> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://axongenesis.gitbook.io/timeflow/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://axongenesis.gitbook.io/timeflow/user-guide/getting-started.md).

# Getting Started

Covering the basics and important stuff

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Before using Timeflow in production, please review this guide to get a decent understanding of how Timeflow works and how to best utilize it in your projects.
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## How to use this guide

This documentation is written as both a user guide and feature reference. It is suggested to begin here and to go through each proceeding section for a high level understanding of the most important features.

The [Timeflow Editor](/timeflow/user-guide/timeflow-editor.md) and [Timeflow View](/timeflow/user-guide/timeflow-view.md) sections are also essential to get the most out of the toolset. Additional documentation covering component behaviors and more advanced topics can be found under [Reference](/timeflow/reference/timeflow-object.md).

## Tutorial Videos

There are also brief tutorial videos covering just about all topics of Timeflow. Click the video link below for the complete playlist, or jump to the section that you're interested in.

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## Where are the Samples?

After the main Timeflow package has been imported, samples may be installed from the Package Manager by going to **In Project** packages and locating Timeflow Animation System Samples. Please see the [Installation](/timeflow/user-guide/getting-started/installation.md) guide for complete instructions.

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[Requirements](/timeflow/user-guide/getting-started/requirements.md)
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[Installation](/timeflow/user-guide/getting-started/installation.md)
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[Quick Start](/timeflow/user-guide/getting-started/quick-start.md)
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[Workflow](/timeflow/user-guide/getting-started/workflow.md)
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[Render Pipeline](/timeflow/user-guide/getting-started/render-pipeline.md)
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[Editor vs Runtime](/timeflow/user-guide/getting-started/editor-vs-runtime.md)
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[How it Works](/timeflow/user-guide/getting-started/how-it-works.md)
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[Potential Issues](/timeflow/user-guide/getting-started/potential-issues.md)
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[3rd Party Tools](/timeflow/user-guide/getting-started/3rd-party-tools.md)
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## Need help?

If anything in this documentation is unclear or you need any assistance using Timeflow, please get in touch using one of the methods listed in [Support](/timeflow/reference/support.md)
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