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getho
Inspiring
November 9, 2017
Answered

ae wont stop tracking once started

Nothing in the interface responds to anything

this isn't just a one-off, it happens all the time.  Or is it just me thats lucky enough to have found this?

      theochino
      theochinoCorrect answer
      Participant
      July 12, 2020

      I have the same problem. After some time I figure out a work around. Right click on the task bar and right click on AE and use the "Close Window" option. It stop the tracker and bring up the Save/Cancel window. I cancel and save my work, then work my way back to where it lost the track.

       

      Tried everything but seems the stop on tracker is non responsive after 50 frame or so.

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      fab_thefab
      Participant
      October 3, 2023

      I use the escape key. Once or twice and it halts the tracking script. But still Adobe could fix this.

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      fab_thefab
      Participant
      October 3, 2023

      And keep it pressed a little. Do not hit the key too fast.

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      Dimirti2228157372hc
      Known Participant
      November 24, 2022

      How ridiculous is this?! theochino's workaround did the trick for me.
      Adobe fix your software.

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      Arakaz
      Participating Frequently
      September 8, 2021

      September 2021: Somehow annoying to know, that this problem exists since at least 4 years and nothing is done about it? Is Adobe even reading this?

      To implement an exit function shouldnt be that hard?

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        nubnubbud
        nubnubbud
        Inspiring
        October 7, 2021

        there is one- a pause button. it's nonfunctional- and it doesn't seem like it's going to be fixed any time soon. it's gotten more repeatable with every version, actually, and is getting worse. it happens because the program, despite using few resources, is somehow unable to both keep up with processing and mouse click events or keypresses at the same time. The code just isn't good enough any more because it's gotten so much bulk, and so few updates to actual usability. after all, a good program doesn't impress shareholders, but bells and whistles do.

        Remember- the people who fund  adobe are no longer mostly artists, but the ones who pay the artists, so we can no longer expect updates to be things aligned with artist needs, just things bad managers like to push on people in some abstract push toward "measurable productivity."

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          sebastiankeresztesy
          Participant
          May 16, 2021

          Hi! 

          So... this error still happens in 2021... Anyway,

           

          What I found out to be working for me is:

          Once in the tracking viewport, right in the viewport, TRIM the duration of your clip and the tracker would stop automatically. Then you just expand it till you reach the end of your clip.

          Check the screenshot.

           

          Hope it works!

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            Gofishygo
            Gofishygo
            Participant
            September 2, 2021

            Bless you ! that method  worked for me .

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            theochino
            theochinoCorrect answer
            Participant
            July 12, 2020

            I have the same problem. After some time I figure out a work around. Right click on the task bar and right click on AE and use the "Close Window" option. It stop the tracker and bring up the Save/Cancel window. I cancel and save my work, then work my way back to where it lost the track.

             

            Tried everything but seems the stop on tracker is non responsive after 50 frame or so.

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              mixphex5CB6
              Participant
              November 22, 2020

              Thank you so much, that worked for me!!!

               

              Greetings!!!

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              jonathanw30042180
              Participant
              December 24, 2020

              I just tried this. Got an error message and it shut down LOL

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              Mylenium
              Mylenium
              Legend
              November 9, 2017

              Nobody can tell you anything without exact system and version info just as well as details about your comp, footage, track settings etc..

              Mylenium

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              gethoAuthor
              Inspiring
              November 9, 2017

              system: windows 10, 5820k, gtx1080ti, 65gb ram

              comp is a simple mov (its long though - 1 minute). using the stabilise motion track.  (Although doesn't matter what track, once I've started it I cant stop. even when its lost the track completely and going mental, I have to sit there and wait for it to complete before I can do anything else).

              task manager reports AE as using 20% CCPU, 30% memory.  But not that its not responding.

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              Rick GerardCommunity Expert
              Community Expert
              November 9, 2017

              Make sure your version of AE is up to date. If you still have problems try transcoding your video to a professional visually lossless mezzanine codec like DNxHR/DNxHD format that should be available with all recent AE releases. Many consumer formats are processor intensive to decode and cause problems in AE. A good DI (Digitial Intermediate) will usually solve those problems.

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