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# Tracks

Global settings for Timeflow

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## Default Track Mode

This sets the default track visibility mode when new objects are added to Timeflow, or when tracks are reset. For more information, see [Tracks](/timeflow/user-guide/timeflow-view/tracks.md#track-modes)

## Default Locked

Determines whether new tracks created are locked or unlocked by default. Locking tracks by default helps avoid accidentally moving tracks when editing keyframes, unless they are explicitly unlocked.

## Default Drag Time Offset

Enable this setting if you wish new tracks to be created with Drag Time Offset enabled allowing tracks to move the object in time. Otherwise if off, tracks move independently in time like keyframes.&#x20;

## Track Auto Full Length Lock

When this setting is enabled, any tracks set to [Auto Full Length](/timeflow/user-guide/timeflow-view/tracks.md#auto-full-length) are also locked. This can help prevent modifying full length tracks inadvertently.

{% hint style="info" %}
It is recommended to disable this option when using Default Drag Time Offset. It results in tracks being unlocked so they can be readily dragged in time.
{% endhint %}

## Tracks Select Objects

When enabled, selecting tracks and keyframes in the track view also selects the channels and objects they belong to. This only applies when displaying the [Track View](/timeflow/user-guide/timeflow-view/track-view.md).

## Objects Select Tracks

When enabled, selecting objects also selects their tracks.

{% hint style="success" %}
To select keyframes in a channel double-click the channel. Hold the Shift key to add to the current selection.
{% endhint %}

## Copy Locked Tracks and Keys

If enabled, locked tracks and keyframes are included in copy-paste operations. This is off by default to make keyframe editing easier by ignoring locked tracks and keyframes when copying and pasting. &#x20;

{% hint style="info" %}
By default, tracks are set to full duration and locked. &#x20;
{% endhint %}

## **Track Colors**

As of version 1.5.6, track colors are now managed by a TrackColorPalette asset. The asset defines a list of colors, optional type associations, and other settings.

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{% hint style="info" %}
Click Edit to select and view the current asset in the Inspector. Click the Create button to generate a new CustomTrackColors assets to define your own colors. Once created, you may move and rename the asset as desired. Multiple assets may be created, though only 1 may be assigned in the preferences at any given time.
{% endhint %}

For more information, see [#track-colors](#track-colors "mention")

## Show Track Colors In Inspector

When this option is enabled, selected objects and channels have their corresponding components highlighted in the Inspector view. This helps visually associate items in the inspector with what's selected in the Timeflow view. This option defaults on.

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## **Enable Track Shadows**

When enabled, track shadows are displayed in the [Track View](/timeflow/user-guide/timeflow-view/track-view.md) and [Graph View](/timeflow/user-guide/timeflow-view/graph-view.md), denoting areas of inactivity outside of track sections by shading them with a color. &#x20;

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### **Track Shadow Color**

Customize the shadow color and use the alpha value to set how opaque it is.&#x20;

{% hint style="info" %}
Note that objects and behaviors may still operate outside of track regions depending on the [Track Visibility](/timeflow/user-guide/timeflow-view/tracks.md#track-visibility) and [Always Interpolate](/timeflow/user-guide/menus-and-shortcuts/context-menus/channel-menu.md#always-interpolate) settings.
{% endhint %}