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# Flags

A 32-bit integer containing flags that identify some timecode characteristics.

## Overview

The following flags are defined:

- Drop frame: Indicates whether the timecode is drop frame. Set it to `1` if the timecode is drop frame. This flag’s value is `0x0001`.
- 24 hour max: Indicates whether the timecode wraps after 24 hours. Set it to `1` if the timecode wraps. This flag’s value is `0x0002`.
- Negative times OK: Indicates whether negative time values are allowed. Set it to `1` if the timecode supports negative values. This flag’s value is `0x0004`.
- Counter: Indicates whether the time value corresponds to a tape counter value. Set it to `1` if the timecode values are tape counter values. This flag’s value is `0x0008`.

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