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Rafaaa
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April 26, 2021
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Current time indicator isn't moving when previewing video.

  • April 26, 2021
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During the preview video Current Time Indicator (CTI) is not moving, but the thing that move is that Redline, does anyone know how to fix it? it is so annoying to see that Redline.

 

Correct answer nima38952709s3uk

Check the 'Show overlays and layer controls' button in the Preview window. (It has a square icon). It's as simple as that.

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nima38952709s3ukCorrect answer
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January 14, 2025

Check the 'Show overlays and layer controls' button in the Preview window. (It has a square icon). It's as simple as that.

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    Amin377371912mpu
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    August 27, 2025

    LIFEEEE SAVERRRR 
    you just dont know how much I was strugling that I just created and acc to say thanks

    Roland Kahlenberg
    Roland Kahlenberg
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    April 26, 2021

    What you are seeing is expected behavior or 'as designed'. The red line is the Preview Time Indicator. I don't think this behavior can be changed but you can try ALT+Click on the Reset Button (to the right of the Shortcut Menu) in the Preview Panel and see if this works for you.

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      Rafaaa
      RafaaaAuthor
      New Participant
      April 26, 2021

      Sadly this is not work :c

      Roland Kahlenberg
      Roland Kahlenberg
      Legend
      April 27, 2021

      Thanks for the update. For what it's worth, I've not heard of anyone that's complained of the Preview Time Indicator. Perhaps it's a better idea to get used to it and to better appreciate its purpose which is to provide a preview time indicator while keeping the CTI independent since there is an option to stop the preview where the CTI is placed. Hence, the CTI provides a landmark position so you know where the preview will stop; depending on which shortcut you use to stop the preview. HTH

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