"Set Layer Start Time" Problems

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BlueberryMuffins
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"Set Layer Start Time" Problems

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Hello! I'm new to Moho, and I've been trying to figure out how "Set Layer Start Time" works. I've tried using it, but it doesn't appear to do anything; the layer (which is just a layer, not a bone) still starts at frame 1. There's a green arrow where I set the start time, but the area behind it isn't shaded red like it usually is prior to starting. There is no animation programmed on the layer. What am I doing wrong?

Note: I'm using Moho 13.5 Debut. Is this another Pro-only feature?
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hayasidist
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Re: "Set Layer Start Time" Problems

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move the timeline cursor to the frame you want the layer to start then invoke the command... the green arrowhead will move and if you look at the sequencer you'll see the layer with its green "starting line"
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Re: "Set Layer Start Time" Problems

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That's what I did. The green arrow is there, but it still starts from frame 1 instead of the selected frame.
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Re: "Set Layer Start Time" Problems

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working as expected here (debut 14) for layer start time.
Note that layer start time is NOT animation start time. If you want your animation to start at (say) frame 30 then Alt-Left click the timeline at 30 (and Alt-right click sets the animation end time). Or use the project settings dialogue (from the File dropdown menu)
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Re: "Set Layer Start Time" Problems

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Oh, thank you, that helps a lot.
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