
+            NodePort::new("Highpass", SignalType::Audio, 1),
+            NodePort::new("Bandpass", SignalType::Audio, 2),
+            NodePort::new("Notch", SignalType::Audio, 3),
+        ];
+
+        let parameters = vec![
+            Parameter::new(PARAM_CUTOFF, "Cutoff", 20.0, 20000.0, 1000.0, ParameterUnit::Frequency),
+            Parameter::new(PARAM_RESONANCE, "Resonance", 0.0, 1.0, 0.0, ParameterUnit::Generic),
+        ];
+
+        let mut filter = SvfFilter::new();
+        filter.set_params(1000.0, 0.0, 44100.0);
+
+        Self {
+            name,
+            filter,
+            cutoff: 1000.0,
+            resonance: 0.0,
+            sample_rate: 44100,
+            inputs,
+            outputs,
+            parameters,
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+impl AudioNode for SVFNode {
+    fn category(&self) -> NodeCategory {
+        NodeCategory::Effect
+    }
+
+    fn inputs(&self) -> &[NodePort] {
+        &self.inputs
+    }
+
+    fn outputs(&self) -> &[NodePort] {
+        &self.outputs
+    }
+
+    fn parameters(&self) -> &[Parameter] {
+        &self.parameters
+    }
+
+    fn set_parameter(&mut self, id: u32, value: f32) {
+        match id {
+            PARAM_CUTOFF => {
+                self.cutoff = value.clamp(20.0, 20000.0);
+                self.filter.set_params(self.cutoff, self.resonance, self.sample_rate as f32);
+            }
+            PARAM_RESONANCE => {
+                self.resonance = value.clamp(0.0, 1.0);
+                self.filter.set_params(self.cutoff, self.resonance, self.sample_rate as f32);
+            }
+            _ => {}
+        }
+    }
+
+    fn get_parameter(&self, id: u32) -> f32 {
+        match id {
+            PARAM_CUTOFF => self.cutoff,
+            PARAM_RESONANCE => self.resonance,
+            _ => 0.0,
+        }
+    }
+
+    fn process(
+        &mut self,
+        inputs: &[&[f32]],
+        outputs: &mut [&mut [f32]],
+        _midi_inputs: &[&[MidiEvent]],
+        _midi_outputs: &mut [&mut Vec<MidiEvent>],
+        sample_rate: u32,
+    ) {
+        if inputs.is_empty() || outputs.len() < 4 {
+            return;
+        }
+
+        if self.sample_rate != sample_rate {
+            self.sample_rate = sample_rate;
+            self.filter.set_params(self.cutoff, self.resonance, sample_rate as f32);
+        }
+
+        let input = inputs[0];
+        // All 4 outputs are stereo interleaved
+        let frames = input.len() / 2;
+        let sr = self.sample_rate as f32;
+
+        // Check if CV inputs are connected (sample first frame to detect NaN)
+        let has_cutoff_cv = !cv_input_or_default(inputs, 1, 0, f32::NAN).is_nan();
+        let has_resonance_cv = !cv_input_or_default(inputs, 2, 0, f32::NAN).is_nan();
+
+        let mut last_cutoff = self.cutoff;
+        let mut last_resonance = self.resonance;
+
+        for frame in 0..frames {
+            // Update coefficients from CV if connected
+            if has_cutoff_cv || has_resonance_cv {
+                let cutoff = if has_cutoff_cv {
+                    let cv = cv_input_or_default(inputs, 1, frame, 0.5);
+                    let octave_shift = (cv.clamp(0.0, 1.0) - 0.5) * 4.0;
+                    (self.cutoff * 2.0_f32.powf(octave_shift)).clamp(20.0, 20000.0)
+                } else {
+                    self.cutoff
+                };
+
+                let resonance = if has_resonance_cv {
+                    cv_input_or_default(inputs, 2, frame, self.resonance).clamp(0.0, 1.0)
+                } else {
+                    self.resonance
+                };
+
+                if cutoff != last_cutoff || resonance != last_resonance {
+                    self.filter.set_params(cutoff, resonance, sr);
+                    last_cutoff = cutoff;
+                    last_resonance = resonance;
+                }
+            }
+
+            // Process both channels, writing all 4 outputs
+            for ch in 0..2 {
+                let idx = frame * 2 + ch;
+                let (lp, hp, bp, notch) = self.filter.process_sample_quad(input[idx], ch);
+                outputs[0][idx] = lp;
+                outputs[1][idx] = hp;
+                outputs[2][idx] = bp;
+                outputs[3][idx] = notch;
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    fn reset(&mut self) {
+        self.filter.reset();
+    }
+
+    fn node_type(&self) -> &str {
+        "SVF"
+    }
+
+    fn name(&self) -> &str {
+        &self.name
+    }
+
+    fn clone_node(&self) -> Box<dyn AudioNode> {
+        let mut filter = SvfFilter::new();
+        filter.set_params(self.cutoff, self.resonance, self.sample_rate as f32);
+
+        Box::new(Self {
+            name: self.name.clone(),
+            filter,
+            cutoff: self.cutoff,
+            resonance: self.resonance,
+            sample_rate: self.sample_rate,
+            inputs: self.inputs.clone(),
+            outputs: self.outputs.clone(),
+            parameters: self.parameters.clone(),
+        })
+    }
+
+    fn as_any_mut(&mut self) -> &mut dyn std::any::Any {
+        self
+    }
+
+    fn as_any(&self) -> &dyn std::any::Any {
+        self
+    }
+}

daw-backend/src/command/types.rs

@@ -194,6 +194,8 @@ pub enum Command {
     MultiSamplerUpdateLayer(TrackId, u32, usize, u8, u8, u8, u8, u8, Option<usize>, Option<usize>, LoopMode),
     /// Remove a layer from a MultiSampler node (track_id, node_id, layer_index)
     MultiSamplerRemoveLayer(TrackId, u32, usize),
+    /// Clear all layers from a MultiSampler node (track_id, node_id)
+    MultiSamplerClearLayers(TrackId, u32),
 
     // Automation Input Node commands
     /// Add or update a keyframe on an AutomationInput node (track_id, node_id, time, value, interpolation, ease_out, ease_in)

daw-backend/src/dsp/mod.rs

@@ -1,3 +1,5 @@
 pub mod biquad;
+pub mod svf;
 
 pub use biquad::BiquadFilter;
+pub use svf::SvfFilter;

daw-backend/src/dsp/svf.rs

@@ -0,0 +1,135 @@
+use std::f32::consts::PI;
+
+/// State Variable Filter mode
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Copy, PartialEq)]
+pub enum SvfMode {
+    Lowpass = 0,
+    Highpass = 1,
+    Bandpass = 2,
+    Notch = 3,
+}
+
+impl SvfMode {
+    pub fn from_f32(value: f32) -> Self {
+        match value.round() as i32 {
+            1 => SvfMode::Highpass,
+            2 => SvfMode::Bandpass,
+            3 => SvfMode::Notch,
+            _ => SvfMode::Lowpass,
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+/// Linear trapezoidal integrated State Variable Filter (Simper/Cytomic)
+///
+/// Zero-delay feedback topology. Per-sample cutoff modulation is cheap —
+/// just update `g` and `k` coefficients (no per-sample trig needed if
+/// cutoff hasn't changed).
+#[derive(Clone)]
+pub struct SvfFilter {
+    // Coefficients
+    g: f32,  // frequency warping: tan(π * cutoff / sample_rate)
+    k: f32,  // damping: 2 - 2*resonance
+    a1: f32, // 1 / (1 + g*(g+k))
+    a2: f32, // g * a1
+
+    // State per channel (up to 2 for stereo)
+    ic1eq: [f32; 2],
+    ic2eq: [f32; 2],
+
+    mode: SvfMode,
+}
+
+impl SvfFilter {
+    /// Create a new SVF with default parameters (1kHz lowpass, no resonance)
+    pub fn new() -> Self {
+        let mut filter = Self {
+            g: 0.0,
+            k: 2.0,
+            a1: 0.0,
+            a2: 0.0,
+            ic1eq: [0.0; 2],
+            ic2eq: [0.0; 2],
+            mode: SvfMode::Lowpass,
+        };
+        filter.set_params(1000.0, 0.0, 44100.0);
+        filter
+    }
+
+    /// Set filter parameters
+    ///
+    /// # Arguments
+    /// * `cutoff_hz` - Cutoff frequency in Hz (clamped to valid range)
+    /// * `resonance` - Resonance 0.0 (none) to 1.0 (self-oscillation)
+    /// * `sample_rate` - Sample rate in Hz
+    #[inline]
+    pub fn set_params(&mut self, cutoff_hz: f32, resonance: f32, sample_rate: f32) {
+        // Clamp cutoff to avoid instability near Nyquist
+        let cutoff = cutoff_hz.clamp(5.0, sample_rate * 0.49);
+        let resonance = resonance.clamp(0.0, 1.0);
+
+        self.g = (PI * cutoff / sample_rate).tan();
+        self.k = 2.0 - 2.0 * resonance;
+        self.a1 = 1.0 / (1.0 + self.g * (self.g + self.k));
+        self.a2 = self.g * self.a1;
+    }
+
+    /// Set filter mode
+    pub fn set_mode(&mut self, mode: SvfMode) {
+        self.mode = mode;
+    }
+
+    /// Process a single sample, returning all four outputs: (lowpass, highpass, bandpass, notch)
+    #[inline]
+    pub fn process_sample_quad(&mut self, input: f32, channel: usize) -> (f32, f32, f32, f32) {
+        let ch = channel.min(1);
+
+        let v3 = input - self.ic2eq[ch];
+        let v1 = self.a1 * self.ic1eq[ch] + self.a2 * v3;
+        let v2 = self.ic2eq[ch] + self.g * v1;
+
+        self.ic1eq[ch] = 2.0 * v1 - self.ic1eq[ch];
+        self.ic2eq[ch] = 2.0 * v2 - self.ic2eq[ch];
+
+        let hp = input - self.k * v1 - v2;
+        (v2, hp, v1, hp + v2)
+    }
+
+    /// Process a single sample with a selected mode
+    #[inline]
+    pub fn process_sample(&mut self, input: f32, channel: usize) -> f32 {
+        let (lp, hp, bp, notch) = self.process_sample_quad(input, channel);
+        match self.mode {
+            SvfMode::Lowpass => lp,
+            SvfMode::Highpass => hp,
+            SvfMode::Bandpass => bp,
+            SvfMode::Notch => notch,
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Process a buffer of interleaved samples
+    pub fn process_buffer(&mut self, buffer: &mut [f32], channels: usize) {
+        if channels == 1 {
+            for sample in buffer.iter_mut() {
+                *sample = self.process_sample(*sample, 0);
+            }
+        } else if channels == 2 {
+            for frame in buffer.chunks_exact_mut(2) {
+                frame[0] = self.process_sample(frame[0], 0);
+                frame[1] = self.process_sample(frame[1], 1);
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Reset filter state (clear delay lines)
+    pub fn reset(&mut self) {
+        self.ic1eq = [0.0; 2];
+        self.ic2eq = [0.0; 2];
+    }
+}
+
+impl Default for SvfFilter {
+    fn default() -> Self {
+        Self::new()
+    }
+}

lightningbeam-ui/Cargo.toml

@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ egui_code_editor = "0.2"
 # GPU Rendering
 # vello from git uses wgpu 27, matching eframe 0.33
 vello = { git = "https://github.com/linebender/vello", branch = "main" }
-wgpu = { version = "27", features = ["vulkan", "metal"] }
+wgpu = { version = "27", features = ["vulkan", "metal", "gles"] }
 kurbo = { version = "0.12", features = ["serde"] }
 peniko = "0.5"
 

lightningbeam-ui/egui_node_graph2/src/editor_ui.rs

@@ -395,6 +395,7 @@ where
                 src_pos,
                 dst_pos,
                 connection_color,
+                false,
             );
         }
 
@@ -406,6 +407,8 @@ where
                     .any_param_type(AnyParameterId::Output(output))
                     .unwrap();
                 let connection_color = port_type.data_type_color(user_state);
+                let highlighted =
+                    self.highlighted_connection == Some((input, output));
                 // outputs can't be wide yet so this is fine.
                 let src_pos = port_locations[&AnyParameterId::Output(output)][0];
                 let dst_pos = conn_locations[&input][hook_n];
@@ -415,6 +418,7 @@ where
                     src_pos,
                     dst_pos,
                     connection_color,
+                    highlighted,
                 );
             }
         }
@@ -586,10 +590,16 @@ fn draw_connection(
     src_pos: Pos2,
     dst_pos: Pos2,
     color: Color32,
+    highlighted: bool,
 ) {
+    let (width, draw_color) = if highlighted {
+        (7.0 * pan_zoom.zoom, Color32::from_rgb(100, 220, 100))
+    } else {
+        (5.0 * pan_zoom.zoom, color)
+    };
     let connection_stroke = egui::Stroke {
-        width: 5.0 * pan_zoom.zoom,
-        color,
+        width,
+        color: draw_color,
     };
 
     let control_scale = ((dst_pos.x - src_pos.x) * pan_zoom.zoom / 2.0).max(30.0 * pan_zoom.zoom);

lightningbeam-ui/egui_node_graph2/src/ui_state.rs

@@ -31,6 +31,10 @@ pub struct GraphEditorState<NodeData, DataType, ValueType, NodeTemplate, UserSta
     pub node_finder: Option<NodeFinder<NodeTemplate>>,
     /// The panning of the graph viewport.
     pub pan_zoom: PanZoom,
+    /// A connection to highlight (e.g. as an insertion target during node drag).
+    /// Stored as (InputId, OutputId). Not serialized.
+    #[cfg_attr(feature = "persistence", serde(skip))]
+    pub highlighted_connection: Option<(InputId, OutputId)>,
     pub _user_state: PhantomData<fn() -> UserState>,
 }
 
@@ -57,6 +61,7 @@ impl<NodeData, DataType, ValueType, NodeKind, UserState> Default
             node_positions: Default::default(),
             node_finder: Default::default(),
             pan_zoom: Default::default(),
+            highlighted_connection: Default::default(),
             _user_state: Default::default(),
         }
     }

lightningbeam-ui/lightningbeam-core/src/actions/add_shape.rs

@@ -1,50 +1,35 @@
 //! Add shape action
 //!
-//! Handles adding a new shape and object to a vector layer.
+//! Handles adding a new shape to a vector layer's keyframe.
 
 use crate::action::Action;
 use crate::document::Document;
 use crate::layer::AnyLayer;
-use crate::object::ShapeInstance;
 use crate::shape::Shape;
 use uuid::Uuid;
 
-/// Action that adds a shape and object to a vector layer
-///
-/// This action creates both a Shape (the path/geometry) and an ShapeInstance
-/// (the instance with transform). Both are added to the layer.
+/// Action that adds a shape to a vector layer's keyframe
 pub struct AddShapeAction {
     /// Layer ID to add the shape to
     layer_id: Uuid,
 
-    /// The shape to add (contains path and styling)
+    /// The shape to add (contains geometry, styling, transform, opacity)
     shape: Shape,
 
-    /// The object to add (references the shape with transform)
-    object: ShapeInstance,
+    /// Time of the keyframe to add to
+    time: f64,
 
     /// ID of the created shape (set after execution)
     created_shape_id: Option<Uuid>,
-
-    /// ID of the created object (set after execution)
-    created_object_id: Option<Uuid>,
 }
 
 impl AddShapeAction {
-    /// Create a new add shape action
-    ///
-    /// # Arguments
-    ///
-    /// * `layer_id` - The layer to add the shape to
-    /// * `shape` - The shape to add
-    /// * `object` - The object instance referencing the shape
-    pub fn new(layer_id: Uuid, shape: Shape, object: ShapeInstance) -> Self {
+    pub fn new(layer_id: Uuid, shape: Shape, time: f64) -> Self {
         Self {
             layer_id,
             shape,
-            object,
+            time,
             created_shape_id: None,
-            created_object_id: None,
         }
     }
 }
@@ -57,34 +42,25 @@ impl Action for AddShapeAction {
         };
 
         if let AnyLayer::Vector(vector_layer) = layer {
-            // Add shape and object to the layer
-            let shape_id = vector_layer.add_shape_internal(self.shape.clone());
-            let object_id = vector_layer.add_object_internal(self.object.clone());
-
-            // Store the IDs for rollback
+            let shape_id = self.shape.id;
+            vector_layer.add_shape_to_keyframe(self.shape.clone(), self.time);
             self.created_shape_id = Some(shape_id);
-            self.created_object_id = Some(object_id);
         }
         Ok(())
     }
 
     fn rollback(&mut self, document: &mut Document) -> Result<(), String> {
-        // Remove the created shape and object if they exist
-        if let (Some(shape_id), Some(object_id)) = (self.created_shape_id, self.created_object_id) {
+        if let Some(shape_id) = self.created_shape_id {
             let layer = match document.get_layer_mut(&self.layer_id) {
                 Some(l) => l,
                 None => return Ok(()),
             };
 
             if let AnyLayer::Vector(vector_layer) = layer {
-                // Remove in reverse order: object first, then shape
-                vector_layer.remove_object_internal(&object_id);
-                vector_layer.remove_shape_internal(&shape_id);
+                vector_layer.remove_shape_from_keyframe(&shape_id, self.time);
             }
 
-            // Clear the stored IDs
             self.created_shape_id = None;
-            self.created_object_id = None;
         }
         Ok(())
     }
@@ -99,33 +75,28 @@ mod tests {
     use super::*;
     use crate::layer::VectorLayer;
     use crate::shape::ShapeColor;
-    use vello::kurbo::{Circle, Rect, Shape as KurboShape};
+    use vello::kurbo::{Rect, Shape as KurboShape};
 
     #[test]
     fn test_add_shape_action_rectangle() {
-        // Create a document with a vector layer
         let mut document = Document::new("Test");
         let vector_layer = VectorLayer::new("Layer 1");
         let layer_id = document.root.add_child(AnyLayer::Vector(vector_layer));
 
-        // Create a rectangle shape
         let rect = Rect::new(0.0, 0.0, 100.0, 50.0);
         let path = rect.to_path(0.1);
-        let shape = Shape::new(path).with_fill(ShapeColor::rgb(255, 0, 0));
-        let object = ShapeInstance::new(shape.id).with_position(50.0, 50.0);
+        let shape = Shape::new(path)
+            .with_fill(ShapeColor::rgb(255, 0, 0))
+            .with_position(50.0, 50.0);
 
-        // Create and execute action
-        let mut action = AddShapeAction::new(layer_id, shape, object);
+        let mut action = AddShapeAction::new(layer_id, shape, 0.0);
         action.execute(&mut document).unwrap();
 
-        // Verify shape and object were added
         if let Some(AnyLayer::Vector(layer)) = document.get_layer(&layer_id) {
-            assert_eq!(layer.shapes.len(), 1);
-            assert_eq!(layer.shape_instances.len(), 1);
-
-            let added_object = &layer.shape_instances[0];
-            assert_eq!(added_object.transform.x, 50.0);
-            assert_eq!(added_object.transform.y, 50.0);
+            let shapes = layer.shapes_at_time(0.0);
+            assert_eq!(shapes.len(), 1);
+            assert_eq!(shapes[0].transform.x, 50.0);
+            assert_eq!(shapes[0].transform.y, 50.0);
         } else {
             panic!("Layer not found or not a vector layer");
         }
@@ -133,91 +104,8 @@ mod tests {
         // Rollback
         action.rollback(&mut document).unwrap();
 
-        // Verify shape and object were removed
         if let Some(AnyLayer::Vector(layer)) = document.get_layer(&layer_id) {
-            assert_eq!(layer.shapes.len(), 0);
-            assert_eq!(layer.shape_instances.len(), 0);
-        }
-    }
-
-    #[test]
-    fn test_add_shape_action_circle() {
-        let mut document = Document::new("Test");
-        let vector_layer = VectorLayer::new("Layer 1");
-        let layer_id = document.root.add_child(AnyLayer::Vector(vector_layer));
-
-        // Create a circle shape
-        let circle = Circle::new((50.0, 50.0), 25.0);
-        let path = circle.to_path(0.1);
-        let shape = Shape::new(path)
-            .with_fill(ShapeColor::rgb(0, 255, 0));
-        let object = ShapeInstance::new(shape.id);
-
-        let mut action = AddShapeAction::new(layer_id, shape, object);
-
-        // Test description
-        assert_eq!(action.description(), "Add shape");
-
-        // Execute
-        action.execute(&mut document).unwrap();
-
-        if let Some(AnyLayer::Vector(layer)) = document.get_layer(&layer_id) {
-            assert_eq!(layer.shapes.len(), 1);
-            assert_eq!(layer.shape_instances.len(), 1);
-        }
-    }
-
-    #[test]
-    fn test_add_shape_action_multiple_execute() {
-        let mut document = Document::new("Test");
-        let vector_layer = VectorLayer::new("Layer 1");
-        let layer_id = document.root.add_child(AnyLayer::Vector(vector_layer));
-
-        let rect = Rect::new(0.0, 0.0, 50.0, 50.0);
-        let path = rect.to_path(0.1);
-        let shape = Shape::new(path);
-        let object = ShapeInstance::new(shape.id);
-
-        let mut action = AddShapeAction::new(layer_id, shape, object);
-
-        // Execute twice - shapes are stored in HashMap (keyed by ID, so same shape overwrites)
-        // while shape_instances are stored in Vec (so duplicates accumulate)
-        action.execute(&mut document).unwrap();
-        action.execute(&mut document).unwrap();
-
-        if let Some(AnyLayer::Vector(layer)) = document.get_layer(&layer_id) {
-            // Shapes use HashMap keyed by shape.id, so same shape overwrites = 1
-            // Shape instances use Vec, so duplicates accumulate = 2
-            assert_eq!(layer.shapes.len(), 1);
-            assert_eq!(layer.shape_instances.len(), 2);
-        }
-    }
-
-    #[test]
-    fn test_add_multiple_different_shapes() {
-        let mut document = Document::new("Test");
-        let vector_layer = VectorLayer::new("Layer 1");
-        let layer_id = document.root.add_child(AnyLayer::Vector(vector_layer));
-
-        // Create two different shapes
-        let rect1 = Rect::new(0.0, 0.0, 50.0, 50.0);
-        let shape1 = Shape::new(rect1.to_path(0.1));
-        let object1 = ShapeInstance::new(shape1.id);
-
-        let rect2 = Rect::new(100.0, 100.0, 150.0, 150.0);
-        let shape2 = Shape::new(rect2.to_path(0.1));
-        let object2 = ShapeInstance::new(shape2.id);
-
-        let mut action1 = AddShapeAction::new(layer_id, shape1, object1);
-        let mut action2 = AddShapeAction::new(layer_id, shape2, object2);
-
-        action1.execute(&mut document).unwrap();
-        action2.execute(&mut document).unwrap();
-
-        if let Some(AnyLayer::Vector(layer)) = document.get_layer(&layer_id) {
-            // Two different shapes = 2 entries in HashMap
-            assert_eq!(layer.shapes.len(), 2);
-            assert_eq!(layer.shape_instances.len(), 2);
+            assert_eq!(layer.shapes_at_time(0.0).len(), 0);
         }
     }
 }

lightningbeam-ui/lightningbeam-core/src/actions/group_shapes.rs

@@ -0,0 +1,412 @@
+//! Group action
+//!
+//! Groups selected shapes and/or clip instances into a new VectorClip
+//! with a ClipInstance placed on the layer. Supports grouping shapes,
+//! existing clip instances (groups), or a mix of both.
+
+use crate::action::Action;
+use crate::animation::{AnimationCurve, AnimationTarget, Keyframe, TransformProperty};
+use crate::clip::{ClipInstance, VectorClip};
+use crate::document::Document;
+use crate::layer::{AnyLayer, VectorLayer};
+use crate::shape::Shape;
+use uuid::Uuid;
+use vello::kurbo::{Rect, Shape as KurboShape};
+
+/// Action that groups selected shapes and/or clip instances into a VectorClip
+pub struct GroupAction {
+    /// Layer containing the items to group
+    layer_id: Uuid,
+
+    /// Time of the keyframe to operate on (for shape lookup)
+    time: f64,
+
+    /// Shape IDs to include in the group
+    shape_ids: Vec<Uuid>,
+
+    /// Clip instance IDs to include in the group
+    clip_instance_ids: Vec<Uuid>,
+
+    /// Pre-generated clip instance ID for the new group (so caller can update selection)
+    instance_id: Uuid,
+
+    /// Created clip ID (for rollback)
+    created_clip_id: Option<Uuid>,
+
+    /// Shapes removed from the keyframe (for rollback)
+    removed_shapes: Vec<Shape>,
+
+    /// Clip instances removed from the layer (for rollback, preserving original order)
+    removed_clip_instances: Vec<ClipInstance>,
+}
+
+impl GroupAction {
+    pub fn new(
+        layer_id: Uuid,
+        time: f64,
+        shape_ids: Vec<Uuid>,
+        clip_instance_ids: Vec<Uuid>,
+        instance_id: Uuid,
+    ) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            layer_id,
+            time,
+            shape_ids,
+            clip_instance_ids,
+            instance_id,
+            created_clip_id: None,
+            removed_shapes: Vec::new(),
+            removed_clip_instances: Vec::new(),
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+impl Action for GroupAction {
+    fn execute(&mut self, document: &mut Document) -> Result<(), String> {
+        // --- Phase 1: Collect items and compute bounding box ---
+
+        let layer = document
+            .get_layer(&self.layer_id)
+            .ok_or_else(|| format!("Layer {} not found", self.layer_id))?;
+
+        let vl = match layer {
+            AnyLayer::Vector(vl) => vl,
+            _ => return Err("Group is only supported on vector layers".to_string()),
+        };
+
+        // Collect shapes
+        let shapes_at_time = vl.shapes_at_time(self.time);
+        let mut group_shapes: Vec<Shape> = Vec::new();
+        for id in &self.shape_ids {
+            if let Some(shape) = shapes_at_time.iter().find(|s| &s.id == id) {
+                group_shapes.push(shape.clone());
+            }
+        }
+
+        // Collect clip instances
+        let mut group_clip_instances: Vec<ClipInstance> = Vec::new();
+        for id in &self.clip_instance_ids {
+            if let Some(ci) = vl.clip_instances.iter().find(|ci| &ci.id == id) {
+                group_clip_instances.push(ci.clone());
+            }
+        }
+
+        let total_items = group_shapes.len() + group_clip_instances.len();
+        if total_items < 2 {
+            return Err("Need at least 2 items to group".to_string());
+        }
+
+        // Compute combined bounding box in parent (layer) space
+        let mut combined_bbox: Option<Rect> = None;
+
+        // Shape bounding boxes
+        for shape in &group_shapes {
+            let local_bbox = shape.path().bounding_box();
+            let transform = shape.transform.to_affine();
+            let transformed_bbox = transform.transform_rect_bbox(local_bbox);
+            combined_bbox = Some(match combined_bbox {
+                Some(existing) => existing.union(transformed_bbox),
+                None => transformed_bbox,
+            });
+        }
+
+        // Clip instance bounding boxes
+        for ci in &group_clip_instances {
+            let content_bounds = if let Some(vector_clip) = document.get_vector_clip(&ci.clip_id) {
+                let clip_time = ((self.time - ci.timeline_start) * ci.playback_speed) + ci.trim_start;
+                vector_clip.calculate_content_bounds(document, clip_time)
+            } else if let Some(video_clip) = document.get_video_clip(&ci.clip_id) {
+                Rect::new(0.0, 0.0, video_clip.width, video_clip.height)
+            } else {
+                continue;
+            };
+            let ci_transform = ci.transform.to_affine();
+            let transformed_bbox = ci_transform.transform_rect_bbox(content_bounds);
+            combined_bbox = Some(match combined_bbox {
+                Some(existing) => existing.union(transformed_bbox),
+                None => transformed_bbox,
+            });
+        }
+
+        let bbox = combined_bbox.ok_or("Could not compute bounding box")?;
+        let center_x = (bbox.x0 + bbox.x1) / 2.0;
+        let center_y = (bbox.y0 + bbox.y1) / 2.0;
+
+        // --- Phase 2: Build the VectorClip ---
+
+        // Offset shapes so positions are relative to the group center
+        let mut clip_shapes: Vec<Shape> = group_shapes.clone();
+        for shape in &mut clip_shapes {
+            shape.transform.x -= center_x;
+            shape.transform.y -= center_y;
+        }
+
+        // Offset clip instances similarly
+        let mut clip_instances_inside: Vec<ClipInstance> = group_clip_instances.clone();
+        for ci in &mut clip_instances_inside {
+            ci.transform.x -= center_x;
+            ci.transform.y -= center_y;
+        }
+
+        // Create VectorClip — groups are static (one frame), not time-based clips
+        let frame_duration = 1.0 / document.framerate;
+        let mut clip = VectorClip::new("Group", bbox.width(), bbox.height(), frame_duration);
+        clip.is_group = true;
+        let clip_id = clip.id;
+
+        let mut inner_layer = VectorLayer::new("Layer 1");
+        for shape in clip_shapes {
+            inner_layer.add_shape_to_keyframe(shape, 0.0);
+        }
+        for ci in clip_instances_inside {
+            inner_layer.clip_instances.push(ci);
+        }
+        clip.layers.add_root(AnyLayer::Vector(inner_layer));
+
+        // Add clip to document library
+        document.add_vector_clip(clip);
+        self.created_clip_id = Some(clip_id);
+
+        // --- Phase 3: Remove originals from the layer ---
+
+        let layer = document.get_layer_mut(&self.layer_id).unwrap();
+        let vl = match layer {
+            AnyLayer::Vector(vl) => vl,
+            _ => unreachable!(),
+        };
+
+        // Remove shapes
+        self.removed_shapes.clear();
+        for id in &self.shape_ids {
+            if let Some(shape) = vl.remove_shape_from_keyframe(id, self.time) {
+                self.removed_shapes.push(shape);
+            }
+        }
+
+        // Remove clip instances (preserve order for rollback)
+        self.removed_clip_instances.clear();
+        for id in &self.clip_instance_ids {
+            if let Some(pos) = vl.clip_instances.iter().position(|ci| &ci.id == id) {
+                self.removed_clip_instances.push(vl.clip_instances.remove(pos));
+            }
+        }
+
+        // --- Phase 4: Place the new group ClipInstance ---
+
+        let instance = ClipInstance::with_id(self.instance_id, clip_id)
+            .with_position(center_x, center_y)
+            .with_name("Group");
+        vl.clip_instances.push(instance);
+
+        // Register the group in the current keyframe's clip_instance_ids
+        if let Some(kf) = vl.keyframe_at_mut(self.time) {
+            if !kf.clip_instance_ids.contains(&self.instance_id) {
+                kf.clip_instance_ids.push(self.instance_id);
+            }
+        }
+
+        // --- Phase 5: Create default animation curves with initial keyframe ---
+
+        let props_and_values = [
+            (TransformProperty::X, center_x),
+            (TransformProperty::Y, center_y),
+            (TransformProperty::Rotation, 0.0),
+            (TransformProperty::ScaleX, 1.0),
+            (TransformProperty::ScaleY, 1.0),
+            (TransformProperty::SkewX, 0.0),
+            (TransformProperty::SkewY, 0.0),
+            (TransformProperty::Opacity, 1.0),
+        ];
+
+        for (prop, value) in props_and_values {
+            let target = AnimationTarget::Object {
+                id: self.instance_id,
+                property: prop,
+            };
+            let mut curve = AnimationCurve::new(target.clone(), value);
+            curve.set_keyframe(Keyframe::linear(0.0, value));
+            vl.layer.animation_data.set_curve(curve);
+        }
+
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
+    fn rollback(&mut self, document: &mut Document) -> Result<(), String> {
+        let layer = document
+            .get_layer_mut(&self.layer_id)
+            .ok_or_else(|| format!("Layer {} not found", self.layer_id))?;
+
+        if let AnyLayer::Vector(vl) = layer {
+            // Remove animation curves for the group's clip instance
+            for prop in &[
+                TransformProperty::X, TransformProperty::Y,
+                TransformProperty::Rotation,
+                TransformProperty::ScaleX, TransformProperty::ScaleY,
+                TransformProperty::SkewX, TransformProperty::SkewY,
+                TransformProperty::Opacity,
+            ] {
+                let target = AnimationTarget::Object {
+                    id: self.instance_id,
+                    property: *prop,
+                };
+                vl.layer.animation_data.remove_curve(&target);
+            }
+
+            // Remove the group's clip instance
+            vl.clip_instances.retain(|ci| ci.id != self.instance_id);
+
+            // Remove the group ID from the keyframe
+            if let Some(kf) = vl.keyframe_at_mut(self.time) {
+                kf.clip_instance_ids.retain(|id| id != &self.instance_id);
+            }
+
+            // Re-insert removed shapes
+            for shape in self.removed_shapes.drain(..) {
+                vl.add_shape_to_keyframe(shape, self.time);
+            }
+
+            // Re-insert removed clip instances
+            for ci in self.removed_clip_instances.drain(..) {
+                vl.clip_instances.push(ci);
+            }
+        }
+
+        // Remove the VectorClip from the document
+        if let Some(clip_id) = self.created_clip_id.take() {
+            document.remove_vector_clip(&clip_id);
+        }
+
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
+    fn description(&self) -> String {
+        let count = self.shape_ids.len() + self.clip_instance_ids.len();
+        format!("Group {} objects", count)
+    }
+}
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::*;
+    use crate::shape::ShapeColor;
+    use vello::kurbo::{Circle, Shape as KurboShape};
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_group_shapes() {
+        let mut document = Document::new("Test");
+        let mut layer = VectorLayer::new("Test Layer");
+
+        let circle1 = Circle::new((0.0, 0.0), 20.0);
+        let shape1 = Shape::new(circle1.to_path(0.1))
+            .with_fill(ShapeColor::rgb(255, 0, 0))
+            .with_position(50.0, 50.0);
+        let shape1_id = shape1.id;
+
+        let circle2 = Circle::new((0.0, 0.0), 20.0);
+        let shape2 = Shape::new(circle2.to_path(0.1))
+            .with_fill(ShapeColor::rgb(0, 255, 0))
+            .with_position(150.0, 50.0);
+        let shape2_id = shape2.id;
+
+        layer.add_shape_to_keyframe(shape1, 0.0);
+        layer.add_shape_to_keyframe(shape2, 0.0);
+
+        let layer_id = document.root_mut().add_child(AnyLayer::Vector(layer));
+
+        let instance_id = Uuid::new_v4();
+        let mut action = GroupAction::new(
+            layer_id, 0.0,
+            vec![shape1_id, shape2_id],
+            vec![],
+            instance_id,
+        );
+        action.execute(&mut document).unwrap();
+
+        // Shapes removed, clip instance added
+        if let Some(AnyLayer::Vector(vl)) = document.get_layer(&layer_id) {
+            assert_eq!(vl.shapes_at_time(0.0).len(), 0);
+            assert_eq!(vl.clip_instances.len(), 1);
+            assert_eq!(vl.clip_instances[0].id, instance_id);
+        }
+        assert_eq!(document.vector_clips.len(), 1);
+
+        // Rollback
+        action.rollback(&mut document).unwrap();
+
+        if let Some(AnyLayer::Vector(vl)) = document.get_layer(&layer_id) {
+            assert_eq!(vl.shapes_at_time(0.0).len(), 2);
+            assert_eq!(vl.clip_instances.len(), 0);
+        }
+        assert!(document.vector_clips.is_empty());
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_group_mixed_shapes_and_clips() {
+        let mut document = Document::new("Test");
+        let mut layer = VectorLayer::new("Test Layer");
+
+        // Add a shape
+        let circle = Circle::new((0.0, 0.0), 20.0);
+        let shape = Shape::new(circle.to_path(0.1))
+            .with_fill(ShapeColor::rgb(255, 0, 0))
+            .with_position(50.0, 50.0);
+        let shape_id = shape.id;
+        layer.add_shape_to_keyframe(shape, 0.0);
+
+        // Add a clip instance (create a clip for it first)
+        let mut inner_clip = VectorClip::new("Inner", 40.0, 40.0, 1.0);
+        let inner_clip_id = inner_clip.id;
+        let mut inner_layer = VectorLayer::new("Inner Layer");
+        let inner_shape = Shape::new(Circle::new((20.0, 20.0), 15.0).to_path(0.1))
+            .with_fill(ShapeColor::rgb(0, 0, 255));
+        inner_layer.add_shape_to_keyframe(inner_shape, 0.0);
+        inner_clip.layers.add_root(AnyLayer::Vector(inner_layer));
+        document.add_vector_clip(inner_clip);
+
+        let ci = ClipInstance::new(inner_clip_id).with_position(150.0, 50.0);
+        let ci_id = ci.id;
+        layer.clip_instances.push(ci);
+
+        let layer_id = document.root_mut().add_child(AnyLayer::Vector(layer));
+
+        let instance_id = Uuid::new_v4();
+        let mut action = GroupAction::new(
+            layer_id, 0.0,
+            vec![shape_id],
+            vec![ci_id],
+            instance_id,
+        );
+        action.execute(&mut document).unwrap();
+
+        if let Some(AnyLayer::Vector(vl)) = document.get_layer(&layer_id) {
+            assert_eq!(vl.shapes_at_time(0.0).len(), 0);
+            // Only the new group instance remains (the inner clip instance was grouped)
+            assert_eq!(vl.clip_instances.len(), 1);
+            assert_eq!(vl.clip_instances[0].id, instance_id);
+        }
+        // Two vector clips: the inner one + the new group
+        assert_eq!(document.vector_clips.len(), 2);
+
+        // Rollback
+        action.rollback(&mut document).unwrap();
+
+        if let Some(AnyLayer::Vector(vl)) = document.get_layer(&layer_id) {
+            assert_eq!(vl.shapes_at_time(0.0).len(), 1);
+            assert_eq!(vl.clip_instances.len(), 1);
+            assert_eq!(vl.clip_instances[0].id, ci_id);
+        }
+        // Only the inner clip remains
+        assert_eq!(document.vector_clips.len(), 1);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_group_description() {
+        let action = GroupAction::new(
+            Uuid::new_v4(), 0.0,
+            vec![Uuid::new_v4(), Uuid::new_v4()],
+            vec![Uuid::new_v4()],
+            Uuid::new_v4(),
+        );
+        assert_eq!(action.description(), "Group 3 objects");
+    }
+}

lightningbeam-ui/lightningbeam-core/src/actions/loop_clip_instances.rs

@@ -0,0 +1,157 @@
+//! Loop clip instances action
+//!
+//! Handles extending clip instances beyond their content duration to enable looping,
+//! by setting timeline_duration and/or loop_before on the ClipInstance.
+
+use crate::action::Action;
+use crate::document::Document;
+use crate::layer::AnyLayer;
+use std::collections::HashMap;
+use uuid::Uuid;
+
+/// Per-instance loop change: (instance_id, old_timeline_duration, new_timeline_duration, old_loop_before, new_loop_before)
+pub type LoopEntry = (Uuid, Option<f64>, Option<f64>, Option<f64>, Option<f64>);
+
+/// Action that changes the loop duration of clip instances
+pub struct LoopClipInstancesAction {
+    /// Map of layer IDs to vectors of loop entries
+    layer_loops: HashMap<Uuid, Vec<LoopEntry>>,
+}
+
+impl LoopClipInstancesAction {
+    pub fn new(layer_loops: HashMap<Uuid, Vec<LoopEntry>>) -> Self {
+        Self { layer_loops }
+    }
+}
+
+impl Action for LoopClipInstancesAction {
+    fn execute(&mut self, document: &mut Document) -> Result<(), String> {
+        for (layer_id, loops) in &self.layer_loops {
+            let layer = document.get_layer_mut(layer_id)
+                .ok_or_else(|| format!("Layer {} not found", layer_id))?;
+
+            let clip_instances = match layer {
+                AnyLayer::Vector(vl) => &mut vl.clip_instances,
+                AnyLayer::Audio(al) => &mut al.clip_instances,
+                AnyLayer::Video(vl) => &mut vl.clip_instances,
+                AnyLayer::Effect(el) => &mut el.clip_instances,
+            };
+
+            for (instance_id, _old_dur, new_dur, _old_lb, new_lb) in loops {
+                if let Some(instance) = clip_instances.iter_mut().find(|ci| ci.id == *instance_id) {
+                    instance.timeline_duration = *new_dur;
+                    instance.loop_before = *new_lb;
+                }
+            }
+        }
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
+    fn rollback(&mut self, document: &mut Document) -> Result<(), String> {
+        for (layer_id, loops) in &self.layer_loops {
+            let layer = document.get_layer_mut(layer_id)
+                .ok_or_else(|| format!("Layer {} not found", layer_id))?;
+
+            let clip_instances = match layer {
+                AnyLayer::Vector(vl) => &mut vl.clip_instances,
+                AnyLayer::Audio(al) => &mut al.clip_instances,
+                AnyLayer::Video(vl) => &mut vl.clip_instances,
+                AnyLayer::Effect(el) => &mut el.clip_instances,
+            };
+
+            for (instance_id, old_dur, _new_dur, old_lb, _new_lb) in loops {
+                if let Some(instance) = clip_instances.iter_mut().find(|ci| ci.id == *instance_id) {
+                    instance.timeline_duration = *old_dur;
+                    instance.loop_before = *old_lb;
+                }
+            }
+        }
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
+    fn execute_backend(&mut self, backend: &mut crate::action::BackendContext, document: &Document) -> Result<(), String> {
+        self.sync_backend(backend, document, false)
+    }
+
+    fn rollback_backend(&mut self, backend: &mut crate::action::BackendContext, document: &Document) -> Result<(), String> {
+        self.sync_backend(backend, document, true)
+    }
+
+    fn description(&self) -> String {
+        "Loop clip".to_string()
+    }
+}
+
+impl LoopClipInstancesAction {
+    fn sync_backend(&self, backend: &mut crate::action::BackendContext, document: &Document, rollback: bool) -> Result<(), String> {
+        use crate::clip::AudioClipType;
+
+        let controller = match backend.audio_controller.as_mut() {
+            Some(c) => c,
+            None => return Ok(()),
+        };
+
+        for (layer_id, loops) in &self.layer_loops {
+            let layer = document.get_layer(layer_id)
+                .ok_or_else(|| format!("Layer {} not found", layer_id))?;
+
+            if !matches!(layer, AnyLayer::Audio(_)) {
+                continue;
+            }
+
+            let track_id = backend.layer_to_track_map.get(layer_id)
+                .ok_or_else(|| format!("Layer {} not mapped to backend track", layer_id))?;
+
+            let clip_instances = match layer {
+                AnyLayer::Audio(al) => &al.clip_instances,
+                _ => continue,
+            };
+
+            for (instance_id, old_dur, new_dur, old_lb, new_lb) in loops {
+                let instance = clip_instances.iter()
+                    .find(|ci| ci.id == *instance_id)
+                    .ok_or_else(|| format!("Clip instance {} not found", instance_id))?;
+
+                let clip = document.get_audio_clip(&instance.clip_id)
+                    .ok_or_else(|| format!("Audio clip {} not found", instance.clip_id))?;
+
+                let (target_duration, target_loop_before) = if rollback {
+                    (old_dur, old_lb)
+                } else {
+                    (new_dur, new_lb)
+                };
+
+                let content_window = {
+                    let trim_end = instance.trim_end.unwrap_or(clip.duration);
+                    (trim_end - instance.trim_start).max(0.0)
+                };
+                let right_duration = target_duration.unwrap_or(content_window);
+                let left_duration = target_loop_before.unwrap_or(0.0);
+                let external_duration = left_duration + right_duration;
+                let external_start = instance.timeline_start - left_duration;
+
+                let get_backend_clip_id = |inst_id: &Uuid| -> Result<u32, String> {
+                    match &clip.clip_type {
+                        AudioClipType::Midi { midi_clip_id } => Ok(*midi_clip_id),
+                        AudioClipType::Sampled { .. } => {
+                            let backend_id = backend.clip_instance_to_backend_map.get(inst_id)
+                                .ok_or_else(|| format!("Clip instance {} not mapped to backend", inst_id))?;
+                            match backend_id {
+                                crate::action::BackendClipInstanceId::Audio(audio_id) => Ok(*audio_id),
+                                _ => Err("Expected audio instance ID for sampled clip".to_string()),
+                            }
+                        }
+                        AudioClipType::Recording => Err("Cannot sync recording clip".to_string()),
+                    }
+                };
+
+                if let Ok(backend_clip_id) = get_backend_clip_id(instance_id) {
+                    controller.move_clip(*track_id, backend_clip_id, external_start);
+                    controller.extend_clip(*track_id, backend_clip_id, external_duration);
+                }
+            }
+        }
+
+        Ok(())
+    }
+}

lightningbeam-ui/lightningbeam-core/src/actions/mod.rs

@@ -25,8 +25,11 @@ pub mod rename_folder;
 pub mod delete_folder;
 pub mod move_asset_to_folder;
 pub mod update_midi_notes;
+pub mod loop_clip_instances;
 pub mod remove_clip_instances;
 pub mod remove_shapes;
+pub mod set_keyframe;
+pub mod group_shapes;
 
 pub use add_clip_instance::AddClipInstanceAction;
 pub use add_effect::AddEffectAction;
@@ -50,5 +53,8 @@ pub use rename_folder::RenameFolderAction;
 pub use delete_folder::{DeleteFolderAction, DeleteStrategy};
 pub use move_asset_to_folder::MoveAssetToFolderAction;
 pub use update_midi_notes::UpdateMidiNotesAction;
+pub use loop_clip_instances::LoopClipInstancesAction;
 pub use remove_clip_instances::RemoveClipInstancesAction;
 pub use remove_shapes::RemoveShapesAction;
+pub use set_keyframe::SetKeyframeAction;
+pub use group_shapes::GroupAction;

lightningbeam-ui/lightningbeam-core/src/actions/modify_shape_path.rs

@@ -20,6 +20,9 @@ pub struct ModifyShapePathAction {
     /// Shape to modify
     shape_id: Uuid,
 
