feature request for better options to update source file locations
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Martyn Whitlam
Please could we have a better tool to bulk update in powerdirector when source material changes file path. At the moment, the dialogue shows file name, old file location. When i click to update file location, it opens the standard windows file manager dialogue. However, the file name you are looking for is not carried into the dialogue box, nor can you copy the file name from the underlying Cyberlink dialogue. I'm therefore faced with moving 75 file locations (where i have consolidated my filing), having to long-hand type the file name and it's painful! Please can we have 1) a bulk file location update option for missing source files in a project and 2) for single file updates can the filename be passed into the windows dialogue so you are just changing the file path and not having to re-type the filename every time. This whole process could be much simpler if you can help us....
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VN800 Rider
I agree it can be a painful process, if your files are scattered over multiple locations. There was much debate on project management/workflow on the old forum, even down to using a text replace in the .pds file itself.
I still use a more "traditional" workflow for important projects, by having all my assets in a project folder. It does mean duplicating space etc. etc. but I can move or archive things easier, with less problems, when I have to re-organise from time to time. As OO Lee says you can then point to the folder's new location and PDR should pick up all the assets.
Means a bit more planning and asset management, but safer for larger projects perhaps?
Adrian
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OO Lee
It seems like if the missing files are at the same path, updating the path for one will automatically update for the rest at the same path.
Michael Küpper
OO Lee So ist es.