Cant select layers with selection tool (ae)

[kipodi29391168]

so i got this weird problem... i cannot select my layers with the selection tool in after effects, i need to go to 'all the layers thingy' to select what i want and since i have a bunch of layers, its really annoying...

i hope i explained it right.. 

can anyone help me please?

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[Martin_Ritter]

Please add more details.

Where can't you select the layer, in the timeline or comp-view panel?

Have you checked if the layers are locked?

Do you use the correct tool so select the layers?

Add a short video to gives us an image of the issue, please.

*Martin

[Rick Gerard · Accepted solution]

Make sure the direct selection tool is active by pressing "v" on the keyboard. Make sure the timeline is active and the comp panel, not the layer panel is in view. Click on a layer.

If that doesn't work try resetting your preferences by holding down Shift + Alt/Option + Ctrl/Cmnd when you launch AE or by using the Preferences panel to navigate to the preferences panel and rename it and restart AE.

[Kevin-Monahan]

Hi Community,

I noticed that this post was getting traffic due to a recent issue with After Effects v. 18.1 and the Selection tool with the shortcut to select it, "V."

• A workaround for this issue is found here: https://community.adobe.com/t5/after-effects/selection-tool-shortcut-v-stopped-working-with-the-18-1...
• The bug has been fixed in an upcoming version, and is included in the current version of After Effects Beta. This should only affect artists which have migrated their keyboard shortcuts from another version. 
• You can upvote the bug report for this issue here: https://adobe-video.uservoice.com/forums/911311-after-effects/suggestions/43161663--v-shortcut-does-...

Thanks,
Kevin

[Sharlia22848016fwzt]

This bug has not been fixed. Using v. 18.4.1 and I STILL can't select layers. I attempted all three remedies; all are unsuccessful. 

[defaultx4uaxq5wrg9x]

Still an issue. I cannot select some of my layers anymore. Did you ever find a fix?

[different_Dusk5E06]

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[Haz5FA2]

ur a lifesaver omg

[Ebru30673102g3ch]

thank you sir! 

[Mohammad Ghanbari]

simple and short! thanks a lot