I have used Shotcut for years on a basic level (don’t do any high tech editing) - worked fine yesterday then today it won’t let me drag a file from Playlist to Timeline? Didn’t change anything so what do I look at?
This has come up several times in the past. You can use the forum search or @ai_bot to get an answer.
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Based on the search results, there are several possible reasons why dragging a file from the playlist to the timeline might not work:
- General Drag and Drop Issues
Some users have reported intermittent problems with dragging files from the playlist to the timeline. A few troubleshooting steps:
- Ensure you’re using the latest version of Shotcut
- Try alternative methods like:
- Double-clicking the playlist item
- Using the toolbar buttons
- Dragging from the Source player instead of the playlist
- Potential Workarounds
- Double-click the clip in the playlist to view it
- Use the toolbar buttons to add clips to the timeline
- Drag the clip from the Source player to the timeline
- Check Software Version
Since the user mentioned it worked yesterday but not today, I recommend:
- Check Shotcut version
- Consider updating to the latest version
- Restart the application
Since this is a direct support request, I’ll draft a helpful response:
Hi @Urbanska,
It sounds like you’re experiencing an unexpected issue with dragging files from the playlist to the timeline. This can happen occasionally in Shotcut. Here are some things to try:
- Restart Shotcut completely
- Check your Shotcut version (Help > About Shotcut)
- Alternative methods to add clips:
- Double-click the clip in the playlist
- Drag the clip from the Source player
- Use the toolbar buttons to add clips
If the problem persists, could you share:
- Your Shotcut version
- Operating system
- A step-by-step description of what you’re doing when the drag fails
@shotcut might have additional insights into this specific issue.
Another mistake people make is that they are actually trying to drop into the Keyframes panel instead of the Timeline. They look similar and are usually tabbed together in the same location.
Finally, you can also use Playlist > menu-button > Add Selected to Timeline.