Why won't FCPX let me export anything?

iRobz · Jul 27, 2011, 11:31 AM

I'm at a total loss. I cannot export any footage out of Final Cut Pro X, the entire 'share' menu is constantly greyed out. I've tried selecting my project and exporting, selecting individual clips and exporting, opening a new project and exporting and trying to export only audio or video.

I have app zapped Final Cut and reinstalled it in the hope it was an installation error but still it won't let me export anything.

Does anyone have any suggestions?

linuxcooldude · Jul 27, 2011, 01:03 PM

I had a similar problem. I just clicked the playhead to various locations in the timeline till the export menu would allow me to select anything.

iRobz · Jul 28, 2011, 10:59 AM

Is that normal though? do you have to have it placed in a specific spot in order to export?

mBox · Jul 28, 2011, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iRobz

Is that normal though? do you have to have it placed in a specific spot in order to export?

Set an In and Out and try again.
Strange that this happens for you.

dbhertel · Aug 6, 2011, 06:35 PM

I've followed all the various tips in this forum and others, complaining about the exact same thing. The Share menu in FCPX has all options grayed out. None of the tips (restart/rebook, click project, etc.. ) have made a difference.

Apple's website is moot on the point too, but yet i've found numerous folks having same issue. Frustrating..

Anyone have any tips beyond the obvious ideas already posted?

Thanks in advance...

mBox · Aug 6, 2011, 08:43 PM

Are you trying to share from the Events or Project?
Cant do it from Events Library.

dbhertel · Aug 7, 2011, 12:43 AM

i'm trying while having the project selected within the Projects folder. this is the most common suggestion -- and one i've tried many times.

i've did all the common suggestions for this issue -- which it seems a lot of people are having. i've ran across at least a dozen folks reporting same issue - all share menu options are grayed out but haven't found anyone yet reporting what solved it

cgbier · Aug 7, 2011, 04:17 AM

Did you run Software Upgrade in between? FCP X doesn't contain any codices out of the box. The codices are an extra download.

mBox · Aug 7, 2011, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cgbier

Did you run Software Upgrade in between? FCP X doesn't contain any codices out of the box. The codices are an extra download.

All my FCPX installs were over FCS3 workstations.
If that is true, Ill be testing it on a clean MBP tomorrow and see if this is the case.

csmosk · Oct 2, 2012, 01:07 PM

Is there an answer for this? It is happening to one specific project, but on multiple computers. It is project specific. The only thing I did was detach the audio.

mBox · Oct 2, 2012, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmosk

Is there an answer for this? It is happening to one specific project, but on multiple computers. It is project specific. The only thing I did was detach the audio.

Drive perm issues?

davdchai · Oct 3, 2012, 01:12 AM

I had this issue and it was driving me nuts as only one project from one event had this problem. For me anyway, it was to do with the fact that if you import a file from a camera archive, and it somehow got stopped or did not import correctly, you will have a HAZARD sign on the event, and a little camera icon on the clip that did not import correctly. If you backed up the camera archive you have a chance to go to FILE>REIMPORT FROM CAMERA ARCHIVE. This is how you can get that clip back and imported correctly, and voila! You should be able to export again... Not sure what happens if you don't have the original folder anymore... luckily I had mine backed up.

Backing up the camera archive means that you would copy everything off the SD card straight off the camera, and paste that into a folder maybe called DAY1 CARD1, etc... for your job. Then you would import from camera and OPEN ARCHIVE, choosing the folder that you need the imported file from. Here is a great article explaining the re-import procedure.
http://revuptransmedia.com/index.php...s/170-reimport

Jippus · Nov 8, 2012, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davdchai

I had this issue and it was driving me nuts as only one project from one event had this problem. For me anyway, it was to do with the fact that if you import a file from a camera archive, and it somehow got stopped or did not import correctly, you will have a HAZARD sign on the event, and a little camera icon on the clip that did not import correctly. If you backed up the camera archive you have a chance to go to FILE>REIMPORT FROM CAMERA ARCHIVE. This is how you can get that clip back and imported correctly, and voila! You should be able to export again... Not sure what happens if you don't have the original folder anymore... luckily I had mine backed up.

Backing up the camera archive means that you would copy everything off the SD card straight off the camera, and paste that into a folder maybe called DAY1 CARD1, etc... for your job. Then you would import from camera and OPEN ARCHIVE, choosing the folder that you need the imported file from. Here is a great article explaining the re-import procedure.
http://revuptransmedia.com/index.php...s/170-reimport

This worked for me when I was having this issue. Thanks!

nateo200 · Nov 16, 2012, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by linuxcooldude

I had a similar problem. I just clicked the playhead to various locations in the timeline till the export menu would allow me to select anything.

I noticed my copy of FCPX did this sometimes for some reason...sort of weird...youd expect if your in a timeline your in a timeline and you shouldn't have to select anything if theres content in the timeline, especially if its all rendered out (not that it needs to be).

frankacano · Apr 7, 2013, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davdchai

I had this issue and it was driving me nuts as only one project from one event had this problem. For me anyway, it was to do with the fact that if you import a file from a camera archive, and it somehow got stopped or did not import correctly, you will have a HAZARD sign on the event, and a little camera icon on the clip that did not import correctly. If you backed up the camera archive you have a chance to go to FILE>REIMPORT FROM CAMERA ARCHIVE. This is how you can get that clip back and imported correctly, and voila! You should be able to export again... Not sure what happens if you don't have the original folder anymore... luckily I had mine backed up.

