Quote When I produce a video, the exported file gets added to the library of the current project. I'd like to disable this if possible.

Not possible, been suggested for years but still not a option. Right click, "Remove from Library" probably the best option if you want the file, just not in the media library.

You know where the suggestion feature is.

Jeff

Another approach that is to save the project before producing, and then close PD when the producing is finished. Doing that doesn't trigger any nag screens about saving before exiting, and the produced video never ends up in the library at all.

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Thanks guys. I will request this feature. I know they want to make PD user friendly as possible but they could add an option in the preferences to opt out.

The reason I do not like it is because I usually make a few rough drafts while editing. It adds them all to the library and then places a lock on the files so if I try to delete them from File Explorer, I can't. Also, sometimes I delete the files while PD is closed and then when I open the project, I am nagged because files in the library are missing. For now, I just need to remember to clean the library after I produce.

In PD17 and still there in PD18 they added an "Open file location" button after Produce which opens an explorer window. You can view and delete from there, when you go back to the Edit page you will just get one senseless message to acknowledge about not being able to open file in the media library, well it was never in the library. Kind of a strange implementation of "Open file location" button in my opinion.

Jeff