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larryc53227652
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October 19, 2017
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Don't open multiple projects at once: Premiere 2018

  • October 19, 2017
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Just updated Premiere and I'm seeing a feature that I really disliked about FCP - the fact that you open multiple projects at the same time.  I do find this occasionally useful, but not on a daily basis and really it ends up being more confusing and I can't always tell when I've completely closed an old project unless I quit and restart Premiere.

Is there a setting so that I only open one project at a time like the way it used to be?

The way it used to be was perfect for me, but now it would require multiple steps to either start a new project or open a different project if I already have one open.

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    Correct answer Trent Happel

    There is no way to turn off multiple open Projects in 12.0. This was heavily requested feature.

    You can go to the Window menu > Projects to note what Projects are currently open. You can also go to the File menu > Close All Projects (to close all Projects) and then choose the single Project that you would like to only have open.

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    Robert Hebert
    Participant
    March 12, 2021

    For anyone wondering how to turn this silly feature off, here's how:

    (Taken from another thread)
    It can be turned off. 😉
    Adobe might not like it, and they'll actively tell you not to do it...
    https://forums.adobe.com/message/9930277#9930277
    "Open the Console (Ctrl+F12 / Cmd+F12), switch to Debug Database View, then look for "FE.AllowMultipleOpenProjects" (they're all in alphabetical order) and change that to false."

      charleslin
      charleslin
      Participating Frequently
      March 12, 2021

      ...and Adobe will delete your message in 5, 4, 3, 2, ........
      Just like they deleted all the rest our posts anytime we post this "workaround."

      charleslin
      charleslin
      Participating Frequently
      February 28, 2021

      Good job, now post a video on how to turn it off.

      charleslin
      charleslin
      Participating Frequently
      March 1, 2021

      well adobe, it's been 4 years and feature requests have been submitted and this still continues to suck.  still waiting for this "feature" to be optional...

      jd1000R
      jd1000R
      Participant
      November 20, 2019

      This may be heavily a requested feature but that doesn't mean all us want it.  

       

      Edited by Mod: Your post was edited. Opinion is fine, but please do not condone the use of internal developer tools on these forums; a request from our engineering team. Thanks for helping us out. 

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      DanGlobalTV
      Inspiring
      October 11, 2018

      Now that the function has been explained to me. I think I can survive this. And all the other problems where cause by a defective user in Windows 10. By trashing the user all the problem went away. And I finally figured out how to use the multiple projects feature properly.

      No lets see what else I gor wrong!

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      DanGlobalTV
      Inspiring
      October 10, 2018

      Thanks Neil!

      Well, I've looked at the multiple projects function a little more and it makes a little more sense now that I realized that elements stay in seperate bins. Although, it is a feature that I will not use very often. it is something they would use more with News editing. I work in promotions. Still I believe I can live with this.

      As far as the Lumetri windows does not matter if I use them as floating windows or inset windows that are saved with the workspace when I open the project. the floating Lumetri windows jumb back to the centre of the screen and the inset windows are just gone and the holes get filled in by the other windows.. It may not be a big thing for a lot of people but for me it's something that gets in my way dozens of times everyday.

      I also use the Loudness Radar extensively. I would love it if I did not have to move it out of the way everytime I switch sequences. If the window stayed where I drop I would love that.

      One last thing, Yesterday I built a simple animation in After Effects. Everything went beautifully as usual until came the time to render.

      Since Adobe took away our Quicktime drivers I had to output as avi. Cause interpolated sequences come out clean with the Animation coded, none of the other one (jittery). Now, like I said when came the time to render, I set the prerequisite options and clicked render and nothing.... It just sat there forever. I had to control+Alt+Del to get out. And it does that everytime.

      R Neil Haugen
      R Neil Haugen
      Legend
      October 10, 2018

      As to Ae, huh ... I'm not having any issues with outputs. But then I normally kick out from Ae in either the QuickTime/Cineform, DNxHD/R or mxf in the Op1a. If needed, the Qt/Cineform 12-bit includes Alpha. That's my go-to for most stuff, 10-bit except for needing alpha gets the 12-bit.

      Which Quicktime can't you get to?

      I have saved workspaces ... they always open as they are supposed to. When you set up a space, do you save & name that workspace?

      Neil

      Everyone's mileage always varies ...
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      DanGlobalTV
      Inspiring
      October 10, 2018

      I am not certain about this but are the source files all stuck in one bin or are they in seperate bins for seperate projects?

