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Sewie wrote: I had another look and this "Lock/Unlock-dot" has been there since version 10.0.0!
I have to say it is very annoying having to decipher you cryptic descriptions for these features! Half of which don't even seem to be there.

Hey Sewie, just keep it cool

I think you are mistaking, because the dot that allows you to lock / unlock the timeline for note does simply not exist in 10.0.0. Here is a comparison between 10.0.7 and 10.0.3 :

This tool was created specifically for a studio which is working on a feature film.

Then it is probably in another version of TVP, because it's not in mine:

Maybe the black of the dot perfectly matches the black you may have selected for the surrounding area. Try clicking in that tiny space to see if the padlock symbol appears. I think this dot needs to be more salient -- or at least RED, a color I doubt anyone would be using for the background.

A black dot would be perfectly readable in this workspace.

Sewie wrote:A black dot would be perfectly readable in this workspace.

oops, the dot is not 100% black ....
however the feature is here.

This is the most confusing thread what is this? Should others be aware of this esoterica? Help please.........