Chapter Marker Icon in Final Cut Pro 10.4.8 is not active and not be clicked

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Chapter Marker Icon in Final Cut Pro 10.4.8 is not active and not be clicked

I'm trying to create a DVD from a long video. I'd like to add ordinary chapter markers.

I have a new download of FCPX 10.4.8 running on Catalina (10.15.4).

I can create the markers just fine but when I click on them to edit them, I can not click on the "chapter icon" at the top of the window. It is inactive and can not be clicked. I can create the other 2 types of markers (blue and red).

I'd appreciate any advice on why this is happening.

Thanks so much.

MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Jul 2, 2020 10:16 AM

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Tom Wolsky

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Jul 2, 2020 10:56 AM in response to elan_ra

Chapter markers can only be on the primary storyline. You could add the chapter marker to the gap clip that’s on the primary at the moment.

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elan_ra Author

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Jul 2, 2020 10:54 AM in response to Tom Wolsky

Thanks so much. Here's the screenshot from the marker dialog. The chapter icon is grayed out.

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Tom Wolsky

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Jul 2, 2020 10:17 AM in response to elan_ra

Could you post a screenshot of what you're seeing in the marker dialog. The timeline pane would also be useful.

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elan_ra Author

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Jul 2, 2020 10:57 AM in response to Tom Wolsky

oh my gosh. Thanks so much. I forgot I wasn't in the primary.

I appreciate it.

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Chapter Marker Icon in Final Cut Pro 10.4.8 is not active and not be clicked

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