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Q: Why did my Drop Shadow effect disappear?

I have used the Drop Shadow effect plenty of time in FCPX. Now it no longer shows in the effects panel and clips that already had the effect previously, now show that the effect is missing. I have restarted the program and it is up to date. Screen Shot 2016-06-08 at 6.58.38 PM.png

Final Cut Pro X, OS X El Capitan (10.11.5)

Posted on Jun 8, 2016 5:00 PM

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Q: Why did my Drop Shadow effect disappear?

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  • by Tom Wolsky,

    Tom Wolsky Tom Wolsky Jun 8, 2016 5:04 PM in response to SIX8
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    Jun 8, 2016 5:04 PM in response to SIX8

    See if it's in the Stylize category. If it's not there, try reinstalling the application.

  • by BenB,

    BenB BenB Jun 10, 2016 5:02 AM in response to SIX8
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    Jun 10, 2016 5:02 AM in response to SIX8

    That is odd. something in your system glitches for sure.  Assuming you haven't changed anything.  I'd try two things right off the bat.

    1- Hold both the Option and Command keys, while launching FCPX.  This allows you the option to delete your preference files.  Do that.

    2- Download the free app "FCS Remover" from Digital Rebellion (dot com), and use it to totally remove FCPX from your system.  It is safe, none of your Libraries or plugins will be touched, just the core app and all of its system files.  Then launch the App Store, go to the Purchased tab, and Install FCPX again.  It should update you and install anything missing.