| Important note: as of February 2026 the Ftrack main navigation will be changing. Click here to learn more and orient yourself to the new layout. |
The Sidebar is a fundamental component of the user experience and serves as the place where all details for a specific project or object (Task, Shot, Sequence, Version, User, List, etc...) can be viewed in one place, enabling you to quickly find the information you need, when you need it.
The Sidebar interface
Clicking any object name link within the ftrack Studio interface will open the sidebar, presenting you with further details related to that object - this could be a task, version, shot, episode, folder, project, user, etc.
For example, open the Tasks spreadsheet and click an object name link in the Tasks column, opening the sidebar.
Sidebar’s top section
The new design of the Sidebar offers a few differences compared to the previous version, especially in the top portion of the sidebar display, which presents the most critical information.
1. In the center of the display, you’ll find essential object information such as thumbnail, name, type, status, due date, etc.
- To change the thumbnail, drag and drop a new image from your computer to the thumbnail space of the sidebar.
- The colored labels/chips under the thumbnail and object name highlight key information.
| Please note: The information you see will depend on the type of object you are viewing. |
2. In the lower-right corner, you’ll find selectable tabs to help you quickly navigate to further details related to or linked to that object.
- The tab arrangement shows Notes, Tasks, Versions, Links, Activities, and detailed Information about the object.
| Please note: The tabs you see will depend on the object you are viewing. |
3. In the lower-left corner, there are buttons to play the latest version of that object, display the available Actions or Publish files using Connect.
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Tip: In the old version of the Sidebar, the 'Actions' and 'Publish files' icons were positioned in the upper-right corner, and their visual appearance has changed. Image: 'Publish files in connect' and 'Actions' icons in the old version of the Sidebar. |
4. In the upper-right corner, you can access a More dropdown menu by clicking the 3-dot icon.
| Please note: The menu options you see will depend on the object you are viewing. |
5. You can hide or close the sidebar by clicking the button in the upper-left corner. You can also close it by pressing the Esc key.
Sidebar’s navigation
To simplify navigation, the sidebar includes:
- Collapsible top section - While scrolling down on the sidebar, the top section collapses, leaving more space for the information you are specifically looking for.
- Pop-up modal - Clicking on something in the sidebar opens a new pop-up modal window without closing the previous view. If you close it, you will still have the previous sidebar where you left it.
| Tip: To navigate between different pop-up modal windows, you can go back and forward using your web browser's back and forward buttons. |
- A Docked mode allows the sidebar to appear alongside the currently viewed screen instead of overlaying it.