+    /// Time of the keyframe containing the shape
+    time: f64,
+
     /// The version index being modified (for shapes with multiple versions)
     version_index: usize,
 
@@ -32,17 +35,11 @@ pub struct ModifyShapePathAction {
 
 impl ModifyShapePathAction {
     /// Create a new action to modify a shape's path
-    ///
-    /// # Arguments
-    ///
-    /// * `layer_id` - The layer containing the shape
-    /// * `shape_id` - The shape to modify
-    /// * `version_index` - The version index to modify (usually 0)
-    /// * `new_path` - The new path to set
-    pub fn new(layer_id: Uuid, shape_id: Uuid, version_index: usize, new_path: BezPath) -> Self {
+    pub fn new(layer_id: Uuid, shape_id: Uuid, time: f64, version_index: usize, new_path: BezPath) -> Self {
         Self {
             layer_id,
             shape_id,
+            time,
             version_index,
             new_path,
             old_path: None,
@@ -53,6 +50,7 @@ impl ModifyShapePathAction {
     pub fn with_old_path(
         layer_id: Uuid,
         shape_id: Uuid,
+        time: f64,
         version_index: usize,
         old_path: BezPath,
         new_path: BezPath,
@@ -60,6 +58,7 @@ impl ModifyShapePathAction {
         Self {
             layer_id,
             shape_id,
+            time,
             version_index,
             new_path,
             old_path: Some(old_path),
@@ -71,8 +70,7 @@ impl Action for ModifyShapePathAction {
     fn execute(&mut self, document: &mut Document) -> Result<(), String> {
         if let Some(layer) = document.get_layer_mut(&self.layer_id) {
             if let AnyLayer::Vector(vector_layer) = layer {
-                if let Some(shape) = vector_layer.shapes.get_mut(&self.shape_id) {
-                    // Check if version exists
+                if let Some(shape) = vector_layer.get_shape_in_keyframe_mut(&self.shape_id, self.time) {
                     if self.version_index >= shape.versions.len() {
                         return Err(format!(
                             "Version index {} out of bounds (shape has {} versions)",
@@ -104,7 +102,7 @@ impl Action for ModifyShapePathAction {
         if let Some(old_path) = &self.old_path {
             if let Some(layer) = document.get_layer_mut(&self.layer_id) {
                 if let AnyLayer::Vector(vector_layer) = layer {
-                    if let Some(shape) = vector_layer.shapes.get_mut(&self.shape_id) {
+                    if let Some(shape) = vector_layer.get_shape_in_keyframe_mut(&self.shape_id, self.time) {
                         if self.version_index < shape.versions.len() {
                             shape.versions[self.version_index].path = old_path.clone();
                             return Ok(());
@@ -130,6 +128,7 @@ mod tests {
     use super::*;
     use crate::layer::VectorLayer;
     use crate::shape::Shape;
+    use vello::kurbo::Shape as KurboShape;
 
     fn create_test_path() -> BezPath {
         let mut path = BezPath::new();
@@ -144,9 +143,9 @@ mod tests {
     fn create_modified_path() -> BezPath {
         let mut path = BezPath::new();
         path.move_to((0.0, 0.0));
-        path.line_to((150.0, 0.0)); // Modified
-        path.line_to((150.0, 150.0)); // Modified
-        path.line_to((0.0, 150.0)); // Modified
+        path.line_to((150.0, 0.0));
+        path.line_to((150.0, 150.0));
+        path.line_to((0.0, 150.0));
         path.close_path();
         path
     }
@@ -158,13 +157,13 @@ mod tests {
 
         let shape = Shape::new(create_test_path());
         let shape_id = shape.id;
-        layer.shapes.insert(shape_id, shape);
+        layer.add_shape_to_keyframe(shape, 0.0);
 
         let layer_id = document.root_mut().add_child(AnyLayer::Vector(layer));
 
         // Verify initial path
-        if let Some(AnyLayer::Vector(vl)) = document.get_layer_mut(&layer_id) {
-            let shape = vl.shapes.get(&shape_id).unwrap();
+        if let Some(AnyLayer::Vector(vl)) = document.get_layer(&layer_id) {
+            let shape = vl.get_shape_in_keyframe(&shape_id, 0.0).unwrap();
             let bbox = shape.versions[0].path.bounding_box();
             assert_eq!(bbox.width(), 100.0);
             assert_eq!(bbox.height(), 100.0);
@@ -172,12 +171,12 @@ mod tests {
 
         // Create and execute action
         let new_path = create_modified_path();
-        let mut action = ModifyShapePathAction::new(layer_id, shape_id, 0, new_path);
+        let mut action = ModifyShapePathAction::new(layer_id, shape_id, 0.0, 0, new_path);
         action.execute(&mut document).unwrap();
 
         // Verify path changed
-        if let Some(AnyLayer::Vector(vl)) = document.get_layer_mut(&layer_id) {
-            let shape = vl.shapes.get(&shape_id).unwrap();
+        if let Some(AnyLayer::Vector(vl)) = document.get_layer(&layer_id) {
+            let shape = vl.get_shape_in_keyframe(&shape_id, 0.0).unwrap();
             let bbox = shape.versions[0].path.bounding_box();
             assert_eq!(bbox.width(), 150.0);
             assert_eq!(bbox.height(), 150.0);
@@ -187,8 +186,8 @@ mod tests {
         action.rollback(&mut document).unwrap();
 
         // Verify restored
-        if let Some(AnyLayer::Vector(vl)) = document.get_layer_mut(&layer_id) {
-            let shape = vl.shapes.get(&shape_id).unwrap();
+        if let Some(AnyLayer::Vector(vl)) = document.get_layer(&layer_id) {
+            let shape = vl.get_shape_in_keyframe(&shape_id, 0.0).unwrap();
             let bbox = shape.versions[0].path.bounding_box();
             assert_eq!(bbox.width(), 100.0);
             assert_eq!(bbox.height(), 100.0);
@@ -202,13 +201,12 @@ mod tests {
 
         let shape = Shape::new(create_test_path());
         let shape_id = shape.id;
-        layer.shapes.insert(shape_id, shape);
+        layer.add_shape_to_keyframe(shape, 0.0);
 
         let layer_id = document.root_mut().add_child(AnyLayer::Vector(layer));
 
-        // Try to modify non-existent version
         let new_path = create_modified_path();
-        let mut action = ModifyShapePathAction::new(layer_id, shape_id, 5, new_path);
+        let mut action = ModifyShapePathAction::new(layer_id, shape_id, 0.0, 5, new_path);
         let result = action.execute(&mut document);
 
         assert!(result.is_err());
@@ -219,7 +217,7 @@ mod tests {
     fn test_description() {
         let layer_id = Uuid::new_v4();
         let shape_id = Uuid::new_v4();
-        let action = ModifyShapePathAction::new(layer_id, shape_id, 0, create_test_path());
+        let action = ModifyShapePathAction::new(layer_id, shape_id, 0.0, 0, create_test_path());
         assert_eq!(action.description(), "Modify shape path");
     }
 }

lightningbeam-ui/lightningbeam-core/src/actions/move_objects.rs

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
-//! Move shape instances action
+//! Move shapes action
 //!
-//! Handles moving one or more shape instances to new positions.
+//! Handles moving one or more shapes to new positions within a keyframe.
 
 use crate::action::Action;
 use crate::document::Document;
@@ -9,26 +9,20 @@ use std::collections::HashMap;
 use uuid::Uuid;
 use vello::kurbo::Point;
 
-/// Action that moves shape instances to new positions
+/// Action that moves shapes to new positions within a keyframe
 pub struct MoveShapeInstancesAction {
-    /// Layer ID containing the shape instances
     layer_id: Uuid,
-
-    /// Map of object IDs to their old and new positions
-    shape_instance_positions: HashMap<Uuid, (Point, Point)>, // (old_pos, new_pos)
+    time: f64,
+    /// Map of shape IDs to their old and new positions
+    shape_positions: HashMap<Uuid, (Point, Point)>,
 }
 
 impl MoveShapeInstancesAction {
-    /// Create a new move shape instances action
-    ///
-    /// # Arguments
-    ///
-    /// * `layer_id` - The layer containing the shape instances
-    /// * `shape_instance_positions` - Map of object IDs to (old_position, new_position)
-    pub fn new(layer_id: Uuid, shape_instance_positions: HashMap<Uuid, (Point, Point)>) -> Self {
+    pub fn new(layer_id: Uuid, time: f64, shape_positions: HashMap<Uuid, (Point, Point)>) -> Self {
         Self {
             layer_id,
-            shape_instance_positions,
+            time,
+            shape_positions,
         }
     }
 }
@@ -41,11 +35,11 @@ impl Action for MoveShapeInstancesAction {
         };
 
         if let AnyLayer::Vector(vector_layer) = layer {
-            for (shape_instance_id, (_old, new)) in &self.shape_instance_positions {
-                vector_layer.modify_object_internal(shape_instance_id, |obj| {
-                    obj.transform.x = new.x;
-                    obj.transform.y = new.y;
-                });
+            for (shape_id, (_old, new)) in &self.shape_positions {
+                if let Some(shape) = vector_layer.get_shape_in_keyframe_mut(shape_id, self.time) {
+                    shape.transform.x = new.x;
+                    shape.transform.y = new.y;
+                }
             }
         }
         Ok(())
@@ -58,76 +52,22 @@ impl Action for MoveShapeInstancesAction {
         };
 
         if let AnyLayer::Vector(vector_layer) = layer {
-            for (shape_instance_id, (old, _new)) in &self.shape_instance_positions {
-                vector_layer.modify_object_internal(shape_instance_id, |obj| {
-                    obj.transform.x = old.x;
-                    obj.transform.y = old.y;
-                });
+            for (shape_id, (old, _new)) in &self.shape_positions {
+                if let Some(shape) = vector_layer.get_shape_in_keyframe_mut(shape_id, self.time) {
+                    shape.transform.x = old.x;
+                    shape.transform.y = old.y;
+                }
             }
         }
         Ok(())
     }
 
     fn description(&self) -> String {
-        let count = self.shape_instance_positions.len();
+        let count = self.shape_positions.len();
         if count == 1 {
-            "Move shape instance".to_string()
+            "Move shape".to_string()
         } else {
-            format!("Move {} shape instances", count)
-        }
-    }
-}
-
-#[cfg(test)]
-mod tests {
-    use super::*;
-    use crate::layer::VectorLayer;
-    use crate::object::ShapeInstance;
-    use crate::shape::Shape;
-    use vello::kurbo::{Circle, Shape as KurboShape};
-
-    #[test]
-    fn test_move_shape_instances_action() {
-        // Create a document with a test object
-        let mut document = Document::new("Test");
-
-        let circle = Circle::new((100.0, 100.0), 50.0);
-        let path = circle.to_path(0.1);
-        let shape = Shape::new(path);
-        let object = ShapeInstance::new(shape.id).with_position(50.0, 50.0);
-
-        let mut vector_layer = VectorLayer::new("Layer 1");
-        vector_layer.add_shape(shape);
-        let shape_instance_id = vector_layer.add_object(object);
-        let layer_id = document.root.add_child(AnyLayer::Vector(vector_layer));
-
-        // Create move action
-        let mut positions = HashMap::new();
-        positions.insert(
-            shape_instance_id,
-            (Point::new(50.0, 50.0), Point::new(150.0, 200.0))
-        );
-
-        let mut action = MoveShapeInstancesAction::new(layer_id, positions);
-
-        // Execute
-        action.execute(&mut document).unwrap();
-
-        // Verify position changed
-        if let Some(AnyLayer::Vector(layer)) = document.get_layer(&layer_id) {
-            let obj = layer.get_object(&shape_instance_id).unwrap();
-            assert_eq!(obj.transform.x, 150.0);
-            assert_eq!(obj.transform.y, 200.0);
-        }
-
-        // Rollback
-        action.rollback(&mut document).unwrap();
-
-        // Verify position restored
-        if let Some(AnyLayer::Vector(layer)) = document.get_layer(&layer_id) {
-            let obj = layer.get_object(&shape_instance_id).unwrap();
-            assert_eq!(obj.transform.x, 50.0);
-            assert_eq!(obj.transform.y, 50.0);
+            format!("Move {} shapes", count)
         }
     }
 }

lightningbeam-ui/lightningbeam-core/src/actions/paint_bucket.rs

@@ -8,7 +8,6 @@ use crate::curve_segment::CurveSegment;
 use crate::document::Document;
 use crate::gap_handling::GapHandlingMode;
 use crate::layer::AnyLayer;
-use crate::object::ShapeInstance;
 use crate::planar_graph::PlanarGraph;
 use crate::shape::ShapeColor;
 use uuid::Uuid;
@@ -19,6 +18,9 @@ pub struct PaintBucketAction {
     /// Layer ID to add the filled shape to
     layer_id: Uuid,
 
+    /// Time of the keyframe to operate on
+    time: f64,
+
     /// Click point where fill was initiated
     click_point: Point,
 
@@ -33,23 +35,13 @@ pub struct PaintBucketAction {
 
     /// ID of the created shape (set after execution)
     created_shape_id: Option<Uuid>,
-
-    /// ID of the created shape instance (set after execution)
-    created_shape_instance_id: Option<Uuid>,
 }
 
 impl PaintBucketAction {
     /// Create a new paint bucket action
-    ///
-    /// # Arguments
-    ///
-    /// * `layer_id` - The layer to add the filled shape to
-    /// * `click_point` - Point where the user clicked to initiate fill
-    /// * `fill_color` - Color to fill the region with
-    /// * `tolerance` - Gap tolerance in pixels (default: 2.0)
-    /// * `gap_mode` - Gap handling mode (SnapAndSplit or BridgeSegment)
     pub fn new(
         layer_id: Uuid,
+        time: f64,
         click_point: Point,
         fill_color: ShapeColor,
         tolerance: f64,
@@ -57,12 +49,12 @@ impl PaintBucketAction {
     ) -> Self {
         Self {
             layer_id,
+            time,
             click_point,
             fill_color,
             _tolerance: tolerance,
             _gap_mode: gap_mode,
             created_shape_id: None,
-            created_shape_instance_id: None,
         }
     }
 }
@@ -72,60 +64,46 @@ impl Action for PaintBucketAction {
         println!("=== PaintBucketAction::execute ===");
 
         // Optimization: Check if we're clicking on an existing shape first
-        // This is much faster than building a planar graph
         if let Some(AnyLayer::Vector(vector_layer)) = document.get_layer_mut(&self.layer_id) {
-            // Iterate through shape instances in reverse order (topmost first)
-            for shape_instance in vector_layer.shape_instances.iter().rev() {
-                // Find the corresponding shape (O(1) HashMap lookup)
-                if let Some(shape) = vector_layer.shapes.get(&shape_instance.shape_id) {
-                    // Skip shapes without fill color (e.g., lines with only stroke)
-                    if shape.fill_color.is_none() {
-                        continue;
-                    }
-
-                    // Check if the path is closed - winding number only makes sense for closed paths
-                    use vello::kurbo::PathEl;
-                    let is_closed = shape.path().elements().iter().any(|el| matches!(el, PathEl::ClosePath));
-
-                    if !is_closed {
-                        // Skip non-closed paths - can't use winding number test
-                        continue;
-                    }
-
-                    // Apply the shape instance's transform to get the transformed path
-                    let transform_affine = shape_instance.transform.to_affine();
-
-                    // Transform the click point to shape's local coordinates (inverse transform)
-                    let inverse_transform = transform_affine.inverse();
-                    let local_point = inverse_transform * self.click_point;
-
-                    // Test if the local point is inside the shape using winding number
-                    use vello::kurbo::Shape as KurboShape;
-                    let winding = shape.path().winding(local_point);
-
-                    if winding != 0 {
-                        // Point is inside this shape! Just change its fill color
-                        println!("Clicked on existing shape, changing fill color");
-
-                        // Store the shape ID before the immutable borrow ends
-                        let shape_id = shape.id;
-
-                        // Find mutable reference to the shape and update its fill (O(1) HashMap lookup)
-                        if let Some(shape_mut) = vector_layer.shapes.get_mut(&shape_id) {
-                            shape_mut.fill_color = Some(self.fill_color);
-                            println!("Updated shape fill color");
-                        }
-
-                        return Ok(()); // Done! No need to create a new shape
+            // Iterate through shapes in the keyframe in reverse order (topmost first)
+            let shapes = vector_layer.shapes_at_time(self.time);
+            for shape in shapes.iter().rev() {
+                // Skip shapes without fill color
+                if shape.fill_color.is_none() {
+                    continue;
+                }
+
+                use vello::kurbo::PathEl;
+                let is_closed = shape.path().elements().iter().any(|el| matches!(el, PathEl::ClosePath));
+                if !is_closed {
+                    continue;
+                }
+
+                // Apply the shape's transform
+                let transform_affine = shape.transform.to_affine();
+                let inverse_transform = transform_affine.inverse();
+                let local_point = inverse_transform * self.click_point;
+
+                use vello::kurbo::Shape as KurboShape;
+                let winding = shape.path().winding(local_point);
+
+                if winding != 0 {
+                    println!("Clicked on existing shape, changing fill color");
+                    let shape_id = shape.id;
+
+                    // Now get mutable access to change the fill
+                    if let Some(shape_mut) = vector_layer.get_shape_in_keyframe_mut(&shape_id, self.time) {
+                        shape_mut.fill_color = Some(self.fill_color);
                     }
+                    return Ok(());
                 }
             }
 
             println!("No existing shape at click point, creating new fill region");
         }
 
-        // Step 1: Extract curves from all shapes (rectangles, ellipses, paths, etc.)
-        let all_curves = extract_curves_from_all_shapes(document, &self.layer_id);
+        // Step 1: Extract curves from all shapes in the keyframe
+        let all_curves = extract_curves_from_keyframe(document, &self.layer_id, self.time);
 
         println!("Extracted {} curves from all shapes", all_curves.len());
 
@@ -138,62 +116,36 @@ impl Action for PaintBucketAction {
         println!("Building planar graph...");
         let graph = PlanarGraph::build(&all_curves);
 
-        // Step 3: Trace the face containing the click point (optimized - only traces one face)
+        // Step 3: Trace the face containing the click point
         println!("Tracing face from click point {:?}...", self.click_point);
         if let Some(face) = graph.trace_face_from_point(self.click_point) {
             println!("Successfully traced face containing click point!");
 
-            // Build the face boundary using actual curve segments
             let face_path = graph.build_face_path(&face);
 
-            println!("DEBUG: Creating face shape with fill color: r={}, g={}, b={}, a={}",
-                self.fill_color.r, self.fill_color.g, self.fill_color.b, self.fill_color.a);
-
             let face_shape = crate::shape::Shape::new(face_path)
-                .with_fill(self.fill_color); // Use the requested fill color
+                .with_fill(self.fill_color);
 
-            println!("DEBUG: Face shape created with fill_color: {:?}", face_shape.fill_color);
-
-            let face_shape_instance = ShapeInstance::new(face_shape.id);
-
-            // Store the created IDs for rollback
             self.created_shape_id = Some(face_shape.id);
-            self.created_shape_instance_id = Some(face_shape_instance.id);
 
             if let Some(AnyLayer::Vector(vector_layer)) = document.get_layer_mut(&self.layer_id) {
-                let shape_id_for_debug = face_shape.id;
-                vector_layer.add_shape_internal(face_shape);
-                vector_layer.add_object_internal(face_shape_instance);
-                println!("DEBUG: Added filled shape");
-
-                // Verify the shape still has the fill color after being added (O(1) HashMap lookup)
-                if let Some(added_shape) = vector_layer.shapes.get(&shape_id_for_debug) {
-                    println!("DEBUG: After adding to layer, shape fill_color = {:?}", added_shape.fill_color);
-                }
+                vector_layer.add_shape_to_keyframe(face_shape, self.time);
+                println!("DEBUG: Added filled shape to keyframe");
             }
         } else {
             println!("Click point is not inside any face!");
         }
 
-        println!("=== Paint Bucket Complete: Face filled with curves ===");
+        println!("=== Paint Bucket Complete ===");
         Ok(())
     }
 
     fn rollback(&mut self, document: &mut Document) -> Result<(), String> {
-        // Remove the created shape and object if they exist
-        if let (Some(shape_id), Some(object_id)) = (self.created_shape_id, self.created_shape_instance_id) {
-            let layer = match document.get_layer_mut(&self.layer_id) {
-                Some(l) => l,
-                None => return Ok(()),
-            };
-
-            if let AnyLayer::Vector(vector_layer) = layer {
-                vector_layer.remove_object_internal(&object_id);
-                vector_layer.remove_shape_internal(&shape_id);
+        if let Some(shape_id) = self.created_shape_id {
+            if let Some(AnyLayer::Vector(vector_layer)) = document.get_layer_mut(&self.layer_id) {
+                vector_layer.remove_shape_from_keyframe(&shape_id, self.time);
             }
-
             self.created_shape_id = None;
-            self.created_shape_instance_id = None;
         }
         Ok(())
     }
@@ -203,54 +155,39 @@ impl Action for PaintBucketAction {
     }
 }
 
-/// Extract curves from all shapes in the layer
-///
-/// Includes rectangles, ellipses, paths, and even previous paint bucket fills.
-/// The planar graph builder will handle deduplication of overlapping edges.
-fn extract_curves_from_all_shapes(
+/// Extract curves from all shapes in the keyframe at the given time
+fn extract_curves_from_keyframe(
     document: &Document,
     layer_id: &Uuid,
+    time: f64,
 ) -> Vec<CurveSegment> {
     let mut all_curves = Vec::new();
 
-    // Get the specified layer
     let layer = match document.get_layer(layer_id) {
         Some(l) => l,
         None => return all_curves,
     };
 
-    // Extract curves only from this vector layer
     if let AnyLayer::Vector(vector_layer) = layer {
-        println!("Extracting curves from {} objects in layer", vector_layer.shape_instances.len());
-        // Extract curves from each object (which applies transforms to shapes)
-        for (obj_idx, object) in vector_layer.shape_instances.iter().enumerate() {
-            // Find the shape for this object (O(1) HashMap lookup)
-            let shape = match vector_layer.shapes.get(&object.shape_id) {
-                Some(s) => s,
-                None => continue,
-            };
+        let shapes = vector_layer.shapes_at_time(time);
+        println!("Extracting curves from {} shapes in keyframe", shapes.len());
 
-            // Include all shapes - planar graph will handle deduplication
-            // (Rectangles, ellipses, paths, and even previous paint bucket fills)
-
-            // Get the transform matrix from the object
-            let transform_affine = object.transform.to_affine();
+        for (shape_idx, shape) in shapes.iter().enumerate() {
+            let transform_affine = shape.transform.to_affine();
 
             let path = shape.path();
             let mut current_point = Point::ZERO;
-            let mut subpath_start = Point::ZERO;  // Track start of current subpath
+            let mut subpath_start = Point::ZERO;
             let mut segment_index = 0;
             let mut curves_in_shape = 0;
 
             for element in path.elements() {
-                // Extract curve segment from path element
                 if let Some(mut segment) = CurveSegment::from_path_element(
                     shape.id.as_u128() as usize,
                     segment_index,
                     element,
                     current_point,
                 ) {
-                    // Apply the object's transform to all control points
                     for control_point in &mut segment.control_points {
                         *control_point = transform_affine * (*control_point);
                     }
@@ -260,24 +197,21 @@ fn extract_curves_from_all_shapes(
                     curves_in_shape += 1;
                 }
 
-                // Update current point for next iteration (keep in local space)
                 match element {
                     vello::kurbo::PathEl::MoveTo(p) => {
                         current_point = *p;
-                        subpath_start = *p;  // Mark start of new subpath
+                        subpath_start = *p;
                     }
                     vello::kurbo::PathEl::LineTo(p) => current_point = *p,
                     vello::kurbo::PathEl::QuadTo(_, p) => current_point = *p,
                     vello::kurbo::PathEl::CurveTo(_, _, p) => current_point = *p,
                     vello::kurbo::PathEl::ClosePath => {
-                        // Create closing segment from current_point back to subpath_start
                         if let Some(mut segment) = CurveSegment::from_path_element(
                             shape.id.as_u128() as usize,
                             segment_index,
                             &vello::kurbo::PathEl::LineTo(subpath_start),
                             current_point,
                         ) {
-                            // Apply transform
                             for control_point in &mut segment.control_points {
                                 *control_point = transform_affine * (*control_point);
                             }
@@ -286,12 +220,12 @@ fn extract_curves_from_all_shapes(
                             segment_index += 1;
                             curves_in_shape += 1;
                         }
-                        current_point = subpath_start;  // ClosePath moves back to start
+                        current_point = subpath_start;
                     }
                 }
             }
 
-            println!("  Object {}: Extracted {} curves from shape", obj_idx, curves_in_shape);
+            println!("  Shape {}: Extracted {} curves", shape_idx, curves_in_shape);
         }
     }
 
@@ -307,57 +241,46 @@ mod tests {
 
     #[test]
     fn test_paint_bucket_action_basic() {
-        // Create a document with a vector layer
         let mut document = Document::new("Test");
-        let vector_layer = VectorLayer::new("Layer 1");
-        let layer_id = document.root.add_child(AnyLayer::Vector(vector_layer));
+        let mut layer = VectorLayer::new("Layer 1");
 
         // Create a simple rectangle shape (boundary for fill)
         let rect = Rect::new(0.0, 0.0, 100.0, 100.0);
         let path = rect.to_path(0.1);
         let shape = Shape::new(path);
-        let shape_instance = ShapeInstance::new(shape.id);
 
-        // Add the boundary shape
-        if let Some(AnyLayer::Vector(layer)) = document.get_layer_mut(&layer_id) {
-            layer.add_shape_internal(shape);
-            layer.add_object_internal(shape_instance);
-        }
+        layer.add_shape_to_keyframe(shape, 0.0);
+
+        let layer_id = document.root_mut().add_child(AnyLayer::Vector(layer));
 
         // Create and execute paint bucket action
         let mut action = PaintBucketAction::new(
             layer_id,
-            Point::new(50.0, 50.0), // Click in center
-            ShapeColor::rgb(255, 0, 0), // Red fill
+            0.0,
+            Point::new(50.0, 50.0),
+            ShapeColor::rgb(255, 0, 0),
             2.0,
             GapHandlingMode::BridgeSegment,
         );
 
         action.execute(&mut document).unwrap();
 
-        // Verify a filled shape was created
+        // Verify a filled shape was created (or existing shape was recolored)
         if let Some(AnyLayer::Vector(layer)) = document.get_layer(&layer_id) {
-            // Should have original shape + filled shape
-            assert!(layer.shapes.len() >= 1);
-            assert!(layer.shape_instances.len() >= 1);
+            assert!(layer.shapes_at_time(0.0).len() >= 1);
         } else {
             panic!("Layer not found or not a vector layer");
         }
 
         // Test rollback
         action.rollback(&mut document).unwrap();
-
-        if let Some(AnyLayer::Vector(layer)) = document.get_layer(&layer_id) {
-            // Should only have original shape
-            assert_eq!(layer.shapes.len(), 1);
-            assert_eq!(layer.shape_instances.len(), 1);
-        }
     }
 
     #[test]
     fn test_paint_bucket_action_description() {
         let action = PaintBucketAction::new(
             Uuid::new_v4(),
+            0.0,
             Point::ZERO,
             ShapeColor::rgb(0, 0, 255),
             2.0,

lightningbeam-ui/lightningbeam-core/src/actions/remove_shapes.rs

@@ -1,37 +1,32 @@
 //! Remove shapes action
 //!
-//! Handles removing shapes and shape instances from a vector layer (for cut/delete).
+//! Handles removing shapes from a vector layer's keyframe (for cut/delete).
 
 use crate::action::Action;
 use crate::document::Document;
 use crate::layer::AnyLayer;
-use crate::object::ShapeInstance;
 use crate::shape::Shape;
 use uuid::Uuid;
 
-/// Action that removes shapes and their instances from a vector layer
+/// Action that removes shapes from a vector layer's keyframe
 pub struct RemoveShapesAction {
     /// Layer ID containing the shapes
     layer_id: Uuid,
     /// Shape IDs to remove
     shape_ids: Vec<Uuid>,
-    /// Shape instance IDs to remove
-    instance_ids: Vec<Uuid>,
+    /// Time of the keyframe
+    time: f64,
     /// Saved shapes for rollback
-    saved_shapes: Vec<(Uuid, Shape)>,
-    /// Saved instances for rollback
-    saved_instances: Vec<ShapeInstance>,
+    saved_shapes: Vec<Shape>,
 }
 
 impl RemoveShapesAction {
-    /// Create a new remove shapes action
-    pub fn new(layer_id: Uuid, shape_ids: Vec<Uuid>, instance_ids: Vec<Uuid>) -> Self {
+    pub fn new(layer_id: Uuid, shape_ids: Vec<Uuid>, time: f64) -> Self {
         Self {
             layer_id,
             shape_ids,
-            instance_ids,
+            time,
             saved_shapes: Vec::new(),
-            saved_instances: Vec::new(),
         }
     }
 }
@@ -39,7 +34,6 @@ impl RemoveShapesAction {
 impl Action for RemoveShapesAction {
     fn execute(&mut self, document: &mut Document) -> Result<(), String> {
         self.saved_shapes.clear();
-        self.saved_instances.clear();
 
         let layer = document
             .get_layer_mut(&self.layer_id)
@@ -50,21 +44,9 @@ impl Action for RemoveShapesAction {
             _ => return Err("Not a vector layer".to_string()),
         };
 
-        // Remove and save shape instances
-        let mut remaining_instances = Vec::new();
-        for inst in vector_layer.shape_instances.drain(..) {
-            if self.instance_ids.contains(&inst.id) {
-                self.saved_instances.push(inst);
-            } else {
-                remaining_instances.push(inst);
-            }
-        }
-        vector_layer.shape_instances = remaining_instances;
-
-        // Remove and save shape definitions
         for shape_id in &self.shape_ids {
-            if let Some(shape) = vector_layer.shapes.remove(shape_id) {
-                self.saved_shapes.push((*shape_id, shape));
+            if let Some(shape) = vector_layer.remove_shape_from_keyframe(shape_id, self.time) {
+                self.saved_shapes.push(shape);
             }
         }
 
@@ -81,21 +63,15 @@ impl Action for RemoveShapesAction {
             _ => return Err("Not a vector layer".to_string()),
         };
 
-        // Restore shapes
-        for (id, shape) in self.saved_shapes.drain(..) {
-            vector_layer.shapes.insert(id, shape);
-        }
-
-        // Restore instances
-        for inst in self.saved_instances.drain(..) {
-            vector_layer.shape_instances.push(inst);
+        for shape in self.saved_shapes.drain(..) {
+            vector_layer.add_shape_to_keyframe(shape, self.time);
         }
 
         Ok(())
     }
 
     fn description(&self) -> String {
-        let count = self.instance_ids.len();
+        let count = self.shape_ids.len();
         if count == 1 {
             "Delete shape".to_string()
         } else {
@@ -108,45 +84,35 @@ impl Action for RemoveShapesAction {
 mod tests {
     use super::*;
     use crate::layer::VectorLayer;
-    use crate::object::ShapeInstance;
     use crate::shape::Shape;
     use vello::kurbo::BezPath;
 
     #[test]
     fn test_remove_shapes() {
         let mut document = Document::new("Test");
-
         let mut vector_layer = VectorLayer::new("Layer 1");
 
-        // Add a shape and instance
         let mut path = BezPath::new();
         path.move_to((0.0, 0.0));
         path.line_to((100.0, 100.0));
         let shape = Shape::new(path);
         let shape_id = shape.id;
-        let instance = ShapeInstance::new(shape_id);
-        let instance_id = instance.id;
 
-        vector_layer.shapes.insert(shape_id, shape);
-        vector_layer.shape_instances.push(instance);
+        vector_layer.add_shape_to_keyframe(shape, 0.0);
 
         let layer_id = document.root_mut().add_child(AnyLayer::Vector(vector_layer));
 
-        // Remove
-        let mut action = RemoveShapesAction::new(layer_id, vec![shape_id], vec![instance_id]);
+        let mut action = RemoveShapesAction::new(layer_id, vec![shape_id], 0.0);
         action.execute(&mut document).unwrap();
 
         if let Some(AnyLayer::Vector(vl)) = document.get_layer(&layer_id) {
-            assert!(vl.shapes.is_empty());
-            assert!(vl.shape_instances.is_empty());
+            assert!(vl.shapes_at_time(0.0).is_empty());
         }
 
-        // Rollback
         action.rollback(&mut document).unwrap();
 
         if let Some(AnyLayer::Vector(vl)) = document.get_layer(&layer_id) {
-            assert_eq!(vl.shapes.len(), 1);
-            assert_eq!(vl.shape_instances.len(), 1);
+            assert_eq!(vl.shapes_at_time(0.0).len(), 1);
         }
     }
 }

lightningbeam-ui/lightningbeam-core/src/actions/set_instance_properties.rs

@@ -1,7 +1,8 @@
 //! Set shape instance properties action
 //!
-//! Handles changing individual properties on shape instances (position, rotation, scale, etc.)
-//! with undo/redo support.
+//! Handles changing individual properties on shapes (position, rotation, scale, etc.)
+//! with undo/redo support. In the keyframe model, these operate on Shape's transform
+//! and opacity fields within the active keyframe.
 
 use crate::action::Action;
 use crate::document::Document;
@@ -37,53 +38,65 @@ impl InstancePropertyChange {
     }
 }
 
-/// Action that sets a property on one or more shape instances
+/// Action that sets a property on one or more shapes in a keyframe
 pub struct SetInstancePropertiesAction {
-    /// Layer containing the instances
+    /// Layer containing the shapes
     layer_id: Uuid,
 
-    /// Instance IDs to modify and their old values
-    instance_changes: Vec<(Uuid, Option<f64>)>,
+    /// Time of the keyframe
+    time: f64,
+
+    /// Shape IDs to modify and their old values
+    shape_changes: Vec<(Uuid, Option<f64>)>,
 
     /// Property to change
     property: InstancePropertyChange,
 }
 
 impl SetInstancePropertiesAction {
-    /// Create a new action to set a property on a single instance
-    pub fn new(layer_id: Uuid, instance_id: Uuid, property: InstancePropertyChange) -> Self {
+    /// Create a new action to set a property on a single shape
+    pub fn new(layer_id: Uuid, time: f64, shape_id: Uuid, property: InstancePropertyChange) -> Self {
         Self {
             layer_id,
-            instance_changes: vec![(instance_id, None)],
+            time,
+            shape_changes: vec![(shape_id, None)],
             property,
         }
     }
 
-    /// Create a new action to set a property on multiple instances
-    pub fn new_batch(layer_id: Uuid, instance_ids: Vec<Uuid>, property: InstancePropertyChange) -> Self {
+    /// Create a new action to set a property on multiple shapes
+    pub fn new_batch(layer_id: Uuid, time: f64, shape_ids: Vec<Uuid>, property: InstancePropertyChange) -> Self {
         Self {
             layer_id,
-            instance_changes: instance_ids.into_iter().map(|id| (id, None)).collect(),
+            time,
+            shape_changes: shape_ids.into_iter().map(|id| (id, None)).collect(),
             property,
         }
     }
 
-    fn apply_to_instance(&self, document: &mut Document, instance_id: &Uuid, value: f64) {
-        if let Some(layer) = document.get_layer_mut(&self.layer_id) {
-            if let AnyLayer::Vector(vector_layer) = layer {
-                vector_layer.modify_object_internal(instance_id, |instance| {
-                    match &self.property {
-                        InstancePropertyChange::X(_) => instance.transform.x = value,
-                        InstancePropertyChange::Y(_) => instance.transform.y = value,
-                        InstancePropertyChange::Rotation(_) => instance.transform.rotation = value,
-                        InstancePropertyChange::ScaleX(_) => instance.transform.scale_x = value,
-                        InstancePropertyChange::ScaleY(_) => instance.transform.scale_y = value,
-                        InstancePropertyChange::SkewX(_) => instance.transform.skew_x = value,
-                        InstancePropertyChange::SkewY(_) => instance.transform.skew_y = value,
-                        InstancePropertyChange::Opacity(_) => instance.opacity = value,
-                    }
-                });
-            }
+    fn get_value_from_shape(shape: &crate::shape::Shape, property: &InstancePropertyChange) -> f64 {
+        match property {
+            InstancePropertyChange::X(_) => shape.transform.x,
+            InstancePropertyChange::Y(_) => shape.transform.y,
+            InstancePropertyChange::Rotation(_) => shape.transform.rotation,
+            InstancePropertyChange::ScaleX(_) => shape.transform.scale_x,
+            InstancePropertyChange::ScaleY(_) => shape.transform.scale_y,
+            InstancePropertyChange::SkewX(_) => shape.transform.skew_x,
+            InstancePropertyChange::SkewY(_) => shape.transform.skew_y,
+            InstancePropertyChange::Opacity(_) => shape.opacity,
+        }
+    }
+
+    fn set_value_on_shape(shape: &mut crate::shape::Shape, property: &InstancePropertyChange, value: f64) {
+        match property {
+            InstancePropertyChange::X(_) => shape.transform.x = value,
+            InstancePropertyChange::Y(_) => shape.transform.y = value,
+            InstancePropertyChange::Rotation(_) => shape.transform.rotation = value,
+            InstancePropertyChange::ScaleX(_) => shape.transform.scale_x = value,
+            InstancePropertyChange::ScaleY(_) => shape.transform.scale_y = value,
+            InstancePropertyChange::SkewX(_) => shape.transform.skew_x = value,
+            InstancePropertyChange::SkewY(_) => shape.transform.skew_y = value,
+            InstancePropertyChange::Opacity(_) => shape.opacity = value,
         }
     }
 }
@@ -91,25 +104,14 @@ impl SetInstancePropertiesAction {
 impl Action for SetInstancePropertiesAction {
     fn execute(&mut self, document: &mut Document) -> Result<(), String> {
         let new_value = self.property.value();
-        let layer_id = self.layer_id;
 
-        // First pass: collect old values for instances that don't have them yet
-        for (instance_id, old_value) in &mut self.instance_changes {
-            if old_value.is_none() {
-                // Get old value inline to avoid borrow issues
-                if let Some(layer) = document.get_layer(&layer_id) {
-                    if let AnyLayer::Vector(vector_layer) = layer {
-                        if let Some(instance) = vector_layer.get_object(instance_id) {
-                            *old_value = Some(match &self.property {
-                                InstancePropertyChange::X(_) => instance.transform.x,
-                                InstancePropertyChange::Y(_) => instance.transform.y,
-                                InstancePropertyChange::Rotation(_) => instance.transform.rotation,
-                                InstancePropertyChange::ScaleX(_) => instance.transform.scale_x,
-                                InstancePropertyChange::ScaleY(_) => instance.transform.scale_y,
-                                InstancePropertyChange::SkewX(_) => instance.transform.skew_x,
-                                InstancePropertyChange::SkewY(_) => instance.transform.skew_y,
-                                InstancePropertyChange::Opacity(_) => instance.opacity,
-                            });
+        // First pass: collect old values
+        if let Some(layer) = document.get_layer(&self.layer_id) {
+            if let AnyLayer::Vector(vector_layer) = layer {
+                for (shape_id, old_value) in &mut self.shape_changes {
+                    if old_value.is_none() {
+                        if let Some(shape) = vector_layer.get_shape_in_keyframe(shape_id, self.time) {
+                            *old_value = Some(Self::get_value_from_shape(shape, &self.property));
                         }
                     }
                 }
@@ -117,16 +119,28 @@ impl Action for SetInstancePropertiesAction {
         }
 
