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kipodi29391168
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December 28, 2019
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Cant select layers with selection tool (ae)

  • December 28, 2019
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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?

    Correct answer Rick Gerard

    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.

    4 replies

    Kevin-Monahan
    Community Manager
    Kevin-MonahanCommunity Manager
    Community Manager
    April 28, 2021

    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

    Kevin Monahan - Sr. Community and Engagement Strategist – Adobe Pro Video and Audio
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    Sharlia22848016fwzt
    Participant
    January 26, 2022

    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
      January 17, 2023

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

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        Community Expert
        Rick GerardCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
        Community Expert
        December 28, 2019

        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.

          Martin_Ritter
          Martin_Ritter
          Legend
          December 28, 2019

          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
          December 28, 2019

          Moving to the After Effects forum from Community Help

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