Newbie question: actions and timeline

[benny666]

I'm doing a head turn, using the actions. All parts of the face (vector layers) are inside a group layer. I wonder why when I put the actions in the timeline with "insert reference" and the group layere selected, no dot appears for marking position. I can see it only if I select each sub vector layer at a time. But if I need to play with dots to improve the animation on timeline there is a quicker way?

[benny666]

dot=keyframe, sorry:-)

[ponysmasher]

No, you will only see the keyframes for the current layer. If you need to retime stuff you can move keyframes on all layers with Rudiger's excellent Nudge keys script

[funksmaname]

if you want a visual reference point on the parent layer though, just add a key (that does nothing) to it when creating your action... like nudge it 1px and then back... then when using the action you will get a 'reference' dot on the parent layer (although you won't know WHAT action you used, it's a little help)

One thing I though of doing is adding action names as non rendering labels so that when an action is active you get the action name visible.

[benny666]

great suggestions, mates! very useful, many thanks!:-)