Final Cut Pro 6: Timecode (drop and non-drop) may switch unexpectedly
Symptoms
When you create a sequence setting for drop frame, it may unexpectedly change to non-drop frame.
Products Affected
Final Cut Pro 6.0
Resolution
To avoid having your new sequences created as Non-Drop Frame when not desired, be sure to check the Timecode Rate pop-up as a final step before you click OK to save the preset.
If you go back to edit or open the preset again, the Timecode Rate pop-up will switch to Non-Drop Frame, so set it back to Drop Frame before you click OK.
After this, your new sequences based on that preset will be created with drop frame timecode.
Additional Information
In Final Cut Pro 6, it's possible that a sequence based on a modified sequence preset may be set to non-drop frame timecode, despite the drop frame option having been chosen in the Sequence Preset Editor.
After saving and reopening a sequence preset, the Sequence Preset Editor's Timecode Rate pop-up may show as Non-Drop Frame, despite having previously being set as Drop Frame. Sequences that were made based on that preset will have non-drop frame timecode.
This issue can occur if you open a sequence preset for editing more than once. If you've set the Timecode Rate pop-up to Drop Frame, it changes to Non-Drop Frame when you open it back up again.
This document will be updated as more information becomes available.