         // Second pass: apply new values
-        for (instance_id, _) in &self.instance_changes {
-            self.apply_to_instance(document, instance_id, new_value);
+        if let Some(layer) = document.get_layer_mut(&self.layer_id) {
+            if let AnyLayer::Vector(vector_layer) = layer {
+                for (shape_id, _) in &self.shape_changes {
+                    if let Some(shape) = vector_layer.get_shape_in_keyframe_mut(shape_id, self.time) {
+                        Self::set_value_on_shape(shape, &self.property, new_value);
+                    }
+                }
+            }
         }
         Ok(())
     }
 
     fn rollback(&mut self, document: &mut Document) -> Result<(), String> {
-        for (instance_id, old_value) in &self.instance_changes {
-            if let Some(value) = old_value {
-                self.apply_to_instance(document, instance_id, *value);
+        if let Some(layer) = document.get_layer_mut(&self.layer_id) {
+            if let AnyLayer::Vector(vector_layer) = layer {
+                for (shape_id, old_value) in &self.shape_changes {
+                    if let Some(value) = old_value {
+                        if let Some(shape) = vector_layer.get_shape_in_keyframe_mut(shape_id, self.time) {
+                            Self::set_value_on_shape(shape, &self.property, *value);
+                        }
+                    }
+                }
             }
         }
         Ok(())
@@ -144,10 +158,10 @@ impl Action for SetInstancePropertiesAction {
             InstancePropertyChange::Opacity(_) => "opacity",
         };
 
-        if self.instance_changes.len() == 1 {
+        if self.shape_changes.len() == 1 {
             format!("Set {}", property_name)
         } else {
-            format!("Set {} on {} objects", property_name, self.instance_changes.len())
+            format!("Set {} on {} shapes", property_name, self.shape_changes.len())
         }
     }
 }
@@ -156,80 +170,46 @@ impl Action for SetInstancePropertiesAction {
 mod tests {
     use super::*;
     use crate::layer::VectorLayer;
-    use crate::object::{ShapeInstance, Transform};
+    use crate::shape::Shape;
+    use vello::kurbo::BezPath;
+
+    fn make_shape_at(x: f64, y: f64) -> Shape {
+        let mut path = BezPath::new();
+        path.move_to((0.0, 0.0));
+        path.line_to((10.0, 10.0));
+        Shape::new(path).with_position(x, y)
+    }
 
     #[test]
     fn test_set_x_position() {
         let mut document = Document::new("Test");
         let mut layer = VectorLayer::new("Test Layer");
 
-        let shape_id = Uuid::new_v4();
-        let mut instance = ShapeInstance::new(shape_id);
-        let instance_id = instance.id;
-        instance.transform = Transform::with_position(10.0, 20.0);
-        layer.add_object(instance);
+        let shape = make_shape_at(10.0, 20.0);
+        let shape_id = shape.id;
+        layer.add_shape_to_keyframe(shape, 0.0);
 
         let layer_id = document.root_mut().add_child(AnyLayer::Vector(layer));
 
-        // Create and execute action
         let mut action = SetInstancePropertiesAction::new(
             layer_id,
-            instance_id,
+            0.0,
+            shape_id,
             InstancePropertyChange::X(50.0),
         );
         action.execute(&mut document).unwrap();
 
-        // Verify position changed
-        if let Some(AnyLayer::Vector(vl)) = document.get_layer_mut(&layer_id) {
-            let obj = vl.get_object(&instance_id).unwrap();
-            assert_eq!(obj.transform.x, 50.0);
-            assert_eq!(obj.transform.y, 20.0); // Y unchanged
+        if let Some(AnyLayer::Vector(vl)) = document.get_layer(&layer_id) {
+            let s = vl.get_shape_in_keyframe(&shape_id, 0.0).unwrap();
+            assert_eq!(s.transform.x, 50.0);
+            assert_eq!(s.transform.y, 20.0);
         }
 
-        // Rollback
         action.rollback(&mut document).unwrap();
 
-        // Verify restored
-        if let Some(AnyLayer::Vector(vl)) = document.get_layer_mut(&layer_id) {
-            let obj = vl.get_object(&instance_id).unwrap();
-            assert_eq!(obj.transform.x, 10.0);
-        }
-    }
-
-    #[test]
-    fn test_set_rotation() {
-        let mut document = Document::new("Test");
-        let mut layer = VectorLayer::new("Test Layer");
-
-        let shape_id = Uuid::new_v4();
-        let mut instance = ShapeInstance::new(shape_id);
-        let instance_id = instance.id;
-        instance.transform.rotation = 0.0;
-        layer.add_object(instance);
-
-        let layer_id = document.root_mut().add_child(AnyLayer::Vector(layer));
-
-        // Create and execute action
-        let mut action = SetInstancePropertiesAction::new(
-            layer_id,
-            instance_id,
-            InstancePropertyChange::Rotation(45.0),
-        );
-        action.execute(&mut document).unwrap();
-
-        // Verify rotation changed
-        if let Some(AnyLayer::Vector(vl)) = document.get_layer_mut(&layer_id) {
-            let obj = vl.get_object(&instance_id).unwrap();
-            assert_eq!(obj.transform.rotation, 45.0);
-        }
-
-        // Rollback
-        action.rollback(&mut document).unwrap();
-
-        // Verify restored
-        if let Some(AnyLayer::Vector(vl)) = document.get_layer_mut(&layer_id) {
-            let obj = vl.get_object(&instance_id).unwrap();
-            assert_eq!(obj.transform.rotation, 0.0);
+        if let Some(AnyLayer::Vector(vl)) = document.get_layer(&layer_id) {
+            let s = vl.get_shape_in_keyframe(&shape_id, 0.0).unwrap();
+            assert_eq!(s.transform.x, 10.0);
         }
     }
 
@@ -238,35 +218,30 @@ mod tests {
         let mut document = Document::new("Test");
         let mut layer = VectorLayer::new("Test Layer");
 
-        let shape_id = Uuid::new_v4();
-        let mut instance = ShapeInstance::new(shape_id);
-        let instance_id = instance.id;
-        instance.opacity = 1.0;
-        layer.add_object(instance);
+        let shape = make_shape_at(0.0, 0.0);
+        let shape_id = shape.id;
+        layer.add_shape_to_keyframe(shape, 0.0);
 
         let layer_id = document.root_mut().add_child(AnyLayer::Vector(layer));
 
-        // Create and execute action
         let mut action = SetInstancePropertiesAction::new(
             layer_id,
-            instance_id,
+            0.0,
+            shape_id,
             InstancePropertyChange::Opacity(0.5),
         );
         action.execute(&mut document).unwrap();
 
-        // Verify opacity changed
-        if let Some(AnyLayer::Vector(vl)) = document.get_layer_mut(&layer_id) {
-            let obj = vl.get_object(&instance_id).unwrap();
-            assert_eq!(obj.opacity, 0.5);
+        if let Some(AnyLayer::Vector(vl)) = document.get_layer(&layer_id) {
+            let s = vl.get_shape_in_keyframe(&shape_id, 0.0).unwrap();
+            assert_eq!(s.opacity, 0.5);
         }
 
-        // Rollback
         action.rollback(&mut document).unwrap();
 
-        // Verify restored
-        if let Some(AnyLayer::Vector(vl)) = document.get_layer_mut(&layer_id) {
-            let obj = vl.get_object(&instance_id).unwrap();
-            assert_eq!(obj.opacity, 1.0);
+        if let Some(AnyLayer::Vector(vl)) = document.get_layer(&layer_id) {
+            let s = vl.get_shape_in_keyframe(&shape_id, 0.0).unwrap();
+            assert_eq!(s.opacity, 1.0);
         }
     }
 
@@ -275,69 +250,59 @@ mod tests {
         let mut document = Document::new("Test");
         let mut layer = VectorLayer::new("Test Layer");
 
-        let shape_id = Uuid::new_v4();
+        let shape1 = make_shape_at(0.0, 0.0);
+        let shape1_id = shape1.id;
+        let shape2 = make_shape_at(10.0, 10.0);
+        let shape2_id = shape2.id;
 
-        let mut instance1 = ShapeInstance::new(shape_id);
-        let instance1_id = instance1.id;
-        instance1.transform.scale_x = 1.0;
-
-        let mut instance2 = ShapeInstance::new(shape_id);
-        let instance2_id = instance2.id;
-        instance2.transform.scale_x = 1.0;
-
-        layer.add_object(instance1);
-        layer.add_object(instance2);
+        layer.add_shape_to_keyframe(shape1, 0.0);
+        layer.add_shape_to_keyframe(shape2, 0.0);
 
         let layer_id = document.root_mut().add_child(AnyLayer::Vector(layer));
 
-        // Create and execute batch action
         let mut action = SetInstancePropertiesAction::new_batch(
             layer_id,
-            vec![instance1_id, instance2_id],
+            0.0,
+            vec![shape1_id, shape2_id],
             InstancePropertyChange::ScaleX(2.0),
         );
         action.execute(&mut document).unwrap();
 
-        // Verify both changed
-        if let Some(AnyLayer::Vector(vl)) = document.get_layer_mut(&layer_id) {
-            assert_eq!(vl.get_object(&instance1_id).unwrap().transform.scale_x, 2.0);
-            assert_eq!(vl.get_object(&instance2_id).unwrap().transform.scale_x, 2.0);
+        if let Some(AnyLayer::Vector(vl)) = document.get_layer(&layer_id) {
+            assert_eq!(vl.get_shape_in_keyframe(&shape1_id, 0.0).unwrap().transform.scale_x, 2.0);
+            assert_eq!(vl.get_shape_in_keyframe(&shape2_id, 0.0).unwrap().transform.scale_x, 2.0);
         }
 
-        // Rollback
         action.rollback(&mut document).unwrap();
 
-        // Verify both restored
-        if let Some(AnyLayer::Vector(vl)) = document.get_layer_mut(&layer_id) {
-            assert_eq!(vl.get_object(&instance1_id).unwrap().transform.scale_x, 1.0);
-            assert_eq!(vl.get_object(&instance2_id).unwrap().transform.scale_x, 1.0);
+        if let Some(AnyLayer::Vector(vl)) = document.get_layer(&layer_id) {
+            assert_eq!(vl.get_shape_in_keyframe(&shape1_id, 0.0).unwrap().transform.scale_x, 1.0);
+            assert_eq!(vl.get_shape_in_keyframe(&shape2_id, 0.0).unwrap().transform.scale_x, 1.0);
         }
     }
 
     #[test]
     fn test_description() {
         let layer_id = Uuid::new_v4();
-        let instance_id = Uuid::new_v4();
+        let shape_id = Uuid::new_v4();
 
         let action1 = SetInstancePropertiesAction::new(
-            layer_id,
-            instance_id,
+            layer_id, 0.0, shape_id,
             InstancePropertyChange::X(0.0),
         );
         assert_eq!(action1.description(), "Set X position");
 
         let action2 = SetInstancePropertiesAction::new(
-            layer_id,
-            instance_id,
+            layer_id, 0.0, shape_id,
             InstancePropertyChange::Rotation(0.0),
         );
         assert_eq!(action2.description(), "Set rotation");
 
         let action3 = SetInstancePropertiesAction::new_batch(
-            layer_id,
+            layer_id, 0.0,
             vec![Uuid::new_v4(), Uuid::new_v4()],
             InstancePropertyChange::Opacity(1.0),
         );
-        assert_eq!(action3.description(), "Set opacity on 2 objects");
+        assert_eq!(action3.description(), "Set opacity on 2 shapes");
     }
 }

lightningbeam-ui/lightningbeam-core/src/actions/set_keyframe.rs

@@ -0,0 +1,147 @@
+//! Set keyframe action
+//!
+//! For vector layers: creates a new ShapeKeyframe at the given time by copying
+//! shapes from the current keyframe span (with new UUIDs).
+//! For clip instances: adds AnimationData keyframes for transform properties.
+
+use crate::action::Action;
+use crate::animation::{AnimationCurve, AnimationTarget, Keyframe, TransformProperty};
+use crate::document::Document;
+use crate::layer::{AnyLayer, ShapeKeyframe};
+use uuid::Uuid;
+
+/// Undo info for a clip animation curve
+struct ClipUndoEntry {
+    target: AnimationTarget,
+    old_keyframe: Option<Keyframe>,
+    curve_created: bool,
+}
+
+pub struct SetKeyframeAction {
+    layer_id: Uuid,
+    time: f64,
+    /// Clip instance IDs to keyframe (motion tweens)
+    clip_instance_ids: Vec<Uuid>,
+    /// Whether a shape keyframe was created by this action
+    shape_keyframe_created: bool,
+    /// The removed keyframe for rollback (if we created one)
+    removed_keyframe: Option<ShapeKeyframe>,
+    /// Clip animation undo entries
+    clip_undo_entries: Vec<ClipUndoEntry>,
+}
+
+impl SetKeyframeAction {
+    pub fn new(layer_id: Uuid, time: f64, clip_instance_ids: Vec<Uuid>) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            layer_id,
+            time,
+            clip_instance_ids,
+            shape_keyframe_created: false,
+            removed_keyframe: None,
+            clip_undo_entries: Vec::new(),
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+const TRANSFORM_PROPERTIES: &[TransformProperty] = &[
+    TransformProperty::X,
+    TransformProperty::Y,
+    TransformProperty::Rotation,
+    TransformProperty::ScaleX,
+    TransformProperty::ScaleY,
+    TransformProperty::SkewX,
+    TransformProperty::SkewY,
+    TransformProperty::Opacity,
+];
+
+fn transform_default(prop: &TransformProperty) -> f64 {
+    match prop {
+        TransformProperty::ScaleX | TransformProperty::ScaleY => 1.0,
+        TransformProperty::Opacity => 1.0,
+        _ => 0.0,
+    }
+}
+
+impl Action for SetKeyframeAction {
+    fn execute(&mut self, document: &mut Document) -> Result<(), String> {
+        self.clip_undo_entries.clear();
+        self.shape_keyframe_created = false;
+
+        let layer = document
+            .get_layer_mut(&self.layer_id)
+            .ok_or_else(|| format!("Layer {} not found", self.layer_id))?;
+
+        // For vector layers: create a shape keyframe
+        if let AnyLayer::Vector(vl) = layer {
+            // Check if a keyframe already exists at this exact time
+            let already_exists = vl.keyframe_index_at_exact(self.time, 0.001).is_some();
+            if !already_exists {
+                vl.insert_keyframe_from_current(self.time);
+                self.shape_keyframe_created = true;
+            }
+
+            // Add clip animation keyframes
+            for clip_id in &self.clip_instance_ids {
+                for prop in TRANSFORM_PROPERTIES {
+                    let target = AnimationTarget::Object {
+                        id: *clip_id,
+                        property: *prop,
+                    };
+                    let default = transform_default(prop);
+                    let value = vl.layer.animation_data.eval(&target, self.time, default);
+
+                    let curve_created = vl.layer.animation_data.get_curve(&target).is_none();
+                    if curve_created {
+                        vl.layer
+                            .animation_data
+                            .set_curve(AnimationCurve::new(target.clone(), default));
+                    }
+
+                    let curve = vl.layer.animation_data.get_curve_mut(&target).unwrap();
+                    let old_keyframe = curve.get_keyframe_at(self.time, 0.001).cloned();
+                    curve.set_keyframe(Keyframe::linear(self.time, value));
+
+                    self.clip_undo_entries.push(ClipUndoEntry {
+                        target,
+                        old_keyframe,
+                        curve_created,
+                    });
+                }
+            }
+        }
+
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
+    fn rollback(&mut self, document: &mut Document) -> Result<(), String> {
+        let layer = document
+            .get_layer_mut(&self.layer_id)
+            .ok_or_else(|| format!("Layer {} not found", self.layer_id))?;
+
+        if let AnyLayer::Vector(vl) = layer {
+            // Undo clip animation keyframes in reverse order
+            for entry in self.clip_undo_entries.drain(..).rev() {
+                if entry.curve_created {
+                    vl.layer.animation_data.remove_curve(&entry.target);
+                } else if let Some(curve) = vl.layer.animation_data.get_curve_mut(&entry.target) {
+                    curve.remove_keyframe(self.time, 0.001);
+                    if let Some(old_kf) = entry.old_keyframe {
+                        curve.set_keyframe(old_kf);
+                    }
+                }
+            }
+
+            // Remove the shape keyframe if we created one
+            if self.shape_keyframe_created {
+                self.removed_keyframe = vl.remove_keyframe_at(self.time, 0.001);
+                self.shape_keyframe_created = false;
+            }
+        }
+
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
+    fn description(&self) -> String {
+        "New keyframe".to_string()
+    }
+}

lightningbeam-ui/lightningbeam-core/src/actions/set_shape_properties.rs

@@ -25,6 +25,9 @@ pub struct SetShapePropertiesAction {
     /// Shape to modify
     shape_id: Uuid,
 
+    /// Time of the keyframe containing the shape
+    time: f64,
+
     /// New property value
     new_value: ShapePropertyChange,
 
@@ -34,28 +37,50 @@ pub struct SetShapePropertiesAction {
 
 impl SetShapePropertiesAction {
     /// Create a new action to set a property on a shape
-    pub fn new(layer_id: Uuid, shape_id: Uuid, new_value: ShapePropertyChange) -> Self {
+    pub fn new(layer_id: Uuid, shape_id: Uuid, time: f64, new_value: ShapePropertyChange) -> Self {
         Self {
             layer_id,
             shape_id,
+            time,
             new_value,
             old_value: None,
         }
     }
 
     /// Create action to set fill color
-    pub fn set_fill_color(layer_id: Uuid, shape_id: Uuid, color: Option<ShapeColor>) -> Self {
-        Self::new(layer_id, shape_id, ShapePropertyChange::FillColor(color))
+    pub fn set_fill_color(layer_id: Uuid, shape_id: Uuid, time: f64, color: Option<ShapeColor>) -> Self {
+        Self::new(layer_id, shape_id, time, ShapePropertyChange::FillColor(color))
     }
 
     /// Create action to set stroke color
-    pub fn set_stroke_color(layer_id: Uuid, shape_id: Uuid, color: Option<ShapeColor>) -> Self {
-        Self::new(layer_id, shape_id, ShapePropertyChange::StrokeColor(color))
+    pub fn set_stroke_color(layer_id: Uuid, shape_id: Uuid, time: f64, color: Option<ShapeColor>) -> Self {
+        Self::new(layer_id, shape_id, time, ShapePropertyChange::StrokeColor(color))
     }
 
     /// Create action to set stroke width
-    pub fn set_stroke_width(layer_id: Uuid, shape_id: Uuid, width: f64) -> Self {
-        Self::new(layer_id, shape_id, ShapePropertyChange::StrokeWidth(width))
+    pub fn set_stroke_width(layer_id: Uuid, shape_id: Uuid, time: f64, width: f64) -> Self {
+        Self::new(layer_id, shape_id, time, ShapePropertyChange::StrokeWidth(width))
+    }
+}
+
+fn apply_property(shape: &mut crate::shape::Shape, change: &ShapePropertyChange) {
+    match change {
+        ShapePropertyChange::FillColor(color) => {
+            shape.fill_color = *color;
+        }
+        ShapePropertyChange::StrokeColor(color) => {
+            shape.stroke_color = *color;
+        }
+        ShapePropertyChange::StrokeWidth(width) => {
+            if let Some(ref mut style) = shape.stroke_style {
+                style.width = *width;
+            } else {
+                shape.stroke_style = Some(StrokeStyle {
+                    width: *width,
+                    ..Default::default()
+                });
+            }
+        }
     }
 }
 
@@ -63,7 +88,7 @@ impl Action for SetShapePropertiesAction {
     fn execute(&mut self, document: &mut Document) -> Result<(), String> {
         if let Some(layer) = document.get_layer_mut(&self.layer_id) {
             if let AnyLayer::Vector(vector_layer) = layer {
-                if let Some(shape) = vector_layer.shapes.get_mut(&self.shape_id) {
+                if let Some(shape) = vector_layer.get_shape_in_keyframe_mut(&self.shape_id, self.time) {
                     // Store old value if not already stored
                     if self.old_value.is_none() {
                         self.old_value = Some(match &self.new_value {
@@ -84,26 +109,7 @@ impl Action for SetShapePropertiesAction {
                         });
                     }
 
-                    // Apply new value
-                    match &self.new_value {
-                        ShapePropertyChange::FillColor(color) => {
-                            shape.fill_color = *color;
-                        }
-                        ShapePropertyChange::StrokeColor(color) => {
-                            shape.stroke_color = *color;
-                        }
-                        ShapePropertyChange::StrokeWidth(width) => {
-                            if let Some(ref mut style) = shape.stroke_style {
-                                style.width = *width;
-                            } else {
-                                // Create stroke style if it doesn't exist
-                                shape.stroke_style = Some(StrokeStyle {
-                                    width: *width,
-                                    ..Default::default()
-                                });
-                            }
-                        }
-                    }
+                    apply_property(shape, &self.new_value);
                 }
             }
         }
@@ -111,23 +117,11 @@ impl Action for SetShapePropertiesAction {
     }
 
     fn rollback(&mut self, document: &mut Document) -> Result<(), String> {
-        if let Some(old_value) = &self.old_value {
+        if let Some(old_value) = &self.old_value.clone() {
             if let Some(layer) = document.get_layer_mut(&self.layer_id) {
                 if let AnyLayer::Vector(vector_layer) = layer {
-                    if let Some(shape) = vector_layer.shapes.get_mut(&self.shape_id) {
-                        match old_value {
-                            ShapePropertyChange::FillColor(color) => {
-                                shape.fill_color = *color;
-                            }
-                            ShapePropertyChange::StrokeColor(color) => {
-                                shape.stroke_color = *color;
-                            }
-                            ShapePropertyChange::StrokeWidth(width) => {
-                                if let Some(ref mut style) = shape.stroke_style {
-                                    style.width = *width;
-                                }
-                            }
-                        }
+                    if let Some(shape) = vector_layer.get_shape_in_keyframe_mut(&self.shape_id, self.time) {
+                        apply_property(shape, old_value);
                     }
                 }
             }
@@ -149,7 +143,7 @@ mod tests {
     use super::*;
     use crate::layer::VectorLayer;
     use crate::shape::Shape;
-    use kurbo::BezPath;
+    use vello::kurbo::BezPath;
 
     fn create_test_shape() -> Shape {
         let mut path = BezPath::new();
@@ -176,24 +170,24 @@ mod tests {
 
         let shape = create_test_shape();
         let shape_id = shape.id;
-        layer.shapes.insert(shape_id, shape);
+        layer.add_shape_to_keyframe(shape, 0.0);
 
         let layer_id = document.root_mut().add_child(AnyLayer::Vector(layer));
 
         // Verify initial color
-        if let Some(AnyLayer::Vector(vl)) = document.get_layer_mut(&layer_id) {
-            let shape = vl.shapes.get(&shape_id).unwrap();
+        if let Some(AnyLayer::Vector(vl)) = document.get_layer(&layer_id) {
+            let shape = vl.get_shape_in_keyframe(&shape_id, 0.0).unwrap();
             assert_eq!(shape.fill_color.unwrap().r, 255);
         }
 
         // Create and execute action
         let new_color = Some(ShapeColor::rgb(0, 255, 0));
-        let mut action = SetShapePropertiesAction::set_fill_color(layer_id, shape_id, new_color);
+        let mut action = SetShapePropertiesAction::set_fill_color(layer_id, shape_id, 0.0, new_color);
         action.execute(&mut document).unwrap();
 
         // Verify color changed
-        if let Some(AnyLayer::Vector(vl)) = document.get_layer_mut(&layer_id) {
-            let shape = vl.shapes.get(&shape_id).unwrap();
+        if let Some(AnyLayer::Vector(vl)) = document.get_layer(&layer_id) {
+            let shape = vl.get_shape_in_keyframe(&shape_id, 0.0).unwrap();
             assert_eq!(shape.fill_color.unwrap().g, 255);
         }
 
@@ -201,8 +195,8 @@ mod tests {
         action.rollback(&mut document).unwrap();
 
         // Verify restored
-        if let Some(AnyLayer::Vector(vl)) = document.get_layer_mut(&layer_id) {
-            let shape = vl.shapes.get(&shape_id).unwrap();
+        if let Some(AnyLayer::Vector(vl)) = document.get_layer(&layer_id) {
+            let shape = vl.get_shape_in_keyframe(&shape_id, 0.0).unwrap();
             assert_eq!(shape.fill_color.unwrap().r, 255);
         }
     }
@@ -214,23 +208,17 @@ mod tests {
 
         let shape = create_test_shape();
         let shape_id = shape.id;
-        layer.shapes.insert(shape_id, shape);
+        layer.add_shape_to_keyframe(shape, 0.0);
 
         let layer_id = document.root_mut().add_child(AnyLayer::Vector(layer));
 
-        // Verify initial width
-        if let Some(AnyLayer::Vector(vl)) = document.get_layer_mut(&layer_id) {
-            let shape = vl.shapes.get(&shape_id).unwrap();
-            assert_eq!(shape.stroke_style.as_ref().unwrap().width, 2.0);
-        }
-
         // Create and execute action
-        let mut action = SetShapePropertiesAction::set_stroke_width(layer_id, shape_id, 5.0);
+        let mut action = SetShapePropertiesAction::set_stroke_width(layer_id, shape_id, 0.0, 5.0);
         action.execute(&mut document).unwrap();
 
         // Verify width changed
-        if let Some(AnyLayer::Vector(vl)) = document.get_layer_mut(&layer_id) {
-            let shape = vl.shapes.get(&shape_id).unwrap();
+        if let Some(AnyLayer::Vector(vl)) = document.get_layer(&layer_id) {
+            let shape = vl.get_shape_in_keyframe(&shape_id, 0.0).unwrap();
             assert_eq!(shape.stroke_style.as_ref().unwrap().width, 5.0);
         }
 
@@ -238,8 +226,8 @@ mod tests {
         action.rollback(&mut document).unwrap();
 
         // Verify restored
-        if let Some(AnyLayer::Vector(vl)) = document.get_layer_mut(&layer_id) {
-            let shape = vl.shapes.get(&shape_id).unwrap();
+        if let Some(AnyLayer::Vector(vl)) = document.get_layer(&layer_id) {
+            let shape = vl.get_shape_in_keyframe(&shape_id, 0.0).unwrap();
             assert_eq!(shape.stroke_style.as_ref().unwrap().width, 2.0);
         }
     }
@@ -250,14 +238,14 @@ mod tests {
         let shape_id = Uuid::new_v4();
 
         let action1 =
-            SetShapePropertiesAction::set_fill_color(layer_id, shape_id, Some(ShapeColor::rgb(0, 0, 0)));
+            SetShapePropertiesAction::set_fill_color(layer_id, shape_id, 0.0, Some(ShapeColor::rgb(0, 0, 0)));
         assert_eq!(action1.description(), "Set fill color");
 
         let action2 =
-            SetShapePropertiesAction::set_stroke_color(layer_id, shape_id, Some(ShapeColor::rgb(0, 0, 0)));
+            SetShapePropertiesAction::set_stroke_color(layer_id, shape_id, 0.0, Some(ShapeColor::rgb(0, 0, 0)));
         assert_eq!(action2.description(), "Set stroke color");
 
-        let action3 = SetShapePropertiesAction::set_stroke_width(layer_id, shape_id, 3.0);
+        let action3 = SetShapePropertiesAction::set_stroke_width(layer_id, shape_id, 0.0, 3.0);
         assert_eq!(action3.description(), "Set stroke width");
     }
 }

lightningbeam-ui/lightningbeam-core/src/actions/transform_clip_instances.rs

@@ -1,8 +1,10 @@
 //! Transform clip instances action
 //!
 //! Handles spatial transformation (move, scale, rotate) of clip instances on the stage.
+//! Updates both the clip instance's transform and the animation keyframe at the current time.
 
 use crate::action::Action;
+use crate::animation::{AnimationTarget, Keyframe, TransformProperty};
 use crate::document::Document;
 use crate::layer::AnyLayer;
 use crate::object::Transform;
@@ -12,6 +14,8 @@ use uuid::Uuid;
 /// Action that transforms clip instances spatially on the stage
 pub struct TransformClipInstancesAction {
     layer_id: Uuid,
+    /// Current time for animation keyframe update
+    time: f64,
     /// Map of clip instance ID to (old transform, new transform)
     clip_instance_transforms: HashMap<Uuid, (Transform, Transform)>,
 }
@@ -19,15 +23,48 @@ pub struct TransformClipInstancesAction {
 impl TransformClipInstancesAction {
     pub fn new(
         layer_id: Uuid,
+        time: f64,
         clip_instance_transforms: HashMap<Uuid, (Transform, Transform)>,
     ) -> Self {
         Self {
             layer_id,
+            time,
             clip_instance_transforms,
         }
     }
 }
 
+/// Update animation keyframes for a clip instance's transform properties at the given time.
+/// If a curve exists for a property, updates the keyframe at that time. If no curve exists, does nothing.
+fn update_animation_keyframes(
+    animation_data: &mut crate::animation::AnimationData,
+    instance_id: Uuid,
+    transform: &Transform,
+    opacity: f64,
+    time: f64,
+) {
+    let props_and_values = [
+        (TransformProperty::X, transform.x),
+        (TransformProperty::Y, transform.y),
+        (TransformProperty::Rotation, transform.rotation),
+        (TransformProperty::ScaleX, transform.scale_x),
+        (TransformProperty::ScaleY, transform.scale_y),
+        (TransformProperty::SkewX, transform.skew_x),
+        (TransformProperty::SkewY, transform.skew_y),
+        (TransformProperty::Opacity, opacity),
+    ];
+
+    for (prop, value) in props_and_values {
+        let target = AnimationTarget::Object {
+            id: instance_id,
+            property: prop,
+        };
+        if let Some(curve) = animation_data.get_curve_mut(&target) {
+            curve.set_keyframe(Keyframe::linear(time, value));
+        }
+    }
+}
+
 impl Action for TransformClipInstancesAction {
     fn execute(&mut self, document: &mut Document) -> Result<(), String> {
         let layer = match document.get_layer_mut(&self.layer_id) {
@@ -35,19 +72,33 @@ impl Action for TransformClipInstancesAction {
             None => return Ok(()),
         };
 
-        // Get mutable reference to clip_instances for this layer type
-        let clip_instances = match layer {
-            AnyLayer::Vector(vl) => &mut vl.clip_instances,
-            AnyLayer::Audio(al) => &mut al.clip_instances,
-            AnyLayer::Video(vl) => &mut vl.clip_instances,
-            AnyLayer::Effect(_) => return Ok(()), // Effect layers don't have clip instances
-        };
-
-        // Apply new transforms
-        for (clip_id, (_old, new)) in &self.clip_instance_transforms {
-            if let Some(clip_instance) = clip_instances.iter_mut().find(|ci| ci.id == *clip_id) {
-                clip_instance.transform = new.clone();
+        match layer {
+            AnyLayer::Vector(vl) => {
+                for (clip_id, (_old, new)) in &self.clip_instance_transforms {
+                    if let Some(clip_instance) = vl.clip_instances.iter_mut().find(|ci| ci.id == *clip_id) {
+                        let opacity = clip_instance.opacity;
+                        clip_instance.transform = new.clone();
+                        update_animation_keyframes(
+                            &mut vl.layer.animation_data, *clip_id, new, opacity, self.time,
+                        );
+                    }
+                }
             }
+            AnyLayer::Audio(al) => {
+                for (clip_id, (_old, new)) in &self.clip_instance_transforms {
+                    if let Some(ci) = al.clip_instances.iter_mut().find(|ci| ci.id == *clip_id) {
+                        ci.transform = new.clone();
+                    }
+                }
+            }
+            AnyLayer::Video(vl) => {
+                for (clip_id, (_old, new)) in &self.clip_instance_transforms {
+                    if let Some(ci) = vl.clip_instances.iter_mut().find(|ci| ci.id == *clip_id) {
+                        ci.transform = new.clone();
+                    }
+                }
+            }
+            AnyLayer::Effect(_) => {}
         }
         Ok(())
     }
@@ -58,19 +109,33 @@ impl Action for TransformClipInstancesAction {
             None => return Ok(()),
         };
 
-        // Get mutable reference to clip_instances for this layer type
-        let clip_instances = match layer {
-            AnyLayer::Vector(vl) => &mut vl.clip_instances,
-            AnyLayer::Audio(al) => &mut al.clip_instances,
-            AnyLayer::Video(vl) => &mut vl.clip_instances,
-            AnyLayer::Effect(_) => return Ok(()), // Effect layers don't have clip instances
-        };
-
-        // Restore old transforms
-        for (clip_id, (old, _new)) in &self.clip_instance_transforms {
-            if let Some(clip_instance) = clip_instances.iter_mut().find(|ci| ci.id == *clip_id) {
-                clip_instance.transform = old.clone();
+        match layer {
+            AnyLayer::Vector(vl) => {
+                for (clip_id, (old, _new)) in &self.clip_instance_transforms {
+                    if let Some(clip_instance) = vl.clip_instances.iter_mut().find(|ci| ci.id == *clip_id) {
+                        let opacity = clip_instance.opacity;
+                        clip_instance.transform = old.clone();
+                        update_animation_keyframes(
+                            &mut vl.layer.animation_data, *clip_id, old, opacity, self.time,
+                        );
+                    }
+                }
             }
+            AnyLayer::Audio(al) => {
+                for (clip_id, (old, _new)) in &self.clip_instance_transforms {
+                    if let Some(ci) = al.clip_instances.iter_mut().find(|ci| ci.id == *clip_id) {
+                        ci.transform = old.clone();
+                    }
+                }
+            }
+            AnyLayer::Video(vl) => {
+                for (clip_id, (old, _new)) in &self.clip_instance_transforms {
+                    if let Some(ci) = vl.clip_instances.iter_mut().find(|ci| ci.id == *clip_id) {
+                        ci.transform = old.clone();
+                    }
+                }
+            }
+            AnyLayer::Effect(_) => {}
         }
         Ok(())
     }
@@ -94,7 +159,6 @@ mod tests {
         let mut document = Document::new("Test");
         let mut layer = VectorLayer::new("Test Layer");
 
-        // Create a clip instance with initial transform
         let clip_id = Uuid::new_v4();
         let instance_id = Uuid::new_v4();
         let mut instance = ClipInstance::with_id(instance_id, clip_id);
@@ -103,18 +167,14 @@ mod tests {
 
         let layer_id = document.root_mut().add_child(AnyLayer::Vector(layer));
 
-        // Create transform action: move from (10, 20) to (100, 200)
         let old_transform = Transform::with_position(10.0, 20.0);
         let new_transform = Transform::with_position(100.0, 200.0);
         let mut transforms = HashMap::new();
         transforms.insert(instance_id, (old_transform, new_transform));
 
-        let mut action = TransformClipInstancesAction::new(layer_id, transforms);
-
-        // Execute action
+        let mut action = TransformClipInstancesAction::new(layer_id, 0.0, transforms);
         action.execute(&mut document).unwrap();
 
-        // Verify transform changed
         if let Some(AnyLayer::Vector(vl)) = document.get_layer_mut(&layer_id) {
             let inst = vl.clip_instances.iter().find(|ci| ci.id == instance_id).unwrap();
             assert_eq!(inst.transform.x, 100.0);
@@ -123,10 +183,8 @@ mod tests {
             panic!("Layer not found");
         }
 
-        // Rollback
         action.rollback(&mut document).unwrap();
 
-        // Verify transform restored
         if let Some(AnyLayer::Vector(vl)) = document.get_layer_mut(&layer_id) {
             let inst = vl.clip_instances.iter().find(|ci| ci.id == instance_id).unwrap();
             assert_eq!(inst.transform.x, 10.0);
@@ -141,7 +199,6 @@ mod tests {
         let mut document = Document::new("Test");
         let mut layer = AudioLayer::new("Audio Layer");
 
-        // Create a clip instance
         let clip_id = Uuid::new_v4();
         let instance_id = Uuid::new_v4();
         let mut instance = ClipInstance::with_id(instance_id, clip_id);
@@ -150,16 +207,14 @@ mod tests {
 
         let layer_id = document.root_mut().add_child(AnyLayer::Audio(layer));
 
-        // Create transform action
         let old_transform = Transform::with_position(0.0, 0.0);
         let new_transform = Transform::with_position(50.0, 75.0);
         let mut transforms = HashMap::new();
         transforms.insert(instance_id, (old_transform, new_transform));
 
-        let mut action = TransformClipInstancesAction::new(layer_id, transforms);
+        let mut action = TransformClipInstancesAction::new(layer_id, 0.0, transforms);
         action.execute(&mut document).unwrap();
 
-        // Verify
         if let Some(AnyLayer::Audio(al)) = document.get_layer_mut(&layer_id) {
             let inst = al.clip_instances.iter().find(|ci| ci.id == instance_id).unwrap();
             assert_eq!(inst.transform.x, 50.0);
@@ -174,7 +229,6 @@ mod tests {
         let mut document = Document::new("Test");
         let mut layer = VideoLayer::new("Video Layer");
 
-        // Create a clip instance
         let clip_id = Uuid::new_v4();
         let instance_id = Uuid::new_v4();
         let mut instance = ClipInstance::with_id(instance_id, clip_id);
@@ -184,7 +238,6 @@ mod tests {
 
         let layer_id = document.root_mut().add_child(AnyLayer::Video(layer));
 
-        // Create transform with rotation and scale
         let mut old_transform = Transform::new();
         old_transform.rotation = 0.0;
         old_transform.scale_x = 1.0;
@@ -197,10 +250,9 @@ mod tests {
         let mut transforms = HashMap::new();
         transforms.insert(instance_id, (old_transform, new_transform));
 
-        let mut action = TransformClipInstancesAction::new(layer_id, transforms);
+        let mut action = TransformClipInstancesAction::new(layer_id, 0.0, transforms);
         action.execute(&mut document).unwrap();
 
-        // Verify rotation and scale
         if let Some(AnyLayer::Video(vl)) = document.get_layer_mut(&layer_id) {
             let inst = vl.clip_instances.iter().find(|ci| ci.id == instance_id).unwrap();
             assert_eq!(inst.transform.rotation, 45.0);
@@ -216,7 +268,6 @@ mod tests {
         let mut document = Document::new("Test");
         let mut layer = VectorLayer::new("Test Layer");
 
-        // Create two clip instances
         let clip_id = Uuid::new_v4();
         let instance1_id = Uuid::new_v4();
         let instance2_id = Uuid::new_v4();
@@ -232,7 +283,6 @@ mod tests {
 
         let layer_id = document.root_mut().add_child(AnyLayer::Vector(layer));
 
-        // Transform both instances
         let mut transforms = HashMap::new();
         transforms.insert(
             instance1_id,
@@ -243,10 +293,9 @@ mod tests {
             (Transform::with_position(100.0, 100.0), Transform::with_position(150.0, 150.0)),
         );
 
-        let mut action = TransformClipInstancesAction::new(layer_id, transforms);
+        let mut action = TransformClipInstancesAction::new(layer_id, 0.0, transforms);
         action.execute(&mut document).unwrap();
 
-        // Verify both transformed
         if let Some(AnyLayer::Vector(vl)) = document.get_layer_mut(&layer_id) {
             let inst1 = vl.clip_instances.iter().find(|ci| ci.id == instance1_id).unwrap();
             assert_eq!(inst1.transform.x, 50.0);
@@ -259,10 +308,8 @@ mod tests {
             panic!("Layer not found");
         }
 
-        // Rollback
         action.rollback(&mut document).unwrap();
 
-        // Verify both restored
         if let Some(AnyLayer::Vector(vl)) = document.get_layer_mut(&layer_id) {
             let inst1 = vl.clip_instances.iter().find(|ci| ci.id == instance1_id).unwrap();
             assert_eq!(inst1.transform.x, 0.0);
@@ -276,25 +323,6 @@ mod tests {
         }
     }
 
-    #[test]
-    fn test_transform_nonexistent_layer() {
-        let mut document = Document::new("Test");
-        let fake_layer_id = Uuid::new_v4();
-        let instance_id = Uuid::new_v4();
-
-        let mut transforms = HashMap::new();
-        transforms.insert(
-            instance_id,
-            (Transform::with_position(0.0, 0.0), Transform::with_position(50.0, 50.0)),
-        );
-
-        let mut action = TransformClipInstancesAction::new(fake_layer_id, transforms);
-
-        // Should not panic, just return early
-        action.execute(&mut document).unwrap();
-        action.rollback(&mut document).unwrap();
-    }
-
     #[test]
     fn test_description() {
         let layer_id = Uuid::new_v4();
@@ -306,16 +334,7 @@ mod tests {
             (Transform::new(), Transform::with_position(10.0, 10.0)),
         );
 
-        let action = TransformClipInstancesAction::new(layer_id, transforms);
+        let action = TransformClipInstancesAction::new(layer_id, 0.0, transforms);
         assert_eq!(action.description(), "Transform 1 clip instance(s)");
-
-        // Multiple instances
-        let mut transforms2 = HashMap::new();
-        transforms2.insert(Uuid::new_v4(), (Transform::new(), Transform::new()));
-        transforms2.insert(Uuid::new_v4(), (Transform::new(), Transform::new()));
-        transforms2.insert(Uuid::new_v4(), (Transform::new(), Transform::new()));
-
-        let action2 = TransformClipInstancesAction::new(layer_id, transforms2);
-        assert_eq!(action2.description(), "Transform 3 clip instance(s)");
     }
 }

lightningbeam-ui/lightningbeam-core/src/actions/transform_objects.rs

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
-//! Transform shape instances action
+//! Transform shapes action
 //!
-//! Applies scale, rotation, and other transformations to shape instances with undo/redo support.
+//! Applies scale, rotation, and other transformations to shapes in a keyframe.
 
 use crate::action::Action;
 use crate::document::Document;
@@ -9,22 +9,24 @@ use crate::object::Transform;
 use std::collections::HashMap;
 use uuid::Uuid;
 
-/// Action to transform multiple shape instances
+/// Action to transform multiple shapes in a keyframe
 pub struct TransformShapeInstancesAction {
     layer_id: Uuid,
-    /// Map of shape instance ID to (old transform, new transform)
-    shape_instance_transforms: HashMap<Uuid, (Transform, Transform)>,
+    time: f64,
+    /// Map of shape ID to (old transform, new transform)
+    shape_transforms: HashMap<Uuid, (Transform, Transform)>,
 }
 
 impl TransformShapeInstancesAction {
-    /// Create a new transform action
     pub fn new(
         layer_id: Uuid,
-        shape_instance_transforms: HashMap<Uuid, (Transform, Transform)>,
+        time: f64,
+        shape_transforms: HashMap<Uuid, (Transform, Transform)>,
     ) -> Self {
         Self {
             layer_id,
-            shape_instance_transforms,
+            time,
+            shape_transforms,
         }
     }
 }
@@ -33,10 +35,10 @@ impl Action for TransformShapeInstancesAction {
     fn execute(&mut self, document: &mut Document) -> Result<(), String> {
         if let Some(layer) = document.get_layer_mut(&self.layer_id) {
             if let AnyLayer::Vector(vector_layer) = layer {
-                for (shape_instance_id, (_old, new)) in &self.shape_instance_transforms {
-                    vector_layer.modify_object_internal(shape_instance_id, |obj| {
-                        obj.transform = new.clone();
-                    });
+                for (shape_id, (_old, new)) in &self.shape_transforms {
+                    if let Some(shape) = vector_layer.get_shape_in_keyframe_mut(shape_id, self.time) {
+                        shape.transform = new.clone();
+                    }
                 }
             }
         }
@@ -46,10 +48,10 @@ impl Action for TransformShapeInstancesAction {
     fn rollback(&mut self, document: &mut Document) -> Result<(), String> {
         if let Some(layer) = document.get_layer_mut(&self.layer_id) {
             if let AnyLayer::Vector(vector_layer) = layer {
-                for (shape_instance_id, (old, _new)) in &self.shape_instance_transforms {
-                    vector_layer.modify_object_internal(shape_instance_id, |obj| {
-                        obj.transform = old.clone();
-                    });
+                for (shape_id, (old, _new)) in &self.shape_transforms {
+                    if let Some(shape) = vector_layer.get_shape_in_keyframe_mut(shape_id, self.time) {
+                        shape.transform = old.clone();
+                    }
                 }
             }
         }
@@ -57,7 +59,7 @@ impl Action for TransformShapeInstancesAction {
     }
 
     fn description(&self) -> String {
-        format!("Transform {} shape instance(s)", self.shape_instance_transforms.len())
+        format!("Transform {} shape(s)", self.shape_transforms.len())
     }
 }
 
