Selecting frames on timeline

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January 6, 2020
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I have a problem:

On the timeline, I can select empty frames by clicking on them. So far so good.

But if there is something on the timeline, I can't select a single frame, but the whole of the timeline gets selected.

I used to make keyframes on the timeline by selecting a frame> then shortcut F6> voila a keyframe. Now I get keyframes all along the timeline. Why is that?

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Correct answer n. tilcheff

Thanks for your replies. A strange rectangle pops up next to my mouse pointer when I hoover above a populated layer(see attachment) Or was it always there and I didn't notice..?

Or maybe something wrong with my pen?

I still cannot single click on a populated layer without selecting the entire layer. BTW it also happens on an empty layer.

I'll try installing previous version Animate and see if it changes.

Hi mate,

Make sure you switch off "Span Based Selection" in Timeline hamburger menu:

tolstoyin29

Participant

Hi, this is very useful. Thank you very much for your support.

kglad

Community Expert

you can't select a keyframe by left or right clicking it?

Marieke2dAuthor

Inspiring

I can indeed select a keyframe by right clicking it> then scroll down to > 'Insert Keyframe'

BUT I used to just click the frame> hit the key F6>voila keyframe, which is much faster. That doesn't work anymore. When I do that now, the entire layer gets selected and all of the frames on it turn into keyframes...

Marieke2dAuthor

Inspiring

Oh when I look at the shortcut keys behind the function I see that has changed since the update 😞 See attachment.

Is there a way I can change it?

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