Can't edit path or select layers - "can't open continously rasterized layers" appears

[saskia5EC5]

I want to edit my paths but I'm unable to select any layers. It's possible to change values and move around keyframes but when I click my layer or shape no box appears around it, no outline and no path points. When I double click a layer there is an error sound and "can't open continously rasterized layers" appears. 

Very appreciative of any help

[Ishan Y · Accepted solution]

Hey saskia,for

Continuously rasterized layers such as shape, and text layers cannot be opened in the Layer panel. Could you try pressing Ctrl + Shift + H and check if you see layer controls on the composition preview panel? Your layer controls might be hidden. Let us know how it goes.

Thanks,

Ishan

[saskia5EC5]

Omg bless, it worked! Had this happen once before and was able to solve it but was confused by the sound + message about rasterization. Thanks a lot!

[Rick Gerard]

Shift + Ctrl/Cmnd + h will show or hide layer controls. You can also use the View menu. With layer controls showing, select the path, use the selection tool (v) to click on a vertex or drag a selection around multiple vertices, and make the moves. If there are expressions tied to vector paths you must turn off the expressions before editing the paths. 

[saskia5EC5]

Thank you!