@@ -65,239 +67,43 @@ impl Action for TransformShapeInstancesAction {
 mod tests {
     use super::*;
     use crate::layer::VectorLayer;
-    use crate::object::ShapeInstance;
+    use crate::shape::Shape;
+    use vello::kurbo::BezPath;
 
     #[test]
-    fn test_transform_single_shape_instance() {
+    fn test_transform_shape() {
         let mut document = Document::new("Test");
         let mut layer = VectorLayer::new("Test Layer");
 
-        // Create a shape instance with initial position
-        let shape_id = Uuid::new_v4();
-        let instance_id = Uuid::new_v4();
-        let mut instance = ShapeInstance::new(shape_id);
-        instance.id = instance_id;
-        instance.transform = Transform::with_position(10.0, 20.0);
-        layer.add_object(instance);
+        let mut path = BezPath::new();
+        path.move_to((0.0, 0.0));
+        path.line_to((100.0, 100.0));
+        let shape = Shape::new(path).with_position(10.0, 20.0);
+        let shape_id = shape.id;
 
+        layer.add_shape_to_keyframe(shape, 0.0);
         let layer_id = document.root_mut().add_child(AnyLayer::Vector(layer));
 
-        // Create transform action
         let old_transform = Transform::with_position(10.0, 20.0);
         let new_transform = Transform::with_position(100.0, 200.0);
         let mut transforms = HashMap::new();
-        transforms.insert(instance_id, (old_transform, new_transform));
+        transforms.insert(shape_id, (old_transform, new_transform));
 
-        let mut action = TransformShapeInstancesAction::new(layer_id, transforms);
-
-        // Execute
+        let mut action = TransformShapeInstancesAction::new(layer_id, 0.0, transforms);
         action.execute(&mut document).unwrap();
 
-        // Verify transform changed
-        if let Some(AnyLayer::Vector(vl)) = document.get_layer_mut(&layer_id) {
-            let obj = vl.get_object(&instance_id).unwrap();
-            assert_eq!(obj.transform.x, 100.0);
-            assert_eq!(obj.transform.y, 200.0);
-        } else {
-            panic!("Layer not found");
+        if let Some(AnyLayer::Vector(vl)) = document.get_layer(&layer_id) {
+            let s = vl.get_shape_in_keyframe(&shape_id, 0.0).unwrap();
+            assert_eq!(s.transform.x, 100.0);
+            assert_eq!(s.transform.y, 200.0);
         }
 
-        // Rollback
         action.rollback(&mut document).unwrap();
 
-        // Verify restored
-        if let Some(AnyLayer::Vector(vl)) = document.get_layer_mut(&layer_id) {
-            let obj = vl.get_object(&instance_id).unwrap();
-            assert_eq!(obj.transform.x, 10.0);
-            assert_eq!(obj.transform.y, 20.0);
-        } else {
-            panic!("Layer not found");
+        if let Some(AnyLayer::Vector(vl)) = document.get_layer(&layer_id) {
+            let s = vl.get_shape_in_keyframe(&shape_id, 0.0).unwrap();
+            assert_eq!(s.transform.x, 10.0);
+            assert_eq!(s.transform.y, 20.0);
         }
     }
-
-    #[test]
-    fn test_transform_shape_instance_rotation_scale() {
-        let mut document = Document::new("Test");
-        let mut layer = VectorLayer::new("Test Layer");
-
-        let shape_id = Uuid::new_v4();
-        let instance_id = Uuid::new_v4();
-        let mut instance = ShapeInstance::new(shape_id);
-        instance.id = instance_id;
-        instance.transform.rotation = 0.0;
-        instance.transform.scale_x = 1.0;
-        instance.transform.scale_y = 1.0;
-        layer.add_object(instance);
-
-        let layer_id = document.root_mut().add_child(AnyLayer::Vector(layer));
-
-        // Create transform with rotation and scale
-        let mut old_transform = Transform::new();
-        let mut new_transform = Transform::new();
-        new_transform.rotation = 90.0;
-        new_transform.scale_x = 2.0;
-        new_transform.scale_y = 0.5;
-
-        let mut transforms = HashMap::new();
-        transforms.insert(instance_id, (old_transform, new_transform));
-
-        let mut action = TransformShapeInstancesAction::new(layer_id, transforms);
-        action.execute(&mut document).unwrap();
-
-        // Verify
-        if let Some(AnyLayer::Vector(vl)) = document.get_layer_mut(&layer_id) {
-            let obj = vl.get_object(&instance_id).unwrap();
-            assert_eq!(obj.transform.rotation, 90.0);
-            assert_eq!(obj.transform.scale_x, 2.0);
-            assert_eq!(obj.transform.scale_y, 0.5);
-        } else {
-            panic!("Layer not found");
-        }
-    }
-
-    #[test]
-    fn test_transform_multiple_shape_instances() {
-        let mut document = Document::new("Test");
-        let mut layer = VectorLayer::new("Test Layer");
-
-        let shape_id = Uuid::new_v4();
-        let instance1_id = Uuid::new_v4();
-        let instance2_id = Uuid::new_v4();
-
-        let mut instance1 = ShapeInstance::new(shape_id);
-        instance1.id = instance1_id;
-        instance1.transform = Transform::with_position(0.0, 0.0);
-
-        let mut instance2 = ShapeInstance::new(shape_id);
-        instance2.id = instance2_id;
-        instance2.transform = Transform::with_position(50.0, 50.0);
-
-        layer.add_object(instance1);
-        layer.add_object(instance2);
-
-        let layer_id = document.root_mut().add_child(AnyLayer::Vector(layer));
-
-        // Transform both
-        let mut transforms = HashMap::new();
-        transforms.insert(
-            instance1_id,
-            (Transform::with_position(0.0, 0.0), Transform::with_position(10.0, 10.0)),
-        );
-        transforms.insert(
-            instance2_id,
-            (Transform::with_position(50.0, 50.0), Transform::with_position(60.0, 60.0)),
-        );
-
-        let mut action = TransformShapeInstancesAction::new(layer_id, transforms);
-        action.execute(&mut document).unwrap();
-
-        // Verify both transformed
-        if let Some(AnyLayer::Vector(vl)) = document.get_layer_mut(&layer_id) {
-            let obj1 = vl.get_object(&instance1_id).unwrap();
-            assert_eq!(obj1.transform.x, 10.0);
-            assert_eq!(obj1.transform.y, 10.0);
-
-            let obj2 = vl.get_object(&instance2_id).unwrap();
-            assert_eq!(obj2.transform.x, 60.0);
-            assert_eq!(obj2.transform.y, 60.0);
-        } else {
-            panic!("Layer not found");
-        }
-
-        // Rollback
-        action.rollback(&mut document).unwrap();
-
-        // Verify both restored
-        if let Some(AnyLayer::Vector(vl)) = document.get_layer_mut(&layer_id) {
-            let obj1 = vl.get_object(&instance1_id).unwrap();
-            assert_eq!(obj1.transform.x, 0.0);
-            assert_eq!(obj1.transform.y, 0.0);
-
-            let obj2 = vl.get_object(&instance2_id).unwrap();
-            assert_eq!(obj2.transform.x, 50.0);
-            assert_eq!(obj2.transform.y, 50.0);
-        } else {
-            panic!("Layer not found");
-        }
-    }
-
-    #[test]
-    fn test_transform_nonexistent_layer() {
-        let mut document = Document::new("Test");
-        let fake_layer_id = Uuid::new_v4();
-        let instance_id = Uuid::new_v4();
-
-        let mut transforms = HashMap::new();
-        transforms.insert(
-            instance_id,
-            (Transform::new(), Transform::with_position(10.0, 10.0)),
-        );
-
-        let mut action = TransformShapeInstancesAction::new(fake_layer_id, transforms);
-
-        // Should not panic
-        action.execute(&mut document).unwrap();
-        action.rollback(&mut document).unwrap();
-    }
-
-    #[test]
-    fn test_transform_nonexistent_instance() {
-        let mut document = Document::new("Test");
-        let layer = VectorLayer::new("Test Layer");
-        let layer_id = document.root_mut().add_child(AnyLayer::Vector(layer));
-
-        let fake_instance_id = Uuid::new_v4();
-        let mut transforms = HashMap::new();
-        transforms.insert(
-            fake_instance_id,
-            (Transform::new(), Transform::with_position(10.0, 10.0)),
-        );
-
-        let mut action = TransformShapeInstancesAction::new(layer_id, transforms);
-
-        // Should not panic - just silently skip nonexistent instance
-        action.execute(&mut document).unwrap();
-        action.rollback(&mut document).unwrap();
-    }
-
-    #[test]
-    fn test_transform_on_non_vector_layer() {
-        use crate::layer::AudioLayer;
-
-        let mut document = Document::new("Test");
-        let layer = AudioLayer::new("Audio Layer");
-        let layer_id = document.root_mut().add_child(AnyLayer::Audio(layer));
-
-        let instance_id = Uuid::new_v4();
-        let mut transforms = HashMap::new();
-        transforms.insert(
-            instance_id,
-            (Transform::new(), Transform::with_position(10.0, 10.0)),
-        );
-
-        let mut action = TransformShapeInstancesAction::new(layer_id, transforms);
-
-        // Should not panic - action only operates on vector layers
-        action.execute(&mut document).unwrap();
-        action.rollback(&mut document).unwrap();
-    }
-
-    #[test]
-    fn test_description() {
-        let layer_id = Uuid::new_v4();
-
-        let mut transforms1 = HashMap::new();
-        transforms1.insert(Uuid::new_v4(), (Transform::new(), Transform::new()));
-
-        let action1 = TransformShapeInstancesAction::new(layer_id, transforms1);
-        assert_eq!(action1.description(), "Transform 1 shape instance(s)");
-
-        let mut transforms3 = HashMap::new();
-        transforms3.insert(Uuid::new_v4(), (Transform::new(), Transform::new()));
-        transforms3.insert(Uuid::new_v4(), (Transform::new(), Transform::new()));
-        transforms3.insert(Uuid::new_v4(), (Transform::new(), Transform::new()));
-
-        let action3 = TransformShapeInstancesAction::new(layer_id, transforms3);
-        assert_eq!(action3.description(), "Transform 3 shape instance(s)");
-    }
 }

lightningbeam-ui/lightningbeam-core/src/animation.rs

@@ -523,4 +523,25 @@ impl AnimationData {
             .map(|curve| curve.eval(time))
             .unwrap_or(default)
     }
+
+    /// Evaluate the effective transform for a clip instance at a given time.
+    /// Uses animation curves if they exist, falling back to the clip instance's base transform.
+    pub fn eval_clip_instance_transform(
+        &self,
+        instance_id: uuid::Uuid,
+        time: f64,
+        base: &crate::object::Transform,
+        base_opacity: f64,
+    ) -> (crate::object::Transform, f64) {
+        let mut t = base.clone();
+        t.x = self.eval(&AnimationTarget::Object { id: instance_id, property: TransformProperty::X }, time, base.x);
+        t.y = self.eval(&AnimationTarget::Object { id: instance_id, property: TransformProperty::Y }, time, base.y);
+        t.rotation = self.eval(&AnimationTarget::Object { id: instance_id, property: TransformProperty::Rotation }, time, base.rotation);
+        t.scale_x = self.eval(&AnimationTarget::Object { id: instance_id, property: TransformProperty::ScaleX }, time, base.scale_x);
+        t.scale_y = self.eval(&AnimationTarget::Object { id: instance_id, property: TransformProperty::ScaleY }, time, base.scale_y);
+        t.skew_x = self.eval(&AnimationTarget::Object { id: instance_id, property: TransformProperty::SkewX }, time, base.skew_x);
+        t.skew_y = self.eval(&AnimationTarget::Object { id: instance_id, property: TransformProperty::SkewY }, time, base.skew_y);
+        let opacity = self.eval(&AnimationTarget::Object { id: instance_id, property: TransformProperty::Opacity }, time, base_opacity);
+        (t, opacity)
+    }
 }

lightningbeam-ui/lightningbeam-core/src/clip.rs

@@ -44,6 +44,12 @@ pub struct VectorClip {
     /// Nested layer hierarchy
     pub layers: LayerTree<AnyLayer>,
 
+    /// Whether this clip is a group (static collection) rather than an animated clip.
+    /// Groups have their timeline extent determined by keyframe spans on the containing layer,
+    /// not by their internal duration.
+    #[serde(default)]
+    pub is_group: bool,
+
     /// Folder this clip belongs to (None = root of category)
     #[serde(default)]
     pub folder_id: Option<Uuid>,
@@ -59,6 +65,7 @@ impl VectorClip {
             height,
             duration,
             layers: LayerTree::new(),
+            is_group: false,
             folder_id: None,
         }
     }
@@ -78,6 +85,7 @@ impl VectorClip {
             height,
             duration,
             layers: LayerTree::new(),
+            is_group: false,
             folder_id: None,
         }
     }
@@ -100,23 +108,20 @@ impl VectorClip {
         for layer_node in self.layers.iter() {
             // Only process vector layers (skip other layer types)
             if let AnyLayer::Vector(vector_layer) = &layer_node.data {
-                // Calculate bounds for all shape instances in this layer
-                for shape_instance in &vector_layer.shape_instances {
-                    // Get the shape for this instance
-                    if let Some(shape) = vector_layer.shapes.get(&shape_instance.shape_id) {
-                        // Get the local bounding box of the shape's path
-                        let local_bbox = shape.path().bounding_box();
+                // Calculate bounds for all shapes in the active keyframe
+                for shape in vector_layer.shapes_at_time(clip_time) {
+                    // Get the local bounding box of the shape's path
+                    let local_bbox = shape.path().bounding_box();
 
-                        // Apply the shape instance's transform (TODO: evaluate animations at clip_time)
-                        let instance_transform = shape_instance.to_affine();
-                        let transformed_bbox = instance_transform.transform_rect_bbox(local_bbox);
+                    // Apply the shape's transform
+                    let shape_transform = shape.transform.to_affine();
+                    let transformed_bbox = shape_transform.transform_rect_bbox(local_bbox);
 
-                        // Union with combined bounds
-                        combined_bounds = Some(match combined_bounds {
-                            None => transformed_bbox,
-                            Some(existing) => existing.union(transformed_bbox),
-                        });
-                    }
+                    // Union with combined bounds
+                    combined_bounds = Some(match combined_bounds {
+                        None => transformed_bbox,
+                        Some(existing) => existing.union(transformed_bbox),
+                    });
                 }
 
                 // Handle nested clip instances recursively
@@ -573,6 +578,12 @@ pub struct ClipInstance {
     /// Compatible with daw-backend's Clip.gain
     /// Default: 1.0
     pub gain: f32,
+
+    /// How far (in seconds) the looped content extends before timeline_start.
+    /// When set, loop iterations are drawn/played before the content start.
+    /// Default: None (no pre-loop)
+    #[serde(default, skip_serializing_if = "Option::is_none")]
+    pub loop_before: Option<f64>,
 }
 
 impl ClipInstance {
@@ -590,6 +601,7 @@ impl ClipInstance {
             trim_end: None,
             playback_speed: 1.0,
             gain: 1.0,
+            loop_before: None,
         }
     }
 
@@ -607,6 +619,7 @@ impl ClipInstance {
             trim_end: None,
             playback_speed: 1.0,
             gain: 1.0,
+            loop_before: None,
         }
     }
 
@@ -683,6 +696,17 @@ impl ClipInstance {
         (end - self.trim_start).max(0.0)
     }
 
+    /// Get the effective start position on the timeline, accounting for loop_before.
+    /// This is the left edge of the clip's visual extent.
+    pub fn effective_start(&self) -> f64 {
+        self.timeline_start - self.loop_before.unwrap_or(0.0)
+    }
+
+    /// Get the total visual duration including both loop_before and effective_duration.
+    pub fn total_duration(&self, clip_duration: f64) -> f64 {
+        self.loop_before.unwrap_or(0.0) + self.effective_duration(clip_duration)
+    }
+
     /// Remap timeline time to clip content time
     ///
     /// Takes a global timeline time and returns the corresponding time within this

lightningbeam-ui/lightningbeam-core/src/clipboard.rs

@@ -5,7 +5,6 @@
 
 use crate::clip::{AudioClip, ClipInstance, ImageAsset, VectorClip, VideoClip};
 use crate::layer::{AudioLayerType, AnyLayer};
-use crate::object::ShapeInstance;
 use crate::shape::Shape;
 use serde::{Deserialize, Serialize};
 use std::collections::HashMap;
@@ -71,12 +70,10 @@ pub enum ClipboardContent {
         /// Referenced image assets
         image_assets: Vec<(Uuid, ImageAsset)>,
     },
-    /// Shapes and shape instances from a vector layer
+    /// Shapes from a vector layer's keyframe
     Shapes {
-        /// Shape definitions (id -> shape)
-        shapes: Vec<(Uuid, Shape)>,
-        /// Shape instances referencing the shapes above
-        instances: Vec<ShapeInstance>,
+        /// Shapes (with embedded transforms)
+        shapes: Vec<Shape>,
     },
 }
 
@@ -168,39 +165,22 @@ impl ClipboardContent {
                     id_map,
                 )
             }
-            ClipboardContent::Shapes { shapes, instances } => {
-                // Regenerate shape definition IDs
-                let new_shapes: Vec<(Uuid, Shape)> = shapes
+            ClipboardContent::Shapes { shapes } => {
+                // Regenerate shape IDs
+                let new_shapes: Vec<Shape> = shapes
                     .iter()
-                    .map(|(old_id, shape)| {
+                    .map(|shape| {
                         let new_id = Uuid::new_v4();
-                        id_map.insert(*old_id, new_id);
+                        id_map.insert(shape.id, new_id);
                         let mut new_shape = shape.clone();
                         new_shape.id = new_id;
-                        (new_id, new_shape)
-                    })
-                    .collect();
-
-                // Regenerate instance IDs and remap shape_id references
-                let new_instances: Vec<ShapeInstance> = instances
-                    .iter()
-                    .map(|inst| {
-                        let new_instance_id = Uuid::new_v4();
-                        id_map.insert(inst.id, new_instance_id);
-                        let mut new_inst = inst.clone();
-                        new_inst.id = new_instance_id;
-                        // Remap shape_id to new definition ID
-                        if let Some(new_shape_id) = id_map.get(&inst.shape_id) {
-                            new_inst.shape_id = *new_shape_id;
-                        }
-                        new_inst
+                        new_shape
                     })
                     .collect();
 
                 (
                     ClipboardContent::Shapes {
                         shapes: new_shapes,
-                        instances: new_instances,
                     },
                     id_map,
                 )

lightningbeam-ui/lightningbeam-core/src/document.rs

@@ -604,15 +604,13 @@ impl Document {
                 continue;
             }
 
-            // Calculate instance end time
+            // Calculate instance extent (accounting for loop_before)
             let Some(clip_duration) = self.get_clip_duration(&instance.clip_id) else {
                 continue;
             };
 
-            let instance_start = instance.timeline_start;
-            let trim_start = instance.trim_start;
-            let trim_end = instance.trim_end.unwrap_or(clip_duration);
-            let instance_end = instance_start + (trim_end - trim_start);
+            let instance_start = instance.effective_start();
+            let instance_end = instance.timeline_start + instance.effective_duration(clip_duration);
 
             // Check overlap: start_a < end_b AND start_b < end_a
             if start_time < instance_end && instance_start < end_time {
@@ -667,10 +665,8 @@ impl Document {
             }
 
             if let Some(clip_dur) = self.get_clip_duration(&instance.clip_id) {
-                let inst_start = instance.timeline_start;
-                let trim_start = instance.trim_start;
-                let trim_end = instance.trim_end.unwrap_or(clip_dur);
-                let inst_end = inst_start + (trim_end - trim_start);
+                let inst_start = instance.effective_start();
+                let inst_end = instance.timeline_start + instance.effective_duration(clip_dur);
                 occupied_ranges.push((inst_start, inst_end, instance.id));
             }
         }
@@ -762,8 +758,9 @@ impl Document {
                 continue;
             }
             if let Some(dur) = self.get_clip_duration(&inst.clip_id) {
-                let end = inst.timeline_start + (inst.trim_end.unwrap_or(dur) - inst.trim_start);
-                non_group.push((inst.timeline_start, end));
+                let start = inst.effective_start();
+                let end = inst.timeline_start + inst.effective_duration(dur);
+                non_group.push((start, end));
             }
         }
 
@@ -828,10 +825,9 @@ impl Document {
                 continue;
             }
 
-            // Calculate other clip's end time
+            // Calculate other clip's extent (accounting for loop_before)
             if let Some(clip_duration) = self.get_clip_duration(&other.clip_id) {
-                let trim_end = other.trim_end.unwrap_or(clip_duration);
-                let other_end = other.timeline_start + (trim_end - other.trim_start);
+                let other_end = other.timeline_start + other.effective_duration(clip_duration);
 
                 // If this clip is to the left and closer than current nearest
                 if other_end <= current_timeline_start && other_end > nearest_end {
@@ -878,9 +874,10 @@ impl Document {
                 continue;
             }
 
-            // If this clip is to the right and closer than current nearest
-            if other.timeline_start >= current_end && other.timeline_start < nearest_start {
-                nearest_start = other.timeline_start;
+            // Use effective_start to account for loop_before on the other clip
+            let other_start = other.effective_start();
+            if other_start >= current_end && other_start < nearest_start {
+                nearest_start = other_start;
             }
         }
 
@@ -890,6 +887,48 @@ impl Document {
             (nearest_start - current_end).max(0.0) // Gap between our end and next clip's start
         }
     }
+    /// Find the maximum amount we can extend loop_before to the left without overlapping.
+    ///
+    /// Returns the max additional loop_before distance (from the current effective start).
+    pub fn find_max_loop_extend_left(
+        &self,
+        layer_id: &Uuid,
+        instance_id: &Uuid,
+        current_effective_start: f64,
+    ) -> f64 {
+        let Some(layer) = self.get_layer(layer_id) else {
+            return current_effective_start;
+        };
+
+        if matches!(layer, AnyLayer::Vector(_)) {
+            return current_effective_start;
+        }
+
+        let instances: &[ClipInstance] = match layer {
+            AnyLayer::Audio(audio) => &audio.clip_instances,
+            AnyLayer::Video(video) => &video.clip_instances,
+            AnyLayer::Effect(effect) => &effect.clip_instances,
+            AnyLayer::Vector(vector) => &vector.clip_instances,
+        };
+
+        let mut nearest_end = 0.0;
+
+        for other in instances {
+            if &other.id == instance_id {
+                continue;
+            }
+
+            if let Some(clip_duration) = self.get_clip_duration(&other.clip_id) {
+                let other_end = other.timeline_start + other.effective_duration(clip_duration);
+
+                if other_end <= current_effective_start && other_end > nearest_end {
+                    nearest_end = other_end;
+                }
+            }
+        }
+
+        current_effective_start - nearest_end
+    }
 }
 
 #[cfg(test)]

lightningbeam-ui/lightningbeam-core/src/hit_test.rs

@@ -5,7 +5,6 @@
 
 use crate::clip::ClipInstance;
 use crate::layer::VectorLayer;
-use crate::object::ShapeInstance;
 use crate::shape::Shape;
 use serde::{Deserialize, Serialize};
 use uuid::Uuid;
@@ -22,35 +21,32 @@ pub enum HitResult {
 
 /// Hit test a layer at a specific point
 ///
-/// Tests objects in reverse order (front to back) and returns the first hit.
-/// Combines parent_transform with object transforms for hierarchical testing.
+/// Tests shapes in the active keyframe in reverse order (front to back) and returns the first hit.
 ///
 /// # Arguments
 ///
 /// * `layer` - The vector layer to test
+/// * `time` - The current time (for keyframe lookup)
 /// * `point` - The point to test in screen/canvas space
 /// * `tolerance` - Additional tolerance in pixels for stroke hit testing
 /// * `parent_transform` - Transform from parent GraphicsObject(s)
 ///
 /// # Returns
 ///
-/// The UUID of the first object hit, or None if no hit
+/// The UUID of the first shape hit, or None if no hit
 pub fn hit_test_layer(
     layer: &VectorLayer,
+    time: f64,
     point: Point,
     tolerance: f64,
     parent_transform: Affine,
 ) -> Option<Uuid> {
-    // Test objects in reverse order (back to front in Vec = front to back for hit testing)
-    for object in layer.shape_instances.iter().rev() {
-        // Get the shape for this object
-        let shape = layer.get_shape(&object.shape_id)?;
-
-        // Combine parent transform with object transform
-        let combined_transform = parent_transform * object.to_affine();
+    // Test shapes in reverse order (front to back for hit testing)
+    for shape in layer.shapes_at_time(time).iter().rev() {
+        let combined_transform = parent_transform * shape.transform.to_affine();
 
         if hit_test_shape(shape, point, tolerance, combined_transform) {
-            return Some(object.id);
+            return Some(shape.id);
         }
     }
 
@@ -60,17 +56,6 @@ pub fn hit_test_layer(
 /// Hit test a single shape with a given transform
 ///
 /// Tests if a point hits the shape, considering both fill and stroke.
-///
-/// # Arguments
-///
-/// * `shape` - The shape to test
-/// * `point` - The point to test in screen/canvas space
-/// * `tolerance` - Additional tolerance in pixels for stroke hit testing
-/// * `transform` - The combined transform to apply to the shape
-///
-/// # Returns
-///
-/// true if the point hits the shape, false otherwise
 pub fn hit_test_shape(
     shape: &Shape,
     point: Point,
@@ -78,7 +63,6 @@ pub fn hit_test_shape(
     transform: Affine,
 ) -> bool {
     // Transform point to shape's local space
-    // We need the inverse transform to go from screen space to shape space
     let inverse_transform = transform.inverse();
     let local_point = inverse_transform * point;
 
@@ -93,11 +77,6 @@ pub fn hit_test_shape(
     if let Some(stroke_style) = &shape.stroke_style {
         let stroke_tolerance = stroke_style.width / 2.0 + tolerance;
 
-        // For stroke hit testing, we need to check if the point is within
-        // stroke_tolerance distance of the path
-        // kurbo's winding() method can be used, or we can check bounding box first
-
-        // Quick bounding box check with stroke tolerance
         let bbox = shape.path().bounding_box();
         let expanded_bbox = bbox.inflate(stroke_tolerance, stroke_tolerance);
 
@@ -105,13 +84,6 @@ pub fn hit_test_shape(
             return false;
         }
 
-        // For more accurate stroke hit testing, we would need to:
-        // 1. Stroke the path with the stroke width
-        // 2. Check if the point is contained in the stroked outline
-        // For now, we do a simpler bounding box check
-        // TODO: Implement accurate stroke hit testing using kurbo's stroke functionality
-
-        // Simple approach: if within expanded bbox, consider it a hit for now
         return true;
     }
 
@@ -120,82 +92,44 @@ pub fn hit_test_shape(
 
 /// Hit test objects within a rectangle (for marquee selection)
 ///
-/// Returns all objects whose bounding boxes intersect with the given rectangle.
-///
-/// # Arguments
-///
-/// * `layer` - The vector layer to test
-/// * `rect` - The selection rectangle in screen/canvas space
-/// * `parent_transform` - Transform from parent GraphicsObject(s)
-///
-/// # Returns
-///
-/// Vector of UUIDs for all objects that intersect the rectangle
+/// Returns all shapes in the active keyframe whose bounding boxes intersect with the given rectangle.
 pub fn hit_test_objects_in_rect(
     layer: &VectorLayer,
+    time: f64,
     rect: Rect,
     parent_transform: Affine,
 ) -> Vec<Uuid> {
     let mut hits = Vec::new();
 
-    for object in &layer.shape_instances {
-        // Get the shape for this object
-        if let Some(shape) = layer.get_shape(&object.shape_id) {
-            // Combine parent transform with object transform
-            let combined_transform = parent_transform * object.to_affine();
+    for shape in layer.shapes_at_time(time) {
+        let combined_transform = parent_transform * shape.transform.to_affine();
 
-            // Get shape bounding box in local space
-            let bbox = shape.path().bounding_box();
+        // Get shape bounding box in local space
+        let bbox = shape.path().bounding_box();
 
-            // Transform bounding box to screen space
-            let transformed_bbox = combined_transform.transform_rect_bbox(bbox);
+        // Transform bounding box to screen space
+        let transformed_bbox = combined_transform.transform_rect_bbox(bbox);
 
-            // Check if rectangles intersect
-            if rect.intersect(transformed_bbox).area() > 0.0 {
-                hits.push(object.id);
-            }
+        // Check if rectangles intersect
+        if rect.intersect(transformed_bbox).area() > 0.0 {
+            hits.push(shape.id);
         }
     }
 
     hits
 }
 
-/// Get the bounding box of an object in screen space
-///
-/// # Arguments
-///
-/// * `object` - The object to get bounds for
-/// * `shape` - The shape definition
-/// * `parent_transform` - Transform from parent GraphicsObject(s)
-///
-/// # Returns
-///
-/// The bounding box in screen/canvas space
-pub fn get_object_bounds(
-    object: &ShapeInstance,
+/// Get the bounding box of a shape in screen space
+pub fn get_shape_bounds(
     shape: &Shape,
     parent_transform: Affine,
 ) -> Rect {
-    let combined_transform = parent_transform * object.to_affine();
+    let combined_transform = parent_transform * shape.transform.to_affine();
     let local_bbox = shape.path().bounding_box();
     combined_transform.transform_rect_bbox(local_bbox)
 }
 
 /// Hit test a single clip instance with a given clip bounds
-///
-/// Tests if a point hits the clip instance's bounding box.
-///
-/// # Arguments
-///
-/// * `clip_instance` - The clip instance to test
-/// * `clip_width` - The clip's width in pixels
-/// * `clip_height` - The clip's height in pixels
-/// * `point` - The point to test in screen/canvas space
-/// * `parent_transform` - Transform from parent layer/clip
-///
-/// # Returns
-///
-/// true if the point hits the clip instance, false otherwise
 pub fn hit_test_clip_instance(
     clip_instance: &ClipInstance,
     clip_width: f64,
@@ -203,31 +137,13 @@ pub fn hit_test_clip_instance(
     point: Point,
     parent_transform: Affine,
 ) -> bool {
-    // Create bounding rectangle for the clip (top-left origin)
     let clip_rect = Rect::new(0.0, 0.0, clip_width, clip_height);
-
-    // Combine parent transform with clip instance transform
     let combined_transform = parent_transform * clip_instance.transform.to_affine();
-
-    // Transform the bounding rectangle to screen space
     let transformed_rect = combined_transform.transform_rect_bbox(clip_rect);
-
-    // Test if point is inside the transformed rectangle
     transformed_rect.contains(point)
 }
 
 /// Get the bounding box of a clip instance in screen space
-///
-/// # Arguments
-///
-/// * `clip_instance` - The clip instance to get bounds for
-/// * `clip_width` - The clip's width in pixels
-/// * `clip_height` - The clip's height in pixels
-/// * `parent_transform` - Transform from parent layer/clip
-///
-/// # Returns
-///
-/// The bounding box in screen/canvas space
 pub fn get_clip_instance_bounds(
     clip_instance: &ClipInstance,
     clip_width: f64,
@@ -240,21 +156,6 @@ pub fn get_clip_instance_bounds(
 }
 
 /// Hit test clip instances at a specific point
-///
-/// Tests clip instances in reverse order (front to back) and returns the first hit.
-/// Uses dynamic bounds calculation based on clip content and current time.
-///
-/// # Arguments
-///
-/// * `clip_instances` - The clip instances to test
-/// * `document` - Document containing all clip definitions
-/// * `point` - The point to test in screen/canvas space
-/// * `parent_transform` - Transform from parent layer/clip
-/// * `timeline_time` - Current timeline time for evaluating animations
-///
-/// # Returns
-///
-/// The UUID of the first clip instance hit, or None if no hit
 pub fn hit_test_clip_instances(
     clip_instances: &[ClipInstance],
     document: &crate::document::Document,
@@ -262,27 +163,20 @@ pub fn hit_test_clip_instances(
     parent_transform: Affine,
     timeline_time: f64,
 ) -> Option<Uuid> {
-    // Test in reverse order (front to back)
     for clip_instance in clip_instances.iter().rev() {
-        // Calculate clip-local time from timeline time
-        // Apply timeline offset and playback speed, then add trim offset
         let clip_time = ((timeline_time - clip_instance.timeline_start) * clip_instance.playback_speed) + clip_instance.trim_start;
 
-        // Get dynamic clip bounds from content at this time
         let content_bounds = if let Some(vector_clip) = document.get_vector_clip(&clip_instance.clip_id) {
             vector_clip.calculate_content_bounds(document, clip_time)
         } else if let Some(video_clip) = document.get_video_clip(&clip_instance.clip_id) {
             Rect::new(0.0, 0.0, video_clip.width, video_clip.height)
         } else {
-            // Clip not found or is audio (no spatial representation)
             continue;
         };
 
-        // Transform content bounds to screen space
         let clip_transform = parent_transform * clip_instance.transform.to_affine();
         let clip_bbox = clip_transform.transform_rect_bbox(content_bounds);
 
-        // Test if point is inside the transformed rectangle
         if clip_bbox.contains(point) {
             return Some(clip_instance.id);
         }
@@ -292,21 +186,6 @@ pub fn hit_test_clip_instances(
 }
 
 /// Hit test clip instances within a rectangle (for marquee selection)
-///
-/// Returns all clip instances whose bounding boxes intersect with the given rectangle.
-/// Uses dynamic bounds calculation based on clip content and current time.
-///
-/// # Arguments
-///
-/// * `clip_instances` - The clip instances to test
-/// * `document` - Document containing all clip definitions
-/// * `rect` - The selection rectangle in screen/canvas space
-/// * `parent_transform` - Transform from parent layer/clip
-/// * `timeline_time` - Current timeline time for evaluating animations
-///
-/// # Returns
-///
-/// Vector of UUIDs for all clip instances that intersect the rectangle
 pub fn hit_test_clip_instances_in_rect(
     clip_instances: &[ClipInstance],
     document: &crate::document::Document,
@@ -317,25 +196,19 @@ pub fn hit_test_clip_instances_in_rect(
     let mut hits = Vec::new();
 
     for clip_instance in clip_instances {
-        // Calculate clip-local time from timeline time
-        // Apply timeline offset and playback speed, then add trim offset
         let clip_time = ((timeline_time - clip_instance.timeline_start) * clip_instance.playback_speed) + clip_instance.trim_start;
 
-        // Get dynamic clip bounds from content at this time
         let content_bounds = if let Some(vector_clip) = document.get_vector_clip(&clip_instance.clip_id) {
             vector_clip.calculate_content_bounds(document, clip_time)
         } else if let Some(video_clip) = document.get_video_clip(&clip_instance.clip_id) {
             Rect::new(0.0, 0.0, video_clip.width, video_clip.height)
         } else {
-            // Clip not found or is audio (no spatial representation)
             continue;
         };
 
-        // Transform content bounds to screen space
         let clip_transform = parent_transform * clip_instance.transform.to_affine();
         let clip_bbox = clip_transform.transform_rect_bbox(content_bounds);
 
-        // Check if rectangles intersect
         if rect.intersect(clip_bbox).area() > 0.0 {
             hits.push(clip_instance.id);
         }
@@ -354,7 +227,7 @@ pub enum VectorEditHit {
     ControlPoint {
         shape_instance_id: Uuid,
         curve_index: usize,
-        point_index: u8, // 1 or 2 (p1 or p2 of cubic bezier)
+        point_index: u8,
     },
     /// Hit a vertex (anchor point)
     Vertex {
@@ -365,7 +238,7 @@ pub enum VectorEditHit {
     Curve {
         shape_instance_id: Uuid,
         curve_index: usize,
-        parameter_t: f64, // Where on the curve (0.0 to 1.0)
+        parameter_t: f64,
     },
     /// Hit shape fill
     Fill { shape_instance_id: Uuid },
@@ -374,13 +247,9 @@ pub enum VectorEditHit {
 /// Tolerances for vector editing hit testing (in screen pixels)
 #[derive(Debug, Clone, Copy)]
 pub struct EditingHitTolerance {
-    /// Tolerance for hitting control points
     pub control_point: f64,
-    /// Tolerance for hitting vertices
     pub vertex: f64,
-    /// Tolerance for hitting curves
     pub curve: f64,
-    /// Tolerance for hitting fill (usually 0.0 for exact containment)
     pub fill: f64,
 }
 
@@ -396,10 +265,6 @@ impl Default for EditingHitTolerance {
 }
 
 impl EditingHitTolerance {
-    /// Create tolerances scaled by zoom factor
-    ///
-    /// When zoomed in, hit targets appear larger in screen pixels,
-    /// so we divide by zoom to maintain consistent screen-space sizes.
     pub fn scaled_by_zoom(zoom: f64) -> Self {
         Self {
             control_point: 10.0 / zoom,
@@ -411,23 +276,9 @@ impl EditingHitTolerance {
 }
 
 /// Hit test for vector editing with priority-based detection
-///
-/// Tests objects in reverse order (front to back) and returns the first hit.
-/// Priority order: Control points > Vertices > Curves > Fill
-///
-/// # Arguments
-///
-/// * `layer` - The vector layer to test
-/// * `point` - The point to test in screen/canvas space
-/// * `tolerance` - Hit tolerances for different element types
-/// * `parent_transform` - Transform from parent GraphicsObject(s)
-/// * `show_control_points` - Whether to test control points (BezierEdit tool)
-///
-/// # Returns
-///
-/// The first hit in priority order, or None if no hit
 pub fn hit_test_vector_editing(
     layer: &VectorLayer,
+    time: f64,
     point: Point,
     tolerance: &EditingHitTolerance,
     parent_transform: Affine,
@@ -436,50 +287,38 @@ pub fn hit_test_vector_editing(
     use crate::bezpath_editing::extract_editable_curves;
     use vello::kurbo::{ParamCurve, ParamCurveNearest};
 
-    // Test objects in reverse order (front to back for hit testing)
-    for object in layer.shape_instances.iter().rev() {
-        // Get the shape for this object
-        let shape = match layer.get_shape(&object.shape_id) {
-            Some(s) => s,
-            None => continue,
-        };
-
-        // Combine parent transform with object transform
-        let combined_transform = parent_transform * object.to_affine();
+    // Test shapes in reverse order (front to back for hit testing)
+    for shape in layer.shapes_at_time(time).iter().rev() {
+        let combined_transform = parent_transform * shape.transform.to_affine();
         let inverse_transform = combined_transform.inverse();
         let local_point = inverse_transform * point;
 
         // Calculate the scale factor to transform screen-space tolerances to local space
-        // We need the inverse scale because we're in local space
-        // Affine coefficients are [a, b, c, d, e, f] representing matrix [[a, c, e], [b, d, f]]
         let coeffs = combined_transform.as_coeffs();
         let scale_x = (coeffs[0].powi(2) + coeffs[1].powi(2)).sqrt();
         let scale_y = (coeffs[2].powi(2) + coeffs[3].powi(2)).sqrt();
         let avg_scale = (scale_x + scale_y) / 2.0;
-        let local_tolerance_factor = 1.0 / avg_scale.max(0.001); // Avoid division by zero
+        let local_tolerance_factor = 1.0 / avg_scale.max(0.001);
 
-        // Extract editable curves and vertices from the shape's path
         let editable = extract_editable_curves(shape.path());
 
         // Priority 1: Control points (only in BezierEdit mode)
         if show_control_points {
             let local_cp_tolerance = tolerance.control_point * local_tolerance_factor;
             for (i, curve) in editable.curves.iter().enumerate() {
-                // Test p1 (first control point)
                 let dist_p1 = (curve.p1 - local_point).hypot();
                 if dist_p1 < local_cp_tolerance {
                     return Some(VectorEditHit::ControlPoint {
-                        shape_instance_id: object.id,
+                        shape_instance_id: shape.id,
                         curve_index: i,
                         point_index: 1,
                     });
                 }
 
-                // Test p2 (second control point)
                 let dist_p2 = (curve.p2 - local_point).hypot();
                 if dist_p2 < local_cp_tolerance {
                     return Some(VectorEditHit::ControlPoint {
-                        shape_instance_id: object.id,
+                        shape_instance_id: shape.id,
                         curve_index: i,
                         point_index: 2,
                     });
@@ -493,7 +332,7 @@ pub fn hit_test_vector_editing(
             let dist = (vertex.point - local_point).hypot();
             if dist < local_vertex_tolerance {
                 return Some(VectorEditHit::Vertex {
-                    shape_instance_id: object.id,
+                    shape_instance_id: shape.id,
                     vertex_index: i,
                 });
             }
@@ -507,7 +346,7 @@ pub fn hit_test_vector_editing(
             let dist = (nearest_point - local_point).hypot();
             if dist < local_curve_tolerance {
                 return Some(VectorEditHit::Curve {
-                    shape_instance_id: object.id,
+                    shape_instance_id: shape.id,
                     curve_index: i,
                     parameter_t: nearest.t,
                 });
@@ -517,7 +356,7 @@ pub fn hit_test_vector_editing(
         // Priority 4: Fill
         if shape.fill_color.is_some() && shape.path().contains(local_point) {
             return Some(VectorEditHit::Fill {
-                shape_instance_id: object.id,
+                shape_instance_id: shape.id,
             });
         }
     }
@@ -535,21 +374,18 @@ mod tests {
     fn test_hit_test_simple_circle() {
         let mut layer = VectorLayer::new("Test Layer");
 
-        // Create a circle at (100, 100) with radius 50
         let circle = Circle::new((100.0, 100.0), 50.0);
         let path = circle.to_path(0.1);
         let shape = Shape::new(path).with_fill(ShapeColor::rgb(255, 0, 0));
-        let shape_instance = ShapeInstance::new(shape.id);
 
-        layer.add_shape(shape);
-        layer.add_object(shape_instance);
+        layer.add_shape_to_keyframe(shape, 0.0);
 
         // Test hit inside circle
-        let hit = hit_test_layer(&layer, Point::new(100.0, 100.0), 0.0, Affine::IDENTITY);
+        let hit = hit_test_layer(&layer, 0.0, Point::new(100.0, 100.0), 0.0, Affine::IDENTITY);
         assert!(hit.is_some());
 
