Cannot Edit Text

Airick wrote on 12/6/2008, 7:03 AM
I am currently using Vegas 7.0 Plat (Build 52) Running XP.

When adding text to the project I am not given the opportunity to edit the text in the Video Event FX window (space where the edit window should be is completely blank).

I'm at a complete loss. Any help would be appreciated.

screen - http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=2a7zer7&s=4

Thanks

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Harold Brown wrote on 12/6/2008, 7:16 AM
I see you are using the studio version. The window looks a bit different from my pro 8 version. First use the scroll bar at the bottom of the window and drag it to see if the text is off screen. Try changing the preset and see if anything happens. Also close Vegas out and open it up again if that doesn't work.
ritsmer wrote on 12/6/2008, 7:18 AM
When you want to edit the text you must be in the Video Media Generator: Sony Text window.
To go there press the button looking like an old film strip in your text event on the timeline.

It seems you are in the FX window where you apply other effects than the effects available in the Media Generator Text window - and that you have somehow got the event so far to the right that you can not see it in the FX window (note the lower scroolbar).
Airick wrote on 12/6/2008, 8:50 AM
"To go there press the button looking like an old film strip in your text event on the timeline."

I tried that and got the same result (still no edit window).

"and that you have somehow got the event so far to the right that you can not see it in the FX window (note the lower scroolbar)."

I've moved the scroll bar to and it does not appear to have any effect. The scroll bar will move but there is no change in the window.

I figure I can just reinstall the software but I am curious to what may have caused this as I cannot find any similar problems during my forum search.

Thanks for the quick replies.
Airick wrote on 12/6/2008, 9:25 AM
Reinstall fixed the problem. I wish I knew what caused the problem but I am equally gratified that it is fixed.

Thanks to all that responded with assistance.