      All I know Is I thought this was a crazy bug.

      Basically, you're telling us we have to live with this. That is all good and well but if that feature is going to stay, at least make it so that the source files from different projects don`t get thrown together in one bin or at least  seperate with folders.

      Also, I use the Lumetri color, scope and also use the Loudness radar extensively. The problem comes when they don`t stay in a selected position on the screen even after multiple workspace saves. Everytime you switch sequence and that sequences from the same project, those windows jump back to the center of the screen. This is a deal breaker for me and I am sure for many others.

      R Neil Haugen
      R Neil Haugen
      Legend
      October 10, 2018

      The multi-projects open at a time work can be confusing. Some love it, some hate it, and I've known a couple that hated it until suddenly it made sense then loved it.

      You need to be in a habit of knowing what the project is listed at the top of the 'main' window, above the menu bar. A flick of the eyes shows in an instant which project you're working. For some, that's annoying as all get out. For others, it's just a thing that they quickly adopt and after adapting, don't even have to remember to flick the eyes up ... they just do.

      It seems to be wise to set up the workspace so your project panels are not near each other ... I've seen a couple workspace examples with project files on opposite sides of the screen. If the highlight line is around one ... it's rather obvious which panel is being accessed/used.

      If you're working in project 2, and grab an asset from the project 1 to drag to a sequence of project 2, it will add the necessary items of that asset to project 2. Say, drag a nested sequence from project 1 onto a project 2 sequence, everything part of the nested sequence will now be added to project 2.

      I typically only have two projects open for short periods of time, just to grab something really. Then close the 'other' project. It's a quick keyboard short to close a project.

      There are many who've posted over on the UserVoice system to posit for the ability to lock multiple open projects out, and you're most welcome to search for those over there and add your vote. Would be a good option.

      As to Lumetri color, scopes, and loudness radar ... are you using floating windows for those or is it changing your workspaces?

      Neil

      Everyone's mileage always varies ...
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      Evitaadama
      Known Participant
      May 4, 2018

      hay,

      have the same problem.

      i was saving the wrong project all the time. how do y see which project y are working in ?!?

      thankseva

      KeithHopkin
      KeithHopkin
      Inspiring
      May 4, 2018

      you don't. That is the problem.

      OK, well the only way is to click on one of the elements from that project - the Project panel for example - now you are on that project.  But damn, that is confusing, right? Especially if your project names are fairly similar.

      If Adobe wants to keep this feature then they need to 'dim out' the other project elements into the background when you are working on a different project. It makes no sense and should be removed.

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      Evitaadama
      Known Participant
      May 5, 2018

      Yes indeed, i made a lot of mistakes because of this...

      girphantom
      girphantom
      Participant
      March 21, 2018

      Hi, when I have 2 projects open, I’ve had problems with timelines mixing up audio from one clip with the same name from another project.   Like the video would be from one project clip and audio from another.   But when I close out completely and only open the one project it’s corrected.    Anyone have the same problem? How to correct?

      KeithHopkin
      KeithHopkin
      Inspiring
      March 21, 2018

      sounds like another terrible bug from Adobe. The fix for me would be to never open 2 projects at once until they make this work for people like us.

      michaelm11605974
      michaelm11605974
      Known Participant
      February 28, 2018

      I work for a broadcaster and I have to say this is a very frustrating feature to be forced on us. I don't edit programs but I have to open and jump between projects to exports copies. It can become confusing very quickly as to which project I'm in very quickly with lots of project panes and timelines open.

      Adobe please introduce a simple on/off button for this.

      Kevin-Monahan
      Community Manager
      Kevin-MonahanCommunity Manager
      Community Manager
      February 23, 2018

      Guysmilez,

      As was mentioned in earlier threads and on Reddit, please file bugs. I already mentioned the specifics as to why.

       

      Thanks,
      Kevin

      Kevin Monahan - Sr. Community and Engagement Strategist – Adobe Pro Video and Audio
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      Anonymous
      February 23, 2018

      Hey Kevin,

      Im sure this has been filed and its not really a bug. It is just a inconvenient way of implementing a feature that is useful. As i linked the reddit link because some of use use premier professionally and cant wait for the "bug" to be fixed.

      Why wouldn't i offer a solution isn't this the whole reason of having a forum?

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