Can't drag effects to viewer

I am messing with some different effects, but can't seem to drag them from the browser to the viewer window. Any ideas why? I can click the viewer and go to the tool bar to add effects, just can't drag like I should be able to.

Works for me. Might depend on what the filter is and what tab you're in.
Message was edited by: Tom Wolsky

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