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TTG24
Inspiring
April 13, 2023
Question

Moving File From "Media Browser" Window into Timeline Automatically Switches Window to "Project"

I am on the beta version of Premiere Pro 23.4.0 Build 48, and I've noticed a slight change that I don't particularly like. For me personally, I like to import a lot of music from a singular folder using the Media Browser window for my videos. However, within this beta build, it automatically switches to the Project window each time I drag-n-drop a file into the timeline/sequence. This can become tedious when wanting to import multiple files.

 

My question would be: How may I stop this from happening and what setting can I find to go back to the old way?

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    euand60297766
    Known Participant
    June 20, 2023

    Yes, just noticed this and like you I keep media in different panels / bins and have no need for it to automatically switch back to the panel with my edits in each time I drop a clip into my timeline, I don't see the use of this at all. Super Annoying. Argh!!

     

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      potawatomizoo1
      Participant
      May 25, 2023

      Argh, I have this issue too and I hate it. I really hope someone figures out a solution.

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      potawatomizoo1
      Participant
      May 25, 2023

      Also, let me just add, it happens if I drag a clip to the timeline directly from the Media Brower tab or if I open a clip in the source monitor, select in/out, and drag the clip to my timeline. 

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      TTG24Author
      Inspiring
      April 20, 2023

      Hi,

      I sadly have to remove the correct answer. This method of moving the Media Browser or Project windows into their own separate panels simply doesn't work. Even when saving it as a workspace over and over again, it will either move one or the other back together.

       

      Seems to be a deeper issue than just the workspace.

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        AnthonyToglife
        Known Participant
        April 17, 2023

        I am on 23.3.0 and I'm experiencing the same thing. It never used to do this and I've been using my current layout for at least 3 years now, and my workflow has been the same the entire time. It's very annoying and there really is no reason for it to switch panels like this. I suppose I could do what the other reply said and create a different panel, but I like my current layout.

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          Stan Jones
          Community Expert
          Stan JonesCommunity Expert
          Community Expert
          April 15, 2023

          I've never imported that way. I thought at first you meant importing from Media Browser, which does switch to the Project Panel after each import.

           

          But I see what you mean. Drag and drop from Media Browser to timeline sequence: imports to project panel (and so switches to it) and then ends with focus on the timeline.

           

          A workaround is to create a custom workspace with the Media Browser in its own panel group (or some group other than the one with the project panel).

           

          Stan

           

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            TTG24Author
            Inspiring
            April 16, 2023

            Yes, that is what I mean. Before going to Beta personally, it never did that. Maybe I had changed a setting somewhere at some point.

             

            I guess you are right in that I can move it to a different panel. Thanks for the suggestion.

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