FCP paste to target track in V5.1.2

Hello,
We have been wondering for some time how to paste into a specific video channel. The tabs on the left of the timeline tracks don't seem to affect it. Right now, if I copy something on say, track 4... it will paste to track 4. How can I train it to paste to a different track?
Thanks,
Pigletdad

If you do not change the track lights, the clip will paste to the track it was copied from. If you change them (even to click off/on), it will paste to the lowest enabled track...
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