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Can't move endpoint on the time line in Storyline
I've dumped a large audio file (400+ sec) into one of my slides. I have then cropped it to the size I need (35 sec) and then saved it. Once I'm out of the audio editor my end point is way out in the 400 sec range. I am able to drag the endpoint back to the 42 sec point but no farther. I then right click on the timeline and see the duration of the audio file is set at 42 sec. The pop up window will not allow me to change the duration of the audio. The audio wave on the regular timeline indicates that the sound stops at 35 sec. the file however extends to 42 sec. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Hey Andy!
See if this article helps get that timeline under control. Otherwise please feel free to open a ticket and send us your .story file so we can take a closer look. Thanks!
Hi
Usually when this happens, I have imported a media file and later deleted it.
Then when I i. e. imports another media file (sound etc) I recognize that in the object bar on the left side, there is still an object named sound 1, even if I have deleted it.
The Duration of the originally longest sound file (sound 1) seems to dictate the timeline.
SOLUTION:
Delete all the "Empty" object names i e Sound 1 on the left side, then You are able to frely move the timeline to shorter positions
BTW Nice Software
Regards
Thanks for the tip, Stein! And welcome to Heroes
to add to that point, I noticed when I deleted the sound object I couldn't drag the timeline either. it wouldnt move. However, I had a object (marker) that didn't have that arrow indicating "show until the end". Once I clicked on the object and selected "show until the end" I was able to drag the timeline . Hope this helps as well.
Thanks for mentioning that, Dean! I an issue just now (four years later!) with a timeline that wouldn't budge, and it was for this reason--a marker that didn't have "show until the end" selected. Nice to find this quick fix!
Thanks Dean from 7 years ago - this helped in the future of 2022!
Hi Dean! This thread is a bit dated and I'm not sure that you will help those users, but it could surely help someone in the future. I appreciate you popping in to share your experience and solution and glad that you were able to figure that out.
I'm having the same issue with my timeline extending way beyond any of my audio or video and cannot drag it left. I don't have any empty objects! please help!
Hi Kathryn
can you share the story file or even just that slide
Okay, this issue is driving me crazy. the endpoint keeps extending on a slide. I have just spent an hour trying to sync objectives on a slide. It previously had longer audio on it, but edited it down in the audio editor. Could that be the problem?
Sorry -- I realize this is about the endpoint not being moveable, and that is happening too. It took me forever to get all the objects back to where the audio file ends.
In fact, one item keeps moving out of place in the timeline no matter what I do. I'm not sure if I have a corrupt file, or what's going on. Should I continue to spend time on this or somehow start over?
Hi Patty,
It sounds like you're hitting a few roadblocks, and it may be best to take a look at your file.
With your permission, I can look at your file to investigate what's happening. You can share it publicly here, or send it to our Support Team privately
We’ll delete it when done troubleshooting.
