Direct manipulation option causes playback to stop when clip is selected

[Jiggiel]

When the direct manipulation option is enabled, during playback, when I select a clip, the playback stops. When I turn this option off it doesn't happen.
The problem is that this option cannot be turned off permanently, after some time it turns on randomly.
Is there an option to completely disable the direct manipulation option so that it never turns on again if I don't want it?
If not, will adobe fix this option to not stop playback when playing back clips or simply make the option turn on only when playback is turned off

[Rach McIntire]

Hi @Jiggiel 

Thanks for the message. Welcome to the forums. I can see from your video what you are talking about and understand why thats super frustrating.  If you have time, please give the team a few more details. See: How do I write a bug report?

I hope we can help you shortly. Sorry for the pain points.

[Jiggiel]

Hi, details below, if you need more, feel free to ask:

• Steps to reproduce – Toggle direct manupulation and select any clip during playback
• Expected result – The playback should not stop
• Actual result – The playback stops anytime i select a clip when direct manipulation option is turned on
• Adobe Premiere Pro version – 25.3.0 (build 84)
• Operating system – Windows 10 22H2
• GPU driver version (Windows only) – Nvidia Studio 577.00 RTX 3080
• Video format – 3840x2160 50fps 
• Comparative information: 
  • Does affect all projects
  • Does affect new projects
  • When? At the moment when toggle direct manipulation option was added

[Ann Bens]

Not seeing this on my system.

Might want to reset preferences.

[Tom_edit]

It's not a preferences issue, it's how it currently works and has been brought up a few times before.

https://community.adobe.com/t5/premiere-pro-ideas/toggle-direct-manipulation-pauses-playback-and-can...

[caroline_edits · Accepted solution]

Hey Tom_edit,

I see you already left a comment on this bug report. Did you upvote it as well?

I upvoted and will bring it up with our designers. Mine stops playback as well, even after resetting preferences. I'm sure they have a reason they made that choice of function, but I can at least try to find an answer for you!

Caroline

[Tom_edit]

hey @caroline_edits 
I have upvoted that post! I'd love to see it changed in some way, thank you for reaching out to them!