Re: Cannot Delete Compound Clip in FCP X

Hi Ken,

Is there a way to delete a compound clip? Everytime I try to move it to the trash, I get a message saying that it can't be done because it's in use. When I highlight it by hitting Command-A and hit delete, it deletes the original clips in the project it was made from.

Thanks,
Phil

If you are using a compound clip or a part of a compound clip in a timeline FCP X will not allow you to delete this compound clip from the Clip Browser, otherwise you would mess up your edit.

Best wishes,

Ronny

It exists as a separate timeline, not a part of the primary timeline.

If the compound clip has been created from original clips in a project, it is in use in that project and you won't be able to delete it (see screenshot 1).

But when you go to the project where the compound clip has been created and you break apart the compound clip there (select the compound clip in the project and press SHIFT+CMD+G), you will be able to delete the compound clip (see screenshot 2).

Best wishes,

Ronny