Import+ for Adobe After Effects

A ScriptUI Panel for Adobe After Effects that simplifies your workflow by keeping all imported assets organized in a single (Footage) folder within your project directory. Say goodbye to the hassle of Collect Files, which creates redundant folders every time, and enjoy a streamlined asset management experience!

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Features

• Organized Asset Management: Automatically copy imported files to a (Footage) folder in your project directory.
• Easy Relinking: Relink all existing imported files to the organized (Footage) folder with a single click.
• Streamlined Workflow: Keep all your assets in one place, avoiding the repetitive process of Collect Files.
• User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive tab-based UI with options to import files, organize and relink assets, and access helpful documentation.

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Benefits

1. No Need for "Collect Files":

   • Unlike Collect Files, which creates a new folder every time, Import+ organizes files directly into a single (Footage) folder in your project directory.
   • This ensures that your project remains clean and consistent without redundant folders.

2. Eliminates Missing Footages:

   • All your assets are copied to one location, reducing the risk of missing or broken file links.

3. Seamless Integration:

   • Import files directly from the ScriptUI panel without opening external file explorers.

4. Relink with Ease:

   • Automatically relink all existing project files to the newly organized (Footage) folder.

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How to Install

Manual Installation

1. Download the Script:

   • Download the Import+.jsx file from this repository.

2. Locate the ScriptUI Panels Folder:

   • Mac: /Applications/Adobe After Effects [version]/Scripts/ScriptUI Panels/
   • Windows: C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe After Effects [version]\Support Files\Scripts\ScriptUI Panels\

3. Copy the Script:

   • Move the downloaded Import+.jsx file into the ScriptUI Panels folder.

4. Restart Adobe After Effects:

   • Restart After Effects to load the script.

5. Access the Script:

   • In After Effects, go to Window > Import+ to open the panel.

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How to Use

Import Files

1. Open the Import+ Panel (Window > Import+).
2. In the Browse tab, click on:
   • Browse and Import Files to select files for import.
3. All imported files will be:
   • Automatically copied to the (Footage) folder in your project directory.
   • Imported into your project.

Organize and Relink Files

1. Click the Organize and Relink Files button in the Browse tab.
2. This will:
   • Copy all existing imported files in your project to the (Footage) folder.
   • Relink them to their new location.

Access Help

• Go to the Info tab for a detailed explanation of how Import+ works and its benefits.

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Troubleshooting

Script Doesn't Appear in After Effects

• Ensure the script is located in the correct directory:
  • Mac: /Applications/Adobe After Effects [version]/Scripts/ScriptUI Panels/
  • Windows: C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe After Effects [version]\Support Files\Scripts\ScriptUI Panels\
• Restart After Effects after copying the script.

Permission Denied on macOS

• Ensure the correct permissions are set for the Scripts directory:

  sudo chmod -R 755 "/Applications/Adobe After Effects [version]/Scripts"

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Why Use Import+?

Comparison with Collect Files

Feature	Collect Files	Import+
Creates redundant folders	Yes	No
Keeps files in one place	No (new folder every time)	Yes (single (Footage) folder)
Relinks existing files	No	Yes
Streamlined import	No	Yes

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Contributing

We welcome contributions! If you'd like to improve Import+, submit a pull request or open an issue.

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License

Copyright © 2024 Ameer Rizvi.

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

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Contact

For questions, feedback, or support, feel free to open an issue or contact the project maintainer via GitHub.

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