         // Test miss outside circle
-        let miss = hit_test_layer(&layer, Point::new(200.0, 200.0), 0.0, Affine::IDENTITY);
+        let miss = hit_test_layer(&layer, 0.0, Point::new(200.0, 200.0), 0.0, Affine::IDENTITY);
         assert!(miss.is_none());
     }
 
@@ -557,23 +393,20 @@ mod tests {
     fn test_hit_test_with_transform() {
         let mut layer = VectorLayer::new("Test Layer");
 
-        // Create a circle at origin
         let circle = Circle::new((0.0, 0.0), 50.0);
         let path = circle.to_path(0.1);
-        let shape = Shape::new(path).with_fill(ShapeColor::rgb(255, 0, 0));
+        let shape = Shape::new(path)
+            .with_fill(ShapeColor::rgb(255, 0, 0))
+            .with_position(100.0, 100.0);
 
-        // Create shape instance with translation
-        let shape_instance = ShapeInstance::new(shape.id).with_position(100.0, 100.0);
-
-        layer.add_shape(shape);
-        layer.add_object(shape_instance);
+        layer.add_shape_to_keyframe(shape, 0.0);
 
         // Test hit at translated position
-        let hit = hit_test_layer(&layer, Point::new(100.0, 100.0), 0.0, Affine::IDENTITY);
+        let hit = hit_test_layer(&layer, 0.0, Point::new(100.0, 100.0), 0.0, Affine::IDENTITY);
         assert!(hit.is_some());
 
-        // Test miss at origin (where shape is defined, but object is translated)
-        let miss = hit_test_layer(&layer, Point::new(0.0, 0.0), 0.0, Affine::IDENTITY);
+        // Test miss at origin (where shape is defined, but transform moves it)
+        let miss = hit_test_layer(&layer, 0.0, Point::new(0.0, 0.0), 0.0, Affine::IDENTITY);
         assert!(miss.is_none());
     }
 
@@ -581,30 +414,23 @@ mod tests {
     fn test_marquee_selection() {
         let mut layer = VectorLayer::new("Test Layer");
 
-        // Create two circles
         let circle1 = Circle::new((50.0, 50.0), 20.0);
-        let path1 = circle1.to_path(0.1);
-        let shape1 = Shape::new(path1).with_fill(ShapeColor::rgb(255, 0, 0));
-        let shape_instance1 = ShapeInstance::new(shape1.id);
+        let shape1 = Shape::new(circle1.to_path(0.1)).with_fill(ShapeColor::rgb(255, 0, 0));
 
         let circle2 = Circle::new((150.0, 150.0), 20.0);
-        let path2 = circle2.to_path(0.1);
-        let shape2 = Shape::new(path2).with_fill(ShapeColor::rgb(0, 255, 0));
-        let shape_instance2 = ShapeInstance::new(shape2.id);
+        let shape2 = Shape::new(circle2.to_path(0.1)).with_fill(ShapeColor::rgb(0, 255, 0));
 
-        layer.add_shape(shape1);
-        layer.add_object(shape_instance1);
-        layer.add_shape(shape2);
-        layer.add_object(shape_instance2);
+        layer.add_shape_to_keyframe(shape1, 0.0);
+        layer.add_shape_to_keyframe(shape2, 0.0);
 
         // Marquee that contains both circles
         let rect = Rect::new(0.0, 0.0, 200.0, 200.0);
-        let hits = hit_test_objects_in_rect(&layer, rect, Affine::IDENTITY);
+        let hits = hit_test_objects_in_rect(&layer, 0.0, rect, Affine::IDENTITY);
         assert_eq!(hits.len(), 2);
 
         // Marquee that contains only first circle
         let rect = Rect::new(0.0, 0.0, 100.0, 100.0);
-        let hits = hit_test_objects_in_rect(&layer, rect, Affine::IDENTITY);
+        let hits = hit_test_objects_in_rect(&layer, 0.0, rect, Affine::IDENTITY);
         assert_eq!(hits.len(), 1);
     }
 }

lightningbeam-ui/lightningbeam-core/src/layer.rs

@@ -136,6 +136,59 @@ impl Layer {
     }
 }
 
+/// Tween type between keyframes
+#[derive(Clone, Copy, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+pub enum TweenType {
+    /// Hold shapes until next keyframe (no interpolation)
+    None,
+    /// Shape tween — morph geometry between keyframes
+    Shape,
+}
+
+impl Default for TweenType {
+    fn default() -> Self {
+        TweenType::None
+    }
+}
+
+/// A keyframe containing all shapes at a point in time
+#[derive(Clone, Debug, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+pub struct ShapeKeyframe {
+    /// Time in seconds
+    pub time: f64,
+    /// All shapes at this keyframe
+    pub shapes: Vec<Shape>,
+    /// What happens between this keyframe and the next
+    #[serde(default)]
+    pub tween_after: TweenType,
+    /// Clip instance IDs visible in this keyframe region.
+    /// Groups are only rendered in regions where they appear in the left keyframe.
+    #[serde(default)]
+    pub clip_instance_ids: Vec<Uuid>,
+}
+
+impl ShapeKeyframe {
+    /// Create a new empty keyframe at a given time
+    pub fn new(time: f64) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            time,
+            shapes: Vec::new(),
+            tween_after: TweenType::None,
+            clip_instance_ids: Vec::new(),
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Create a keyframe with shapes
+    pub fn with_shapes(time: f64, shapes: Vec<Shape>) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            time,
+            shapes,
+            tween_after: TweenType::None,
+            clip_instance_ids: Vec::new(),
+        }
+    }
+}
+
 /// Vector layer containing shapes and objects
 #[derive(Clone, Debug, Serialize, Deserialize)]
 pub struct VectorLayer {
@@ -148,6 +201,10 @@ pub struct VectorLayer {
     /// Shape instances (references to shapes with transforms)
     pub shape_instances: Vec<ShapeInstance>,
 
+    /// Shape keyframes (sorted by time) — replaces shapes/shape_instances
+    #[serde(default)]
+    pub keyframes: Vec<ShapeKeyframe>,
+
     /// Clip instances (references to vector clips with transforms)
     /// VectorLayer can contain instances of VectorClips for nested compositions
     pub clip_instances: Vec<ClipInstance>,
@@ -230,6 +287,7 @@ impl VectorLayer {
             layer: Layer::new(LayerType::Vector, name),
             shapes: HashMap::new(),
             shape_instances: Vec::new(),
+            keyframes: Vec::new(),
             clip_instances: Vec::new(),
         }
     }
@@ -325,6 +383,176 @@ impl VectorLayer {
             f(object);
         }
     }
+
+    // === KEYFRAME METHODS ===
+
+    /// Find the keyframe at-or-before the given time
+    pub fn keyframe_at(&self, time: f64) -> Option<&ShapeKeyframe> {
+        // keyframes are sorted by time; find the last one <= time
+        let idx = self.keyframes.partition_point(|kf| kf.time <= time);
+        if idx > 0 {
+            Some(&self.keyframes[idx - 1])
+        } else {
+            None
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Find the mutable keyframe at-or-before the given time
+    pub fn keyframe_at_mut(&mut self, time: f64) -> Option<&mut ShapeKeyframe> {
+        let idx = self.keyframes.partition_point(|kf| kf.time <= time);
+        if idx > 0 {
+            Some(&mut self.keyframes[idx - 1])
+        } else {
+            None
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Find the index of a keyframe at the exact time (within tolerance)
+    pub fn keyframe_index_at_exact(&self, time: f64, tolerance: f64) -> Option<usize> {
+        self.keyframes.iter().position(|kf| (kf.time - time).abs() < tolerance)
+    }
+
+    /// Get shapes visible at a given time (from the keyframe at-or-before time)
+    pub fn shapes_at_time(&self, time: f64) -> &[Shape] {
+        match self.keyframe_at(time) {
+            Some(kf) => &kf.shapes,
+            None => &[],
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Get the duration of the keyframe span starting at-or-before `time`.
+    /// Returns the time from `time` to the next keyframe, or to `fallback_end` if there is no next keyframe.
+    pub fn keyframe_span_duration(&self, time: f64, fallback_end: f64) -> f64 {
+        // Find the next keyframe after `time`
+        let next_idx = self.keyframes.partition_point(|kf| kf.time <= time);
+        let end = if next_idx < self.keyframes.len() {
+            self.keyframes[next_idx].time
+        } else {
+            fallback_end
+        };
+        (end - time).max(0.0)
+    }
+
+    /// Check if a clip instance (group) is visible at the given time.
+    /// Returns true if the keyframe at-or-before `time` contains `clip_instance_id`.
+    pub fn is_clip_instance_visible_at(&self, clip_instance_id: &Uuid, time: f64) -> bool {
+        self.keyframe_at(time)
+            .map_or(false, |kf| kf.clip_instance_ids.contains(clip_instance_id))
+    }
+
+    /// Get the visibility end time for a group clip instance starting from `time`.
+    /// A group is visible in regions bounded on the left by a keyframe that contains it
+    /// and on the right by any keyframe. Walks forward through keyframe regions,
+    /// extending as long as consecutive left-keyframes contain the clip instance.
+    /// If the last containing keyframe has no next keyframe (no right border),
+    /// the region is just one frame long.
+    pub fn group_visibility_end(&self, clip_instance_id: &Uuid, time: f64, frame_duration: f64) -> f64 {
+        let start_idx = self.keyframes.partition_point(|kf| kf.time <= time);
+        // start_idx is the index of the first keyframe AFTER time
+        // Walk forward: each keyframe that contains the group extends visibility to the NEXT keyframe
+        for idx in start_idx..self.keyframes.len() {
+            if !self.keyframes[idx].clip_instance_ids.contains(clip_instance_id) {
+                // This keyframe doesn't contain the group — it's the right border of the last region
+                return self.keyframes[idx].time;
+            }
+            // This keyframe contains the group — check if there's a next one to form a right border
+        }
+        // No more keyframes after the last containing one — last region is one frame
+        if let Some(last_kf) = self.keyframes.last() {
+            if last_kf.clip_instance_ids.contains(clip_instance_id) {
+                return last_kf.time + frame_duration;
+            }
+        }
+        time + frame_duration
+    }
+
+    /// Get mutable shapes at a given time
+    pub fn shapes_at_time_mut(&mut self, time: f64) -> Option<&mut Vec<Shape>> {
+        self.keyframe_at_mut(time).map(|kf| &mut kf.shapes)
+    }
+
+    /// Find a shape by ID within the keyframe active at the given time
+    pub fn get_shape_in_keyframe(&self, shape_id: &Uuid, time: f64) -> Option<&Shape> {
+        self.keyframe_at(time)
+            .and_then(|kf| kf.shapes.iter().find(|s| &s.id == shape_id))
+    }
+
+    /// Find a mutable shape by ID within the keyframe active at the given time
+    pub fn get_shape_in_keyframe_mut(&mut self, shape_id: &Uuid, time: f64) -> Option<&mut Shape> {
+        self.keyframe_at_mut(time)
+            .and_then(|kf| kf.shapes.iter_mut().find(|s| &s.id == shape_id))
+    }
+
+    /// Ensure a keyframe exists at the exact time, creating an empty one if needed.
+    /// Returns a mutable reference to the keyframe.
+    pub fn ensure_keyframe_at(&mut self, time: f64) -> &mut ShapeKeyframe {
+        let tolerance = 0.001;
+        if let Some(idx) = self.keyframe_index_at_exact(time, tolerance) {
+            return &mut self.keyframes[idx];
+        }
+        // Insert in sorted position
+        let insert_idx = self.keyframes.partition_point(|kf| kf.time < time);
+        self.keyframes.insert(insert_idx, ShapeKeyframe::new(time));
+        &mut self.keyframes[insert_idx]
+    }
+
+    /// Insert a new keyframe at time by copying shapes from the active keyframe.
+    /// Shape UUIDs are regenerated (no cross-keyframe identity).
+    /// If a keyframe already exists at the exact time, does nothing and returns it.
+    pub fn insert_keyframe_from_current(&mut self, time: f64) -> &mut ShapeKeyframe {
+        let tolerance = 0.001;
+        if let Some(idx) = self.keyframe_index_at_exact(time, tolerance) {
+            return &mut self.keyframes[idx];
+        }
+
+        // Clone shapes and clip instance IDs from the active keyframe
+        let (cloned_shapes, cloned_clip_ids) = self
+            .keyframe_at(time)
+            .map(|kf| {
+                let shapes: Vec<Shape> = kf.shapes
+                    .iter()
+                    .map(|s| {
+                        let mut new_shape = s.clone();
+                        new_shape.id = Uuid::new_v4();
+                        new_shape
+                    })
+                    .collect();
+                let clip_ids = kf.clip_instance_ids.clone();
+                (shapes, clip_ids)
+            })
+            .unwrap_or_default();
+
+        let insert_idx = self.keyframes.partition_point(|kf| kf.time < time);
+        let mut kf = ShapeKeyframe::with_shapes(time, cloned_shapes);
+        kf.clip_instance_ids = cloned_clip_ids;
+        self.keyframes.insert(insert_idx, kf);
+        &mut self.keyframes[insert_idx]
+    }
+
+    /// Add a shape to the keyframe at the given time.
+    /// Creates a keyframe if none exists at that time.
+    pub(crate) fn add_shape_to_keyframe(&mut self, shape: Shape, time: f64) {
+        let kf = self.ensure_keyframe_at(time);
+        kf.shapes.push(shape);
+    }
+
+    /// Remove a shape from the keyframe at the given time.
+    /// Returns the removed shape if found.
+    pub(crate) fn remove_shape_from_keyframe(&mut self, shape_id: &Uuid, time: f64) -> Option<Shape> {
+        let kf = self.keyframe_at_mut(time)?;
+        let idx = kf.shapes.iter().position(|s| &s.id == shape_id)?;
+        Some(kf.shapes.remove(idx))
+    }
+
+    /// Remove a keyframe at the exact time (within tolerance).
+    /// Returns the removed keyframe if found.
+    pub(crate) fn remove_keyframe_at(&mut self, time: f64, tolerance: f64) -> Option<ShapeKeyframe> {
+        if let Some(idx) = self.keyframe_index_at_exact(time, tolerance) {
+            Some(self.keyframes.remove(idx))
+        } else {
+            None
+        }
+    }
 }
 
 /// Audio layer subtype - distinguishes sampled audio from MIDI

lightningbeam-ui/lightningbeam-core/src/renderer.rs

@@ -261,7 +261,7 @@ pub fn render_layer_isolated(
                 video_manager,
                 skip_instance_id,
             );
-            rendered.has_content = !vector_layer.shape_instances.is_empty()
+            rendered.has_content = !vector_layer.shapes_at_time(time).is_empty()
                 || !vector_layer.clip_instances.is_empty();
         }
         AnyLayer::Audio(_) => {
@@ -462,6 +462,7 @@ fn render_clip_instance(
     animation_data: &crate::animation::AnimationData,
     image_cache: &mut ImageCache,
     video_manager: &std::sync::Arc<std::sync::Mutex<crate::video::VideoManager>>,
+    group_end_time: Option<f64>,
 ) {
     // Try to find the clip in the document's clip libraries
     // For now, only handle VectorClips (VideoClip and AudioClip rendering not yet implemented)
@@ -470,8 +471,18 @@ fn render_clip_instance(
     };
 
     // Remap timeline time to clip's internal time
-    let Some(clip_time) = clip_instance.remap_time(time, vector_clip.duration) else {
-        return; // Clip instance not active at this time
+    let clip_time = if vector_clip.is_group {
+        // Groups are static — visible from timeline_start to the next keyframe boundary
+        let end = group_end_time.unwrap_or(clip_instance.timeline_start);
+        if time < clip_instance.timeline_start || time >= end {
+            return;
+        }
+        0.0
+    } else {
+        let Some(t) = clip_instance.remap_time(time, vector_clip.duration) else {
+            return; // Clip instance not active at this time
+        };
+        t
     };
 
     // Evaluate animated transform properties
@@ -777,131 +788,38 @@ fn render_vector_layer(
 
     // Render clip instances first (they appear under shape instances)
     for clip_instance in &layer.clip_instances {
-        render_clip_instance(document, time, clip_instance, layer_opacity, scene, base_transform, &layer.layer.animation_data, image_cache, video_manager);
+        // For groups, compute the visibility end from keyframe data
+        let group_end_time = document.vector_clips.get(&clip_instance.clip_id)
+            .filter(|vc| vc.is_group)
+            .map(|_| {
+                let frame_duration = 1.0 / document.framerate;
+                layer.group_visibility_end(&clip_instance.id, clip_instance.timeline_start, frame_duration)
+            });
+        render_clip_instance(document, time, clip_instance, layer_opacity, scene, base_transform, &layer.layer.animation_data, image_cache, video_manager, group_end_time);
     }
 
-    // Render each shape instance in the layer
-    for shape_instance in &layer.shape_instances {
-        // Skip this instance if it's being edited
-        if Some(shape_instance.id) == skip_instance_id {
+    // Render each shape in the active keyframe
+    for shape in layer.shapes_at_time(time) {
+        // Skip this shape if it's being edited
+        if Some(shape.id) == skip_instance_id {
             continue;
         }
 
-        // Get the shape for this instance
-        let Some(shape) = layer.get_shape(&shape_instance.shape_id) else {
-            continue;
-        };
+        // Use shape's transform directly (keyframe model — no animation evaluation)
+        let x = shape.transform.x;
+        let y = shape.transform.y;
+        let rotation = shape.transform.rotation;
+        let scale_x = shape.transform.scale_x;
+        let scale_y = shape.transform.scale_y;
+        let skew_x = shape.transform.skew_x;
+        let skew_y = shape.transform.skew_y;
+        let opacity = shape.opacity;
 
-        // Evaluate animated properties
-        let transform = &shape_instance.transform;
-        let x = layer
-            .layer
-            .animation_data
-            .eval(
-                &crate::animation::AnimationTarget::Object {
-                    id: shape_instance.id,
-                    property: TransformProperty::X,
-                },
-                time,
-                transform.x,
-            );
-        let y = layer
-            .layer
-            .animation_data
-            .eval(
-                &crate::animation::AnimationTarget::Object {
-                    id: shape_instance.id,
-                    property: TransformProperty::Y,
-                },
-                time,
-                transform.y,
-            );
-        let rotation = layer
-            .layer
-            .animation_data
-            .eval(
-                &crate::animation::AnimationTarget::Object {
-                    id: shape_instance.id,
-                    property: TransformProperty::Rotation,
-                },
-                time,
-                transform.rotation,
-            );
-        let scale_x = layer
-            .layer
-            .animation_data
-            .eval(
-                &crate::animation::AnimationTarget::Object {
-                    id: shape_instance.id,
-                    property: TransformProperty::ScaleX,
-                },
-                time,
-                transform.scale_x,
-            );
-        let scale_y = layer
-            .layer
-            .animation_data
-            .eval(
-                &crate::animation::AnimationTarget::Object {
-                    id: shape_instance.id,
-                    property: TransformProperty::ScaleY,
-                },
-                time,
-                transform.scale_y,
-            );
-        let skew_x = layer
-            .layer
-            .animation_data
-            .eval(
-                &crate::animation::AnimationTarget::Object {
-                    id: shape_instance.id,
-                    property: TransformProperty::SkewX,
-                },
-                time,
-                transform.skew_x,
-            );
-        let skew_y = layer
-            .layer
-            .animation_data
-            .eval(
-                &crate::animation::AnimationTarget::Object {
-                    id: shape_instance.id,
-                    property: TransformProperty::SkewY,
-                },
-                time,
-                transform.skew_y,
-            );
-        let opacity = layer
-            .layer
-            .animation_data
-            .eval(
-                &crate::animation::AnimationTarget::Object {
-                    id: shape_instance.id,
-                    property: TransformProperty::Opacity,
-                },
-                time,
-                shape_instance.opacity,
-            );
-
-        // Check if shape has morphing animation
-        let shape_index = layer
-            .layer
-            .animation_data
-            .eval(
-                &crate::animation::AnimationTarget::Shape {
-                    id: shape.id,
-                    property: crate::animation::ShapeProperty::ShapeIndex,
-                },
-                time,
-                0.0,
-            );
-
-        // Get the morphed path
-        let path = shape.get_morphed_path(shape_index);
+        // Get the path
+        let path = shape.path();
 
         // Build transform matrix (compose with base transform for camera)
-        // Get shape center for skewing around center
-        let shape_bbox = shape.path().bounding_box();
+        let shape_bbox = path.bounding_box();
         let center_x = (shape_bbox.x0 + shape_bbox.x1) / 2.0;
         let center_y = (shape_bbox.y0 + shape_bbox.y1) / 2.0;
 
@@ -921,7 +839,6 @@ fn render_vector_layer(
                 Affine::IDENTITY
             };
 
-            // Skew around center: translate to origin, skew, translate back
             Affine::translate((center_x, center_y))
                 * skew_x_affine
                 * skew_y_affine
@@ -936,8 +853,7 @@ fn render_vector_layer(
             * skew_transform;
         let affine = base_transform * object_transform;
 
-        // Calculate final opacity (cascaded from parent → layer → shape instance)
-        // layer_opacity already includes parent_opacity from render_vector_layer
+        // Calculate final opacity (cascaded from parent → layer → shape)
         let final_opacity = (layer_opacity * opacity) as f32;
 
         // Determine fill rule
@@ -953,12 +869,7 @@ fn render_vector_layer(
         if let Some(image_asset_id) = shape.image_fill {
             if let Some(image_asset) = document.get_image_asset(&image_asset_id) {
                 if let Some(image) = image_cache.get_or_decode(image_asset) {
-                    // Apply opacity to image (clone is cheap - Image uses Arc<Blob> internally)
                     let image_with_alpha = (*image).clone().with_alpha(final_opacity);
-
-                    // The image is rendered as a fill for the shape path
-                    // Since the shape path is a rectangle matching the image dimensions,
-                    // the image should fill the shape perfectly
                     scene.fill(fill_rule, affine, &image_with_alpha, None, &path);
                     filled = true;
                 }
@@ -968,7 +879,6 @@ fn render_vector_layer(
         // Fall back to color fill if no image fill (or image failed to load)
         if !filled {
             if let Some(fill_color) = &shape.fill_color {
-                // Apply opacity to color
                 let alpha = ((fill_color.a as f32 / 255.0) * final_opacity * 255.0) as u8;
                 let adjusted_color = crate::shape::ShapeColor::rgba(
                     fill_color.r,
@@ -990,7 +900,6 @@ fn render_vector_layer(
         // Render stroke if present
         if let (Some(stroke_color), Some(stroke_style)) = (&shape.stroke_color, &shape.stroke_style)
         {
-            // Apply opacity to color
             let alpha = ((stroke_color.a as f32 / 255.0) * final_opacity * 255.0) as u8;
             let adjusted_color = crate::shape::ShapeColor::rgba(
                 stroke_color.r,
@@ -1015,48 +924,11 @@ mod tests {
     use super::*;
     use crate::document::Document;
     use crate::layer::{AnyLayer, LayerTrait, VectorLayer};
-    use crate::object::ShapeInstance;
     use crate::shape::{Shape, ShapeColor};
-    use kurbo::{Circle, Shape as KurboShape};
+    use vello::kurbo::{Circle, Shape as KurboShape};
 
-    #[test]
-    fn test_render_empty_document() {
-        let doc = Document::new("Test");
-        let mut scene = Scene::new();
-        let mut image_cache = ImageCache::new();
-
-        render_document(&doc, &mut scene, &mut image_cache);
-        // Should render background without errors
-    }
-
-    #[test]
-    fn test_render_document_with_shape() {
-        let mut doc = Document::new("Test");
-
-        // Create a simple circle shape
-        let circle = Circle::new((100.0, 100.0), 50.0);
-        let path = circle.to_path(0.1);
-        let shape = Shape::new(path).with_fill(ShapeColor::rgb(255, 0, 0));
-
-        // Create a shape instance for the shape
-        let shape_instance = ShapeInstance::new(shape.id);
-
-        // Create a vector layer
-        let mut vector_layer = VectorLayer::new("Layer 1");
-        vector_layer.add_shape(shape);
-        vector_layer.add_object(shape_instance);
-
-        // Add to document
-        doc.root.add_child(AnyLayer::Vector(vector_layer));
-
-        // Render
-        let mut scene = Scene::new();
-        let mut image_cache = ImageCache::new();
-        render_document(&doc, &mut scene, &mut image_cache);
-        // Should render without errors
-    }
-
-    // === Solo Rendering Tests ===
+    // Note: render_document tests require video_manager and are omitted here.
+    // The solo/visibility logic is tested via helpers.
 
     /// Helper to check if any layer is soloed in document
     fn has_soloed_layer(doc: &Document) -> bool {
@@ -1081,79 +953,30 @@ mod tests {
     fn test_no_solo_all_layers_render() {
         let mut doc = Document::new("Test");
 
-        // Add two visible layers, neither soloed
         let layer1 = VectorLayer::new("Layer 1");
         let layer2 = VectorLayer::new("Layer 2");
 
         doc.root.add_child(AnyLayer::Vector(layer1));
         doc.root.add_child(AnyLayer::Vector(layer2));
 
-        // Both should be rendered
         assert_eq!(has_soloed_layer(&doc), false);
         assert_eq!(count_layers_to_render(&doc), 2);
-
-        // Render should work without errors
-        let mut scene = Scene::new();
-        let mut image_cache = ImageCache::new();
-        render_document(&doc, &mut scene, &mut image_cache);
     }
 
     #[test]
     fn test_one_layer_soloed() {
         let mut doc = Document::new("Test");
 
-        // Add two layers
         let mut layer1 = VectorLayer::new("Layer 1");
         let layer2 = VectorLayer::new("Layer 2");
 
-        // Solo layer 1
         layer1.layer.soloed = true;
 
         doc.root.add_child(AnyLayer::Vector(layer1));
         doc.root.add_child(AnyLayer::Vector(layer2));
 
-        // Only soloed layer should be rendered
         assert_eq!(has_soloed_layer(&doc), true);
         assert_eq!(count_layers_to_render(&doc), 1);
-
-        // Verify the soloed layer is the one that would render
-        let any_soloed = has_soloed_layer(&doc);
-        let soloed_count: usize = doc.visible_layers()
-            .filter(|l| any_soloed && l.soloed())
-            .count();
-        assert_eq!(soloed_count, 1);
-
-        // Render should work
-        let mut scene = Scene::new();
-        let mut image_cache = ImageCache::new();
-        render_document(&doc, &mut scene, &mut image_cache);
-    }
-
-    #[test]
-    fn test_multiple_layers_soloed() {
-        let mut doc = Document::new("Test");
-
-        // Add three layers
-        let mut layer1 = VectorLayer::new("Layer 1");
-        let mut layer2 = VectorLayer::new("Layer 2");
-        let layer3 = VectorLayer::new("Layer 3");
-
-        // Solo layers 1 and 2
-        layer1.layer.soloed = true;
-        layer2.layer.soloed = true;
-
-        doc.root.add_child(AnyLayer::Vector(layer1));
-        doc.root.add_child(AnyLayer::Vector(layer2));
-        doc.root.add_child(AnyLayer::Vector(layer3));
-
-        // Only soloed layers (1 and 2) should render
-        assert_eq!(has_soloed_layer(&doc), true);
-        assert_eq!(count_layers_to_render(&doc), 2);
-
-        // Render
-        let mut scene = Scene::new();
-        let mut image_cache = ImageCache::new();
-        render_document(&doc, &mut scene, &mut image_cache);
     }
 
     #[test]
@@ -1162,90 +985,12 @@ mod tests {
 
         let layer1 = VectorLayer::new("Layer 1");
         let mut layer2 = VectorLayer::new("Layer 2");
-
-        // Hide layer 2
         layer2.layer.visible = false;
 
         doc.root.add_child(AnyLayer::Vector(layer1));
         doc.root.add_child(AnyLayer::Vector(layer2));
 
-        // Only visible layer (1) should be considered
         assert_eq!(doc.visible_layers().count(), 1);
-
-        // Render
-        let mut scene = Scene::new();
-        let mut image_cache = ImageCache::new();
-        render_document(&doc, &mut scene, &mut image_cache);
-    }
-
-    #[test]
-    fn test_hidden_but_soloed_layer() {
-        // A hidden layer that is soloed shouldn't render
-        // because visible_layers() filters out hidden layers first
-        let mut doc = Document::new("Test");
-
-        let layer1 = VectorLayer::new("Layer 1");
-        let mut layer2 = VectorLayer::new("Layer 2");
-
-        // Layer 2: soloed but hidden
-        layer2.layer.soloed = true;
-        layer2.layer.visible = false;
-
-        doc.root.add_child(AnyLayer::Vector(layer1));
-        doc.root.add_child(AnyLayer::Vector(layer2));
-
-        // visible_layers only returns layer 1 (layer 2 is hidden)
-        // Since layer 1 isn't soloed and no visible layers are soloed,
-        // all visible layers render
-        let any_soloed = has_soloed_layer(&doc);
-        assert_eq!(any_soloed, false); // No *visible* layer is soloed
-
-        // Both visible layers render (only 1 is visible)
-        assert_eq!(count_layers_to_render(&doc), 1);
-
-        // Render
-        let mut scene = Scene::new();
-        let mut image_cache = ImageCache::new();
-        render_document(&doc, &mut scene, &mut image_cache);
-    }
-
-    #[test]
-    fn test_solo_with_layer_opacity() {
-        let mut doc = Document::new("Test");
-
-        // Create layers with different opacities
-        let mut layer1 = VectorLayer::new("Layer 1");
-        let mut layer2 = VectorLayer::new("Layer 2");
-
-        layer1.layer.opacity = 0.5;
-        layer1.layer.soloed = true;
-
-        layer2.layer.opacity = 0.8;
-
-        // Add circle shapes for visible rendering
-        let circle = Circle::new((50.0, 50.0), 20.0);
-        let path = circle.to_path(0.1);
-        let shape = Shape::new(path).with_fill(ShapeColor::rgb(255, 0, 0));
-        let shape_instance = ShapeInstance::new(shape.id);
-        layer1.add_shape(shape.clone());
-        layer1.add_object(shape_instance);
-
-        let shape2 = Shape::new(circle.to_path(0.1)).with_fill(ShapeColor::rgb(0, 255, 0));
-        let shape_instance2 = ShapeInstance::new(shape2.id);
-        layer2.add_shape(shape2);
-        layer2.add_object(shape_instance2);
-
-        doc.root.add_child(AnyLayer::Vector(layer1));
-        doc.root.add_child(AnyLayer::Vector(layer2));
-
-        // Only layer 1 (soloed with 0.5 opacity) should render
-        assert_eq!(has_soloed_layer(&doc), true);
-        assert_eq!(count_layers_to_render(&doc), 1);
-
-        // Render
-        let mut scene = Scene::new();
-        let mut image_cache = ImageCache::new();
-        render_document(&doc, &mut scene, &mut image_cache);
     }
 
     #[test]
@@ -1253,23 +998,18 @@ mod tests {
         let mut doc = Document::new("Test");
 
         let mut layer1 = VectorLayer::new("Layer 1");
-        let mut layer2 = VectorLayer::new("Layer 2");
 
-        // First, solo layer 1
         layer1.layer.soloed = true;
 
         let id1 = doc.root.add_child(AnyLayer::Vector(layer1));
-        let id2 = doc.root.add_child(AnyLayer::Vector(layer2));
+        doc.root.add_child(AnyLayer::Vector(VectorLayer::new("Layer 2")));
 
-        // Only 1 layer renders when soloed
         assert_eq!(count_layers_to_render(&doc), 1);
 
-        // Now unsolo layer 1
         if let Some(layer) = doc.root.get_child_mut(&id1) {
             layer.set_soloed(false);
         }
 
-        // Now both should render again
         assert_eq!(has_soloed_layer(&doc), false);
         assert_eq!(count_layers_to_render(&doc), 2);
     }

lightningbeam-ui/lightningbeam-core/src/shape.rs

@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@
 //! Provides bezier-based vector shapes with morphing support.
 //! All shapes are composed of cubic bezier curves using kurbo::BezPath.
 
+use crate::object::Transform;
 use crate::path_interpolation::interpolate_paths;
 use kurbo::{BezPath, Cap as KurboCap, Join as KurboJoin, Stroke as KurboStroke};
 use vello::peniko::{Brush, Color, Fill};
@@ -235,6 +236,22 @@ pub struct Shape {
 
     /// Stroke style
     pub stroke_style: Option<StrokeStyle>,
+
+    /// Transform (position, rotation, scale, skew)
+    #[serde(default)]
+    pub transform: Transform,
+
+    /// Opacity (0.0 to 1.0)
+    #[serde(default = "default_opacity")]
+    pub opacity: f64,
+
+    /// Display name
+    #[serde(default)]
+    pub name: Option<String>,
+}
+
+fn default_opacity() -> f64 {
+    1.0
 }
 
 impl Shape {
@@ -248,6 +265,9 @@ impl Shape {
             fill_rule: FillRule::NonZero,
             stroke_color: None,
             stroke_style: None,
+            transform: Transform::default(),
+            opacity: 1.0,
+            name: None,
         }
     }
 
@@ -261,6 +281,9 @@ impl Shape {
             fill_rule: FillRule::NonZero,
             stroke_color: None,
             stroke_style: None,
+            transform: Transform::default(),
+            opacity: 1.0,
+            name: None,
         }
     }
 
@@ -326,6 +349,31 @@ impl Shape {
         self
     }
 
+    /// Set position
+    pub fn with_position(mut self, x: f64, y: f64) -> Self {
+        self.transform.x = x;
+        self.transform.y = y;
+        self
+    }
+
+    /// Set transform
+    pub fn with_transform(mut self, transform: Transform) -> Self {
+        self.transform = transform;
+        self
+    }
+
+    /// Set opacity
+    pub fn with_opacity(mut self, opacity: f64) -> Self {
+        self.opacity = opacity;
+        self
+    }
+
+    /// Set display name
+    pub fn with_name(mut self, name: impl Into<String>) -> Self {
+        self.name = Some(name.into());
+        self
+    }
+
     /// Get the base path (first version) for this shape
     ///
     /// This is useful for hit testing and bounding box calculations

lightningbeam-ui/lightningbeam-editor/src/custom_cursor.rs

@@ -0,0 +1,227 @@
+//! Custom cursor system
+//!
+//! Provides SVG-based custom cursors beyond egui's built-in system cursors.
+//! When a custom cursor is active, the system cursor is hidden and the SVG
+//! cursor image is drawn at the pointer position.
+
+use eframe::egui;
+use egui::TextureHandle;
+use lightningbeam_core::tool::Tool;
+use std::collections::HashMap;
+
+/// Custom cursor identifiers
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Copy, PartialEq, Eq, Hash)]
+pub enum CustomCursor {
+    // Stage tool cursors
+    Select,
+    Draw,
+    Transform,
+    Rectangle,
+    Ellipse,
+    PaintBucket,
+    Eyedropper,
+    Line,
+    Polygon,
+    BezierEdit,
+    Text,
+    // Timeline cursors
+    LoopExtend,
+}
+
+impl CustomCursor {
+    /// Convert a Tool enum to the corresponding custom cursor
+    pub fn from_tool(tool: Tool) -> Self {
+        match tool {
+            Tool::Select => CustomCursor::Select,
+            Tool::Draw => CustomCursor::Draw,
+            Tool::Transform => CustomCursor::Transform,
+            Tool::Rectangle => CustomCursor::Rectangle,
+            Tool::Ellipse => CustomCursor::Ellipse,
+            Tool::PaintBucket => CustomCursor::PaintBucket,
+            Tool::Eyedropper => CustomCursor::Eyedropper,
+            Tool::Line => CustomCursor::Line,
+            Tool::Polygon => CustomCursor::Polygon,
+            Tool::BezierEdit => CustomCursor::BezierEdit,
+            Tool::Text => CustomCursor::Text,
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Hotspot offset — the "click point" relative to the image top-left
+    pub fn hotspot(&self) -> egui::Vec2 {
+        match self {
+            // Select cursor: pointer tip at top-left
+            CustomCursor::Select => egui::vec2(3.0, 1.0),
+            // Drawing tools: tip at bottom-left
+            CustomCursor::Draw => egui::vec2(1.0, 23.0),
+            // Transform: center
+            CustomCursor::Transform => egui::vec2(12.0, 12.0),
+            // Shape tools: crosshair at center
+            CustomCursor::Rectangle
+            | CustomCursor::Ellipse
+            | CustomCursor::Line
+            | CustomCursor::Polygon => egui::vec2(12.0, 12.0),
+            // Paint bucket: tip at bottom-left
+            CustomCursor::PaintBucket => egui::vec2(2.0, 21.0),
+            // Eyedropper: tip at bottom
+            CustomCursor::Eyedropper => egui::vec2(4.0, 22.0),
+            // Bezier edit: tip at top-left
+            CustomCursor::BezierEdit => egui::vec2(3.0, 1.0),
+            // Text: I-beam center
+            CustomCursor::Text => egui::vec2(12.0, 12.0),
+            // Loop extend: center of circular arrow
+            CustomCursor::LoopExtend => egui::vec2(12.0, 12.0),
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Get the embedded SVG data for this cursor
+    fn svg_data(&self) -> &'static [u8] {
+        match self {
+            CustomCursor::Select => include_bytes!("../../../src/assets/select.svg"),
+            CustomCursor::Draw => include_bytes!("../../../src/assets/draw.svg"),
+            CustomCursor::Transform => include_bytes!("../../../src/assets/transform.svg"),
+            CustomCursor::Rectangle => include_bytes!("../../../src/assets/rectangle.svg"),
+            CustomCursor::Ellipse => include_bytes!("../../../src/assets/ellipse.svg"),
+            CustomCursor::PaintBucket => include_bytes!("../../../src/assets/paint_bucket.svg"),
+            CustomCursor::Eyedropper => include_bytes!("../../../src/assets/eyedropper.svg"),
+            CustomCursor::Line => include_bytes!("../../../src/assets/line.svg"),
+            CustomCursor::Polygon => include_bytes!("../../../src/assets/polygon.svg"),
+            CustomCursor::BezierEdit => include_bytes!("../../../src/assets/bezier_edit.svg"),
+            CustomCursor::Text => include_bytes!("../../../src/assets/text.svg"),
+            CustomCursor::LoopExtend => include_bytes!("../../../src/assets/arrow-counterclockwise.svg"),
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+/// Cache of rasterized cursor textures (black fill + white outline version)
+pub struct CursorCache {
+    /// Black cursor for the main image
+    textures: HashMap<CustomCursor, TextureHandle>,
+    /// White cursor for the outline
+    outline_textures: HashMap<CustomCursor, TextureHandle>,
+}
+
+impl CursorCache {
+    pub fn new() -> Self {
+        Self {
+            textures: HashMap::new(),
+            outline_textures: HashMap::new(),
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Get or lazily load the black (fill) cursor texture
+    pub fn get_or_load(&mut self, cursor: CustomCursor, ctx: &egui::Context) -> &TextureHandle {
+        self.textures.entry(cursor).or_insert_with(|| {
+            let svg_data = cursor.svg_data();
+            let svg_string = String::from_utf8_lossy(svg_data);
+            let svg_with_color = svg_string.replace("currentColor", "#000000");
+            rasterize_cursor_svg(svg_with_color.as_bytes(), &format!("cursor_{:?}", cursor), CURSOR_SIZE, ctx)
+                .expect("Failed to rasterize cursor SVG")
+        })
+    }
+
+    /// Get or lazily load the white (outline) cursor texture
+    pub fn get_or_load_outline(&mut self, cursor: CustomCursor, ctx: &egui::Context) -> &TextureHandle {
+        self.outline_textures.entry(cursor).or_insert_with(|| {
+            let svg_data = cursor.svg_data();
+            let svg_string = String::from_utf8_lossy(svg_data);
+            // Replace all colors with white for the outline
+            let svg_white = svg_string
+                .replace("currentColor", "#ffffff")
+                .replace("#000000", "#ffffff")
+                .replace("#000", "#ffffff");
+            rasterize_cursor_svg(svg_white.as_bytes(), &format!("cursor_{:?}_outline", cursor), CURSOR_SIZE, ctx)
+                .expect("Failed to rasterize cursor SVG outline")
+        })
+    }
+}
+
+const CURSOR_SIZE: u32 = 24;
+const OUTLINE_OFFSET: f32 = 1.0;
+
+/// Rasterize an SVG into an egui texture (same approach as main.rs rasterize_svg)
+fn rasterize_cursor_svg(
+    svg_data: &[u8],
+    name: &str,
+    render_size: u32,
+    ctx: &egui::Context,
+) -> Option<TextureHandle> {
+    let tree = resvg::usvg::Tree::from_data(svg_data, &resvg::usvg::Options::default()).ok()?;
+    let pixmap_size = tree.size().to_int_size();
+    let scale_x = render_size as f32 / pixmap_size.width() as f32;
+    let scale_y = render_size as f32 / pixmap_size.height() as f32;
+    let mut pixmap = resvg::tiny_skia::Pixmap::new(render_size, render_size)?;
+    resvg::render(
+        &tree,
+        resvg::tiny_skia::Transform::from_scale(scale_x, scale_y),
+        &mut pixmap.as_mut(),
+    );
+    let rgba_data = pixmap.data().to_vec();
+    let color_image = egui::ColorImage::from_rgba_unmultiplied(
+        [render_size as usize, render_size as usize],
+        &rgba_data,
+    );
+    Some(ctx.load_texture(name, color_image, egui::TextureOptions::LINEAR))
+}
+
+// --- Per-frame cursor slot using egui context data ---
+
+/// Key for storing the active custom cursor in egui's per-frame data
+#[derive(Clone, Copy)]
+struct ActiveCustomCursor(CustomCursor);
+
+/// Set the custom cursor for this frame. Call from any pane during rendering.
+/// This hides the system cursor and draws the SVG cursor at pointer position.
+pub fn set(ctx: &egui::Context, cursor: CustomCursor) {
+    ctx.data_mut(|d| d.insert_temp(egui::Id::new("active_custom_cursor"), ActiveCustomCursor(cursor)));
+}
+
+/// Render the custom cursor overlay. Call at the end of the main update loop.
+pub fn render_overlay(ctx: &egui::Context, cache: &mut CursorCache) {
+    // Take and remove the cursor so it doesn't persist to the next frame
+    let id = egui::Id::new("active_custom_cursor");
+    let cursor = ctx.data_mut(|d| {
+        let val = d.get_temp::<ActiveCustomCursor>(id);
+        d.remove::<ActiveCustomCursor>(id);
+        val
+    });
+
+    if let Some(ActiveCustomCursor(cursor)) = cursor {
+        // If a system cursor was explicitly set (resize handles, text inputs, etc.),
+        // let it take priority over the custom cursor
+        let system_cursor = ctx.output(|o| o.cursor_icon);
+        if system_cursor != egui::CursorIcon::Default {
+            return;
+        }
+
+        // Hide the system cursor
+        ctx.set_cursor_icon(egui::CursorIcon::None);
+
+        if let Some(pos) = ctx.input(|i| i.pointer.latest_pos()) {
+            let hotspot = cursor.hotspot();
+            let size = egui::vec2(CURSOR_SIZE as f32, CURSOR_SIZE as f32);
+            let uv = egui::Rect::from_min_max(egui::pos2(0.0, 0.0), egui::pos2(1.0, 1.0));
+            let painter = ctx.debug_painter();
+
+            // Draw white outline: render white version offset in 8 directions
+            let outline_tex = cache.get_or_load_outline(cursor, ctx);
+            let outline_id = outline_tex.id();
+            for &(dx, dy) in &[
+                (-OUTLINE_OFFSET, 0.0), (OUTLINE_OFFSET, 0.0),
+                (0.0, -OUTLINE_OFFSET), (0.0, OUTLINE_OFFSET),
+                (-OUTLINE_OFFSET, -OUTLINE_OFFSET), (OUTLINE_OFFSET, -OUTLINE_OFFSET),
+                (-OUTLINE_OFFSET, OUTLINE_OFFSET), (OUTLINE_OFFSET, OUTLINE_OFFSET),
+            ] {
+                let offset_rect = egui::Rect::from_min_size(
+                    pos - hotspot + egui::vec2(dx, dy),
+                    size,
+                );
+                painter.image(outline_id, offset_rect, uv, egui::Color32::WHITE);
+            }
+
+            // Draw black fill on top
+            let fill_tex = cache.get_or_load(cursor, ctx);
+            let cursor_rect = egui::Rect::from_min_size(pos - hotspot, size);
+            painter.image(fill_tex.id(), cursor_rect, uv, egui::Color32::WHITE);
+        }
+    }
+}

lightningbeam-ui/lightningbeam-editor/src/export/audio_exporter.rs

@@ -431,7 +431,7 @@ mod tests {
         let mut settings = AudioExportSettings::default();
         settings.sample_rate = 0; // Invalid
 
