Add clip to workspace on batch export

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I’m working on a batch export tool in python that is able to selectively export write file nodes in a batch setup.

I kick off the render with;

flame.batch.render()

which exports all the non-bypassed write file nodes as expected.

However, on completing the export I seem to be getting 2 clips per write file node added to the workspace even though I have disabled ‘Add to Workspace’ on the write file node as well as in Flame > Preferences > Batch & BFX > Add to Workspace.

Does anybody know what drives the adding of rendered clips to the batch workspace and/or how to disable it so clips are not added to the workspace at all?

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have you installed the logik portal tools?

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It’s the add to workspace button on the write nodes under the open clip settings. Just turn it off.

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@knhn - more shameless plugs please :heart:

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that’s cool, could you explain what the difference between

flame.batch.render()

and

flame.execute_shortcut('Render (Current Mode)')

is? Presumably they have pretty similar results, but are you able to enter different modes when you render this way?

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@cnoellert I already have done, it doesn’t seem to work though, hence the question

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don’t think so, but our artists do have fairly free reign on plugins they’ve added so I’ll check with them.

What should I be aware of if I have or haven’t installed these tools?

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@ed-spencer - there is a logik portal tool that enables write nodes to be added to a batch schematic once rendered. It predates the built in capabilities. If you install it, the capability is ‘on’ by default. You may need to disable it. I don’t remember what it’s called. Very clever stuff.

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alright thanks i’ll check it out

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Ah read to fast. Then likely the logik script as @philm mentioned. Sorry for the static.