# Timeline Examples
This directory contains examples demonstrating how to work with timelines in DaVinci Resolve using the MCP server.
## Available Examples
### timeline_info.py
Shows how to retrieve various information about timelines in a project.
### timeline_check.py
Demonstrates how to validate timeline properties and settings.
## Running the Examples
Ensure DaVinci Resolve is running and that you have a project open, preferably with multiple timelines.
```bash
# From the root directory of the repository
python examples/timeline/timeline_info.py
```
## Timeline Operations
Common operations demonstrated in these examples:
- Listing all timelines in a project
- Getting information about the current timeline
- Switching between timelines
- Creating new timelines
- Working with timeline settings
## Common Issues
- Some timeline operations require administrative access to the project
- Timeline operations may fail if the project is in read-only mode
- Creating timelines may be affected by project settings