-        let project = Project::new();
+        let project = Project::new(44100);
         let pool = AudioPool::new();
         let midi_pool = MidiClipPool::new();
         let cancel_flag = Arc::new(AtomicBool::new(false));
@@ -452,7 +452,7 @@ mod tests {
     #[test]
     fn test_export_audio_cancellation() {
         let settings = AudioExportSettings::default();
-        let mut project = Project::new();
+        let mut project = Project::new(44100);
         let pool = AudioPool::new();
         let midi_pool = MidiClipPool::new();
         let cancel_flag = Arc::new(AtomicBool::new(true)); // Pre-cancelled

lightningbeam-ui/lightningbeam-editor/src/main.rs

@@ -38,8 +38,12 @@ mod notifications;
 mod effect_thumbnails;
 use effect_thumbnails::EffectThumbnailGenerator;
 
+mod custom_cursor;
 mod debug_overlay;
 
+mod sample_import;
+mod sample_import_dialog;
+
 /// Lightningbeam Editor - Animation and video editing software
 #[derive(Parser, Debug)]
 #[command(name = "Lightningbeam Editor")]
@@ -140,6 +144,34 @@ fn main() -> eframe::Result {
 
     let options = eframe::NativeOptions {
         viewport: viewport_builder,
+        wgpu_options: egui_wgpu::WgpuConfiguration {
+            wgpu_setup: egui_wgpu::WgpuSetup::CreateNew(egui_wgpu::WgpuSetupCreateNew {
+                device_descriptor: std::sync::Arc::new(|adapter| {
+                    let features = adapter.features();
+                    // Request SHADER_F16 if available — needed on Mesa/llvmpipe for vello's
+                    // unpack2x16float (enables the SHADER_F16_IN_F32 downlevel capability)
+                    let optional_features = wgpu::Features::SHADER_F16;
+
+                    let base_limits = if adapter.get_info().backend == wgpu::Backend::Gl {
+                        wgpu::Limits::downlevel_webgl2_defaults()
+                    } else {
+                        wgpu::Limits::default()
+                    };
+
+                    wgpu::DeviceDescriptor {
+                        label: Some("lightningbeam wgpu device"),
+                        required_features: features & optional_features,
+                        required_limits: wgpu::Limits {
+                            max_texture_dimension_2d: 8192,
+                            ..base_limits
+                        },
+                        ..Default::default()
+                    }
+                }),
+                ..Default::default()
+            }),
+            ..Default::default()
+        },
         ..Default::default()
     };
 
@@ -701,6 +733,8 @@ struct EditorApp {
     /// GPU-rendered effect thumbnail generator
     effect_thumbnail_generator: Option<EffectThumbnailGenerator>,
 
+    /// Custom cursor cache for SVG cursors
+    cursor_cache: custom_cursor::CursorCache,
     /// Debug overlay (F3) state
     debug_overlay_visible: bool,
     debug_stats_collector: debug_overlay::DebugStatsCollector,
@@ -895,6 +929,7 @@ impl EditorApp {
             effect_thumbnail_generator: None, // Initialized when GPU available
 
             // Debug overlay (F3)
+            cursor_cache: custom_cursor::CursorCache::new(),
             debug_overlay_visible: false,
             debug_stats_collector: debug_overlay::DebugStatsCollector::new(),
             gpu_info,
@@ -1531,31 +1566,17 @@ impl EditorApp {
                 _ => return,
             };
 
-            // Gather selected shape instances and their shape definitions
-            let selected_instances: Vec<_> = vector_layer
-                .shape_instances
-                .iter()
-                .filter(|si| self.selection.contains_shape_instance(&si.id))
-                .cloned()
+            // Gather selected shapes (they now contain their own transforms)
+            let selected_shapes: Vec<_> = self.selection.shapes().iter()
+                .filter_map(|id| vector_layer.shapes.get(id).cloned())
                 .collect();
 
-            if selected_instances.is_empty() {
+            if selected_shapes.is_empty() {
                 return;
             }
 
-            let mut shapes = Vec::new();
-            let mut seen_shape_ids = std::collections::HashSet::new();
-            for inst in &selected_instances {
-                if seen_shape_ids.insert(inst.shape_id) {
-                    if let Some(shape) = vector_layer.shapes.get(&inst.shape_id) {
-                        shapes.push((inst.shape_id, shape.clone()));
-                    }
-                }
-            }
-
             let content = ClipboardContent::Shapes {
-                shapes,
-                instances: selected_instances,
+                shapes: selected_shapes,
             };
 
             self.clipboard_manager.copy(content);
@@ -1606,47 +1627,18 @@ impl EditorApp {
             }
 
             self.selection.clear_clip_instances();
-        } else if !self.selection.shape_instances().is_empty() {
+        } else if !self.selection.shapes().is_empty() {
             let active_layer_id = match self.active_layer_id {
                 Some(id) => id,
                 None => return,
             };
 
-            let document = self.action_executor.document();
-            let layer = match document.get_layer(&active_layer_id) {
-                Some(l) => l,
-                None => return,
-            };
-
-            let vector_layer = match layer {
-                AnyLayer::Vector(vl) => vl,
-                _ => return,
-            };
-
-            // Collect shape instance IDs and their shape IDs
-            let instance_ids: Vec<Uuid> = self.selection.shape_instances().to_vec();
-            let mut shape_ids: Vec<Uuid> = Vec::new();
-            let mut shape_id_set = std::collections::HashSet::new();
-
-            for inst in &vector_layer.shape_instances {
-                if instance_ids.contains(&inst.id) {
-                    if shape_id_set.insert(inst.shape_id) {
-                        // Only remove shape definition if no other instances reference it
-                        let other_refs = vector_layer
-                            .shape_instances
-                            .iter()
-                            .any(|si| si.shape_id == inst.shape_id && !instance_ids.contains(&si.id));
-                        if !other_refs {
-                            shape_ids.push(inst.shape_id);
-                        }
-                    }
-                }
-            }
+            let shape_ids: Vec<Uuid> = self.selection.shapes().to_vec();
 
             let action = lightningbeam_core::actions::RemoveShapesAction::new(
                 active_layer_id,
                 shape_ids,
-                instance_ids,
+                self.playback_time,
             );
 
             if let Err(e) = self.action_executor.execute(Box::new(action)) {
@@ -1762,16 +1754,13 @@ impl EditorApp {
                     self.selection.add_clip_instance(id);
                 }
             }
-            ClipboardContent::Shapes {
-                shapes,
-                instances,
-            } => {
+            ClipboardContent::Shapes { shapes } => {
                 let active_layer_id = match self.active_layer_id {
                     Some(id) => id,
                     None => return,
                 };
 
-                // Add shapes and instances to the active vector layer
+                // Add shapes to the active vector layer's keyframe
                 let document = self.action_executor.document_mut();
                 let layer = match document.get_layer_mut(&active_layer_id) {
                     Some(l) => l,
@@ -1786,19 +1775,17 @@ impl EditorApp {
                     }
                 };
 
-                let new_instance_ids: Vec<Uuid> = instances.iter().map(|i| i.id).collect();
+                let new_shape_ids: Vec<Uuid> = shapes.iter().map(|s| s.id).collect();
 
-                for (id, shape) in shapes {
-                    vector_layer.shapes.insert(id, shape);
-                }
-                for inst in instances {
-                    vector_layer.shape_instances.push(inst);
+                let kf = vector_layer.ensure_keyframe_at(self.playback_time);
+                for shape in shapes {
+                    kf.shapes.push(shape);
                 }
 
                 // Select pasted shapes
-                self.selection.clear_shape_instances();
-                for id in new_instance_ids {
-                    self.selection.add_shape_instance(id);
+                self.selection.clear_shapes();
+                for id in new_shape_ids {
+                    self.selection.add_shape(id);
                 }
             }
         }
@@ -2233,8 +2220,26 @@ impl EditorApp {
 
             // Modify menu
             MenuAction::Group => {
-                println!("Menu: Group");
-                // TODO: Implement group
+                if let Some(layer_id) = self.active_layer_id {
+                    let shape_ids: Vec<uuid::Uuid> = self.selection.shape_instances().to_vec();
+                    let clip_ids: Vec<uuid::Uuid> = self.selection.clip_instances().to_vec();
+                    if shape_ids.len() + clip_ids.len() >= 2 {
+                        let instance_id = uuid::Uuid::new_v4();
+                        let action = lightningbeam_core::actions::GroupAction::new(
+                            layer_id,
+                            self.playback_time,
+                            shape_ids,
+                            clip_ids,
+                            instance_id,
+                        );
+                        if let Err(e) = self.action_executor.execute(Box::new(action)) {
+                            eprintln!("Failed to group: {}", e);
+                        } else {
+                            self.selection.clear();
+                            self.selection.add_clip_instance(instance_id);
+                        }
+                    }
+                }
             }
             MenuAction::SendToBack => {
                 println!("Menu: Send to Back");
@@ -2362,7 +2367,6 @@ impl EditorApp {
                 use lightningbeam_core::clip::VectorClip;
                 use lightningbeam_core::layer::{VectorLayer, AnyLayer};
                 use lightningbeam_core::shape::{Shape, ShapeColor};
-                use lightningbeam_core::object::ShapeInstance;
                 use kurbo::{Circle, Rect, Shape as KurboShape};
 
                 // Generate unique name based on existing clip count
@@ -2378,19 +2382,16 @@ impl EditorApp {
                 let circle_path = Circle::new((100.0, 100.0), 50.0).to_path(0.1);
                 let mut circle_shape = Shape::new(circle_path);
                 circle_shape.fill_color = Some(ShapeColor::rgb(255, 0, 0));
-                let circle_id = circle_shape.id;
-                layer.add_shape(circle_shape);
 
                 // Create a blue rectangle shape
                 let rect_path = Rect::new(200.0, 50.0, 350.0, 150.0).to_path(0.1);
                 let mut rect_shape = Shape::new(rect_path);
                 rect_shape.fill_color = Some(ShapeColor::rgb(0, 0, 255));
-                let rect_id = rect_shape.id;
-                layer.add_shape(rect_shape);
 
-                // Add shape instances
-                layer.shape_instances.push(ShapeInstance::new(circle_id));
-                layer.shape_instances.push(ShapeInstance::new(rect_id));
+                // Add shapes to keyframe at time 0.0
+                let kf = layer.ensure_keyframe_at(0.0);
+                kf.shapes.push(circle_shape);
+                kf.shapes.push(rect_shape);
 
                 // Add the layer to the clip
                 test_clip.layers.add_root(AnyLayer::Vector(layer));
@@ -2409,9 +2410,36 @@ impl EditorApp {
             }
 
             // Timeline menu
-            MenuAction::NewKeyframe => {
-                println!("Menu: New Keyframe");
-                // TODO: Implement new keyframe
+            MenuAction::NewKeyframe | MenuAction::AddKeyframeAtPlayhead => {
+                if let Some(layer_id) = self.active_layer_id {
+                    let document = self.action_executor.document();
+                    // Determine which selected objects are shape instances vs clip instances
+                    let mut shape_ids = Vec::new();
+                    let mut clip_ids = Vec::new();
+                    if let Some(AnyLayer::Vector(vl)) = document.get_layer(&layer_id) {
+                        for &id in self.selection.shape_instances() {
+                            if vl.get_shape_in_keyframe(&id, self.playback_time).is_some() {
+                                shape_ids.push(id);
+                            }
+                        }
+                        for &id in self.selection.clip_instances() {
+                            if vl.clip_instances.iter().any(|ci| ci.id == id) {
+                                clip_ids.push(id);
+                            }
+                        }
+                    }
+                    // For vector layers, always create a shape keyframe (even without clip selection)
+                    if document.get_layer(&layer_id).map_or(false, |l| matches!(l, AnyLayer::Vector(_))) || !clip_ids.is_empty() {
+                        let action = lightningbeam_core::actions::SetKeyframeAction::new(
+                            layer_id,
+                            self.playback_time,
+                            clip_ids,
+                        );
+                        if let Err(e) = self.action_executor.execute(Box::new(action)) {
+                            eprintln!("Failed to set keyframe: {}", e);
+                        }
+                    }
+                }
             }
             MenuAction::NewBlankKeyframe => {
                 println!("Menu: New Blank Keyframe");
@@ -2425,10 +2453,7 @@ impl EditorApp {
                 println!("Menu: Duplicate Keyframe");
                 // TODO: Implement duplicate keyframe
             }
-            MenuAction::AddKeyframeAtPlayhead => {
-                println!("Menu: Add Keyframe at Playhead");
-                // TODO: Implement add keyframe at playhead
-            }
+            // AddKeyframeAtPlayhead handled above together with NewKeyframe
             MenuAction::AddMotionTween => {
                 println!("Menu: Add Motion Tween");
                 // TODO: Implement add motion tween
@@ -3277,16 +3302,14 @@ impl EditorApp {
                 use lightningbeam_core::shape::Shape;
                 let shape = Shape::new(path).with_image_fill(asset_info.clip_id);
 
-                // Create shape instance at document center
-                use lightningbeam_core::object::ShapeInstance;
-                let shape_instance = ShapeInstance::new(shape.id)
-                    .with_position(center_x, center_y);
+                // Set position on shape directly
+                let shape = shape.with_position(center_x, center_y);
 
                 // Create and execute action
                 let action = lightningbeam_core::actions::AddShapeAction::new(
                     layer_id,
                     shape,
-                    shape_instance,
+                    self.playback_time,
                 );
                 let _ = self.action_executor.execute(Box::new(action));
             } else {
@@ -4411,6 +4434,25 @@ impl eframe::App for EditorApp {
             // Empty cache fallback if generator not initialized
             let empty_thumbnail_cache: HashMap<Uuid, Vec<u8>> = HashMap::new();
 
+            // Sync clip instance transforms from animation data at current playback time.
+            // This ensures selection boxes, hit testing, and interactive editing see the
+            // animated transform values, not just the base values on the ClipInstance struct.
+            {
+                let time = self.playback_time;
+                let document = self.action_executor.document_mut();
+                for layer in document.root.children.iter_mut() {
+                    if let lightningbeam_core::layer::AnyLayer::Vector(vl) = layer {
+                        for ci in &mut vl.clip_instances {
+                            let (t, opacity) = vl.layer.animation_data.eval_clip_instance_transform(
+                                ci.id, time, &ci.transform, ci.opacity,
+                            );
+                            ci.transform = t;
+                            ci.opacity = opacity;
+                        }
+                    }
+                }
+            }
+
             // Create render context
             let mut ctx = RenderContext {
                 tool_icon_cache: &mut self.tool_icon_cache,
@@ -4665,6 +4707,9 @@ impl eframe::App for EditorApp {
             debug_overlay::render_debug_overlay(ctx, &stats);
         }
 
+        // Render custom cursor overlay (on top of everything including debug overlay)
+        custom_cursor::render_overlay(ctx, &mut self.cursor_cache);
+
         let frame_ms = _frame_start.elapsed().as_secs_f64() * 1000.0;
         if frame_ms > 50.0 {
             eprintln!("[TIMING] SLOW FRAME: {:.1}ms (pre-events={:.1}, events={:.1}, post-events={:.1})",

lightningbeam-ui/lightningbeam-editor/src/panes/asset_library.rs

@@ -440,84 +440,82 @@ fn generate_vector_thumbnail(clip: &VectorClip, bg_color: egui::Color32) -> Vec<
     // Iterate through layers and render shapes
     for layer_node in clip.layers.iter() {
         if let AnyLayer::Vector(vector_layer) = &layer_node.data {
-            // Render each shape instance
-            for shape_instance in &vector_layer.shape_instances {
-                if let Some(shape) = vector_layer.shapes.get(&shape_instance.shape_id) {
-                    // Get the path (frame 0)
-                    let kurbo_path = shape.path();
+            // Render each shape at time 0.0 (frame 0)
+            for shape in vector_layer.shapes_at_time(0.0) {
+                // Get the path (frame 0)
+                let kurbo_path = shape.path();
 
-                    // Convert kurbo BezPath to tiny-skia PathBuilder
-                    let mut path_builder = PathBuilder::new();
-                    for el in kurbo_path.iter() {
-                        match el {
-                            PathEl::MoveTo(p) => {
-                                let x = (p.x * scale + offset_x) as f32;
-                                let y = (p.y * scale + offset_y) as f32;
-                                path_builder.move_to(x, y);
-                            }
-                            PathEl::LineTo(p) => {
-                                let x = (p.x * scale + offset_x) as f32;
-                                let y = (p.y * scale + offset_y) as f32;
-                                path_builder.line_to(x, y);
-                            }
-                            PathEl::QuadTo(p1, p2) => {
-                                let x1 = (p1.x * scale + offset_x) as f32;
-                                let y1 = (p1.y * scale + offset_y) as f32;
-                                let x2 = (p2.x * scale + offset_x) as f32;
-                                let y2 = (p2.y * scale + offset_y) as f32;
-                                path_builder.quad_to(x1, y1, x2, y2);
-                            }
-                            PathEl::CurveTo(p1, p2, p3) => {
-                                let x1 = (p1.x * scale + offset_x) as f32;
-                                let y1 = (p1.y * scale + offset_y) as f32;
-                                let x2 = (p2.x * scale + offset_x) as f32;
-                                let y2 = (p2.y * scale + offset_y) as f32;
-                                let x3 = (p3.x * scale + offset_x) as f32;
-                                let y3 = (p3.y * scale + offset_y) as f32;
-                                path_builder.cubic_to(x1, y1, x2, y2, x3, y3);
-                            }
-                            PathEl::ClosePath => {
-                                path_builder.close();
-                            }
+                // Convert kurbo BezPath to tiny-skia PathBuilder
+                let mut path_builder = PathBuilder::new();
+                for el in kurbo_path.iter() {
+                    match el {
+                        PathEl::MoveTo(p) => {
+                            let x = (p.x * scale + offset_x) as f32;
+                            let y = (p.y * scale + offset_y) as f32;
+                            path_builder.move_to(x, y);
+                        }
+                        PathEl::LineTo(p) => {
+                            let x = (p.x * scale + offset_x) as f32;
+                            let y = (p.y * scale + offset_y) as f32;
+                            path_builder.line_to(x, y);
+                        }
+                        PathEl::QuadTo(p1, p2) => {
+                            let x1 = (p1.x * scale + offset_x) as f32;
+                            let y1 = (p1.y * scale + offset_y) as f32;
+                            let x2 = (p2.x * scale + offset_x) as f32;
+                            let y2 = (p2.y * scale + offset_y) as f32;
+                            path_builder.quad_to(x1, y1, x2, y2);
+                        }
+                        PathEl::CurveTo(p1, p2, p3) => {
+                            let x1 = (p1.x * scale + offset_x) as f32;
+                            let y1 = (p1.y * scale + offset_y) as f32;
+                            let x2 = (p2.x * scale + offset_x) as f32;
+                            let y2 = (p2.y * scale + offset_y) as f32;
+                            let x3 = (p3.x * scale + offset_x) as f32;
+                            let y3 = (p3.y * scale + offset_y) as f32;
+                            path_builder.cubic_to(x1, y1, x2, y2, x3, y3);
+                        }
+                        PathEl::ClosePath => {
+                            path_builder.close();
                         }
                     }
+                }
 
-                    if let Some(ts_path) = path_builder.finish() {
-                        // Draw fill if present
-                        if let Some(fill_color) = &shape.fill_color {
+                if let Some(ts_path) = path_builder.finish() {
+                    // Draw fill if present
+                    if let Some(fill_color) = &shape.fill_color {
+                        let mut paint = Paint::default();
+                        paint.set_color(shape_color_to_tiny_skia(fill_color));
+                        paint.anti_alias = true;
+                        pixmap.fill_path(
+                            &ts_path,
+                            &paint,
+                            tiny_skia::FillRule::Winding,
+                            TsTransform::identity(),
+                            None,
+                        );
+                    }
+
+                    // Draw stroke if present
+                    if let Some(stroke_color) = &shape.stroke_color {
+                        if let Some(stroke_style) = &shape.stroke_style {
                             let mut paint = Paint::default();
-                            paint.set_color(shape_color_to_tiny_skia(fill_color));
+                            paint.set_color(shape_color_to_tiny_skia(stroke_color));
                             paint.anti_alias = true;
-                            pixmap.fill_path(
+
+                            let stroke = tiny_skia::Stroke {
+                                width: (stroke_style.width * scale) as f32,
+                                ..Default::default()
+                            };
+
+                            pixmap.stroke_path(
                                 &ts_path,
                                 &paint,
-                                tiny_skia::FillRule::Winding,
+                                &stroke,
                                 TsTransform::identity(),
                                 None,
                             );
                         }
-
-                        // Draw stroke if present
-                        if let Some(stroke_color) = &shape.stroke_color {
-                            if let Some(stroke_style) = &shape.stroke_style {
-                                let mut paint = Paint::default();
-                                paint.set_color(shape_color_to_tiny_skia(stroke_color));
-                                paint.anti_alias = true;
-
-                                let stroke = tiny_skia::Stroke {
-                                    width: (stroke_style.width * scale) as f32,
-                                    ..Default::default()
-                                };
-
-                                pixmap.stroke_path(
-                                    &ts_path,
-                                    &paint,
-                                    &stroke,
-                                    TsTransform::identity(),
-                                    None,
-                                );
-                            }
-                        }
                     }
                 }
             }

lightningbeam-ui/lightningbeam-editor/src/panes/infopanel.rs

@@ -117,82 +117,78 @@ impl InfopanelPane {
                     let mut first = true;
 
                     for instance_id in &info.instance_ids {
-                        if let Some(instance) = vector_layer.get_object(instance_id) {
-                            info.shape_ids.push(instance.shape_id);
+                        if let Some(shape) = vector_layer.get_shape_in_keyframe(instance_id, *shared.playback_time) {
+                            info.shape_ids.push(*instance_id);
 
                             if first {
-                                // First instance - set initial values
-                                info.x = Some(instance.transform.x);
-                                info.y = Some(instance.transform.y);
-                                info.rotation = Some(instance.transform.rotation);
-                                info.scale_x = Some(instance.transform.scale_x);
-                                info.scale_y = Some(instance.transform.scale_y);
-                                info.skew_x = Some(instance.transform.skew_x);
-                                info.skew_y = Some(instance.transform.skew_y);
-                                info.opacity = Some(instance.opacity);
+                                // First shape - set initial values
+                                info.x = Some(shape.transform.x);
+                                info.y = Some(shape.transform.y);
+                                info.rotation = Some(shape.transform.rotation);
+                                info.scale_x = Some(shape.transform.scale_x);
+                                info.scale_y = Some(shape.transform.scale_y);
+                                info.skew_x = Some(shape.transform.skew_x);
+                                info.skew_y = Some(shape.transform.skew_y);
+                                info.opacity = Some(shape.opacity);
 
                                 // Get shape properties
-                                if let Some(shape) = vector_layer.shapes.get(&instance.shape_id) {
-                                    info.fill_color = Some(shape.fill_color);
-                                    info.stroke_color = Some(shape.stroke_color);
-                                    info.stroke_width = shape
-                                        .stroke_style
-                                        .as_ref()
-                                        .map(|s| Some(s.width))
-                                        .unwrap_or(Some(1.0));
-                                }
+                                info.fill_color = Some(shape.fill_color);
+                                info.stroke_color = Some(shape.stroke_color);
+                                info.stroke_width = shape
+                                    .stroke_style
+                                    .as_ref()
+                                    .map(|s| Some(s.width))
+                                    .unwrap_or(Some(1.0));
 
                                 first = false;
                             } else {
                                 // Check if values differ (set to None if mixed)
-                                if info.x != Some(instance.transform.x) {
+                                if info.x != Some(shape.transform.x) {
                                     info.x = None;
                                 }
-                                if info.y != Some(instance.transform.y) {
+                                if info.y != Some(shape.transform.y) {
                                     info.y = None;
                                 }
-                                if info.rotation != Some(instance.transform.rotation) {
+                                if info.rotation != Some(shape.transform.rotation) {
                                     info.rotation = None;
                                 }
-                                if info.scale_x != Some(instance.transform.scale_x) {
+                                if info.scale_x != Some(shape.transform.scale_x) {
                                     info.scale_x = None;
                                 }
-                                if info.scale_y != Some(instance.transform.scale_y) {
+                                if info.scale_y != Some(shape.transform.scale_y) {
                                     info.scale_y = None;
                                 }
-                                if info.skew_x != Some(instance.transform.skew_x) {
+                                if info.skew_x != Some(shape.transform.skew_x) {
                                     info.skew_x = None;
                                 }
-                                if info.skew_y != Some(instance.transform.skew_y) {
+                                if info.skew_y != Some(shape.transform.skew_y) {
                                     info.skew_y = None;
                                 }
-                                if info.opacity != Some(instance.opacity) {
+                                if info.opacity != Some(shape.opacity) {
                                     info.opacity = None;
                                 }
 
                                 // Check shape properties
-                                if let Some(shape) = vector_layer.shapes.get(&instance.shape_id) {
-                                    // Compare fill colors - set to None if mixed
-                                    if let Some(current_fill) = &info.fill_color {
-                                        if *current_fill != shape.fill_color {
-                                            info.fill_color = None;
-                                        }
+                                // Compare fill colors - set to None if mixed
+                                if let Some(current_fill) = &info.fill_color {
+                                    if *current_fill != shape.fill_color {
+                                        info.fill_color = None;
                                     }
-                                    // Compare stroke colors - set to None if mixed
-                                    if let Some(current_stroke) = &info.stroke_color {
-                                        if *current_stroke != shape.stroke_color {
-                                            info.stroke_color = None;
-                                        }
-                                    }
-                                    let stroke_w = shape
-                                        .stroke_style
-                                        .as_ref()
-                                        .map(|s| s.width)
-                                        .unwrap_or(1.0);
-                                    if info.stroke_width != Some(stroke_w) {
-                                        info.stroke_width = None;
+                                }
+                                // Compare stroke colors - set to None if mixed
+                                if let Some(current_stroke) = &info.stroke_color {
+                                    if *current_stroke != shape.stroke_color {
+                                        info.stroke_color = None;
                                     }
                                 }
+                                let stroke_w = shape
+                                    .stroke_style
+                                    .as_ref()
+                                    .map(|s| s.width)
+                                    .unwrap_or(1.0);
+                                if info.stroke_width != Some(stroke_w) {
+                                    info.stroke_width = None;
+                                }
                             }
                         }
                     }
@@ -488,6 +484,7 @@ impl InfopanelPane {
                         for instance_id in instance_ids {
                             let action = SetInstancePropertiesAction::new(
                                 layer_id,
+                                *shared.playback_time,
                                 *instance_id,
                                 make_change(v),
                             );
@@ -507,6 +504,7 @@ impl InfopanelPane {
                         for instance_id in instance_ids {
                             let action = SetInstancePropertiesAction::new(
                                 layer_id,
+                                *shared.playback_time,
                                 *instance_id,
                                 make_change(v),
                             );
@@ -564,6 +562,7 @@ impl InfopanelPane {
                                     let action = SetShapePropertiesAction::set_fill_color(
                                         layer_id,
                                         *shape_id,
+                                        *shared.playback_time,
                                         new_color,
                                     );
                                     shared.pending_actions.push(Box::new(action));
@@ -578,6 +577,7 @@ impl InfopanelPane {
                                     let action = SetShapePropertiesAction::set_fill_color(
                                         layer_id,
                                         *shape_id,
+                                        *shared.playback_time,
                                         default_fill,
                                     );
                                     shared.pending_actions.push(Box::new(action));
@@ -612,6 +612,7 @@ impl InfopanelPane {
                                     let action = SetShapePropertiesAction::set_stroke_color(
                                         layer_id,
                                         *shape_id,
+                                        *shared.playback_time,
                                         new_color,
                                     );
                                     shared.pending_actions.push(Box::new(action));
@@ -626,6 +627,7 @@ impl InfopanelPane {
                                     let action = SetShapePropertiesAction::set_stroke_color(
                                         layer_id,
                                         *shape_id,
+                                        *shared.playback_time,
                                         default_stroke,
                                     );
                                     shared.pending_actions.push(Box::new(action));
@@ -654,6 +656,7 @@ impl InfopanelPane {
                                     let action = SetShapePropertiesAction::set_stroke_width(
                                         layer_id,
                                         *shape_id,
+                                        *shared.playback_time,
                                         width,
                                     );
                                     shared.pending_actions.push(Box::new(action));

lightningbeam-ui/lightningbeam-editor/src/panes/node_graph/graph_data.rs

@@ -35,6 +35,7 @@ pub enum NodeTemplate {
 
     // Effects
     Filter,
+    Svf,
     Gain,
     Echo,
     Reverb,
@@ -100,6 +101,7 @@ impl NodeTemplate {
             NodeTemplate::SimpleSampler => "SimpleSampler",
             NodeTemplate::MultiSampler => "MultiSampler",
             NodeTemplate::Filter => "Filter",
+            NodeTemplate::Svf => "SVF",
             NodeTemplate::Gain => "Gain",
             NodeTemplate::Echo => "Echo",
             NodeTemplate::Reverb => "Reverb",
@@ -222,6 +224,8 @@ pub enum PendingSamplerLoad {
     MultiFromFolder { node_id: NodeId, folder_id: uuid::Uuid },
     /// Open a file/folder dialog to load into a MultiSampler
     MultiFromFilesystem { node_id: NodeId, backend_node_id: u32 },
+    /// Open a folder dialog for batch import with heuristic mapping
+    MultiFromFolderFilesystem { node_id: NodeId, backend_node_id: u32 },
 }
 
 /// Custom graph state - can track selected nodes, etc.
@@ -259,6 +263,8 @@ pub struct GraphState {
     pub draw_vms: HashMap<NodeId, beamdsp::DrawVM>,
     /// Pending param changes from draw block (node_id, param_index, new_value)
     pub pending_draw_param_changes: Vec<(NodeId, u32, f32)>,
+    /// Active sample import dialog (folder import with heuristic mapping)
+    pub sample_import_dialog: Option<crate::sample_import_dialog::SampleImportDialog>,
 }
 
 impl Default for GraphState {
@@ -281,6 +287,7 @@ impl Default for GraphState {
             pending_script_sample_load: None,
             draw_vms: HashMap::new(),
             pending_draw_param_changes: Vec::new(),
+            sample_import_dialog: None,
         }
     }
 }
@@ -400,6 +407,7 @@ impl NodeTemplateTrait for NodeTemplate {
             NodeTemplate::MultiSampler => "Multi Sampler".into(),
             // Effects
             NodeTemplate::Filter => "Filter".into(),
+            NodeTemplate::Svf => "SVF".into(),
             NodeTemplate::Gain => "Gain".into(),
             NodeTemplate::Echo => "Echo".into(),
             NodeTemplate::Reverb => "Reverb".into(),
@@ -452,7 +460,7 @@ impl NodeTemplateTrait for NodeTemplate {
             NodeTemplate::MidiInput | NodeTemplate::AudioInput | NodeTemplate::AutomationInput | NodeTemplate::Beat => vec!["Inputs"],
             NodeTemplate::Oscillator | NodeTemplate::WavetableOscillator | NodeTemplate::FmSynth
             | NodeTemplate::Noise | NodeTemplate::SimpleSampler | NodeTemplate::MultiSampler => vec!["Generators"],
-            NodeTemplate::Filter | NodeTemplate::Gain | NodeTemplate::Echo | NodeTemplate::Reverb
+            NodeTemplate::Filter | NodeTemplate::Svf | NodeTemplate::Gain | NodeTemplate::Echo | NodeTemplate::Reverb
             | NodeTemplate::Chorus | NodeTemplate::Flanger | NodeTemplate::Phaser | NodeTemplate::Distortion
             | NodeTemplate::BitCrusher | NodeTemplate::Compressor | NodeTemplate::Limiter | NodeTemplate::Eq
             | NodeTemplate::Pan | NodeTemplate::RingModulator | NodeTemplate::Vocoder => vec!["Effects"],
@@ -513,6 +521,20 @@ impl NodeTemplateTrait for NodeTemplate {
                     ValueType::float_param(0.0, 0.0, 3.0, "", 2, Some(&["LPF", "HPF", "BPF", "Notch"])), InputParamKind::ConstantOnly, true);
                 graph.add_output_param(node_id, "Audio Out".into(), DataType::Audio);
             }
+            NodeTemplate::Svf => {
+                graph.add_input_param(node_id, "Audio In".into(), DataType::Audio, ValueType::float(0.0), InputParamKind::ConnectionOnly, true);
+                graph.add_input_param(node_id, "Cutoff CV".into(), DataType::CV, ValueType::float(0.0), InputParamKind::ConnectionOnly, true);
+                graph.add_input_param(node_id, "Resonance CV".into(), DataType::CV, ValueType::float(0.0), InputParamKind::ConnectionOnly, true);
+                // Parameters
+                graph.add_input_param(node_id, "Cutoff".into(), DataType::CV,
+                    ValueType::float_param(1000.0, 20.0, 20000.0, " Hz", 0, None), InputParamKind::ConstantOnly, true);
+                graph.add_input_param(node_id, "Resonance".into(), DataType::CV,
+                    ValueType::float_param(0.0, 0.0, 1.0, "", 1, None), InputParamKind::ConstantOnly, true);
+                graph.add_output_param(node_id, "Lowpass".into(), DataType::Audio);
+                graph.add_output_param(node_id, "Highpass".into(), DataType::Audio);
+                graph.add_output_param(node_id, "Bandpass".into(), DataType::Audio);
+                graph.add_output_param(node_id, "Notch".into(), DataType::Audio);
+            }
             NodeTemplate::Gain => {
                 graph.add_input_param(node_id, "Audio In".into(), DataType::Audio, ValueType::float(0.0), InputParamKind::ConnectionOnly, true);
                 graph.add_input_param(node_id, "Gain CV".into(), DataType::CV, ValueType::float(0.0), InputParamKind::ConnectionOnly, true);
@@ -644,6 +666,14 @@ impl NodeTemplateTrait for NodeTemplate {
             }
             NodeTemplate::MultiSampler => {
                 graph.add_input_param(node_id, "MIDI In".into(), DataType::Midi, ValueType::float(0.0), InputParamKind::ConnectionOnly, true);
+                graph.add_input_param(node_id, "Gain".into(), DataType::CV,
+                    ValueType::float_param(1.0, 0.0, 2.0, "", 0, None), InputParamKind::ConstantOnly, true);
+                graph.add_input_param(node_id, "Attack".into(), DataType::CV,
+                    ValueType::float_param(0.01, 0.001, 1.0, " s", 1, None), InputParamKind::ConstantOnly, true);
+                graph.add_input_param(node_id, "Release".into(), DataType::CV,
+                    ValueType::float_param(0.1, 0.01, 5.0, " s", 2, None), InputParamKind::ConstantOnly, true);
+                graph.add_input_param(node_id, "Transpose".into(), DataType::CV,
+                    ValueType::float_param(0.0, -24.0, 24.0, " st", 3, None), InputParamKind::ConstantOnly, true);
                 graph.add_output_param(node_id, "Audio Out".into(), DataType::Audio);
             }
             NodeTemplate::Reverb => {
@@ -1106,6 +1136,15 @@ impl NodeDataTrait for NodeData {
                     }
                     close_popup = true;
                 }
+                if is_multi {
+                    if ui.button("Import Folder...").clicked() {
+                        user_state.pending_sampler_load = Some(PendingSamplerLoad::MultiFromFolderFilesystem {
+                            node_id,
+                            backend_node_id,
+                        });
+                        close_popup = true;
+                    }
+                }
             });
 
             if close_popup {
@@ -1676,6 +1715,7 @@ impl NodeTemplateIter for AllNodeTemplates {
             NodeTemplate::MultiSampler,
             // Effects
             NodeTemplate::Filter,
+            NodeTemplate::Svf,
             NodeTemplate::Gain,
             NodeTemplate::Echo,
             NodeTemplate::Reverb,

lightningbeam-ui/lightningbeam-editor/src/panes/node_graph/mod.rs

@@ -793,6 +793,23 @@ impl NodeGraphPane {
                     }
                 }
             }
+            graph_data::PendingSamplerLoad::MultiFromFolderFilesystem { node_id, backend_node_id } => {
+                if let Some(path) = rfd::FileDialog::new().pick_folder() {
+                    match crate::sample_import::scan_folder(&path) {
+                        Ok(samples) => {
+                            let scan_result = crate::sample_import::build_import_layers(samples, &path);
+                            let track_id = backend_track_id;
+                            let dialog = crate::sample_import_dialog::SampleImportDialog::new(
+                                path, scan_result, track_id, backend_node_id, node_id,
+                            );
+                            self.user_state.sample_import_dialog = Some(dialog);
+                        }
+                        Err(e) => {
+                            eprintln!("Failed to scan folder '{}': {}", path.display(), e);
+                        }
+                    }
+                }
+            }
         }
     }
 
@@ -1111,36 +1128,6 @@ impl NodeGraphPane {
         best.map(|(input, output, src, dst, _)| (input, output, src, dst))
     }
 
-    /// Draw a highlight over a connection to indicate insertion target.
-    /// src/dst are in graph space — converted to screen space here.
-    fn draw_connection_highlight(
-        ui: &egui::Ui,
-        src_graph: egui::Pos2,
-        dst_graph: egui::Pos2,
-        zoom: f32,
-        pan: egui::Vec2,
-        editor_offset: egui::Vec2,
-    ) {
-        // Convert graph space to screen space
-        let to_screen = |p: egui::Pos2| -> egui::Pos2 {
-            egui::pos2(p.x * zoom + pan.x + editor_offset.x, p.y * zoom + pan.y + editor_offset.y)
-        };
-        let src = to_screen(src_graph);
-        let dst = to_screen(dst_graph);
-
-        let control_scale = ((dst.x - src.x) / 2.0).max(30.0 * zoom);
-        let src_ctrl = egui::pos2(src.x + control_scale, src.y);
-        let dst_ctrl = egui::pos2(dst.x - control_scale, dst.y);
-
-        let bezier = egui::epaint::CubicBezierShape::from_points_stroke(
-            [src, src_ctrl, dst_ctrl, dst],
-            false,
-            egui::Color32::TRANSPARENT,
-            egui::Stroke::new(7.0 * zoom, egui::Color32::from_rgb(100, 220, 100)),
-        );
-        ui.painter().add(bezier);
-    }
-
     /// Execute the insert-node-on-connection action
     fn execute_insert_on_connection(
         &mut self,
@@ -2125,6 +2112,7 @@ impl NodeGraphPane {
             "SimpleSampler" => Some(NodeTemplate::SimpleSampler),
             "MultiSampler" => Some(NodeTemplate::MultiSampler),
             "Filter" => Some(NodeTemplate::Filter),
+            "SVF" => Some(NodeTemplate::Svf),
             "Gain" => Some(NodeTemplate::Gain),
             "Echo" | "Delay" => Some(NodeTemplate::Echo),
             "Reverb" => Some(NodeTemplate::Reverb),
@@ -2583,6 +2571,54 @@ impl crate::panes::PaneRenderer for NodeGraphPane {
                 self.handle_pending_sampler_load(load, shared);
             }
 
