Final cut dont open project in timeline

Why Final cut does not open the project on the timeline. Open only loads media files

MacBook Air, macOS 15.3

Posted on Mar 21, 2025 5:34 AM

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Mar 21, 2025 8:48 AM in response to makishimu

Did you create a new project with ⌘N?

Tom Wolsky

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Mar 21, 2025 6:02 AM in response to makishimu

Can you describe exactly what you're doing, what happens when you do it, and what you expect to happen? Maybe post screenshots

Normally when you launch FCP it opens in the state in which it was left, the same window arrangement, and ant open project in the timeline if there was one.

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