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raj9314921
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January 19, 2023
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Error message Unable to set clip. GDI Status: GenericError while previewing the Timeline

  • January 19, 2023
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Unstable releases- I am seriously considering not updating to new versions at least until 2 revisions.

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Correct answer oOo Tomy oOo

Hi,

I find a solution who work for me.

It was an audio problem.

Go to your audio setting in Edit-> Preferences ->Audio Hardware and change your "Default Output".

 

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Rohan0120
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September 18, 2024

I experience the same issue from time to time. I know the solution to the problem, but I am unable to save the file when this error pops up as my preview is on loop, and after closing it, it immediately pops up again. How can I save my file?

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CNOadvance
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September 18, 2024

Mine stopped prompting eventually when I had just spammed the 'OK' button enough times. Hope that helps despite it being a silly solution...

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    CNOadvance
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    September 18, 2024

    Also it seemed that a certaing element in the timeline triggered the loop. Maybe try and make sure the composition isn't still trying to play back that bit. Click to move the playhead or try and press space to stop it before the next prompt, maybe that works.

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    oOo Tomy oOoCorrect answer
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    February 27, 2023

    Hi,

    I find a solution who work for me.

    It was an audio problem.

    Go to your audio setting in Edit-> Preferences ->Audio Hardware and change your "Default Output".

     

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      CNOadvance
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      June 15, 2023

      This is the correct answer. Happens everytime i switch headphone jack on my PC. Thank you Tomy!

        oOo Tomy oOo
        oOo Tomy oOo
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        June 15, 2023

        You're welcome!

        Ishan Y
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        Ishan YCommunity Manager
        Community Manager
        January 23, 2023

        Hey Raj,

        Welcome to the community, and sorry for the issue. Could you let us know what action triggers this error message? Let us know your current After Effects version (Here's how to check). We're here to help.

         

        Thanks,

        Ishan

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        raj9314921Author
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        January 26, 2023

        Hi, it appears while playing the timeline(spacebar) and keeps on appearing instantly when closing it. The only way I found to escape this is to force close the app in the task manager. Here is the version.

         

        Ishan Y
        Community Manager
        Ishan YCommunity Manager
        Community Manager
        February 1, 2023

        Do you see this issue with a specific project? I'm curious if a particular media file or effect is causing the error message to trigger. GPU drivers might cause similar issues as well. Let us know your system specifications (OS, OS version, CPU, GPU, RAM). 

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