Grass Valley EDIUS , the error message "Could not use the selected format, please confirm setting" is a common roadblock that usually indicates a mismatch between your project settings export or clip parameters
Solution 3: Reset the Render Settings for Export
If the error pops up when you hit Export:
Sometimes corrupted render files cause export failures. Go to Render > Delete Temporary Render Files > All and try exporting again.
- Selected render codec may not support the project’s resolution or frame rate.
- Bitrate extremes (too low or too high) outside codec’s spec can trigger error.
- Audio format (e.g., 24-bit 192 kHz) may be unsupported by chosen container.
4. Fix #2: Correcting Output/Export Settings (Print to File)
Another common trigger is hitting File -> Print to File and immediately receiving the error, even before the export dialog opens.
Impact: Prevents project creation, import of certain media, or export to desired formats. Typically occurs due to mismatched project settings, missing codecs, or hardware limitations.
Step-by-Step to Fix Project Settings:
- Open EDIUS (do not load an existing project yet).
- Go to Settings -> System Settings -> Application -> New Project Settings.
- Click the "Preset" dropdown. Do not manually type values.
- Select a presets that matches your source footage exactly.