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Import + Copy FIles Into Project
Is there any way in AE or with the help of a script, to have AE import a file and also copy it to a previously set location? I am constantly using files from multiple locations but would like to just select the file on a certain drive and have AE copy it to the folder where I have everything for my project. That way I can just send someone that folder and everything will be there. Everyone in my office accesses AE projects from a network drive and it would be easier to have everything always be within the project folder. I know I can collect after the fact, but that can lead to duplicate project files and elements within one folder tree.
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Use Collect Files
https://help.adobe.com/en_US/AfterEffects/9.0/WS3878526689cb91655866c1103a4f2dff7-79eaa.htmlTudor “Ted” Jelescu
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I understand, but thats an “after the fact” tool. I want to be able to collect as I import. Not after. Because lets say I have 1 element already in the project folder thats 2GB, then I import something thats on my stock footage drive without first copying it to my project folder, then I collect now I have 2 copies of the 2GB file plus the stock footage, Id like to be able to just import the Stockfootage and have it “collect” when I import.
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try this
var exebat = new File(“x:/testdir/test.bat”);
exebat.open(“w”);
exebat.writeln(“xcopy \”source.mp4\” \”x:/test/newfolder\””);
exebat.close();
exebat.execute();This creates the .bat file form the adobe script editor
my problem is trying to find a way to execute it
you can also use xmovewhen I figure it out, will post here
great question for automation..ALIVE! Media Creations
Alec Paul
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