Unable to hide Media Pool and Inspector Sections

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Unable to hide Media Pool and Inspector Sections

PostWed Apr 16, 2025 11:55 am

The media pool is showing in the edit page. When I click the icon to hide it, nothing happens. I am also unable to resize it. The same thing happens with the inspector bar. However, the inspector bar is also half-cut off and I cannot see the entire thing, even when I make my window larger or smaller.

I tried restarting Resolve and restarting my computer multiple times. The issue went a away for a day and now it is back again.
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Re: Unable to hide Media Pool and Inspector Sections

PostThu Apr 17, 2025 11:44 pm

Try a Reset UI Layout under the Workspace menu.
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Re: Unable to hide Media Pool and Inspector Sections

PostFri Apr 18, 2025 10:39 am

Sitay, what is the resolution of the monitor you are using, and is it set to 100% scaling?
This is what I see on a 1920x1080 monitor set to 100% scaling. In the Workspace menu I have Full Screen Window selected.
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If you click on the icons I've arrowed, you should be able to switch both the Media Pool and Inspector windows between half and full height. There should be no problem closing either the Media Pool or Inspector panels.
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Re: Unable to hide Media Pool and Inspector Sections

PostSun Apr 20, 2025 9:23 pm

Jim Simon wrote:Try a Reset UI Layout under the Workspace menu.


I tried that, unfortunately, it did not work. I forgot to mention it in my original post.
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Re: Unable to hide Media Pool and Inspector Sections

PostTue Apr 22, 2025 11:06 pm

OK.

Make sure Display Scaling is at 100%.
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Re: Unable to hide Media Pool and Inspector Sections

PostWed Apr 23, 2025 1:39 am

Charles Bennett wrote:Sitay, what is the resolution of the monitor you are using, and is it set to 100% scaling?
This is what I see on a 1920x1080 monitor set to 100% scaling. In the Workspace menu I have Full Screen Window selected.
SCREEN.jpg
If you click on the icons I've arrowed, you should be able to switch both the Media Pool and Inspector windows between half and full height. There should be no problem closing either the Media Pool or Inspector panels.


My screen is 3840x2160, and I believe the scaling is set to 100%.
I opened Resolve today and I can see the full window. If it acts up again, I will try the full screen method you are suggesting.
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Re: Unable to hide Media Pool and Inspector Sections

PostWed Apr 23, 2025 8:43 pm

ctayproductions wrote:The media pool is showing in the edit page. When I click the icon to hide it, nothing happens. I am also unable to resize it. The same thing happens with the inspector bar. However, the inspector bar is also half-cut off and I cannot see the entire thing, even when I make my window larger or smaller.

I tried restarting Resolve and restarting my computer multiple times. The issue went a away for a day and now it is back again.


It is happening to me as well. I can't Shrink or Close the MEDIA POOL/EFFECTS/INDEX/KEY FRAMES window either.
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Re: Unable to hide Media Pool and Inspector Sections

PostSat May 03, 2025 2:47 pm

Charles Bennett wrote:Sitay, what is the resolution of the monitor you are using, and is it set to 100% scaling?
This is what I see on a 1920x1080 monitor set to 100% scaling. In the Workspace menu I have Full Screen Window selected.
SCREEN.jpg
If you click on the icons I've arrowed, you should be able to switch both the Media Pool and Inspector windows between half and full height. There should be no problem closing either the Media Pool or Inspector panels.

Those icons don’t appear. I remember I could hide side panel and just have timeline shown in DR 19. Now the left side panel is taking half of the screen and it’s annoying. I’m using an external monitor connected to my MBP.
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Re: Unable to hide Media Pool and Inspector Sections

PostSun May 04, 2025 2:11 am

I am experiencing the exact same issue. Previously I was on Resolve Studio 19. Once I upgraded to Resolve Studio 20, the Media Pool tab no longer minimizes by clicking the icon on the edit page.

I hope there is some resolution to this down the line. I am just noting my issue here for reference.
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Re: Unable to hide Media Pool and Inspector Sections

PostSun May 04, 2025 8:27 pm

This has to be related to screen resolution and/or scaling in some way. In Windows I have no problem turning off the Media Pool or Inspector. This is on a 1920x1080 single screen.
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If you are using multiple monitors like I do, then the Media pool is always open.
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Re: Unable to hide Media Pool and Inspector Sections

PostSun May 04, 2025 8:53 pm

Charles Bennett wrote:This has to be related to screen resolution and/or scaling in some way. In Windows I have no problem turning off the Media Pool or Inspector. This is on a 1920x1080 single screen.
Edit Page no Inspector or Media Pool.jpg
If you are using multiple monitors like I do, then the Media pool is always open.
Edit Page Dual Screen.jpg

Thank you.

External monitor's resolution is 3840x2160. Even when I use MBP's screen, tabs can't be hidden/closed. I have never encountered this issue in previous versions.
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Re: Unable to hide Media Pool and Inspector Sections

PostTue May 06, 2025 7:42 am

We would like to know whether it’s a bug.
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Re: Unable to hide Media Pool and Inspector Sections

PostFri May 16, 2025 6:37 am

Greetings. For me, this issue only appears when the "Use optimized UI layouts for vertical video" option is ticked in the User UI Settings. When I untick this option, I can expand and/or close the Media Pool and other relevant panels.
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Re: Unable to hide Media Pool and Inspector Sections

PostTue May 27, 2025 6:28 pm

Thank you Driebble! This was driving me insane and our fix took care of it for me! Thank you so much!!!

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