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Rebel Squadron
Rebel Squadron
Inspiring
June 18, 2021
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Zoom Automatically Goes To Max After Composition Preview = Bad

  • June 18, 2021
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Hi there, new to AE. Scoured the internet, but can't find any info on this at all. Hoping someone can help with this.

 

When I go to Preview the Composition (spacebar to play/stop), as soon as I stop playing, the Layer timeline automatically zooms to max. Typically, I have it zoomed in so that I can do more finetuned work. It's a bit frustrating when you constantly have to zoom back in.

 

Is there any way to turn this auto-zoom off? I've scoured and tested every option that I can find. I don't want it to go to max zoom every time I play a Preview. I want the zoom level to remain the same, unless I manually change it.

 

Thanks in advance.

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Correct answer nishu_kush

Hi Rebel Squadron,

 

Welcome to the Community.

That behavior is not usual. The zoom level stays the same until you change it. What's the exact version of Afte Effects you're using. Try resetting the preferences: https://community.adobe.com/t5/after-effects/faq-how-to-reset-trash-preferences-in-after-effects/td-p/10634342 

Let us know, we're here to help.

 

Thanks,

Nishu

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Moneta33879138ll3t
New Participant
December 3, 2024

Sadly, as far as I used AE, it was always so.

It's absolutely not "not usual". I hate previewing full screen for this reason. If I do, everytime I exit the preview I find my comp zommed out and I have to zoom it in back. Very annoying if you're trying and trying small changes in an animation.

Sciolla
Sciolla
New Participant
June 5, 2023

Here the same, really annoying. I hope sombody will fix this 

J
Community Manager
Jessica McMillanCommunity Manager
Community Manager
June 5, 2023

@Sciolla - I would suggest opening a new bug with the version of AE you are using and what your bug scenario is as this one was marked as resolved. 

All the best,
Jessica McMillan
After Effects Engineering

All the best,Jessica McMillan - AE Engineering
nishu_kush
Community Manager
nishu_kushCommunity ManagerCorrect answer
Community Manager
June 18, 2021

Hi Rebel Squadron,

 

Welcome to the Community.

That behavior is not usual. The zoom level stays the same until you change it. What's the exact version of Afte Effects you're using. Try resetting the preferences: https://community.adobe.com/t5/after-effects/faq-how-to-reset-trash-preferences-in-after-effects/td-p/10634342 

Let us know, we're here to help.

 

Thanks,

Nishu

    Rebel Squadron
    Rebel SquadronAuthor
    Inspiring
    June 19, 2021

    Thank you Nishu. I'm hoping to learn a lot from the community. The exact version is AE 2021, Version 18.2.1 (Build 8).

     

    I followed the steps in the video. It reset the preferences and the Zoom remained in place when I tested it. After investigating further, I discovered the real reason for the Zoom resetting. Under the Preview panel, it gives you the option to select Full Screen, which I was using so that I could get a better look at the intermediate result. When Full Screen is selected and you play the preview, it'll go to Full Screen as intended. When you stop the preview and it reverts back to the editing view, the Zoom will reset to max. As long as Full Screen is not checked off, the preview will play in the editing view and the Zoom will stay wherever you have it set. I have no idea if this is intentional or not on the programming side, but it is a hassle. It'd be great if there was at least the option to reset the Zoom or not. Otherwise, problem solved.

     

    Thank you for helping me get it figured out.

    Rebel

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    dcarlson58
    New Participant
    June 1, 2023

    Thank you this helped me.

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