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raj9314921
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Jan 19, 2023 2:29 PM UTC
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Error message Unable to set clip. GDI Status: GenericError while previewing the Timeline

Unstable releases- I am seriously considering not updating to new versions at least until 2 revisions.

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oOo Tomy oOo
oOo Tomy oOoCorrect answer
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Feb 27, 2023 10:28 PM UTC

Hi,

I find a solution who work for me.

It was an audio problem.

Go to your audio setting in Edit-> Preferences ->Audio Hardware and change your "Default Output".

 

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Rohan0120
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Sep 18, 2024 11:46 AM UTC

I experience the same issue from time to time. I know the solution to the problem, but I am unable to save the file when this error pops up as my preview is on loop, and after closing it, it immediately pops up again. How can I save my file?

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CNOadvance
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Sep 18, 2024 12:09 PM UTC

Mine stopped prompting eventually when I had just spammed the 'OK' button enough times. Hope that helps despite it being a silly solution...

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    CNOadvance
    Participating Frequently
    Sep 18, 2024 12:14 PM UTC

    Also it seemed that a certaing element in the timeline triggered the loop. Maybe try and make sure the composition isn't still trying to play back that bit. Click to move the playhead or try and press space to stop it before the next prompt, maybe that works.

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    oOo Tomy oOo
    oOo Tomy oOoCorrect answer
    Participant
    Feb 27, 2023 10:28 PM UTC

    Hi,

    I find a solution who work for me.

    It was an audio problem.

    Go to your audio setting in Edit-> Preferences ->Audio Hardware and change your "Default Output".

     

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      CNOadvance
      Participating Frequently
      Jun 15, 2023 1:14 PM UTC

      This is the correct answer. Happens everytime i switch headphone jack on my PC. Thank you Tomy!

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        oOo Tomy oOo
        oOo Tomy oOo
        Participant
        Jun 15, 2023 1:22 PM UTC

        You're welcome!

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        Ishan Y
        Ishan Y
        Inspiring
        Jan 23, 2023 2:24 PM UTC

        Hey Raj,

        Welcome to the community, and sorry for the issue. Could you let us know what action triggers this error message? Let us know your current After Effects version (Here's how to check). We're here to help.

         

        Thanks,

        Ishan

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        raj9314921Author
        Participating Frequently
        Jan 26, 2023 5:53 PM UTC

        Hi, it appears while playing the timeline(spacebar) and keeps on appearing instantly when closing it. The only way I found to escape this is to force close the app in the task manager. Here is the version.

         

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        Ishan Y
        Ishan Y
        Inspiring
        Feb 1, 2023 2:05 PM UTC

        Do you see this issue with a specific project? I'm curious if a particular media file or effect is causing the error message to trigger. GPU drivers might cause similar issues as well. Let us know your system specifications (OS, OS version, CPU, GPU, RAM). 

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