Making my first dual layer disk...have a question

I went to build option and switched the size to 8.5 gigs. I will leave the side set to one. When I get to layer break its set to automatic. When i switch it to manual I do not get an option to specify where to put the layer break. My project has 13 timelines in it and i wanted to put it between the timeline switching. Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you.

Be sure you "run as administrator" for dual layer projects.
Did you start the buid? I think that is when you get the break dialog.
Some may not apply, but see the posts by Jon Geddes and Neil Wilkes in this thread for background:
http://forums.adobe.com/message/4003221#4003221

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