Source drop down menu is gone for environment light. (A 3D scene)

[EightBall08]

Please help me fix this after effects glitch.

I imported an HDR image into after effects and put it all the way down at the bottom of my layers, and then I set my environmental light’s source from default to that layer. Then, I decided to use a different image. I imported it into my after effects file, and then I highlighted the first image at the bottom of my layers, and while holding option, I dragged the new image over the first image all the way at the bottom of my layers, which allows me to swap places with those two images. (a shortcut)

Almost to the problem.

Then, I decided I wanted to take them completely out, so I kept hitting undo, undo, undo until they were no longer in my after effects file. Shortly after, I noticed that the source’s drop-down menu within the environmental light is no longer there. In fact, all the environmental lights that are in my file are having the same problem, including if I create a new environmental light. It’s gone. I’ve closed after effects down and reopen the file, and it’s still gone. Though it was there if I just started a fresh after effects file and created a new 3-D scene. I even opened up my original file while still having the new file that I created to see if it would help out, but it’s gone. I even shut down my computer and started it back up, but it seems to be only gone just for my one after effects file.😞

[EightBall08 · Accepted solution]

I figured it out on my own finally. I feel like an idot. All I had to do is click the toggle switch at the bottom to change modes. LOL  Just starting to learn the new 3D features in after effects.

[kglad]

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[Carder123]

Can you please elaborate on this? I'm having the same issue and I don't understand your solution, I'd be very grateful if you could re-phrase that. Thank you!

[nishu_kush]

Try toggling the buttons at the bottom left corner. Here's a screenshot:

Let me know if that helps.

Thanks,
Nishu