Can't place certain sequences into bins.

[Guest]

This is a weird one. I have multiple sequences of the same video in one pproj. (just how I keep myself organized). I'm able to move most of my sequences to their proper bin, but there are 3 that aren't allowing me to. Not sure what their common denominator is. I don't believe I'm doing anything differently, just the usual click & drag.

Any thoughts? Not a huge deal - but I'd like to stay organized, and make sure this doesn't happen in the future when I need it.

Thanks for the help!

[Ann Bens]

Reset Preferences?

[Guest]

Thanks for the reply, Ann!

Maybe? I'd have to wait until I wrap up this project, so I don't inadvertently mess anything else up. That might take a couple weeks. I also see an update for premiere & a bunch of CC apps, but I've been holding off for the same reason. (I'm on PP v12.0.1, Build 69)

If I don't have a solution by that time, I'll try re-setting preferences. Thanks!

[Jim_Simon]

What exactly happens when you try?

[Guest]

Hey Jim! Thanks for getting back to me.

I'll click and drag the sequence over the bin, and this is my cursor (see attached image)

[Jim_Simon]

Show me the full Project panel.

[Guest]

I'm not at liberty to reveal names, etc. But the sequences already in the bin have the same naming structure as the one I'm attempting to move in this image. I create them by duplicating the old version & renaming the sequence.

I can move any of the other sequences in and out no problem, just v1.4, 2.2, v3(most current). Side note -  I may be a little OCD keeping all of these versions, but I've been burned before with clients asking for something way back in edit process. I do it because it's easy, light on storage, & saves time if I ever need to go back to an earlier edit. 🙂

[Jim_Simon]

OK.

Nothing is popping out at me here.  Can you move that sequence to other bins?  Can you create a new bin and put it there?  Is that the only sequence that won't move?

[Guest]

I can't move that sequence into any other bin, even a new one. This is only happening to those 3 in a row (v1.4, v2.2, v3).

There is an update pending for PP, but I'm waiting this project finishes up before diving in. There's also a new issue with an extension that popped up this week, and the creators of the extension recommended updating.

Again, it's not HUGE deal. I like to stay organized, especially with long-term projects, but i can live without placing these sequences in bins. I'm just hoping this doesn't devolve into more serious issues. It's a weird thing to even happen in the first place...

[Jim_Simon · Accepted solution]

I'm inclined to think it's a random glitch.

Have you tried sorting things in Icon view at all?

[Guest]

Jim,

To your point that it's a random glitch, today it's working again. Haven't updated or anything. Go figure...

I really appreciate all the help!

[andrewg42725242]

I am having this same issue, tried sorting via icon view, didn't help, the  move icon is still /'d out. 

My poor bins are not 100% organised and this pains me 😞

[EduardoAyres]

This was not solved? It is 2020.

[R Neil Haugen]

This is a very rare glitch. I've never had it, and this is I think the only thread on this problem. 11 posts in two and a half years.

First thing with odd behavior is to dump the cache/media cache database files, relaunch Premiere. Delete/Trash Media/cache files

Next is the ol' Trash Preferences option.

If that hasn't done it, create a new project file, import the old project into the new one. Or maybe do this before trashing preferences.

Neil

[EduardoAyres]

Hi Neil, I appreciate your help and suggestions.

I tried both options about resetting premiere and deleting the media cache, but it didn't work.

I am editing a TV show, I won't be creating a new project; this can't be an acceptable solution. Adobe Premiere is a professional software, I really think it would be ideal for them to investigate it.

I know that has been two years and it has only 11 posts, but not everyone is vocal about issues they find on premiere. I guess many users just don't bother to come here to comment on why they can't move a sequence into a bin; or most of the issues that happen to them. 

It is not a life or death situation, but it is bothering me as the sequences are piling up.

I hope someone at Adobe can come with a solution.

[R Neil Haugen]

When projects get a corrupted bit in them, the normal process is to simply make a new project, then in Media Browser navigate to/import-ingest the previous project assets.

Takes what ... 2-3 minutes?

And it gets past a lot of things that can happen. So it's always worth a try. Fast, clean, safe, and may well fix something.

Neil