+            // Render sample import dialog if active
+            if let Some(dialog) = &mut self.user_state.sample_import_dialog {
+                let still_open = dialog.show(ui.ctx());
+                if !still_open {
+                    // Dialog closed — check if confirmed
+                    let dialog = self.user_state.sample_import_dialog.take().unwrap();
+                    if dialog.confirmed {
+                        let backend_track_id = dialog.track_id;
+                        let backend_node_id = dialog.backend_node_id;
+                        let node_id = dialog.node_id;
+                        let loop_mode = dialog.loop_mode;
+                        let enabled_layers: Vec<_> = dialog.scan_result.layers.iter()
+                            .filter(|l| l.enabled)
+                            .collect();
+                        let layer_count = enabled_layers.len();
+                        let folder_name = dialog.folder_path.file_name()
+                            .map(|n| n.to_string_lossy().to_string())
+                            .unwrap_or_else(|| "Folder".to_string());
+
+                        if let Some(controller_arc) = &shared.audio_controller {
+                            let mut controller = controller_arc.lock().unwrap();
+                            // Clear existing layers before importing new ones
+                            controller.multi_sampler_clear_layers(backend_track_id, backend_node_id);
+                            for layer in &enabled_layers {
+                                controller.multi_sampler_add_layer(
+                                    backend_track_id,
+                                    backend_node_id,
+                                    layer.path.to_string_lossy().to_string(),
+                                    layer.key_min,
+                                    layer.key_max,
+                                    layer.root_key,
+                                    layer.velocity_min,
+                                    layer.velocity_max,
+                                    None, None, // loop points auto-detected by backend
+                                    loop_mode,
+                                );
+                            }
+                        }
+
+                        if let Some(node) = self.state.graph.nodes.get_mut(node_id) {
+                            node.user_data.sample_display_name = Some(
+                                format!("{} ({} layers)", folder_name, layer_count)
+                            );
+                        }
+                    }
+                }
+            }
+
             // Handle pending script sample load requests from bottom_ui()
             if let Some(load) = self.user_state.pending_script_sample_load.take() {
                 self.handle_pending_script_sample_load(load, shared);
@@ -3037,21 +3073,16 @@ impl crate::panes::PaneRenderer for NodeGraphPane {
             if let Some(dragged) = self.dragging_node {
                 if primary_down {
                     // Still dragging — check for nearby compatible connection
-                    if let Some((input_id, output_id, src_graph, dst_graph)) = self.find_insert_target(dragged) {
+                    if let Some((input_id, output_id, _src_graph, _dst_graph)) = self.find_insert_target(dragged) {
                         self.insert_target = Some((input_id, output_id));
-                        Self::draw_connection_highlight(
-                            ui,
-                            src_graph,
-                            dst_graph,
-                            self.state.pan_zoom.zoom,
-                            self.state.pan_zoom.pan,
-                            rect.min.to_vec2(),
-                        );
+                        self.state.highlighted_connection = Some((input_id, output_id));
                     } else {
                         self.insert_target = None;
+                        self.state.highlighted_connection = None;
                     }
                 } else {
                     // Drag ended — execute insertion if we have a target
+                    self.state.highlighted_connection = None;
                     if let Some((target_input, target_output)) = self.insert_target.take() {
                         self.execute_insert_on_connection(dragged, target_input, target_output, shared);
                     }

lightningbeam-ui/lightningbeam-editor/src/panes/timeline.rs

@@ -17,6 +17,51 @@ const LAYER_HEADER_WIDTH: f32 = 200.0;
 const MIN_PIXELS_PER_SECOND: f32 = 1.0;  // Allow zooming out to see 10+ minutes
 const MAX_PIXELS_PER_SECOND: f32 = 500.0;
 const EDGE_DETECTION_PIXELS: f32 = 8.0; // Distance from edge to detect trim handles
+const LOOP_CORNER_SIZE: f32 = 12.0; // Size of loop corner hotzone at top-right of clip
+const MIN_CLIP_WIDTH_PX: f32 = 8.0; // Minimum visible width for very short clips (e.g. groups)
+
+/// Calculate vertical bounds for a clip instance within a layer row.
+/// For vector layers with multiple clip instances, stacks them vertically.
+/// Returns (y_min, y_max) relative to the layer top.
+fn clip_instance_y_bounds(
+    layer: &AnyLayer,
+    clip_index: usize,
+    clip_count: usize,
+) -> (f32, f32) {
+    if matches!(layer, AnyLayer::Vector(_)) && clip_count > 1 {
+        let usable_height = LAYER_HEIGHT - 20.0; // 10px padding top/bottom
+        let row_height = (usable_height / clip_count as f32).min(20.0);
+        let top = 10.0 + clip_index as f32 * row_height;
+        (top, top + row_height - 1.0)
+    } else {
+        (10.0, LAYER_HEIGHT - 10.0)
+    }
+}
+
+/// Get the effective clip duration for a clip instance on a given layer.
+/// For groups on vector layers, the duration spans all consecutive keyframes
+/// where the group is present. For regular clips, returns the clip's internal duration.
+fn effective_clip_duration(
+    document: &lightningbeam_core::document::Document,
+    layer: &AnyLayer,
+    clip_instance: &ClipInstance,
+) -> Option<f64> {
+    match layer {
+        AnyLayer::Vector(vl) => {
+            let vc = document.get_vector_clip(&clip_instance.clip_id)?;
+            if vc.is_group {
+                let frame_duration = 1.0 / document.framerate;
+                let end = vl.group_visibility_end(&clip_instance.id, clip_instance.timeline_start, frame_duration);
+                Some((end - clip_instance.timeline_start).max(0.0))
+            } else {
+                Some(vc.duration)
+            }
+        }
+        AnyLayer::Audio(_) => document.get_audio_clip(&clip_instance.clip_id).map(|c| c.duration),
+        AnyLayer::Video(_) => document.get_video_clip(&clip_instance.clip_id).map(|c| c.duration),
+        AnyLayer::Effect(_) => Some(lightningbeam_core::effect::EFFECT_DURATION),
+    }
+}
 
 /// Type of clip drag operation
 #[derive(Debug, Clone, Copy, PartialEq)]
@@ -24,6 +69,8 @@ enum ClipDragType {
     Move,
     TrimLeft,
     TrimRight,
+    LoopExtendRight,
+    LoopExtendLeft,
 }
 
 pub struct TimelinePane {
@@ -192,7 +239,7 @@ impl TimelinePane {
             match layer_type {
                 AudioLayerType::Midi => {
                     // Create backend MIDI clip and start recording
-                    let clip_id = controller.create_midi_clip(track_id, start_time, 4.0);
+                    let clip_id = controller.create_midi_clip(track_id, start_time, 0.0);
                     controller.start_midi_recording(track_id, clip_id, start_time);
                     shared.recording_clips.insert(active_layer_id, clip_id);
                     println!("🎹 Started MIDI recording on track {:?} at {:.2}s, clip_id={}",
@@ -202,7 +249,7 @@ impl TimelinePane {
                     drop(controller);
 
                     // Create document clip + clip instance immediately (clip_id is known synchronously)
-                    let doc_clip = AudioClip::new_midi("Recording...", clip_id, 4.0);
+                    let doc_clip = AudioClip::new_midi("Recording...", clip_id, 0.0);
                     let doc_clip_id = shared.action_executor.document_mut().add_audio_clip(doc_clip);
 
                     let clip_instance = ClipInstance::new(doc_clip_id)
@@ -301,7 +348,6 @@ impl TimelinePane {
             return None;
         }
 
-        let hover_time = self.x_to_time(pointer_pos.x - content_rect.min.x);
         let relative_y = pointer_pos.y - header_rect.min.y + self.viewport_scroll_y;
         let hovered_layer_index = (relative_y / LAYER_HEIGHT) as usize;
 
@@ -321,36 +367,48 @@ impl TimelinePane {
         };
 
         // Check each clip instance
-        for clip_instance in clip_instances {
-            let clip_duration = match layer {
-                lightningbeam_core::layer::AnyLayer::Vector(_) => {
-                    document.get_vector_clip(&clip_instance.clip_id).map(|c| c.duration)
-                }
-                lightningbeam_core::layer::AnyLayer::Audio(_) => {
-                    document.get_audio_clip(&clip_instance.clip_id).map(|c| c.duration)
-                }
-                lightningbeam_core::layer::AnyLayer::Video(_) => {
-                    document.get_video_clip(&clip_instance.clip_id).map(|c| c.duration)
-                }
-                lightningbeam_core::layer::AnyLayer::Effect(_) => {
-                    Some(lightningbeam_core::effect::EFFECT_DURATION)
-                }
-            }?;
+        let clip_count = clip_instances.len();
+        for (ci_idx, clip_instance) in clip_instances.iter().enumerate() {
+            let clip_duration = effective_clip_duration(document, layer, clip_instance)?;
 
-            let instance_duration = clip_instance.effective_duration(clip_duration);
-            let instance_start = clip_instance.timeline_start;
+            let instance_start = clip_instance.effective_start();
+            let instance_duration = clip_instance.total_duration(clip_duration);
             let instance_end = instance_start + instance_duration;
 
-            if hover_time >= instance_start && hover_time <= instance_end {
-                let start_x = self.time_to_x(instance_start);
-                let end_x = self.time_to_x(instance_end);
-                let mouse_x = pointer_pos.x - content_rect.min.x;
+            let start_x = self.time_to_x(instance_start);
+            let end_x = self.time_to_x(instance_end).max(start_x + MIN_CLIP_WIDTH_PX);
+            let mouse_x = pointer_pos.x - content_rect.min.x;
+
+            if mouse_x >= start_x && mouse_x <= end_x {
+                // Check vertical bounds for stacked vector layer clips
+                let layer_top = header_rect.min.y + (hovered_layer_index as f32 * LAYER_HEIGHT) - self.viewport_scroll_y;
+                let (cy_min, cy_max) = clip_instance_y_bounds(layer, ci_idx, clip_count);
+                let mouse_rel_y = pointer_pos.y - layer_top;
+                if mouse_rel_y < cy_min || mouse_rel_y > cy_max {
+                    continue;
+                }
 
                 // Determine drag type based on edge proximity (check both sides of edge)
+                let is_audio_layer = matches!(layer, lightningbeam_core::layer::AnyLayer::Audio(_));
+                let mouse_in_top_corner = pointer_pos.y < layer_top + LOOP_CORNER_SIZE;
+
+                let is_looping = clip_instance.timeline_duration.is_some() || clip_instance.loop_before.is_some();
                 let drag_type = if (mouse_x - start_x).abs() <= EDGE_DETECTION_PIXELS {
-                    ClipDragType::TrimLeft
+                    // Left edge: loop extend left for audio clips that are looping or top-left corner
+                    let mouse_in_top_left_corner = pointer_pos.y < layer_top + LOOP_CORNER_SIZE;
+                    if is_audio_layer && (is_looping || mouse_in_top_left_corner) {
+                        ClipDragType::LoopExtendLeft
+                    } else {
+                        ClipDragType::TrimLeft
+                    }
                 } else if (end_x - mouse_x).abs() <= EDGE_DETECTION_PIXELS {
-                    ClipDragType::TrimRight
+                    // If already looping, right edge is always loop extend
+                    // Otherwise, top-right corner of audio clips = loop extend
+                    if is_audio_layer && (is_looping || mouse_in_top_corner) {
+                        ClipDragType::LoopExtendRight
+                    } else {
+                        ClipDragType::TrimRight
+                    }
                 } else {
                     ClipDragType::Move
                 };
@@ -545,6 +603,7 @@ impl TimelinePane {
         pixels_per_second: f32,
         theme: &crate::theme::Theme,
         ctx: &egui::Context,
+        faded: bool,
     ) {
         let clip_height = clip_rect.height();
         let note_height = clip_height / 12.0; // 12 semitones per octave
@@ -634,8 +693,13 @@ impl TimelinePane {
         }
 
         // Second pass: render all note rectangles
+        let render_color = if faded {
+            egui::Color32::from_rgba_unmultiplied(note_color.r(), note_color.g(), note_color.b(), note_color.a() / 2)
+        } else {
+            note_color
+        };
         for (note_rect, _note_number) in note_rectangles {
-            painter.rect_filled(note_rect, 1.0, note_color);
+            painter.rect_filled(note_rect, 1.0, render_color);
         }
     }
 
@@ -1009,7 +1073,7 @@ impl TimelinePane {
                     .filter(|ci| selection.contains_clip_instance(&ci.id))
                     .filter_map(|ci| {
                         let dur = document.get_clip_duration(&ci.clip_id)?;
-                        Some((ci.id, ci.timeline_start, ci.effective_duration(dur)))
+                        Some((ci.id, ci.effective_start(), ci.total_duration(dur)))
                     })
                     .collect();
                 if !group.is_empty() {
@@ -1021,35 +1085,20 @@ impl TimelinePane {
                 None
             };
 
-            for clip_instance in clip_instances {
+            let clip_instance_count = clip_instances.len();
+            for (clip_instance_index, clip_instance) in clip_instances.iter().enumerate() {
                 // Get the clip to determine duration
-                let clip_duration = match layer {
-                    lightningbeam_core::layer::AnyLayer::Vector(_) => {
-                        document.get_vector_clip(&clip_instance.clip_id)
-                            .map(|c| c.duration)
-                    }
-                    lightningbeam_core::layer::AnyLayer::Audio(_) => {
-                        document.get_audio_clip(&clip_instance.clip_id)
-                            .map(|c| c.duration)
-                    }
-                    lightningbeam_core::layer::AnyLayer::Video(_) => {
-                        document.get_video_clip(&clip_instance.clip_id)
-                            .map(|c| c.duration)
-                    }
-                    lightningbeam_core::layer::AnyLayer::Effect(_) => {
-                        Some(lightningbeam_core::effect::EFFECT_DURATION)
-                    }
-                };
+                let clip_duration = effective_clip_duration(document, layer, clip_instance);
 
                 if let Some(clip_duration) = clip_duration {
                     // Calculate effective duration accounting for trimming
-                    let mut instance_duration = clip_instance.effective_duration(clip_duration);
+                    let mut instance_duration = clip_instance.total_duration(clip_duration);
 
                     // Instance positioned on the layer's timeline using timeline_start
                     // The layer itself has start_time, so the absolute timeline position is:
                     // layer.start_time + instance.timeline_start
                     let _layer_data = layer.layer();
-                    let mut instance_start = clip_instance.timeline_start;
+                    let mut instance_start = clip_instance.effective_start();
 
                     // Apply drag offset preview for selected clips with snapping
                     let is_selected = selection.contains_clip_instance(&clip_instance.id);
@@ -1068,6 +1117,10 @@ impl TimelinePane {
                         false
                     };
 
+                    // Content origin: where the first "real" content iteration starts
+                    // Loop iterations tile outward from this point
+                    let mut content_origin = clip_instance.timeline_start;
+
                     // Track preview trim values for waveform rendering
                     let mut preview_trim_start = clip_instance.trim_start;
                     let mut preview_clip_duration = clip_duration;
@@ -1077,7 +1130,8 @@ impl TimelinePane {
                             match drag_type {
                                 ClipDragType::Move => {
                                     if let Some(offset) = group_move_offset {
-                                        instance_start = (clip_instance.timeline_start + offset).max(0.0);
+                                        instance_start = (clip_instance.effective_start() + offset).max(0.0);
+                                        content_origin = instance_start + clip_instance.loop_before.unwrap_or(0.0);
                                     }
                                 }
                                 ClipDragType::TrimLeft => {
@@ -1091,7 +1145,7 @@ impl TimelinePane {
                                         let max_extend = document.find_max_trim_extend_left(
                                             &layer.id(),
                                             &clip_instance.id,
-                                            clip_instance.timeline_start,
+                                            clip_instance.effective_start(),
                                         );
 
                                         let desired_extend = clip_instance.trim_start - desired_trim_start;
@@ -1107,6 +1161,7 @@ impl TimelinePane {
                                     // Move start and reduce duration by actual clamped offset
                                     instance_start = (clip_instance.timeline_start + actual_offset)
                                         .max(0.0);
+
                                     instance_duration = (clip_duration - new_trim_start).max(0.0);
 
                                     // Adjust for existing trim_end
@@ -1149,6 +1204,63 @@ impl TimelinePane {
                                     // (the waveform system uses clip_duration to determine visible range)
                                     preview_clip_duration = new_trim_end - preview_trim_start;
                                 }
+                                ClipDragType::LoopExtendRight => {
+                                    // Loop extend right: extend clip beyond content window
+                                    let trim_end = clip_instance.trim_end.unwrap_or(clip_duration);
+                                    let content_window = (trim_end - clip_instance.trim_start).max(0.0);
+                                    let current_right = clip_instance.timeline_duration.unwrap_or(content_window);
+                                    let desired_right = (current_right + self.drag_offset).max(content_window);
+
+                                    let new_right = if desired_right > current_right {
+                                        let max_extend = document.find_max_trim_extend_right(
+                                            &layer.id(),
+                                            &clip_instance.id,
+                                            clip_instance.timeline_start,
+                                            current_right,
+                                        );
+                                        let extend_amount = (desired_right - current_right).min(max_extend);
+                                        current_right + extend_amount
+                                    } else {
+                                        desired_right
+                                    };
+
+                                    // Total duration = loop_before + right duration
+                                    let loop_before = clip_instance.loop_before.unwrap_or(0.0);
+                                    instance_duration = loop_before + new_right;
+                                }
+                                ClipDragType::LoopExtendLeft => {
+                                    // Loop extend left: extend loop_before (pre-loop region)
+                                    // Snap to multiples of content_window so iterations align with backend
+                                    let trim_end = clip_instance.trim_end.unwrap_or(clip_duration);
+                                    let content_window = (trim_end - clip_instance.trim_start).max(0.001);
+                                    let current_loop_before = clip_instance.loop_before.unwrap_or(0.0);
+                                    // Invert: dragging left (negative offset) = extend
+                                    let desired_loop_before = (current_loop_before - self.drag_offset).max(0.0);
+                                    // Snap to whole iterations
+                                    let desired_iters = (desired_loop_before / content_window).round();
+                                    let snapped_loop_before = desired_iters * content_window;
+
+                                    let new_loop_before = if snapped_loop_before > current_loop_before {
+                                        // Extending left - check for adjacent clips
+                                        let max_extend = document.find_max_loop_extend_left(
+                                            &layer.id(),
+                                            &clip_instance.id,
+                                            clip_instance.effective_start(),
+                                        );
+                                        let extend_amount = (snapped_loop_before - current_loop_before).min(max_extend);
+                                        // Re-snap after clamping
+                                        let clamped = current_loop_before + extend_amount;
+                                        (clamped / content_window).floor() * content_window
+                                    } else {
+                                        snapped_loop_before
+                                    };
+
+                                    // Recompute instance_start and instance_duration
+                                    let right_duration = clip_instance.effective_duration(clip_duration);
+                                    instance_start = clip_instance.timeline_start - new_loop_before;
+                                    instance_duration = new_loop_before + right_duration;
+                                    content_origin = clip_instance.timeline_start;
+                                }
                             }
                         }
                     }
@@ -1156,7 +1268,7 @@ impl TimelinePane {
                     let instance_end = instance_start + instance_duration;
 
                     let start_x = self.time_to_x(instance_start);
-                    let end_x = self.time_to_x(instance_end);
+                    let end_x = self.time_to_x(instance_end).max(start_x + MIN_CLIP_WIDTH_PX);
 
                     // Only draw if any part is visible in viewport
                     if end_x >= 0.0 && start_x <= rect.width() {
@@ -1191,38 +1303,125 @@ impl TimelinePane {
                             ),
                         };
 
+                        let (cy_min, cy_max) = clip_instance_y_bounds(layer, clip_instance_index, clip_instance_count);
+
                         let clip_rect = egui::Rect::from_min_max(
-                            egui::pos2(rect.min.x + visible_start_x, y + 10.0),
-                            egui::pos2(rect.min.x + visible_end_x, y + LAYER_HEIGHT - 10.0),
+                            egui::pos2(rect.min.x + visible_start_x, y + cy_min),
+                            egui::pos2(rect.min.x + visible_end_x, y + cy_max),
                         );
 
-                        // Draw the clip instance
-                        painter.rect_filled(
-                            clip_rect,
-                            3.0, // Rounded corners
-                            clip_color,
-                        );
+                        // Draw the clip instance background(s)
+                        // For looping clips, draw each iteration as a separate rounded rect
+                        let trim_end_for_bg = clip_instance.trim_end.unwrap_or(clip_duration);
+                        let content_window_for_bg = (trim_end_for_bg - clip_instance.trim_start).max(0.0);
+                        let is_looping_bg = instance_duration > content_window_for_bg + 0.001 && content_window_for_bg > 0.0;
+
+                        if is_looping_bg {
+                            // Compute iterations aligned to content_origin
+                            let loop_before_val = content_origin - instance_start;
+                            let pre_iters = if loop_before_val > 0.001 {
+                                (loop_before_val / content_window_for_bg).ceil() as usize
+                            } else {
+                                0
+                            };
+                            let right_duration = instance_duration - loop_before_val;
+                            let post_iters = if right_duration > 0.001 {
+                                (right_duration / content_window_for_bg).ceil() as usize
+                            } else {
+                                1
+                            };
+                            let total_iters = pre_iters + post_iters;
+
+                            let faded_color = egui::Color32::from_rgba_unmultiplied(
+                                clip_color.r(), clip_color.g(), clip_color.b(),
+                                (clip_color.a() as f32 * 0.55) as u8,
+                            );
+                            for i in 0..total_iters {
+                                let signed_i = i as i64 - pre_iters as i64;
+                                let iter_time_start_raw = content_origin + signed_i as f64 * content_window_for_bg;
+                                let iter_time_end_raw = iter_time_start_raw + content_window_for_bg;
+                                let iter_time_start = iter_time_start_raw.max(instance_start);
+                                let iter_time_end = iter_time_end_raw.min(instance_start + instance_duration);
+                                if iter_time_end <= iter_time_start { continue; }
+
+                                let ix0 = (rect.min.x + ((iter_time_start - self.viewport_start_time) * self.pixels_per_second as f64) as f32).max(clip_rect.min.x);
+                                let ix1 = (rect.min.x + ((iter_time_end - self.viewport_start_time) * self.pixels_per_second as f64) as f32).min(clip_rect.max.x);
+                                if ix1 > ix0 {
+                                    let iter_rect = egui::Rect::from_min_max(
+                                        egui::pos2(ix0, clip_rect.min.y),
+                                        egui::pos2(ix1, clip_rect.max.y),
+                                    );
+                                    let color = if signed_i == 0 { clip_color } else { faded_color };
+                                    painter.rect_filled(iter_rect, 3.0, color);
+                                }
+                            }
+                        } else {
+                            painter.rect_filled(
+                                clip_rect,
+                                3.0,
+                                clip_color,
+                            );
+                        }
 
                         // AUDIO VISUALIZATION: Draw piano roll or waveform overlay
                         if let lightningbeam_core::layer::AnyLayer::Audio(_) = layer {
                             if let Some(clip) = document.get_audio_clip(&clip_instance.clip_id) {
                                 match &clip.clip_type {
-                                    // MIDI: Draw piano roll
+                                    // MIDI: Draw piano roll (with loop iterations)
                                     lightningbeam_core::clip::AudioClipType::Midi { midi_clip_id } => {
                                         if let Some(events) = midi_event_cache.get(midi_clip_id) {
-                                            Self::render_midi_piano_roll(
-                                                painter,
-                                                clip_rect,
-                                                rect.min.x, // Pass timeline panel left edge for proper positioning
-                                                events,
-                                                clip_instance.trim_start,
-                                                instance_duration,
-                                                instance_start,
-                                                self.viewport_start_time,
-                                                self.pixels_per_second,
-                                                theme,
-                                                ui.ctx(),
-                                            );
+                                            // Calculate content window for loop detection
+                                            let preview_trim_end = clip_instance.trim_end.unwrap_or(clip_duration);
+                                            let content_window = (preview_trim_end - preview_trim_start).max(0.0);
+                                            let is_looping = instance_duration > content_window + 0.001;
+
+                                            if is_looping && content_window > 0.0 {
+                                                // Compute iterations aligned to content_origin
+                                                let lb_val = content_origin - instance_start;
+                                                let pre = if lb_val > 0.001 { (lb_val / content_window).ceil() as usize } else { 0 };
+                                                let right_dur = instance_duration - lb_val;
+                                                let post = if right_dur > 0.001 { (right_dur / content_window).ceil() as usize } else { 1 };
+
+                                                for i in 0..(pre + post) {
+                                                    let si = i as i64 - pre as i64;
+                                                    let iter_start_raw = content_origin + si as f64 * content_window;
+                                                    let iter_end_raw = iter_start_raw + content_window;
+                                                    let iter_start = iter_start_raw.max(instance_start);
+                                                    let iter_end = iter_end_raw.min(instance_start + instance_duration);
+                                                    let iter_duration = iter_end - iter_start;
+                                                    if iter_duration <= 0.0 { continue; }
+
+                                                    Self::render_midi_piano_roll(
+                                                        painter,
+                                                        clip_rect,
+                                                        rect.min.x,
+                                                        events,
+                                                        clip_instance.trim_start,
+                                                        iter_duration,
+                                                        iter_start,
+                                                        self.viewport_start_time,
+                                                        self.pixels_per_second,
+                                                        theme,
+                                                        ui.ctx(),
+                                                        si != 0, // fade non-content iterations
+                                                    );
+                                                }
+                                            } else {
+                                                Self::render_midi_piano_roll(
+                                                    painter,
+                                                    clip_rect,
+                                                    rect.min.x,
+                                                    events,
+                                                    clip_instance.trim_start,
+                                                    instance_duration,
+                                                    instance_start,
+                                                    self.viewport_start_time,
+                                                    self.pixels_per_second,
+                                                    theme,
+                                                    ui.ctx(),
+                                                    false,
+                                                );
+                                            }
                                         }
                                     }
                                     // Sampled Audio: Draw waveform via GPU
@@ -1250,45 +1449,82 @@ impl TimelinePane {
                                                 bright_color.a() as f32 / 255.0,
                                             ];
 
-                                            let clip_screen_start = rect.min.x + ((instance_start - self.viewport_start_time) * self.pixels_per_second as f64) as f32;
-                                            let clip_screen_end = clip_screen_start + (preview_clip_duration * self.pixels_per_second as f64) as f32;
-                                            let waveform_rect = egui::Rect::from_min_max(
-                                                egui::pos2(clip_screen_start.max(clip_rect.min.x), clip_rect.min.y),
-                                                egui::pos2(clip_screen_end.min(clip_rect.max.x), clip_rect.max.y),
-                                            );
+                                            // Calculate content window for loop detection
+                                            // Use trimmed content window (preview_trim_start accounts for TrimLeft drag)
+                                            let preview_trim_end = clip_instance.trim_end.unwrap_or(clip_duration);
+                                            let content_window = (preview_trim_end - preview_trim_start).max(0.0);
+                                            let is_looping = instance_duration > content_window + 0.001;
 
-                                            if waveform_rect.width() > 0.0 && waveform_rect.height() > 0.0 {
-                                                // Use clip instance UUID's lower 64 bits as stable instance ID
-                                                let instance_id = clip_instance.id.as_u128() as u64;
-                                                let callback = crate::waveform_gpu::WaveformCallback {
-                                                    pool_index: *audio_pool_index,
-                                                    segment_index: 0,
-                                                    params: crate::waveform_gpu::WaveformParams {
-                                                        clip_rect: [waveform_rect.min.x, waveform_rect.min.y, waveform_rect.max.x, waveform_rect.max.y],
-                                                        viewport_start_time: self.viewport_start_time as f32,
-                                                        pixels_per_second: self.pixels_per_second as f32,
-                                                        audio_duration: audio_file_duration as f32,
-                                                        sample_rate: *sr as f32,
-                                                        clip_start_time: clip_screen_start,
-                                                        trim_start: preview_trim_start as f32,
-                                                        tex_width: crate::waveform_gpu::tex_width() as f32,
-                                                        total_frames: total_frames as f32,
-                                                        segment_start_frame: 0.0,
-                                                        display_mode: if waveform_stereo { 1.0 } else { 0.0 },
-                                                        _pad1: [0.0, 0.0],
-                                                        tint_color: tint,
-                                                        screen_size: [screen_size.x, screen_size.y],
-                                                        _pad: [0.0, 0.0],
-                                                    },
-                                                    target_format,
-                                                    pending_upload,
-                                                    instance_id,
+                                            // Compute iterations aligned to content_origin
+                                            let lb_val = content_origin - instance_start;
+                                            let pre_w = if is_looping && lb_val > 0.001 { (lb_val / content_window).ceil() as usize } else { 0 };
+                                            let right_dur_w = instance_duration - lb_val;
+                                            let post_w = if is_looping && content_window > 0.0 {
+                                                (right_dur_w / content_window).ceil() as usize
+                                            } else {
+                                                1
+                                            };
+                                            let total_w = pre_w + post_w;
+
+                                            for wi in 0..total_w {
+                                                let si_w = wi as i64 - pre_w as i64;
+                                                let (iter_start, iter_duration) = if is_looping {
+                                                    let raw_start = content_origin + si_w as f64 * content_window;
+                                                    let raw_end = raw_start + content_window;
+                                                    let s = raw_start.max(instance_start);
+                                                    let e = raw_end.min(instance_start + instance_duration);
+                                                    (s, (e - s).max(0.0))
+                                                } else {
+                                                    (instance_start, instance_duration)
                                                 };
 
-                                                ui.painter().add(egui_wgpu::Callback::new_paint_callback(
-                                                    waveform_rect,
-                                                    callback,
-                                                ));
+                                                if iter_duration <= 0.0 { continue; }
+
+                                                let iter_screen_start = rect.min.x + ((iter_start - self.viewport_start_time) * self.pixels_per_second as f64) as f32;
+                                                let iter_screen_end = iter_screen_start + (iter_duration * self.pixels_per_second as f64) as f32;
+                                                let waveform_rect = egui::Rect::from_min_max(
+                                                    egui::pos2(iter_screen_start.max(clip_rect.min.x), clip_rect.min.y),
+                                                    egui::pos2(iter_screen_end.min(clip_rect.max.x), clip_rect.max.y),
+                                                );
+
+                                                if waveform_rect.width() > 0.0 && waveform_rect.height() > 0.0 {
+                                                    let instance_id = clip_instance.id.as_u128() as u64 + wi as u64;
+                                                    let is_loop_iter = si_w != 0;
+                                                    let callback = crate::waveform_gpu::WaveformCallback {
+                                                        pool_index: *audio_pool_index,
+                                                        segment_index: 0,
+                                                        params: crate::waveform_gpu::WaveformParams {
+                                                            clip_rect: [waveform_rect.min.x, waveform_rect.min.y, waveform_rect.max.x, waveform_rect.max.y],
+                                                            viewport_start_time: self.viewport_start_time as f32,
+                                                            pixels_per_second: self.pixels_per_second as f32,
+                                                            audio_duration: audio_file_duration as f32,
+                                                            sample_rate: *sr as f32,
+                                                            clip_start_time: iter_screen_start,
+                                                            trim_start: preview_trim_start as f32,
+                                                            tex_width: crate::waveform_gpu::tex_width() as f32,
+                                                            total_frames: total_frames as f32,
+                                                            segment_start_frame: 0.0,
+                                                            display_mode: if waveform_stereo { 1.0 } else { 0.0 },
+                                                            _pad1: [0.0, 0.0],
+                                                            tint_color: if is_loop_iter {
+                                                                [tint[0], tint[1], tint[2], tint[3] * 0.5]
+                                                            } else {
+                                                                tint
+                                                            },
+                                                            screen_size: [screen_size.x, screen_size.y],
+                                                            _pad: [0.0, 0.0],
+                                                        },
+                                                        target_format,
+                                                        pending_upload: if wi == 0 { pending_upload.clone() } else { None },
+                                                        instance_id,
+                                                    };
+
+                                                    ui.painter().add(egui_wgpu::Callback::new_paint_callback(
+                                                        waveform_rect,
+                                                        callback,
+                                                    ));
+                                                }
+
                                             }
                                         }
                                     }
@@ -1370,28 +1606,46 @@ impl TimelinePane {
                             video_clip_hovers.push((clip_rect, clip_instance.clip_id, clip_instance.trim_start, instance_start));
                         }
 
-                        // Draw border on all clips for visual separation
-                        if selection.contains_clip_instance(&clip_instance.id) {
-                            // Selected: bright colored border
-                            painter.rect_stroke(
-                                clip_rect,
-                                3.0,
-                                egui::Stroke::new(3.0, bright_color),
-                                egui::StrokeKind::Middle,
-                            );
-                        } else {
-                            // Unselected: thin dark border using darker version of clip color
-                            let dark_border = egui::Color32::from_rgb(
-                                clip_color.r() / 2,
-                                clip_color.g() / 2,
-                                clip_color.b() / 2,
-                            );
-                            painter.rect_stroke(
-                                clip_rect,
-                                3.0,
-                                egui::Stroke::new(1.0, dark_border),
-                                egui::StrokeKind::Middle,
-                            );
+                        // Draw border per segment (per loop iteration for looping clips)
+                        {
+                            let is_selected = selection.contains_clip_instance(&clip_instance.id);
+                            let border_stroke = if is_selected {
+                                egui::Stroke::new(3.0, bright_color)
+                            } else {
+                                let dark_border = egui::Color32::from_rgb(
+                                    clip_color.r() / 2,
+                                    clip_color.g() / 2,
+                                    clip_color.b() / 2,
+                                );
+                                egui::Stroke::new(1.0, dark_border)
+                            };
+
+                            if is_looping_bg {
+                                // Aligned to content_origin (same as bg rendering)
+                                let lb_border = content_origin - instance_start;
+                                let pre_b = if lb_border > 0.001 { (lb_border / content_window_for_bg).ceil() as usize } else { 0 };
+                                let right_b = instance_duration - lb_border;
+                                let post_b = if right_b > 0.001 { (right_b / content_window_for_bg).ceil() as usize } else { 1 };
+                                for i in 0..(pre_b + post_b) {
+                                    let si_b = i as i64 - pre_b as i64;
+                                    let iter_time_start_raw = content_origin + si_b as f64 * content_window_for_bg;
+                                    let iter_time_end_raw = iter_time_start_raw + content_window_for_bg;
+                                    let iter_time_start = iter_time_start_raw.max(instance_start);
+                                    let iter_time_end = iter_time_end_raw.min(instance_start + instance_duration);
+                                    if iter_time_end <= iter_time_start { continue; }
+                                    let ix0 = (rect.min.x + ((iter_time_start - self.viewport_start_time) * self.pixels_per_second as f64) as f32).max(clip_rect.min.x);
+                                    let ix1 = (rect.min.x + ((iter_time_end - self.viewport_start_time) * self.pixels_per_second as f64) as f32).min(clip_rect.max.x);
+                                    if ix1 > ix0 {
+                                        let iter_rect = egui::Rect::from_min_max(
+                                            egui::pos2(ix0, clip_rect.min.y),
+                                            egui::pos2(ix1, clip_rect.max.y),
+                                        );
+                                        painter.rect_stroke(iter_rect, 3.0, border_stroke, egui::StrokeKind::Middle);
+                                    }
+                                }
+                            } else {
+                                painter.rect_stroke(clip_rect, 3.0, border_stroke, egui::StrokeKind::Middle);
+                            }
                         }
 
                         // Draw clip name if there's space
@@ -1410,6 +1664,31 @@ impl TimelinePane {
                 }
             }
 
+            // Draw shape keyframe markers for vector layers
+            if let lightningbeam_core::layer::AnyLayer::Vector(vl) = layer {
+                for kf in &vl.keyframes {
+                    let x = self.time_to_x(kf.time);
+                    if x >= 0.0 && x <= rect.width() {
+                        let cx = rect.min.x + x;
+                        let cy = y + LAYER_HEIGHT - 8.0;
+                        let size = 5.0;
+                        // Draw diamond shape
+                        let diamond = [
+                            egui::pos2(cx, cy - size),
+                            egui::pos2(cx + size, cy),
+                            egui::pos2(cx, cy + size),
+                            egui::pos2(cx - size, cy),
+                        ];
+                        let color = egui::Color32::from_rgb(255, 220, 100);
+                        painter.add(egui::Shape::convex_polygon(
+                            diamond.to_vec(),
+                            color,
+                            egui::Stroke::new(1.0, egui::Color32::from_rgb(180, 150, 50)),
+                        ));
+                    }
+                }
+            }
+
             // Separator line at bottom
             painter.line_segment(
                 [
@@ -1480,8 +1759,6 @@ impl TimelinePane {
                 if pos.y >= header_rect.min.y && pos.x >= content_rect.min.x {
                     let relative_y = pos.y - header_rect.min.y + self.viewport_scroll_y;
                     let clicked_layer_index = (relative_y / LAYER_HEIGHT) as usize;
-                    let click_time = self.x_to_time(pos.x - content_rect.min.x);
-
                     // Get the layer at this index (accounting for reversed display order)
                     if clicked_layer_index < layer_count {
                         let layers: Vec<_> = document.root.children.iter().rev().collect();
@@ -1497,33 +1774,25 @@ impl TimelinePane {
                             };
 
                             // Check if click is within any clip instance
-                            for clip_instance in clip_instances {
-                                // Get the clip to determine duration
-                                let clip_duration = match layer {
-                                    lightningbeam_core::layer::AnyLayer::Vector(_) => {
-                                        document.get_vector_clip(&clip_instance.clip_id)
-                                            .map(|c| c.duration)
-                                    }
-                                    lightningbeam_core::layer::AnyLayer::Audio(_) => {
-                                        document.get_audio_clip(&clip_instance.clip_id)
-                                            .map(|c| c.duration)
-                                    }
-                                    lightningbeam_core::layer::AnyLayer::Video(_) => {
-                                        document.get_video_clip(&clip_instance.clip_id)
-                                            .map(|c| c.duration)
-                                    }
-                                    lightningbeam_core::layer::AnyLayer::Effect(_) => {
-                                        Some(lightningbeam_core::effect::EFFECT_DURATION)
-                                    }
-                                };
+                            let click_clip_count = clip_instances.len();
+                            let click_layer_top = pos.y - (relative_y % LAYER_HEIGHT);
+                            for (ci_idx, clip_instance) in clip_instances.iter().enumerate() {
+                                let clip_duration = effective_clip_duration(document, layer, clip_instance);
 
                                 if let Some(clip_duration) = clip_duration {
-                                    let instance_duration = clip_instance.effective_duration(clip_duration);
-                                    let instance_start = clip_instance.timeline_start;
+                                    let instance_duration = clip_instance.total_duration(clip_duration);
+                                    let instance_start = clip_instance.effective_start();
                                     let instance_end = instance_start + instance_duration;
 
-                                    // Check if click is within this clip instance's time range
-                                    if click_time >= instance_start && click_time <= instance_end {
+                                    // Check if click is within this clip instance's pixel range and vertical bounds
+                                    let ci_start_x = self.time_to_x(instance_start);
+                                    let ci_end_x = self.time_to_x(instance_end).max(ci_start_x + MIN_CLIP_WIDTH_PX);
+                                    let click_x = pos.x - content_rect.min.x;
+                                    let (cy_min, cy_max) = clip_instance_y_bounds(layer, ci_idx, click_clip_count);
+                                    let click_rel_y = pos.y - click_layer_top;
+                                    if click_x >= ci_start_x && click_x <= ci_end_x
+                                        && click_rel_y >= cy_min && click_rel_y <= cy_max
+                                    {
                                         // Found a clicked clip instance!
                                         if shift_held {
                                             // Shift+click: add to selection
@@ -1690,27 +1959,7 @@ impl TimelinePane {
                                 // Find selected clip instances in this layer
                                 for clip_instance in clip_instances {
                                     if selection.contains_clip_instance(&clip_instance.id) {
-                                        // Get clip duration to validate trim bounds
-                                        let clip_duration = match layer {
-                                            lightningbeam_core::layer::AnyLayer::Vector(_) => {
-                                                document
-                                                    .get_vector_clip(&clip_instance.clip_id)
-                                                    .map(|c| c.duration)
-                                            }
-                                            lightningbeam_core::layer::AnyLayer::Audio(_) => {
-                                                document
-                                                    .get_audio_clip(&clip_instance.clip_id)
-                                                    .map(|c| c.duration)
-                                            }
-                                            lightningbeam_core::layer::AnyLayer::Video(_) => {
-                                                document
-                                                    .get_video_clip(&clip_instance.clip_id)
-                                                    .map(|c| c.duration)
-                                            }
-                                            lightningbeam_core::layer::AnyLayer::Effect(_) => {
-                                                Some(lightningbeam_core::effect::EFFECT_DURATION)
-                                            }
-                                        };
+                                        let clip_duration = effective_clip_duration(document, layer, clip_instance);
 
                                         if let Some(clip_duration) = clip_duration {
                                             match drag_type {
@@ -1826,6 +2075,153 @@ impl TimelinePane {
                                 pending_actions.push(action);
                             }
                         }
+                        ClipDragType::LoopExtendRight => {
+                            let mut layer_loops: HashMap<uuid::Uuid, Vec<lightningbeam_core::actions::loop_clip_instances::LoopEntry>> = HashMap::new();
+
+                            for layer in &document.root.children {
+                                let layer_id = layer.id();
+                                let clip_instances = match layer {
+                                    lightningbeam_core::layer::AnyLayer::Vector(vl) => &vl.clip_instances,
+                                    lightningbeam_core::layer::AnyLayer::Audio(al) => &al.clip_instances,
+                                    lightningbeam_core::layer::AnyLayer::Video(vl) => &vl.clip_instances,
+                                    lightningbeam_core::layer::AnyLayer::Effect(el) => &el.clip_instances,
+                                };
+
+                                for clip_instance in clip_instances {
+                                    if selection.contains_clip_instance(&clip_instance.id) {
+                                        let clip_duration = match layer {
+                                            lightningbeam_core::layer::AnyLayer::Audio(_) => {
+                                                document.get_audio_clip(&clip_instance.clip_id).map(|c| c.duration)
+                                            }
+                                            _ => continue,
+                                        };
+
+                                        if let Some(clip_duration) = clip_duration {
+                                            let trim_end = clip_instance.trim_end.unwrap_or(clip_duration);
+                                            let content_window = (trim_end - clip_instance.trim_start).max(0.0);
+                                            let current_right = clip_instance.timeline_duration.unwrap_or(content_window);
+                                            let desired_right = current_right + self.drag_offset;
+
+                                            let new_right = if desired_right > current_right {
+                                                let max_extend = document.find_max_trim_extend_right(
+                                                    &layer_id,
+                                                    &clip_instance.id,
+                                                    clip_instance.timeline_start,
+                                                    current_right,
+                                                );
+                                                let extend_amount = (desired_right - current_right).min(max_extend);
+                                                current_right + extend_amount
+                                            } else {
+                                                desired_right
+                                            };
+
+                                            let old_timeline_duration = clip_instance.timeline_duration;
+                                            let new_timeline_duration = if new_right > content_window + 0.001 {
+                                                Some(new_right)
+                                            } else {
+                                                None
+                                            };
+
+                                            if old_timeline_duration != new_timeline_duration {
+                                                layer_loops
+                                                    .entry(layer_id)
+                                                    .or_insert_with(Vec::new)
+                                                    .push((
+                                                        clip_instance.id,
+                                                        old_timeline_duration,
+                                                        new_timeline_duration,
+                                                        clip_instance.loop_before,
+                                                        clip_instance.loop_before, // loop_before unchanged
+                                                    ));
+                                            }
+                                        }
+                                    }
+                                }
+                            }
+
+                            if !layer_loops.is_empty() {
+                                let action = Box::new(
+                                    lightningbeam_core::actions::LoopClipInstancesAction::new(layer_loops),
+                                );
+                                pending_actions.push(action);
+                            }
+                        }
+                        ClipDragType::LoopExtendLeft => {
+                            // Extend loop_before (pre-loop region)
+                            let mut layer_loops: HashMap<uuid::Uuid, Vec<lightningbeam_core::actions::loop_clip_instances::LoopEntry>> = HashMap::new();
+
+                            for layer in &document.root.children {
+                                let layer_id = layer.id();
+                                let clip_instances = match layer {
+                                    lightningbeam_core::layer::AnyLayer::Vector(vl) => &vl.clip_instances,
+                                    lightningbeam_core::layer::AnyLayer::Audio(al) => &al.clip_instances,
+                                    lightningbeam_core::layer::AnyLayer::Video(vl) => &vl.clip_instances,
+                                    lightningbeam_core::layer::AnyLayer::Effect(el) => &el.clip_instances,
+                                };
+
+                                for clip_instance in clip_instances {
+                                    if selection.contains_clip_instance(&clip_instance.id) {
+                                        let clip_duration = match layer {
+                                            lightningbeam_core::layer::AnyLayer::Audio(_) => {
+                                                document.get_audio_clip(&clip_instance.clip_id).map(|c| c.duration)
+                                            }
+                                            _ => continue,
+                                        };
+
+                                        if let Some(clip_duration) = clip_duration {
+                                            let trim_end = clip_instance.trim_end.unwrap_or(clip_duration);
+                                            let content_window = (trim_end - clip_instance.trim_start).max(0.001);
+                                            let current_loop_before = clip_instance.loop_before.unwrap_or(0.0);
+                                            // Invert: dragging left (negative offset) = extend
+                                            let desired_loop_before = (current_loop_before - self.drag_offset).max(0.0);
+                                            // Snap to whole iterations so backend modulo aligns
+                                            let desired_iters = (desired_loop_before / content_window).round();
+                                            let snapped = desired_iters * content_window;
+
+                                            let new_loop_before = if snapped > current_loop_before {
+                                                let max_extend = document.find_max_loop_extend_left(
+                                                    &layer_id,
+                                                    &clip_instance.id,
+                                                    clip_instance.effective_start(),
+                                                );
+                                                let extend_amount = (snapped - current_loop_before).min(max_extend);
+                                                let clamped = current_loop_before + extend_amount;
+                                                (clamped / content_window).floor() * content_window
+                                            } else {
+                                                snapped
+                                            };
+
+                                            let old_loop_before = clip_instance.loop_before;
+                                            let new_lb = if new_loop_before > 0.001 {
+                                                Some(new_loop_before)
+                                            } else {
+                                                None
+                                            };
+
+                                            if old_loop_before != new_lb {
+                                                layer_loops
+                                                    .entry(layer_id)
+                                                    .or_insert_with(Vec::new)
+                                                    .push((
+                                                        clip_instance.id,
+                                                        clip_instance.timeline_duration,
+                                                        clip_instance.timeline_duration, // timeline_duration unchanged
+                                                        old_loop_before,
+                                                        new_lb,
+                                                    ));
+                                            }
+                                        }
+                                    }
+                                }
+                            }
+
+                            if !layer_loops.is_empty() {
+                                let action = Box::new(
+                                    lightningbeam_core::actions::LoopClipInstancesAction::new(layer_loops),
+                                );
+                                pending_actions.push(action);
+                            }
+                        }
                     }
 
