Graph editor hell

Hi, I'm having real difficulty with the graph editor and hope that someone can help.

My problem is that, after scaling the axes to show the curve i wish to work on, as soon as i try to grab a handle on the curve (or click anywhere in the window), the view zooms right in to show a fraction of a frame.  The editor is essentially unusable as a result.

This video shows what i mean:


I'm going insane with it!!  I've changed every setting i can find (including closing and reopening the program) but nothing changes - there must be something else i'm missing.

Any advice gratefully received.

Stephen

  • Matthew Fricker(frikkr) replied

    Hmm, that is strange.... Perhaps @waylow can help with this? 

    Hope you get it sorted soon . 

  • Jonathan Lampel replied

    I've tried to duplicate this but I can't find anything that would cause that kind of behavior. Would you mind uploading your file somewhere so I can see if it happens on my end as well? 

  • Wayne Dixon replied

    I’m not entirely sure the cause of that issue.

    You can try deleting the offending key and then replacing it.

    I've only had a similar issue happen a few times where it zooms in super super close.  It took me a while to realise and I zoomed out manually and it starting working as expected.

    It might happen because you are zooming into the cv on the keyframe and not the keyframe itself (select the middle of the key not the handle before zooming) but from your description it sounds like the zoom is automatic?

    I say, save and post the file so we can test like Jonathan suggests.

  • stephensamuels replied

    Thank you for the offers of help.  Since writing I've tried three other things:

    • opened a new instance of Blender and copied across all the objects
    • created a new animation file
    • gone back to version 2.78 (I was using 2.78.5)
    and nothing has changed, the problem is just the same.  I've uploaded the file to https://www.dropbox.com/s/8ym9ke9rlglck59/exercise_dominoes%201.blend?dl=0 and I'm running a Dell XPS-15 with Windows 10.

    Thanks again.

    Stephen
  • stephensamuels replied

    Also just took your advice Wayne and deleted all key frames.  Reinserted a couple the problem is still there.

    Will get some strong drink.

    S

  • stephensamuels replied

    Thanks Matthew, I hope so too!!

  • stephensamuels replied

    Yes Wayne, the zoom is automatic, I can't select anything.  The simple act of clicking in the graph editor window causes the view to zoom right in.  I can then select a handle but I can't see the effect of moving it because most of the graph has zoomed out of view.

    Thanks

  • Phil Osterbauer(phoenix4690) replied

    Hey stephensamuels , I checked the file you uploaded and it works fine on my end. Double check one of your hot keys hasn't been updated accidentally. Specifically, User Preferences>Input Tab> Drop down  "Graph Editor"> Drop down "Graph Editor (Global)"> scroll down to "View Selected".  Make sure this is still "NumPad ." Let us know what you find.

  • stephensamuels replied

    Phil, you're a genius!!  Everything working like a dream now, many thanks indeed for your help.

  • Phil Osterbauer(phoenix4690) replied

    I'm glad it worked! I had my fingers crossed for ya. Happy animating!