Showing and hiding layers in the Timeline window

You can mark a layer as shy, or hidden from display, and then use the Hide Shy Layers button in the Timeline window to hide all shy layers on the Timeline list. Making layers shy is useful when you want to make room in the Timeline window to show the layers and layer properties you want to adjust.

Shy layers still appear in the Composition window. If you want to hide or show layers in the Composition window, use the Video switch. (See Hiding layers in the Composition window.)

To mark a layer as shy or not shy:

Select the layer in the Timeline window, and choose Layer > Switches > Shy to apply or undo shy status for that layer.

The icon in the Switches column indicates whether a layer is shy  or not shy . You can also click this Shy switch to toggle between shy and not shy status.

To hide or show all shy layers:

Click to select or deselect the Hide Shy Layers button  at the top of the Timeline window.

You can also choose Hide Shy Layers from the Timeline window menu to switch back and forth between showing and hiding shy layers.