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SCRIPTING: Specify output Folder dialog
Hi all,
Not an expressions question but an ExtendScript question. But I get the impression this crowd might know a thing or two about After Effects scripting, too 😉
So I’m taking Lloyd’s FXPHD scripting class and getting my feet wet in scripting. I’m trying to build a script that will create comps for all selected footage items, apply an animation preset and render to a specific location. Lloyd’s course is an excellent start since a good chunk of what I need is covered.
But the thing I’m now strugling with is that I want the user to set the output path for the new files. So I’ve put in a ‘browse’ button, but the file.Opendialog isn’t what I need I think and I can’t figure out what I do need instead of this:
var myOutputPath = File.openDialog("Select output path" );
And there’s no such thing as Folder.openDialog it seems…
Any pointers very much appreciated.
Barend
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2 Replies
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I think this is what you’re after:
Folder.selectDialog(“your prompt goes here”);
Dan
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Ha! That’s so obvious – but I’ve browsed through the Javascript guide for quite a while and didn’t stumble upon it.
Thanks a lot! And I’ll be back for more obvious answers soon 😉
Barend
Raamw3rk – independent colourist and visual effects artist
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