nesting impossible in PP beta 25.2.0 build 87 and in PP 25.1

[Medconsulting]

Nesting is impossible in PP beta 25.2.0 build 87 and in PP 25.1 (both German language) on Mac Mini 2018 with MacOS 15.1.1 (24B91) and external GPU AMD Radeon Pro 580.

The menu item Nest ("Verschachteln") is greyed out.
It does not even work with the official trial file from https://learndownload.adobe.com/pub/learn/premiere/premiere-pro-nesting-sequence-cc.zip

Have I missed a required setting? or is it a bug?

[MyerPj]

This post should be in the Beta forum: Premiere Beta

[mingu_9722]

중첩 기능이 안됩니다.

[SpaceCherryFilms]

when I attempt to nest a clip via key command or right clicking a group of clip the option is greyed out

Premiere pro Beta 25.2.0 Build 89, When I load the same project in premiere pro 2025 (latest) I do not have this problem.

AMD RYZEN 3900X

96GB RAM

RTX 4070 TI

SSD FOR WINDOWS 11 PRO

SSD FOR RENDERS

SSD FOR FOOTAGE

here's a link showing the problem

https://vimeo.com/1049888535/b5a5b72937?share=copy

[MyerPj]

There's a thread about this here:

https://community.adobe.com/t5/premiere-pro-beta-bugs/nesting-impossible-in-pp-beta-25-2-0-build-87-...

It's better to upvote that one, than creating new one.

[serrini]

Same issue ... is driving me nuts, glad it seems like a bug they can hopefully fix (today;)

[Gabby16bit]

Still dosn't work in latest Beta version, Mac m2 Ultra

[AidanEdits]

@TrentHappel Nesting continues to be broken in Beta version 25.2 build 91. Last word from the Adobe team was your response that the team was notified, so just checking to see if there's any news regarding the issue. Tested on both PC and Mac.

@Stan Jones Thanks for the info. I tested on my Mac (also couldn't nest) and was able to view the New Changes, but it's just the same list that's in All Changes. I have opted to continue the edit in 25.1, but made a backup of the 25.2 project incase I come across any issues.  You are correct about the subsequence workflow (creating subsequence then dragging into the timeline). Unfortunately, doing this becomes tedious and is inefficient due to the additional time spent in the project panel. The default placement for the subsequence is the most recently active bin in the project panel and the default naming increments are based on how many subsequences have previously been created in whichever bin the new subsequence will be placed (so "sequencename_sub_01" created into bin A can be entirely different than  "sequencename_sub_01" created into bin B) . Nests use project-based counting and are always placed in the main project bin (side note, it would be nice to automatically place nests in a Nest folder, similar to how AE automatically puts solids in a Solids folder), which ensures they are all uniquely named and easy to locate, even if you forget or wait to organize the nests. It proves true that, even with a simple function like nesting, you never know what you got till it's gone. 

I only started using Beta recently as I had been hoping for improved color management for a while, and had to try it out when it was first released to Beta. Everything worked as expected and I found no issues with any of the features, so I've stuck with Beta ever since. I knew I might encounter some bugs here and there, but most Adobe program bugs I've come across in the past have been relatively minor, and can often be fixed, ignored, or worked around without too much hassle. I never expected a bug being so severe that it would entirely disable such a core function. In your experience, are bad bugs like this common in Beta versions? Or should I consider this a special case? In general, is it safe/recommended work on real projects in Beta, or should I only be using it to test new features? With the workflow impact of this bug it makes me tentative to continue using Beta so would appreciate any input on this. Thanks

[generative_4048]

While working with the Project of 1080x1920 i cannot nest the clip inside the premiere pro beta 25.2 when i right click it doesnot give me any nesting option what so ever i do i cannot nest.

Moved and merged to beta forum. MOD

[Gabby16bit]

@AidanEdits  i have editing in beta for years, and usually are very rare, this is the first ground breaking bug i encounter in 5 years in beta.

[scotte57842618]

Premier is no longer allowing me to nest layers, even when I go back to old projects, or start new ones, the nesting option isnt available. Any idea what could be happening? Ive tried getting onto a live chat with support but no one answers and the chat just ends. 

[Ann Bens]

@AidanEdits 

is it safe/recommended work on real projects in Beta, or should I only be using it to test new features? With the workflow impact of this bug it makes me tentative to continue using Beta so would appreciate any input on this. Thanks

Note from the engineers:

As always, we recommend that you do not use a beta version of Premiere Pro for critical production work, but we’re reminding you here just in case.

[Stan Jones]

@AidanEdits,

Thanks for the update on Build 91.

> view the New Changes, but it's just the same list that's in All Changes.

That's what I conclude when I took a look after your comments.

> ...subsequence workflow... The default placement... default naming....

Thanks for that info. That really affects workflow.

> In your experience, are bad bugs like this common in Beta versions? Or should I consider this a special case? In general, is it safe/recommended work on real projects in Beta, or should I only be using it to test new features?

See my "cautions" in this post:

https://community.adobe.com/t5/premiere-pro-beta-bugs/cannot-install-premiere-pro-beta/idc-p/1484839...

Regarding those periods of time where the Beta project file version is a mismatch to the Release version, be aware that this change may come with no warning.  You update and when you open your project, you are prompted for a project file conversion. If you don't have a clone, it is too late to not install the updated Beta.

I am only using the Beta for testing. Every time I update to a new build, I reset preferences, clear the cache, and create a new project. If I am testing some function and learn of a bug that prevents PR Beta from even opening or from inputting any text, I don't update until someone reports it is fixed. This bug allows you to do everything but nest, so I eventually updated anyway.

Stan

[AidanEdits]

@Ann Bens Thank you for your response. Can you clarify types of projects that should be considered critical production work? Or what types of projects would be considered non-critical? 

[AidanEdits]

@Stan Jones Really appreciate the info Stan, especially about the project version compatibility as that is not something I had even considered. Thank you for all the help.

[ahmed_9755]

Adobe premiere pro (Beta) Build 91 
and still the Nest not working 

please fix it ASAP 

my work is in big problems because of nest

[Tom29497414vyta]

Updated to 25.2.0 BETA Build 92 this morning as the previous update was giving me the greyed out nest problem.
New update didn't fix it either. This is a problem for my work as I'm sure it is for many other users.

[MyerPj]

Hey Scotte, Ann asked for the version number and build. That's located in the Help/About dialog. It's not helpful to then post the date of your using it, we'd have to do research to find out which version(s) were available on that date. Just use the actual version and build numbers going forward.

[Ann Bens]

@MyerPj This is due to the merging of the posts.

They go by time and date.

I will delete my question.

Looks like a very stubborn bug.

[MyerPj]

It was an OK question Ann, just replying basically 'current version as of today' is not the same as saying 25.2.0 b90, etc.

[fotis_0456]

Nested sequences vanish or are no longer visible on the timeline

[Adem35993339mrzt]

the same problem continues

[Mizo Maclean]

Nesting option is completely greyed out and cannot nest any footage on the 2025 beta.

How soon can this be fixed? #SoFrustrating!!!!!!!!!!

Moved/merged to beta forum

[jstrawn]

Thank you all who reported this. The bug has been fixed internally and will be pushed to a Beta build as soon as it can be tested by us.

UPDATE: This problem has been verified as fixed on mac/win at Pr25.2xBeta096.

[R�mi Vamme]

My "nest" button is greyed out. Can't use it anymore... 

[MyerPj]

Here's the main thread on this. Just a few down from your post.

https://community.adobe.com/t5/premiere-pro-beta-bugs/nesting-impossible-in-pp-beta-25-2-0-build-87-...