Navigating through multiple timelines efficiently is crucial for video editors, especially when working on complex projects with numerous elements. DaVinci Resolve, with its extensive customization capabilities, allows users to sort their timelines in a way that best suits their workflow. The Timeline Sort Order feature is particularly useful, providing options to arrange timelines by Recently Used, Alphabetic, or Creation Date. Adjusting this setting can streamline your workflow, making it easier to locate and switch between different timelines. Here’s a simple guide on how to change the Timeline Sort Order in DaVinci Resolve.
- Open DaVinci Resolve: Launch the DaVinci Resolve application on your system.
- Access Preferences: Click on ‘DaVinci Resolve’ in the top left corner of the menu bar, and from the dropdown menu, select ‘Preferences’ to open the application’s preferences window.
- Go to User Preferences: Within the Preferences window, you’ll find various tabs for different settings. Click on the ‘User’ tab to access settings tailored to user preferences.
- Navigate to UI Settings: Under the User preferences, look for and click on ‘UI Settings’. This section houses settings related to the user interface of DaVinci Resolve.
- Adjust the Timeline Sort Order Option: In the UI Settings, find the ‘Timeline Sort Order’ option. Here, you can choose your preferred method of sorting timelines:
- Recently Used: Select this option if you prefer to have the timelines you’ve worked on most recently at the top of your list. This is particularly helpful if you frequently switch between current projects.
- Alphabetic: Choose this option to sort your timelines alphabetically. This can be beneficial if you have a large number of timelines and prefer a structured organization.
- Creation Date: Opt for this setting to arrange timelines in the order they were created. This is useful if your workflow is linear and you wish to navigate through your timelines chronologically.
After selecting your preferred sort order, close the Preferences window. Your new setting will be saved automatically and take effect immediately, allowing you to navigate through your timelines more efficiently, in a manner that complements your personal editing workflow.
