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kipodi29391168
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Dec 28, 2019 10:51 AM UTC
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Cant select layers with selection tool (ae)

so i got this weird problem... i cannot select my layers with the selection tool in after effects, i need to go to 'all the layers thingy' to select what i want and since i have a bunch of layers, its really annoying...

i hope i explained it right.. 

can anyone help me please?

    Rick GerardCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    Dec 28, 2019 5:24 PM UTC

    Make sure the direct selection tool is active by pressing "v" on the keyboard. Make sure the timeline is active and the comp panel, not the layer panel is in view. Click on a layer.

     

    If that doesn't work try resetting your preferences by holding down Shift + Alt/Option + Ctrl/Cmnd when you launch AE or by using the Preferences panel to navigate to the preferences panel and rename it and restart AE.

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    Kevin J. Monahan Jr.
    Kevin J. Monahan Jr.
    Legend
    Apr 28, 2021 10:04 PM UTC

    Hi Community,

    I noticed that this post was getting traffic due to a recent issue with After Effects v. 18.1 and the Selection tool with the shortcut to select it, "V."

     

    Thanks,
    Kevin

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    Kevin Monahan - Sr. Community and Engagement Strategist – Adobe Pro Video and Audio
    Sharlia22848016fwzt
    Participant
    Jan 26, 2022 5:04 PM UTC

    This bug has not been fixed. Using v. 18.4.1 and I STILL can't select layers. I attempted all three remedies; all are unsuccessful. 

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      defaultx4uaxq5wrg9x
      Participant
      Jan 17, 2023 12:59 AM UTC

      Still an issue. I cannot select some of my layers anymore. Did you ever find a fix?

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        Rick GerardCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
        Community Expert
        Dec 28, 2019 5:24 PM UTC

        Make sure the direct selection tool is active by pressing "v" on the keyboard. Make sure the timeline is active and the comp panel, not the layer panel is in view. Click on a layer.

         

        If that doesn't work try resetting your preferences by holding down Shift + Alt/Option + Ctrl/Cmnd when you launch AE or by using the Preferences panel to navigate to the preferences panel and rename it and restart AE.

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          Martin_Ritter
          Martin_Ritter
          Legend
          Dec 28, 2019 1:15 PM UTC

          Please add more details.

          Where can't you select the layer, in the timeline or comp-view panel?

          Have you checked if the layers are locked?

          Do you use the correct tool so select the layers?

          Add a short video to gives us an image of the issue, please.

           

          *Martin

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          Anonymous
          Dec 28, 2019 12:50 PM UTC

          Moving to the After Effects forum from Community Help

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