Is there any way to "solo" a layer?

[alejandroq19956161]

Is there any way to "solo" a layer?  I think this can be done in photoshop and after effects and is common in multitrack audio applications.  Basically, I would like to easily hide all layers except the one I am working on without having to manually click the eyeball button for each individual layer.

Can this be done in Captivate 9?

Thanks

[Lilybiri · Accepted solution]

It is using the eyeball icon in the Timeline, no other way AFAIK. You can zoom in on the object (same shortcut keys as in PS). Why would you want to hide all object timelines except one is bit enigmatic to me. I am using CP quite a few hours a day, and I did never miss that option. Maybe you can explain why it could be important?

[alejandroq19956161]

In order to quickly position something on the stage without visual clutter.  Sometimes I am working with many images that are larger than the stage and when they overlap each other and are different sizes and aspect ratios it would be nice to be able to see the stage.  But thanks for the definitive answer!!

[Lilybiri]

I often change alpha % fior that reason.

On Mar 31, 2016 7:48 PM, "alejandroq19956161" <forums_noreply@adobe.com>

[joaodescalco]

alt+eyeball of the layer you want to solo

[Alex Garmash]

Use the same.

[knochturn]

This is the answer everyone is looking for!

[Milton Mermikides]

Wonderful thank you!

[mpbMKE]

Why hasn't this been promoted to "Correct Answer?" It's obviously more helpful (and correct) than the other one.

[alejandroq19956161]

I tried that but it did not work for me.  Im on a mac.

[Lilybiri]

That works in other Adobe applications, but have never seen it working in Captivate.

My work flow is to hide all layers using the eye button at the top, then make the 'solo' layer visible.

[therealralphg]

Hold Alt + Click the layer eyeball

[Lilybiri]

Repeat: NOT in Captivate.

[Anbarasan307248701xih]

• Hit Command/Ctrl+Option/alt+Shift+3 -- this will hide everything not selected.
• Then the standard Command/Ctrl+Option/alt+3 to show everything again.

[TGDChris]

Yes, this exactly!