Grid, Text Marker etc is just GONE!

[Al]

and what happens when you turn the grid/mask lines etc. back on?

[Austin Ray]

nothing. absolutely nothing (except that it says its on).

[Justin Productions]

I would suggest you reinstall your AAE. That seems to me the easiest answer and the easiest way to do it.

Justin Productions
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Adobe After Effects 6.0 Professional