Can't add transform effect to any clips or graphics on my timeline

[Zach3276500997rb]

Hi Guys! 

Whenever I try to add an effect to a graphic or clip on my timeline I get a closed fist and a circle with a line through it on my cursor. I've tried uninstalling the beta, creating an entirely new project, and restarting my computer but haven't fixed the problem yet. 

Attached is a screengrab for more context, TYIA!

[Ann Bens]

You need to drag the effect all the way to the clip.

Or select the clip and double click on the effect.

[Zach3276500997rb]

Hi Ann, 

I've tried that, the specific timeline component I'm having trouble with are subtitles I converted to graphics. I'm trying to add an animation that eases them onto the screen but I can't seem to apply the transform effect.

[R Neil Haugen]

You will have the closed fist icon until you get to a precise place that effect can be applied. So for transitions, you have to not only be on a clip, but on the end of the clip, or even over the 'join' between clips. That precise.

[Ann Bens]

Ah you are trying to drag the Transform folder instead of the Transform effect from the Distort folder.

[MyerPj]

Open the various folders there. You opened the "Video Effects" folder, but then you are dragging a sub-folder, open the sub-folder just like you opened 'Video Effects'