Modified transition behavior over clip to slug combination

FCP 7.0.3
steps to reproduce error
1. create a timeline with clip / slug / clip sequence
2. modify default transition to 15 frames instead of 30
3. drag the transition or use right click method at the clip to slug or slug to clip
4. result will be a tiny transition, barely visible
5. attempt rt-click - transition alignment "center on edit" - no change to position of transition

Don't know what to tell you.
I drop a clip on the timeline:
Edit a section of slug followed by another instance of the clip:
Put my cursor on the cut points and type Command + T and get 30 frame centered transitions:
+
Have you tried trashing your preferences?
What OS are you using?
MtD

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