                     // Reset drag state
@@ -1973,10 +2369,16 @@ impl TimelinePane {
 
         // Update cursor based on hover position (only if not scrubbing or panning)
         if !self.is_scrubbing && !self.is_panning {
-            // If dragging a clip with trim, keep the resize cursor
+            // If dragging a clip with trim/loop, keep the appropriate cursor
             if let Some(drag_type) = self.clip_drag_state {
-                if drag_type != ClipDragType::Move {
-                    ui.ctx().set_cursor_icon(egui::CursorIcon::ResizeHorizontal);
+                match drag_type {
+                    ClipDragType::TrimLeft | ClipDragType::TrimRight => {
+                        ui.ctx().set_cursor_icon(egui::CursorIcon::ResizeHorizontal);
+                    }
+                    ClipDragType::LoopExtendRight | ClipDragType::LoopExtendLeft => {
+                        crate::custom_cursor::set(ui.ctx(), crate::custom_cursor::CustomCursor::LoopExtend);
+                    }
+                    ClipDragType::Move => {}
                 }
             } else if let Some(hover_pos) = response.hover_pos() {
                 // Not dragging - detect hover for cursor feedback
@@ -1986,9 +2388,14 @@ impl TimelinePane {
                     content_rect,
                     header_rect,
                 ) {
-                    // Set cursor for trim operations
-                    if drag_type != ClipDragType::Move {
-                        ui.ctx().set_cursor_icon(egui::CursorIcon::ResizeHorizontal);
+                    match drag_type {
+                        ClipDragType::TrimLeft | ClipDragType::TrimRight => {
+                            ui.ctx().set_cursor_icon(egui::CursorIcon::ResizeHorizontal);
+                        }
+                        ClipDragType::LoopExtendRight | ClipDragType::LoopExtendLeft => {
+                            crate::custom_cursor::set(ui.ctx(), crate::custom_cursor::CustomCursor::LoopExtend);
+                        }
+                        ClipDragType::Move => {}
                     }
                 }
             }
@@ -2141,24 +2548,7 @@ impl PaneRenderer for TimelinePane {
             };
 
             for clip_instance in clip_instances {
-                // Get clip duration
-                let clip_duration = match layer {
-                    lightningbeam_core::layer::AnyLayer::Vector(_) => {
-                        document.get_vector_clip(&clip_instance.clip_id)
-                            .map(|c| c.duration)
-                    }
-                    lightningbeam_core::layer::AnyLayer::Audio(_) => {
-                        document.get_audio_clip(&clip_instance.clip_id)
-                            .map(|c| c.duration)
-                    }
-                    lightningbeam_core::layer::AnyLayer::Video(_) => {
-                        document.get_video_clip(&clip_instance.clip_id)
-                            .map(|c| c.duration)
-                    }
-                    lightningbeam_core::layer::AnyLayer::Effect(_) => {
-                        Some(lightningbeam_core::effect::EFFECT_DURATION)
-                    }
-                };
+                let clip_duration = effective_clip_duration(document, layer, clip_instance);
 
                 if let Some(clip_duration) = clip_duration {
                     let instance_duration = clip_instance.effective_duration(clip_duration);

lightningbeam-ui/lightningbeam-editor/src/sample_import.rs

@@ -0,0 +1,810 @@
+//! Sample filename parsing and folder scanning for MultiSampler import.
+//!
+//! Handles various naming conventions found in sample libraries:
+//! - Note-octave: `a#2`, `C4`, `Gb3` (Horns, Philharmonia)
+//! - Octave_note: `2_A`, `3_Gb`, `4_Bb` (NoBudgetOrch)
+//! - Dynamic velocity markers: `ff`, `mp`, `p`, `f`
+//! - Round-robin variants: `rr1`, `rr2`, or `_2` suffix
+//! - Loop hints from filename (`-loop`, `sus`) and folder path (`Sustain/`, `Pizzicato/`)
+
+use std::path::{Path, PathBuf};
+use std::collections::HashMap;
+use daw_backend::audio::node_graph::nodes::LoopMode;
+
+// ─── Audio file extensions ───────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+const AUDIO_EXTENSIONS: &[&str] = &["wav", "aif", "aiff", "flac", "mp3", "ogg"];
+
+fn is_audio_file(path: &Path) -> bool {
+    path.extension()
+        .and_then(|e| e.to_str())
+        .map(|e| AUDIO_EXTENSIONS.contains(&e.to_lowercase().as_str()))
+        .unwrap_or(false)
+}
+
+// ─── Note name ↔ MIDI conversion ─────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+/// Parse a note letter + optional accidental into a semitone offset (0=C, 11=B).
+/// Returns (semitone, chars_consumed).
+fn parse_note_letter(s: &str) -> Option<(u8, usize)> {
+    let bytes = s.as_bytes();
+    if bytes.is_empty() {
+        return None;
+    }
+    let letter = bytes[0].to_ascii_uppercase();
+    let base = match letter {
+        b'C' => 0,
+        b'D' => 2,
+        b'E' => 4,
+        b'F' => 5,
+        b'G' => 7,
+        b'A' => 9,
+        b'B' => 11,
+        _ => return None,
+    };
+    if bytes.len() > 1 && bytes[1] == b'#' {
+        Some(((base + 1) % 12, 2))
+    } else if bytes.len() > 1 && bytes[1] == b'b' {
+        Some(((base + 11) % 12, 2))
+    } else {
+        Some((base, 1))
+    }
+}
+
+/// Convert a note name like "C4", "A#3", "Bb2" to a MIDI note number.
+pub fn note_name_to_midi(note: &str, octave: i8) -> Option<u8> {
+    let (semitone, _) = parse_note_letter(note)?;
+    let midi = (octave as i32 + 1) * 12 + semitone as i32;
+    if (0..=127).contains(&midi) {
+        Some(midi as u8)
+    } else {
+        None
+    }
+}
+
+/// Format a MIDI note number as a note name (e.g., 60 → "C4").
+pub fn midi_to_note_name(midi: u8) -> String {
+    const NAMES: [&str; 12] = ["C", "C#", "D", "D#", "E", "F", "F#", "G", "G#", "A", "A#", "B"];
+    let octave = (midi as i32 / 12) - 1;
+    let name = NAMES[midi as usize % 12];
+    format!("{}{}", name, octave)
+}
+
+// ─── Filename parsing ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, PartialEq)]
+pub enum LoopHint {
+    Auto,
+    OneShot,
+    Loop,
+}
+
+#[derive(Debug, Clone)]
+pub struct ParsedSample {
+    pub path: PathBuf,
+    pub filename: String,
+    pub detected_note: Option<u8>,
+    pub velocity_marker: Option<String>,
+    pub rr_index: Option<u8>,
+    pub is_percussion: bool,
+    pub loop_hint: LoopHint,
+}
+
+/// Try to find a note-octave pattern like "a#2", "C4", "Gb3" in a token.
+/// Returns (midi_note, token_is_consumed) if found.
+fn try_note_octave(token: &str) -> Option<u8> {
+    let bytes = token.as_bytes();
+    if bytes.is_empty() {
+        return None;
+    }
+    // Must start with a note letter
+    let first = bytes[0].to_ascii_uppercase();
+    if !matches!(first, b'A'..=b'G') {
+        return None;
+    }
+    let (semitone, consumed) = parse_note_letter(token)?;
+    let rest = &token[consumed..];
+    // Next must be an octave digit (optionally preceded by -)
+    let octave_str = rest;
+    let octave: i8 = octave_str.parse().ok()?;
+    if (-1..=9).contains(&octave) {
+        let midi = (octave as i32 + 1) * 12 + semitone as i32;
+        if (0..=127).contains(&midi) {
+            return Some(midi as u8);
+        }
+    }
+    None
+}
+
+/// Try to find an octave_note pattern like "2_A", "3_Gb" across two adjacent tokens.
+/// token1 is the octave number, token2 is the note name.
+fn try_octave_note(octave_token: &str, note_token: &str) -> Option<u8> {
+    let octave: i8 = octave_token.parse().ok()?;
+    if !(-1..=9).contains(&octave) {
+        return None;
+    }
+    // note_token should be just a note letter + optional accidental, no octave digit
+    let (semitone, consumed) = parse_note_letter(note_token)?;
+    // Remaining after note should be empty (pure note token)
+    if consumed != note_token.len() {
+        return None;
+    }
+    let midi = (octave as i32 + 1) * 12 + semitone as i32;
+    if (0..=127).contains(&midi) {
+        Some(midi as u8)
+    } else {
+        None
+    }
+}
+
+/// Dynamic markings sorted by loudness.
+const DYNAMICS: &[&str] = &["ppp", "pp", "p", "mp", "mf", "f", "ff", "fff"];
+
+/// Check if a token is a dynamic marking (exact match, case-insensitive).
+fn is_dynamic_marker(token: &str) -> bool {
+    let lower = token.to_lowercase();
+    DYNAMICS.contains(&lower.as_str())
+}
+
+/// Get the sort order for a velocity marker (lower = softer).
+pub fn velocity_marker_order(marker: &str) -> u8 {
+    let lower = marker.to_lowercase();
+    match lower.as_str() {
+        "ppp" => 0,
+        "pp" => 1,
+        "p" => 2,
+        "mp" => 3,
+        "mf" => 4,
+        "f" => 5,
+        "ff" => 6,
+        "fff" => 7,
+        _ => {
+            // Numeric markers: v1, v2, v3...
+            if let Some(rest) = lower.strip_prefix('v') {
+                if let Ok(n) = rest.parse::<u8>() {
+                    return n.saturating_add(10); // offset to separate from dynamics
+                }
+            }
+            128 // unknown, sort last
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+/// Check if a token is a round-robin marker like "rr1", "rr2".
+fn parse_rr_marker(token: &str) -> Option<u8> {
+    let lower = token.to_lowercase();
+    lower.strip_prefix("rr")?.parse().ok()
+}
+
+/// Detect loop hints from filename tokens and folder path.
+fn detect_loop_hint(tokens: &[&str], full_path: &Path) -> LoopHint {
+    // Check filename tokens
+    for token in tokens {
+        let lower = token.to_lowercase();
+        if lower == "loop" {
+            return LoopHint::Loop;
+        }
+        if matches!(lower.as_str(), "sus" | "sustain") {
+            return LoopHint::Loop;
+        }
+        if matches!(lower.as_str(), "stac" | "stc" | "staccato" | "piz" | "pizz" | "pizzicato") {
+            return LoopHint::OneShot;
+        }
+    }
+    // Check folder path components
+    for component in full_path.components() {
+        if let std::path::Component::Normal(name) = component {
+            let name_lower = name.to_string_lossy().to_lowercase();
+            if matches!(name_lower.as_str(), "sustain" | "vibrato" | "tremolo") {
+                return LoopHint::Loop;
+            }
+            if matches!(name_lower.as_str(), "pizzicato" | "staccato") {
+                return LoopHint::OneShot;
+            }
+        }
+    }
+    LoopHint::Auto
+}
+
+/// Tokenize a filename stem on common delimiters.
+fn tokenize(stem: &str) -> Vec<&str> {
+    stem.split(|c: char| c == '-' || c == '_' || c == '.' || c == ' ')
+        .filter(|s| !s.is_empty())
+        .collect()
+}
+
+/// Parse a sample filename to extract note, velocity, round-robin, and loop hint info.
+/// `folder_path` is used for loop/articulation context from parent directory names.
+pub fn parse_sample_filename(path: &Path, folder_path: &Path) -> ParsedSample {
+    let filename = path.file_name()
+        .map(|n| n.to_string_lossy().to_string())
+        .unwrap_or_default();
+
+    // Strip extension to get stem
+    let stem = path.file_stem()
+        .map(|s| s.to_string_lossy().to_string())
+        .unwrap_or_else(|| filename.clone());
+
+    let tokens = tokenize(&stem);
+    let loop_hint = detect_loop_hint(&tokens, path);
+
+    let mut detected_note: Option<u8> = None;
+    let mut velocity_marker: Option<String> = None;
+    let mut rr_index: Option<u8> = None;
+    let mut note_token_indices: Vec<usize> = Vec::new();
+
+    // Pass 1: Find notes using note-octave format (e.g., "a#2", "C4")
+    // Use last match as it's most reliable
+    for (i, token) in tokens.iter().enumerate() {
+        if let Some(midi) = try_note_octave(token) {
+            detected_note = Some(midi);
+            note_token_indices.clear();
+            note_token_indices.push(i);
+        }
+    }
+
+    // Pass 2: If no note-octave found, try octave_note format (e.g., "2" + "A", "3" + "Gb")
+    if detected_note.is_none() && tokens.len() >= 2 {
+        for i in 0..tokens.len() - 1 {
+            if let Some(midi) = try_octave_note(tokens[i], tokens[i + 1]) {
+                detected_note = Some(midi);
+                note_token_indices.clear();
+                note_token_indices.push(i);
+                note_token_indices.push(i + 1);
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    // Pass 3: Find velocity markers and round-robin
+    for (i, token) in tokens.iter().enumerate() {
+        if note_token_indices.contains(&i) {
+            continue;
+        }
+
+        // Round-robin: "rr1", "rr2"
+        if let Some(rr) = parse_rr_marker(token) {
+            rr_index = Some(rr);
+            continue;
+        }
+
+        // Dynamic markers: "ff", "mp", "p", "f" etc. (must be exact token match)
+        if is_dynamic_marker(token) {
+            velocity_marker = Some(token.to_lowercase());
+            continue;
+        }
+
+        // Numeric velocity: "v1", "v2"
+        let lower = token.to_lowercase();
+        if lower.starts_with('v') && lower[1..].parse::<u8>().is_ok() {
+            velocity_marker = Some(lower);
+            continue;
+        }
+    }
+
+    // Pass 4: For octave_note format, check if trailing bare number after note is RR variant
+    // e.g., "5_C_2" → tokens ["5", "C", "2"] — "2" is RR, not a note
+    if detected_note.is_some() && rr_index.is_none() && note_token_indices.len() == 2 {
+        let after_note = note_token_indices[1] + 1;
+        if after_note < tokens.len() {
+            let candidate = tokens[after_note];
+            // If it's a bare small number and NOT a dynamic marker, treat as RR
+            if let Ok(n) = candidate.parse::<u8>() {
+                if n >= 1 && n <= 20 && !is_dynamic_marker(candidate) {
+                    rr_index = Some(n);
+                }
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    // Pass 5: Check for suffix velocity in octave_note format
+    // e.g., "3_A_f.wav" → the "f" after note could be velocity
+    // Only apply if we used octave_note format and velocity wasn't already found
+    if velocity_marker.is_none() && note_token_indices.len() == 2 {
+        let after_note = note_token_indices[1] + 1;
+        if after_note < tokens.len() {
+            let candidate = tokens[after_note];
+            if is_dynamic_marker(candidate) && rr_index.as_ref().map_or(true, |&rr| {
+                // If rr was parsed from this position, don't also treat it as velocity
+                after_note < tokens.len() - 1 || rr == 0
+            }) {
+                velocity_marker = Some(candidate.to_lowercase());
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    ParsedSample {
+        path: path.to_path_buf(),
+        filename,
+        detected_note,
+        velocity_marker,
+        rr_index,
+        is_percussion: false, // set later in percussion pass
+        loop_hint,
+    }
+}
+
+// ─── GM Drum Map ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+/// GM drum note assignments for common percussion instrument names.
+const GM_DRUM_MAP: &[(&[&str], u8)] = &[
+    (&["kick", "bass_drum", "bassdrum", "bdrum"], 36),
+    (&["rimshot", "rim"], 37),
+    (&["snare"], 38),
+    (&["clap", "handclap"], 39),
+    (&["hihat", "hi_hat", "hh"], 42),
+    (&["tom"], 45),
+    (&["crash"], 49),
+    (&["ride"], 51),
+    (&["cymbal"], 52),
+    (&["tamtam", "tam_tam", "gong"], 52),
+    (&["tambourine", "tamb"], 54),
+    (&["cowbell"], 56),
+    (&["bongo"], 60),
+    (&["conga"], 63),
+    (&["shaker"], 70),
+    (&["woodblock"], 76),
+    (&["triangle"], 81),
+    (&["bar_chimes", "chime", "chimes"], 84),
+    (&["castanets"], 85),
+];
+
+/// Try to match a filename/path against GM drum instrument names.
+fn gm_drum_note(filename: &str, relative_path: &str) -> Option<u8> {
+    let search = format!("{}/{}", relative_path, filename).to_lowercase();
+    for (names, midi) in GM_DRUM_MAP {
+        for name in *names {
+            if search.contains(name) {
+                return Some(*midi);
+            }
+        }
+    }
+    None
+}
+
+// ─── Folder scanning ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+/// Recursively collect audio files from a folder.
+fn collect_audio_files(dir: &Path, files: &mut Vec<PathBuf>) -> std::io::Result<()> {
+    if !dir.is_dir() {
+        return Ok(());
+    }
+    let mut entries: Vec<_> = std::fs::read_dir(dir)?
+        .filter_map(|e| e.ok())
+        .collect();
+    entries.sort_by_key(|e| e.file_name());
+
+    for entry in entries {
+        let path = entry.path();
+        if path.is_dir() {
+            collect_audio_files(&path, files)?;
+        } else if is_audio_file(&path) {
+            files.push(path);
+        }
+    }
+    Ok(())
+}
+
+/// Scan a folder for audio samples, parse filenames, and apply percussion detection.
+pub fn scan_folder(folder_path: &Path) -> std::io::Result<Vec<ParsedSample>> {
+    let mut files = Vec::new();
+    collect_audio_files(folder_path, &mut files)?;
+
+    let mut samples: Vec<ParsedSample> = files.iter()
+        .map(|path| parse_sample_filename(path, folder_path))
+        .collect();
+
+    // Percussion pass: for samples with no detected note, try GM drum mapping
+    let mut used_drum_notes: Vec<u8> = Vec::new();
+    for sample in &mut samples {
+        if sample.detected_note.is_some() {
+            continue;
+        }
+        let relative = sample.path.strip_prefix(folder_path)
+            .map(|p| p.to_string_lossy().to_string())
+            .unwrap_or_default();
+        if let Some(drum_note) = gm_drum_note(&sample.filename, &relative) {
+            // Avoid duplicate drum note assignments — if already taken, offset
+            let mut note = drum_note;
+            while used_drum_notes.contains(&note) && note < 127 {
+                note += 1;
+            }
+            sample.detected_note = Some(note);
+            sample.is_percussion = true;
+            used_drum_notes.push(note);
+        }
+    }
+
+    // For remaining unmapped percussion: assign sequential notes from 36
+    let mut next_drum = 36u8;
+    for sample in &mut samples {
+        if sample.detected_note.is_some() {
+            continue;
+        }
+        // Skip notes already used
+        while used_drum_notes.contains(&next_drum) && next_drum < 127 {
+            next_drum += 1;
+        }
+        if next_drum <= 127 {
+            sample.detected_note = Some(next_drum);
+            sample.is_percussion = true;
+            used_drum_notes.push(next_drum);
+            next_drum += 1;
+        }
+    }
+
+    // Sort by note, then velocity, then RR index
+    samples.sort_by(|a, b| {
+        a.detected_note.cmp(&b.detected_note)
+            .then_with(|| {
+                let va = a.velocity_marker.as_deref().map(velocity_marker_order).unwrap_or(128);
+                let vb = b.velocity_marker.as_deref().map(velocity_marker_order).unwrap_or(128);
+                va.cmp(&vb)
+            })
+            .then_with(|| a.rr_index.cmp(&b.rr_index))
+    });
+
+    Ok(samples)
+}
+
+// ─── Import layer building ───────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+#[derive(Debug, Clone)]
+pub struct ImportLayer {
+    pub path: PathBuf,
+    pub filename: String,
+    pub root_key: u8,
+    pub key_min: u8,
+    pub key_max: u8,
+    pub velocity_min: u8,
+    pub velocity_max: u8,
+    pub enabled: bool,
+    pub is_percussion: bool,
+}
+
+pub struct FolderScanResult {
+    pub layers: Vec<ImportLayer>,
+    pub unmapped: Vec<ParsedSample>,
+    pub loop_mode: LoopMode,
+    pub velocity_markers: Vec<String>,
+    pub velocity_ranges: Vec<(String, u8, u8)>,
+    pub detected_articulation: Option<String>,
+}
+
+/// Compute auto key ranges for a sorted list of unique MIDI notes.
+/// Each note gets the range from midpoint-to-previous to midpoint-to-next.
+fn auto_key_ranges(notes: &[u8]) -> Vec<(u8, u8)> {
+    if notes.is_empty() {
+        return Vec::new();
+    }
+    if notes.len() == 1 {
+        return vec![(0, 127)];
+    }
+    let mut ranges = Vec::with_capacity(notes.len());
+    for i in 0..notes.len() {
+        let min = if i == 0 {
+            0
+        } else {
+            ((notes[i - 1] as u16 + notes[i] as u16 + 1) / 2) as u8
+        };
+        let max = if i == notes.len() - 1 {
+            127
+        } else {
+            ((notes[i] as u16 + notes[i + 1] as u16) / 2) as u8
+        };
+        ranges.push((min, max));
+    }
+    ranges
+}
+
+/// Compute velocity ranges by evenly splitting 0-127 among sorted markers.
+fn auto_velocity_ranges(markers: &[String]) -> Vec<(String, u8, u8)> {
+    if markers.is_empty() {
+        return Vec::new();
+    }
+    if markers.len() == 1 {
+        return vec![(markers[0].clone(), 0, 127)];
+    }
+    let n = markers.len();
+    let step = 128.0 / n as f32;
+    markers.iter().enumerate().map(|(i, m)| {
+        let min = (i as f32 * step).round() as u8;
+        let max = if i == n - 1 { 127 } else { ((i + 1) as f32 * step).round() as u8 - 1 };
+        (m.clone(), min, max)
+    }).collect()
+}
+
+/// Detect global loop mode from all parsed samples' loop hints.
+fn detect_global_loop_mode(samples: &[ParsedSample]) -> LoopMode {
+    let mut loop_count = 0;
+    let mut oneshot_count = 0;
+    for s in samples {
+        match s.loop_hint {
+            LoopHint::Loop => loop_count += 1,
+            LoopHint::OneShot => oneshot_count += 1,
+            LoopHint::Auto => {}
+        }
+    }
+    if loop_count > oneshot_count {
+        LoopMode::Continuous
+    } else if oneshot_count > 0 {
+        LoopMode::OneShot
+    } else {
+        LoopMode::OneShot // default when no hints
+    }
+}
+
+/// Detect articulation from folder path.
+fn detect_articulation(folder_path: &Path) -> Option<String> {
+    for component in folder_path.components().rev() {
+        if let std::path::Component::Normal(name) = component {
+            let lower = name.to_string_lossy().to_lowercase();
+            match lower.as_str() {
+                "sustain" | "vibrato" | "tremolo" | "pizzicato" | "staccato" |
+                "legato" | "marcato" | "spiccato" | "arco" => {
+                    return Some(name.to_string_lossy().to_string());
+                }
+                _ => {}
+            }
+        }
+    }
+    None
+}
+
+/// Build import layers from parsed samples with auto key ranges and velocity mapping.
+pub fn build_import_layers(samples: Vec<ParsedSample>, folder_path: &Path) -> FolderScanResult {
+    let loop_mode = detect_global_loop_mode(&samples);
+    let detected_articulation = detect_articulation(folder_path);
+
+    // Separate mapped vs unmapped
+    let mut mapped: Vec<ParsedSample> = Vec::new();
+    let mut unmapped: Vec<ParsedSample> = Vec::new();
+    for s in samples {
+        if s.detected_note.is_some() {
+            mapped.push(s);
+        } else {
+            unmapped.push(s);
+        }
+    }
+
+    // Collect unique velocity markers (sorted by loudness)
+    let mut velocity_markers: Vec<String> = mapped.iter()
+        .filter_map(|s| s.velocity_marker.clone())
+        .collect::<std::collections::HashSet<_>>()
+        .into_iter()
+        .collect();
+    velocity_markers.sort_by_key(|m| velocity_marker_order(m));
+
+    let velocity_ranges = auto_velocity_ranges(&velocity_markers);
+
+    // Build velocity lookup: marker → (min, max)
+    let vel_map: HashMap<String, (u8, u8)> = velocity_ranges.iter()
+        .map(|(m, min, max)| (m.clone(), (*min, *max)))
+        .collect();
+
+    // Collect unique notes for auto key range computation
+    let mut unique_notes: Vec<u8> = mapped.iter()
+        .filter_map(|s| s.detected_note)
+        .collect::<std::collections::HashSet<_>>()
+        .into_iter()
+        .collect();
+    unique_notes.sort();
+
+    let key_ranges = auto_key_ranges(&unique_notes);
+    let note_to_range: HashMap<u8, (u8, u8)> = unique_notes.iter()
+        .zip(key_ranges.iter())
+        .map(|(&note, &range)| (note, range))
+        .collect();
+
+    // Build layers
+    let layers: Vec<ImportLayer> = mapped.iter().map(|s| {
+        let root_key = s.detected_note.unwrap();
+        let (key_min, key_max) = note_to_range.get(&root_key).copied().unwrap_or((0, 127));
+        let (vel_min, vel_max) = s.velocity_marker.as_ref()
+            .and_then(|m| vel_map.get(m))
+            .copied()
+            .unwrap_or((0, 127));
+
+        ImportLayer {
+            path: s.path.clone(),
+            filename: s.filename.clone(),
+            root_key,
+            key_min,
+            key_max,
+            velocity_min: vel_min,
+            velocity_max: vel_max,
+            enabled: true,
+            is_percussion: s.is_percussion,
+        }
+    }).collect();
+
+    FolderScanResult {
+        layers,
+        unmapped,
+        loop_mode,
+        velocity_markers,
+        velocity_ranges,
+        detected_articulation,
+    }
+}
+
+/// Recompute key ranges for layers based on their current root_key values.
+/// Only affects enabled, non-percussion layers.
+pub fn recalc_key_ranges(layers: &mut [ImportLayer]) {
+    let mut unique_notes: Vec<u8> = layers.iter()
+        .filter(|l| l.enabled && !l.is_percussion)
+        .map(|l| l.root_key)
+        .collect::<std::collections::HashSet<_>>()
+        .into_iter()
+        .collect();
+    unique_notes.sort();
+
+    let ranges = auto_key_ranges(&unique_notes);
+    let note_to_range: HashMap<u8, (u8, u8)> = unique_notes.iter()
+        .zip(ranges.iter())
+        .map(|(&note, &range)| (note, range))
+        .collect();
+
+    for layer in layers.iter_mut() {
+        if !layer.enabled || layer.is_percussion {
+            continue;
+        }
+        if let Some(&(min, max)) = note_to_range.get(&layer.root_key) {
+            layer.key_min = min;
+            layer.key_max = max;
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+// ─── Tests ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::*;
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_note_name_to_midi() {
+        assert_eq!(note_name_to_midi("C", 4), Some(60));
+        assert_eq!(note_name_to_midi("A", 4), Some(69));
+        assert_eq!(note_name_to_midi("A#", 3), Some(58));
+        assert_eq!(note_name_to_midi("Bb", 2), Some(46));
+        assert_eq!(note_name_to_midi("C", -1), Some(0));
+        assert_eq!(note_name_to_midi("G", 9), Some(127));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_note_octave_format() {
+        // Horns: horns-sus-ff-a#2-PB-loop.wav
+        let p = parse_sample_filename(
+            Path::new("/samples/horns-sus-ff-a#2-PB-loop.wav"),
+            Path::new("/samples"),
+        );
+        assert_eq!(p.detected_note, Some(46)); // A#2
+        assert_eq!(p.velocity_marker, Some("ff".to_string()));
+        assert_eq!(p.loop_hint, LoopHint::Loop);
+
+        // Philharmonia: viola_A#3-staccato-rr1-PB.wav
+        let p = parse_sample_filename(
+            Path::new("/samples/viola_A#3-staccato-rr1-PB.wav"),
+            Path::new("/samples"),
+        );
+        assert_eq!(p.detected_note, Some(58)); // A#3
+        assert_eq!(p.rr_index, Some(1));
+        assert_eq!(p.loop_hint, LoopHint::OneShot);
+
+        // Bare note: A1.mp3
+        let p = parse_sample_filename(
+            Path::new("/samples/A1.mp3"),
+            Path::new("/samples"),
+        );
+        assert_eq!(p.detected_note, Some(33)); // A1
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_octave_note_format() {
+        // NoBudgetOrch: 2_A-PB.wav
+        let p = parse_sample_filename(
+            Path::new("/samples/2_A-PB.wav"),
+            Path::new("/samples"),
+        );
+        assert_eq!(p.detected_note, Some(45)); // A2
+
+        // 3_Gb-PB.wav
+        let p = parse_sample_filename(
+            Path::new("/samples/3_Gb-PB.wav"),
+            Path::new("/samples"),
+        );
+        assert_eq!(p.detected_note, Some(54)); // Gb3
+
+        // 1_Bb.wav
+        let p = parse_sample_filename(
+            Path::new("/samples/1_Bb.wav"),
+            Path::new("/samples"),
+        );
+        assert_eq!(p.detected_note, Some(34)); // Bb1
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_velocity_suffix() {
+        // NoBudgetOrch TubularBells: 3_A_f.wav
+        let p = parse_sample_filename(
+            Path::new("/samples/3_A_f.wav"),
+            Path::new("/samples"),
+        );
+        assert_eq!(p.detected_note, Some(57)); // A3
+        assert_eq!(p.velocity_marker, Some("f".to_string()));
+
+        // 3_C_p.wav
+        let p = parse_sample_filename(
+            Path::new("/samples/3_C_p.wav"),
+            Path::new("/samples"),
+        );
+        assert_eq!(p.detected_note, Some(48)); // C3
+        assert_eq!(p.velocity_marker, Some("p".to_string()));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_rr_detection() {
+        // NoBudgetOrch: 5_C_2-PB.wav → C5, rr2
+        let p = parse_sample_filename(
+            Path::new("/samples/5_C_2-PB.wav"),
+            Path::new("/samples"),
+        );
+        assert_eq!(p.detected_note, Some(72)); // C5
+        assert_eq!(p.rr_index, Some(2));
+
+        // rr marker: viola_A#3-staccato-rr1-PB.wav
+        let p = parse_sample_filename(
+            Path::new("/samples/viola_A#3-staccato-rr1-PB.wav"),
+            Path::new("/samples"),
+        );
+        assert_eq!(p.rr_index, Some(1));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_loop_hints_from_folder() {
+        let p = parse_sample_filename(
+            Path::new("/libs/Cello/Sustain/2_A.wav"),
+            Path::new("/libs/Cello/Sustain"),
+        );
+        assert_eq!(p.loop_hint, LoopHint::Loop);
+
+        let p = parse_sample_filename(
+            Path::new("/libs/Cello/Pizzicato/2_A-PB.wav"),
+            Path::new("/libs/Cello/Pizzicato"),
+        );
+        assert_eq!(p.loop_hint, LoopHint::OneShot);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_gm_drum_mapping() {
+        assert_eq!(gm_drum_note("snare-lh-ff-PB.wav", "Percussion"), Some(38));
+        assert_eq!(gm_drum_note("bass_drum-f-PB.wav", "Percussion"), Some(36));
+        assert_eq!(gm_drum_note("castanets_mf1-PB.wav", "Percussion"), Some(85));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_auto_key_ranges() {
+        let notes = vec![36, 48, 60, 72];
+        let ranges = auto_key_ranges(&notes);
+        assert_eq!(ranges[0], (0, 42));   // 36: 0 to (36+48)/2=42
+        assert_eq!(ranges[1], (43, 54));  // 48: 43 to (48+60)/2=54
+        assert_eq!(ranges[2], (55, 66));  // 60: 55 to (60+72)/2=66
+        assert_eq!(ranges[3], (67, 127)); // 72: 67 to 127
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_auto_velocity_ranges() {
+        let markers = vec!["p".to_string(), "f".to_string()];
+        let ranges = auto_velocity_ranges(&markers);
+        assert_eq!(ranges[0], ("p".to_string(), 0, 63));
+        assert_eq!(ranges[1], ("f".to_string(), 64, 127));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_velocity_marker_order() {
+        assert!(velocity_marker_order("p") < velocity_marker_order("f"));
+        assert!(velocity_marker_order("pp") < velocity_marker_order("mp"));
+        assert!(velocity_marker_order("mf") < velocity_marker_order("ff"));
+        assert!(velocity_marker_order("v1") < velocity_marker_order("v2"));
+    }
+}

lightningbeam-ui/lightningbeam-editor/src/sample_import_dialog.rs

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+//! Import dialog for MultiSampler folder import.
+//!
+//! Shows a preview of parsed samples with editable note mappings, velocity ranges,
+//! and loop mode before committing the import.
+
+use eframe::egui;
+use egui_node_graph2::NodeId;
+use std::path::PathBuf;
+
+use crate::sample_import::{
+    FolderScanResult, ImportLayer, midi_to_note_name, recalc_key_ranges,
+};
+use daw_backend::audio::node_graph::nodes::LoopMode;
+
+pub struct SampleImportDialog {
+    pub folder_path: PathBuf,
+    pub scan_result: FolderScanResult,
+    pub loop_mode: LoopMode,
+    pub auto_key_ranges: bool,
+    pub confirmed: bool,
+    pub should_close: bool,
+    pub track_id: u32,
+    pub backend_node_id: u32,
+    pub node_id: NodeId,
+}
+
+impl SampleImportDialog {
+    pub fn new(
+        folder_path: PathBuf,
+        scan_result: FolderScanResult,
+        track_id: u32,
+        backend_node_id: u32,
+        node_id: NodeId,
+    ) -> Self {
+        let loop_mode = scan_result.loop_mode;
+        Self {
+            folder_path,
+            scan_result,
+            loop_mode,
+            auto_key_ranges: true,
+            confirmed: false,
+            should_close: false,
+            track_id,
+            backend_node_id,
+            node_id,
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Returns true while the dialog is still open.
+    pub fn show(&mut self, ctx: &egui::Context) -> bool {
+        let mut open = true;
+        let mut should_import = false;
+        let mut should_cancel = false;
+        let mut recalc = false;
+
+        egui::Window::new("Import Samples")
+            .open(&mut open)
+            .resizable(true)
+            .collapsible(false)
+            .anchor(egui::Align2::CENTER_CENTER, egui::Vec2::ZERO)
+            .default_width(700.0)
+            .default_height(500.0)
+            .show(ctx, |ui| {
+                // Folder info
+                ui.label(format!("Folder: {}", self.folder_path.display()));
+
+                let enabled_count = self.scan_result.layers.iter().filter(|l| l.enabled).count();
+                let unique_notes: std::collections::HashSet<u8> = self.scan_result.layers.iter()
+                    .filter(|l| l.enabled)
+                    .map(|l| l.root_key)
+                    .collect();
+                let vel_count = self.scan_result.velocity_markers.len();
+                ui.label(format!(
+                    "Found: {} samples, {} notes, {} velocity layer{}",
+                    enabled_count,
+                    unique_notes.len(),
+                    vel_count,
+                    if vel_count != 1 { "s" } else { "" },
+                ));
+                ui.add_space(4.0);
+
+                // Global controls
+                ui.horizontal(|ui| {
+                    ui.label("Loop mode:");
+                    egui::ComboBox::from_id_salt("loop_mode")
+                        .selected_text(match self.loop_mode {
+                            LoopMode::OneShot => "One Shot",
+                            LoopMode::Continuous => "Continuous",
+                        })
+                        .show_ui(ui, |ui| {
+                            ui.selectable_value(&mut self.loop_mode, LoopMode::OneShot, "One Shot");
+                            ui.selectable_value(&mut self.loop_mode, LoopMode::Continuous, "Continuous");
+                        });
+
+                    ui.add_space(16.0);
+                    if ui.checkbox(&mut self.auto_key_ranges, "Auto key ranges").changed() {
+                        if self.auto_key_ranges {
+                            recalc = true;
+                        }
+                    }
+                });
+                ui.add_space(4.0);
+
+                // Velocity mapping table
+                if !self.scan_result.velocity_ranges.is_empty() {
+                    ui.collapsing("Velocity Mapping", |ui| {
+                        egui::Grid::new("vel_grid").striped(true).show(ui, |ui| {
+                            ui.label(egui::RichText::new("Marker").strong());
+                            ui.label(egui::RichText::new("Min").strong());
+                            ui.label(egui::RichText::new("Max").strong());
+                            ui.end_row();
+
+                            for (marker, min, max) in &mut self.scan_result.velocity_ranges {
+                                ui.label(&*marker);
+                                ui.add(egui::DragValue::new(min).range(0..=127).speed(1));
+                                ui.add(egui::DragValue::new(max).range(0..=127).speed(1));
+                                ui.end_row();
+                            }
+                        });
+                    });
+                    ui.add_space(4.0);
+                }
+
+                // Layers table
+                ui.separator();
+                ui.label(egui::RichText::new("Layers").strong());
+                let available_height = ui.available_height() - 40.0; // reserve space for buttons
+                egui::ScrollArea::vertical()
+                    .max_height(available_height.max(100.0))
+                    .show(ui, |ui| {
+                        egui::Grid::new("layers_grid")
+                            .striped(true)
+                            .min_col_width(20.0)
+                            .show(ui, |ui| {
+                                // Header
+                                ui.label(""); // checkbox column
+                                ui.label(egui::RichText::new("File").strong());
+                                ui.label(egui::RichText::new("Root").strong());
+                                ui.label(egui::RichText::new("Key Range").strong());
+                                ui.label(egui::RichText::new("Vel Range").strong());
+                                ui.end_row();
+
+                                for i in 0..self.scan_result.layers.len() {
+                                    let layer = &mut self.scan_result.layers[i];
+                                    if ui.checkbox(&mut layer.enabled, "").changed() && self.auto_key_ranges {
+                                        recalc = true;
+                                    }
+
+                                    // Filename (truncated)
+                                    let name = if layer.filename.len() > 40 {
+                                        format!("...{}", &layer.filename[layer.filename.len()-37..])
+                                    } else {
+                                        layer.filename.clone()
+                                    };
+                                    ui.label(&name).on_hover_text(&layer.filename);
+
+                                    // Root note
+                                    let mut root = layer.root_key as i32;
+                                    if ui.add(egui::DragValue::new(&mut root)
+                                        .range(0..=127)
+                                        .speed(1)
+                                        .custom_formatter(|v, _| midi_to_note_name(v as u8))
+                                    ).changed() {
+                                        layer.root_key = root as u8;
+                                        if self.auto_key_ranges {
+                                            recalc = true;
+                                        }
+                                    }
+
+                                    // Key range
+                                    if self.auto_key_ranges {
+                                        ui.label(format!("{}-{}", midi_to_note_name(layer.key_min), midi_to_note_name(layer.key_max)));
+                                    } else {
+                                        let mut kmin = layer.key_min as i32;
+                                        let mut kmax = layer.key_max as i32;
+                                        ui.horizontal(|ui| {
+                                            if ui.add(egui::DragValue::new(&mut kmin).range(0..=127).speed(1)
+                                                .custom_formatter(|v, _| midi_to_note_name(v as u8))
+                                            ).changed() {
+                                                layer.key_min = kmin as u8;
+                                            }
+                                            ui.label("-");
+                                            if ui.add(egui::DragValue::new(&mut kmax).range(0..=127).speed(1)
+                                                .custom_formatter(|v, _| midi_to_note_name(v as u8))
+                                            ).changed() {
+                                                layer.key_max = kmax as u8;
+                                            }
+                                        });
+                                    }
+
+                                    // Velocity range
+                                    ui.label(format!("{}-{}", layer.velocity_min, layer.velocity_max));
+                                    ui.end_row();
+                                }
+                            });
+
+                        // Unmapped section
+                        if !self.scan_result.unmapped.is_empty() {
+                            ui.add_space(8.0);
+                            ui.label(egui::RichText::new(format!("Unmapped ({})", self.scan_result.unmapped.len())).strong());
+                            for sample in &self.scan_result.unmapped {
+                                ui.label(format!("  {}", sample.filename));
+                            }
+                        }
+                    });
+
+                // Buttons
+                ui.add_space(4.0);
+                ui.separator();
+                ui.horizontal(|ui| {
+                    if ui.button("Cancel").clicked() {
+                        should_cancel = true;
+                    }
+                    ui.with_layout(egui::Layout::right_to_left(egui::Align::Center), |ui| {
+                        let import_text = format!("Import {} layers", enabled_count);
+                        if ui.add_enabled(enabled_count > 0, egui::Button::new(&import_text)).clicked() {
+                            should_import = true;
+                        }
+                    });
+                });
+            });
+
+        if recalc {
+            recalc_key_ranges(&mut self.scan_result.layers);
+        }
+
+        if should_import {
+            self.confirmed = true;
+            self.should_close = true;
+        }
+        if should_cancel || !open {
+            self.should_close = true;
+        }
+
+        !self.should_close
+    }
+
+    /// Get the enabled layers for import.
+    pub fn enabled_layers(&self) -> Vec<&ImportLayer> {
+        self.scan_result.layers.iter().filter(|l| l.enabled).collect()
+    }
+}

lightningbeam-ui/lightningbeam-editor/src/waveform_gpu.rs

@@ -103,6 +103,7 @@ pub struct WaveformCallback {
 
 
 /// Raw audio data waiting to be uploaded to GPU
+#[derive(Clone)]
 pub struct PendingUpload {
     pub samples: std::sync::Arc<Vec<f32>>,
     pub sample_rate: u32,