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# Universal Crossfade

The Universal Crossfade widgets can be found in the far left part of the Timeline Editor window section.

This function allows you to execute a crossfade from any point to another in the Timeline. If the Playhead jumps from any location to another on the Timeline, a smooth transition will occur. 

{% hint style="info" %}
The number and type of Clips (Media, FX, Input Device) being read at each location does not matter; the system will still execute a smooth crossfade between the two states.
{% endhint %}

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## Enable Universal Crossfade

* Click on the **`Enable`** toggle to activate or deactivate the Universal Crossfade function.

## Set Universal Crossfade Duration

* **`Click`+Drag** the Cross Fade Slider (measured in seconds) to set the Universal Crossfade duration.

{% hint style="warning" %}
The Universal Crossfade function will only work if TACHYON detects a Playhead jump that has a duration greater than 1 second.
{% endhint %}


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