: By: Derek Moran; In: FAQs; Published: 20 February 2012; Last Updated: 02 September 2022

Q: Why can't I get the Track Motion Tool to work properly in Vegas Pro?

Answer: If you are having problems with the Track Motion Tool it will be because of two things.

Number 1:
Make sure you press on top of "Position" which is the label at bottom of window on left hand side.
If you have Shadow or Glow high-lighted instead, then you wont be able to control the Track Motion window properly.

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Number 2:
All the ICON settings running along the top and the settings running down the side, need to be in precise combinations to achieve particular effects.

This information applies to all versions of Vegas Movie Studio Platinum and Vegas Pro.

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Bruce · 06:56 04/05/2021
Well, it does work sometimes, but sometimes I make a trim on a video and the track motion just goes away, and can't be set again unless I reset Vegas
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  · 11:00 04/05/2021
  
  Which exact version of Vegas are you using?
  Vegas Pro or Vegas Movie Studio Platinum?
  Which build version do you have installed?
  Go to Help/About to find build version number.
  
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Allan · 11:52 11/06/2020
Derek, thank you so much for this!

The issue was costing me quite a bit of time and frustration, and you solved it for me with the first graphic.

I greatly appreciate this.
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  · 12:05 11/06/2020
  
  I remember way, way back this setting use to trick me out all the time and how frustrating it was.
  
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Seth Blasingame · 03:44 29/05/2020
Hi, I'm on Vegas pro 17 and when I put anything on the video track above the one that my clips are on it doesn't show what I put on the track above at all. Please help.
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  · 10:05 29/05/2020
  
  If you would like some help, please post your question on the MSZ Forum here:
  https://www.moviestudiozen.com/forum/index
  It's free to create an account and easy to use.
  I need to see a screen shot of your Timeline, to help diagnose the problem. You can upload the screen shot to the forum, when you post your message.
  If you don't know how to create a screen shot, please read this:
  https://www.moviestudiozen.com/forum/welcome-to-msz/1541-how-to-take-a-screen-shot-of-your-desktop-and-upload-it-to-the-forum#7660
  
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I will not put my na · 10:15 22/06/2019
not that it only works when it wants
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  · 13:30 22/06/2019
  
  There is no problem with the Track Motion window. If it is not working, you have a setting wrong.
  I do recommend however, that you make sure you have the latest build version of Vegas installed.
  I have download links for all the latest versions here:
  https://www.moviestudiozen.com/component/tags/tag/software-updates
  
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puppyapricot · 05:08 25/02/2019
Stupid stupid position label! Thanks for the post!
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Virginia · 10:38 10/02/2019
The @#$#$% position label! Thank you!
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  · 11:48 10/02/2019
  
  Welcome to the club!
  Everyone's been tricked by this setting at least once (clap)
  
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Jayden · 12:48 18/07/2018
hi im on svp 15 and when i go into track motion the check boxes for 2d shadow and 2d glow arent there. plz help :(
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  · 13:40 18/07/2018
  
  If you are using an older build version for Vegas Pro 15, that maybe the cause of problem.
  6x build updates have been released for VP15, which fix many bugs.
  Download from here:
  https://www.vegascreativesoftware.info/us/forum/vegas-pro-15-update-6-build-384--112150/
  If that does not fix problem, do a full program reset.
  Instructions here:
  https://www.moviestudiozen.com/doctor-zen-faq/573-how-to-reset-sony-software-to-default-settings#a1
  
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aquamei · 04:15 01/06/2018
hi, im wondering why parent-motion trick isnt working for me. The problem is the 'children' arent following the parent motion when I already clicked on the compositing child button.ive set up keyframes but it's only working on the parent. im really hoping you could help :)
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  · 10:07 01/06/2018
  
  Please post your question into the MSZ Forum.
  https://www.moviestudiozen.com/forum/index
  Upload a screen shot showing your timeline and make sure to include the Track Control boxes on left hand side.
  
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  aquamei · 19:50 01/06/2018
  
  okay thanks!
  
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Jeb · 10:49 25/02/2018
Hi, I'm on vegas pro 15 and was wondering why the icon for the tool doesn't even show up for me.
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  · 11:10 25/02/2018
  
  Vegas Pro 15 now allows you to edit what buttons you want to see.
  Press the "hamburger" button [3x horizontal lines].
  Go to last option to edit what you see.
  
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HI NEED HELP · 07:31 21/10/2016
hi derek i've done your steps but this is still ot working the video doesn't show the change of positions. PLZ HELP!
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  · 14:03 21/10/2016
  
  Turn on the SYNC button "padlock" for live view.
  If you are still having problems after that, reset the program:
  https://www.moviestudiozen.com/doctor-zen-faq/573-how-to-reset-sony-software-to-default-settings
  
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