When are the track patching controls ignored while adding clips to the timeline?

When adding clips to the timeline by dragging them, the track patching controls are ignored because this action takes precedence over any track patching settings. Track patching allows you to specify which tracks will receive audio and video from a clip, providing a level of control during the editing process. However, when clips are dragged directly from the project panel or a bin to the timeline, the clips are placed on the destination track that is selected at the time of the drag, rather than conforming to the track patching settings. This ensures that the editor has flexibility in arranging clips quickly and intuitively on the timeline without needing to adhere to the predefined track patching choices.

In contrast, when clips are in the Source Monitor, markers are being added, or during export, the track patching settings may still apply or be relevant to the process at hand. Thus, when dragging clips, the action itself dictates placement irrespective of the track patching controls.