Project Tab Bar for Quick-Switching (Browser-style workflow)

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Currently, switching between multiple related projects (e.g., Part1.mlt, Part2.mlt) requires navigating to the Files panel, changing the dropdown to Current Project, and double-clicking. This is a multi-step process that breaks the creative flow, especially when moving assets or comparing timelines between different files.

I suggest implementing a Project Tab Bar or Quick-Switch Slots located directly above the Timeline or below the Player.

Key Functionality:

  • Tabbed Interface: Just like a web browser (Chrome/Firefox), each open .mlt file would have a tab.
  • Quick Shortcuts: Ability to use Alt + Shift + Left/Right to cycle through the open project tabs.
  • Project Slots: If full “Multi-Project” support is too heavy for the engine, provide 3-5 “Quick Load” slots where a user can pin an .mlt file for one-click switching.
    Easy Management: Right-click a tab to “Close Project” or “Pin to Bar.”

This would effectively simulate a “Multiple Timelines/Sequences” workflow. Many users break large projects into smaller, manageable .mlt files to keep the performance high. This feature would allow us to treat those separate files as a single cohesive project environment.

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Multiple .mlt files in a folder do not necessarily belong to the same project, but they should if you created a proper project folder. There are also backups. I have considered doing something like this only when a project contains nested projects.

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Thanks, that will be super amazing.