To prevent important tracks from being automatically dropped by Fixed Time Markers, you need to mark them as Protected when creating your clock templates or playout log items.

Setting protection in your clocks:

When editing a clock via Manage > Clocks, tick the Protected checkbox for any clock items that must always play. This ensures that when the clock is scheduled into the playout log, those items will inherit the protected status and cannot be dropped by Fixed Time Markers or the Auto Adjust feature.

Setting protection for individual playout log items:

In the playout log (Manage > Playout Log), you can tick the Protected checkbox for specific items that need protection. Protected items display a shield icon and require you to click the Ellipsis button (...) to access the delete option rather than using the standard delete button.

Best practices:

Use protection primarily for essential content like advert blocks, station IDs, or sponsored content that must always play. For regular music tracks, consider adjusting your clock timing rather than marking everything as protected, as this maintains the timing accuracy that Fixed Time Markers are designed to provide.