"Incompatibe files" error messages.
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the message suggests that either the file isn't in /Users/johnpaterson/Desktop or that it isn't executable, try:
sudo chmod a+x /Users/johnpaterson/Desktop/fixfcpxml.py
Then:
sudo /Users/johnpaterson/Desktop/fixfcpxml.py -o /Users/johnpaterson/Desktop/new.fcpxml -d /Users/johnpaterson/Desktop/test.fcpxml
One further thing, is the existing file the test.fcpxml? -d is the source -o the fixed destination.
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Here's what I'm doing:
MacBook-Pro:~ johnpaterson$ sudo /Users/johnpaterson/Desktop/fixfcpxml.py -o /Users/johnpaterson/Desktop/new.fcpxml -d /Users/johnpaterson/Desktop/test.fcpxml
Password:
sudo: /Users/johnpaterson/Desktop/fixfcpxml.py: command not found
MacBook-Pro:~ johnpaterson$
EDIT
Just found out how to do it. I copied the fixfcpxml.py code to my python folder, then in terminal switched to that location using the command:
cd path_to_python_folder
Then I entered:
python fixfcpxml.py -o path_to_dest_file -d path_to_source _file
and pressed Enter.
This did create a new .fcpxml file, which sadly did not sort out my problems, which were that 5 files, one .mp4 GoPro file, three native .mp3 files and one .wav file were offline.
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Sorry you feel it hasnt worked for you. As this is the first time you have reported issues on the forum we would initially ask for a copyof the consolidation text and xml to investigate. Were hsppy to look at what issues you are having but you can and always could approach the app store for a refund. As i said we are happy to look into the issues if you can advise what they are
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Steps to relink are:
1. Import the consolidated fcpxml.
2. Select the project in the event.
3. "Click" File>"Relink Files"
4. Select "Missing"
5. Click "Locate All"
6. Choose the folder with all the trimmed/copied clips in.
7. Click the "Relink Files" button
8. Now your media files should all be back online.
The above will not work in some circumstances due to a known FCP problem and the script that you have should fix that. To use the script make the consolidated version in a new folder and put or copy that folder to the location that you want to use it from
Now run the script on the source file in that new folder
.fcpxml and give it a new name for the destination [newname].fcpxml Import [newname].fcpxml into FCPX and if necessary relink (this shouldn't be necessary).[file].fcpxml and give it a new name for the destination [newname].fcpxml
Import [newname].fcpxml into FCPX and if necessary relink (this shouldn't be necessary).
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thanks for any info...
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Yes the fixfcpxml script should resolve this for you, It can be downloaded from
gist.github.com/Grezzo/ed62fe2292373f14d17d
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Not sure if I said earlier in the thread but if I consolidate directly to the target drive, the problem disappears. I don't always have that target drive available though.
Thanks again for the reply.
Hugh
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There is an issue in FCP-X which may explain what you are seeing with these 36 files. In certain circumstances the media filename or paths cannot be relinked. Apple is aware of this and we are waiting for a fix. In the meantime we have created a little script which will fix up the paths in the FCP XML after you have moved it to a new location which will allow FCP X to find a fully linked project and all the media will be available. If you would like I can make this script available to you, as you do appear to be experiencing this issue.
Please advise.
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My question is now: why does it mess up if copy the consolidated media directory to a new physical drive?
Moving consolidated media to a new physical drive would seem to me to be a normal workflow.
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My project is a mixture of live action and graphics which comprise Motion generators using drop zones and built-in titles. The project runs about 8 minutes and contains material that was shot at a variety of frame rates (24, 25, 30). I've consolidated all related media into the Library. My workflow has been to select the Project, export its XML to another location and then export the consolidated media to another directory within that location. Then I hit the start button and Worx4x does whatever it does.
After the process is finished, I then copy that entire new folder structure to a different physical drive.
I look for the new XML file and import that into a new Library (with the old drive unmounted). It seems to import fine, except I have to relink to this new media. When I start relinking, this is where I start getting problems - see screenshot below: 36 name matches were found, but 36 files are not compatible.
Why are they incompatible? Is Worx4x generating the incompatible media? Why would it make new elements with the wrong length/tracks? I'm confused.
I can understand the software getting confused by not seeing inside generators and pulling out the drop zone material, but even allowing for that, some bog standard connected clips are missing and won't relink. Frankly, that sucks and I'm disappointed with he result.
Any idea if this is a limitation of the software or is my workflow messed up?
Suggestions welcome,
Hugh
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