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Try this. I think it shows what is happening:

1. Select a 10 second region.
2. "Ctrl + i" (split)
3. Select a 3 second region
4. "Ctrl + C" (Copy)
5. Double click the 10 second region created in step 2 (the 10 second region is selected)
6. "Ctrl + V" (paste)

Notice that the selected region is replaced, but the split lines remain in their original places.

If you want the split lines to move, do it this way:
1. Select a 10 second region.
2. "Ctrl + i" (split)
3. Select a 3 second region
4. "Ctrl + C" (Copy)
5. Double click the 10 second region created in step 2 (the 10 second region is selected)
6. "Del" (or "Ctrl + K") to delete the selected audio
7. "Ctrl + V" (paste)

thanks, steve. that's what i was going to try next, deleting before pasting. just tried it and it does work. adds a step but it's a short macro so seems fine.

edit:
actually, though, it seems like i can get rid of the last two lines this way which makes it one line shorter.

thanks again,
babag