Optimize the display for viewing video by hiding the main timeline

To free as much of your display for viewing video as possible, you can hide the main timeline after a few seconds where you have not interacted with the computer.

There are two settings for hiding the main timeline. One for hiding the main timeline in Smart Wall views and one for all other views.

How much of the main timeline is hidden depends on whether you view video in live or playback mode. In live mode, the entire main timeline is hidden. In playback mode, all but the timeline tracks are hidden. As soon as you interact with your computer again, the main timeline is fully shown.

1. From the global toolbar, select the Settings and more menu and then Settings.

2. From the Settings window, select Timeline.

3. Select if you want to hide the main timeline and after how many seconds:

   • Hide the timeline during inactivity - option for all views except Smart Wall views. The default value is never.

   • Hide the timeline in Smart Wall views - option for Smart Wall views. The default value is after 5 seconds.