Backing up the camera archive means that you would copy everything off the SD card straight off the camera, and paste that into a folder maybe called DAY1 CARD1, etc... for your job. Then you would import from camera and OPEN ARCHIVE, choosing the folder that you need the imported file from. Here is a great article explaining the re-import procedure.
http://revuptransmedia.com/index.php...s/170-reimport

This worked for me too. Import got interrupted and FCPX left the files on the camera. Selecting File>Import...>Reimport from camera/archive solved the problem. BUT I never say a little camera icon next to the clip previously or any other warning sign.

Zwhaler · Apr 9, 2013, 07:56 PM

Just to clarify, if you click on a clip in your project timeline are the share options still greyed out? The only time I've seen this happen is when something isn't selected in the project timeline, which a must in order to tell FCP X you want to export your project's contents.

Jul 27, 2011, 11:31 AM	#1
iRobz macrumors newbie Join Date: Apr 2010	Why won't FCPX let me export anything? I'm at a total loss. I cannot export any footage out of Final Cut Pro X, the entire 'share' menu is constantly greyed out. I've tried selecting my project and exporting, selecting individual clips and exporting, opening a new project and exporting and trying to export only audio or video. I have app zapped Final Cut and reinstalled it in the hope it was an installation error but still it won't let me export anything. Does anyone have any suggestions?
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Aug 6, 2011, 06:35 PM	#5
dbhertel macrumors newbie Join Date: Aug 2011	I'm having same problem - Share menu grayed out I've followed all the various tips in this forum and others, complaining about the exact same thing. The Share menu in FCPX has all options grayed out. None of the tips (restart/rebook, click project, etc.. ) have made a difference. Apple's website is moot on the point too, but yet i've found numerous folks having same issue. Frustrating.. Anyone have any tips beyond the obvious ideas already posted? Thanks in advance...
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Aug 6, 2011, 08:43 PM	#6
mBox macrumors 68020 Join Date: Jun 2002	Events? Are you trying to share from the Events or Project? Cant do it from Events Library.
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Aug 7, 2011, 12:43 AM	#7
dbhertel macrumors newbie Join Date: Aug 2011	FCPX Project folder i'm trying while having the project selected within the Projects folder. this is the most common suggestion -- and one i've tried many times. i've did all the common suggestions for this issue -- which it seems a lot of people are having. i've ran across at least a dozen folks reporting same issue - all share menu options are grayed out but haven't found anyone yet reporting what solved it
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Oct 2, 2012, 01:07 PM	#10
csmosk macrumors newbie Join Date: Oct 2012	same issue Is there an answer for this? It is happening to one specific project, but on multiple computers. It is project specific. The only thing I did was detach the audio.
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Jul 27, 2011, 01:03 PM	#2
linuxcooldude macrumors 65816 Join Date: Mar 2010	I had a similar problem. I just clicked the playhead to various locations in the timeline till the export menu would allow me to select anything.
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Jul 28, 2011, 10:59 AM	#3
iRobz Thread Starter macrumors newbie Join Date: Apr 2010	Is that normal though? do you have to have it placed in a specific spot in order to export?
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Aug 7, 2011, 04:17 AM	#8
cgbier macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2011	Did you run Software Upgrade in between? FCP X doesn't contain any codices out of the box. The codices are an extra download.
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Oct 3, 2012, 01:12 AM	#12
davdchai macrumors newbie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: New York	camera icon in clip I had this issue and it was driving me nuts as only one project from one event had this problem. For me anyway, it was to do with the fact that if you import a file from a camera archive, and it somehow got stopped or did not import correctly, you will have a HAZARD sign on the event, and a little camera icon on the clip that did not import correctly. If you backed up the camera archive you have a chance to go to FILE>REIMPORT FROM CAMERA ARCHIVE. This is how you can get that clip back and imported correctly, and voila! You should be able to export again... Not sure what happens if you don't have the original folder anymore... luckily I had mine backed up. Backing up the camera archive means that you would copy everything off the SD card straight off the camera, and paste that into a folder maybe called DAY1 CARD1, etc... for your job. Then you would import from camera and OPEN ARCHIVE, choosing the folder that you need the imported file from. Here is a great article explaining the re-import procedure. http://revuptransmedia.com/index.php...s/170-reimport __________________ Truth, Compassion, Forbearance www.falundafa.org
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Apr 9, 2013, 07:56 PM	#16
Zwhaler macrumors 601 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Final Cut Pro	Just to clarify, if you click on a clip in your project timeline are the share options still greyed out? The only time I've seen this happen is when something isn't selected in the project timeline, which a must in order to tell FCP X you want to export your project's contents. __________________ Mac Pro + Galaxy Note 2 Check Out My YouTube Channel~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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