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Track Indicators and Tools

On the left side of the timeline, in the Patch Panel area, you can find indicators and other tools for working with tracks and versions.

In the example above, the upper track (version 1 track 2) is highlighted, and therefore selected. To highlight a track and select all clips on the track, click in an empty space in the Patch Panel area for that track.

The track indicators and tools for this track are (from left to right):

Tack handle

Grab the track handle to move and reorder a track or group of tracks. As you drag the track, a message explains the operation being performed.

Track Collapse/Expand arrow

Click to collapse or expand all tracks within a version. You can collapse tracks to remove clutter from your timeline.

Patch Identifier (Source track)

Indicates which source track is patched to the track (in green).

Track Identifier (Destination or Sequence track)

Displays the version and track number (in dark grey).

Track Visibility icon

Displays or hides the track.

Track Lock icon

Enable track lock to prevent editing operations from being performed on the track. A locked track displays grey diagonal lines.

Tip: You can select clips on a locked track if you enable Selection Includes Locked Tracks in the Timeline Options menu.

Sync Lock icon

Enable to maintain sequence sync on a track or tracks.

Video Track indicator

Indicates if a track is the primary or secondary track. The primary track can also be set by moving the focus point on the positioner.

Track Name

Drag the area between the Patch Panel area and the timeline to display the track name area. By default, tracks are named *. Right-click a track, and select Rename Track to add your unique track name.

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