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alejandroq19956161
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March 31, 2016
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Is there any way to "solo" a layer?

  • March 31, 2016
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Is there any way to "solo" a layer?  I think this can be done in photoshop and after effects and is common in multitrack audio applications.  Basically, I would like to easily hide all layers except the one I am working on without having to manually click the eyeball button for each individual layer.

Can this be done in Captivate 9?

Thanks

    Correct answer Lilybiri

    It is using the eyeball icon in the Timeline, no other way AFAIK. You can zoom in on the object (same shortcut keys as in PS). Why would you want to hide all object timelines except one is bit enigmatic to me. I am using CP quite a few hours a day, and I did never miss that option. Maybe you can explain why it could be important?

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    Anbarasan307248701xih
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    November 22, 2024
    • Hit Command/Ctrl+Option/alt+Shift+3 -- this will hide everything not selected.
    • Then the standard Command/Ctrl+Option/alt+3 to show everything again.
      TGDChris
      TGDChris
      Participant
      January 19, 2025

      Yes, this exactly!

      -Chris
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      therealralphg
      Participant
      October 31, 2020

      Hold Alt + Click the layer eyeball

      Lilybiri
      Lilybiri
      Legend
      October 31, 2020

      Repeat: NOT in Captivate.

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      alejandroq19956161Author
      Participant
      February 16, 2017

      I tried that but it did not work for me.  Im on a mac.

      Lilybiri
      Lilybiri
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      March 5, 2017

      That works in other Adobe applications, but have never seen it working in Captivate.

      My work flow is to hide all layers using the eye button at the top, then make the 'solo' layer visible.

      joaodescalco
      joaodescalco
      Participant
      February 15, 2017

      alt+eyeball of the layer you want to solo

        Alex Garmash
        Alex Garmash
        Participant
        March 5, 2017

        Use the same.

          Lilybiri
          LilybiriCorrect answer
          Legend
          March 31, 2016

          It is using the eyeball icon in the Timeline, no other way AFAIK. You can zoom in on the object (same shortcut keys as in PS). Why would you want to hide all object timelines except one is bit enigmatic to me. I am using CP quite a few hours a day, and I did never miss that option. Maybe you can explain why it could be important?

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          alejandroq19956161Author
          Participant
          March 31, 2016

          In order to quickly position something on the stage without visual clutter.  Sometimes I am working with many images that are larger than the stage and when they overlap each other and are different sizes and aspect ratios it would be nice to be able to see the stage.  But thanks for the definitive answer!!

          Lilybiri
          Lilybiri
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          March 31, 2016

          I often change alpha % fior that reason.

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