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“Edit Range” option missing in AE Essential Graphics
I’m trying to create a MOGRT for a lower third using the Essential Graphics window in After Effects and I’ve run into a problem… I want to limit the range that can be selected on a slider but it seems that the “Edit Range” button has disappeared?? Not sure if it’s just an issue with me or whether other people have run into the same issue?… or whether I’m doing something wrong (possibly quite likely) ?
The property that I’m trying to limit the range of is just a simple X and Y position of a pre-comp. See below screenshot with it circled red where the “Edit Range” option usually is (well I think it is anyway).
I have been able to simply use a clamp(value,0,1000) expression however the slider still can be moved to ridiculous values of 36000 (the clamp just limits the pre-comp from actually being moved beyond those limits set). The trouble with this is that because the slider goes to 36000, it makes it really hard to move the object small amounts if you get what I mean.
If someone can please help, that’d be fantastic!
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Your screenshot didn’t attach; maybe you can repost if this doesn’t help.
To edit a slider’s range in either the Effects Control Panel or the Timeline, you have to right-click on the “Slider” text and select “Edit value.” The range is listed in there.
To edit a slider’s range in the Essential Graphics panel, just click the “Edit Range” text to the right of the slider. If you don’t see it, try dragging the panel wider in your UI to reveal the control.
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Hey Walter. Sorry about the delay in replying and the screenshot not coming thru.
Here is a new screenshot.
Basically the issue is that the ‘Edit Range’ text that is usually to the right of the slider in the Essential Graphics panel is completely missing. I have tried dragging the panel wider as you suggest but it makes no difference… it simply isn’t there! I have seen screenshots of other peoples Essential Graphics panels that shows the “Edit Range” option beside it but mine just doesn’t have it there!
Do you think this is a bug with After Effects?
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Same problem here… Have you found a solution?
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No I haven’t found a solution to this problem yet. Would appreciate someone’s input.
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Frustratingly, your second image posting attempt didn’t succeed either, but I think I know the answer.
The transform properties (position, opacity etc…) look like they cannot have an edit range applied to them, but if you use a slider linked to the position property for X and one for Y, you will see the Edit Range options.
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