Cam_SmoothCalculator.xcomp missing after 2024.2.0 update

 

Hi,

I finally had the time to update Aximmetry (to 2024.2.0) and after a few issues, it is working, but I have a message that 'Cam_SmoothCalculator.xcomp' is missing.  The file is not present in the new \\Elements folder.  

Do I need it?  If so, why is it not in the new \\Elements folder, or should I just link it back to the old version (2023.2.2), will it matter?

Thanks very much,

Phil.

Cam_SmoothCalculator.xcomp missing after 2024.2.0 update

   Phil_Tobitt

 
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Eifert@Aximmetry
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Hi Phil,

It seems you have an edited camera compound. You can read more about edited compounds here: https://aximmetry.com/learn/virtual-production-workflow/preparation-of-the-production-environment-phase-i/scripting-in-aximmetry/flow-editor/compound/#linked-compound

Since you've edited the camera compound, the compound Cam_SmoothCalculator.xcomp has been removed from the camera compounds, including the file itself. This is why Aximmetry can't find it. However, your compound will still function correctly because Cam_SmoothCalculator.xcomp (and all linked compounds) is also saved within the root compound's file. The warning simply indicates that the system cannot import it and, therefore, can't use the latest version of it.

You have two options to address this warning:
  • Revert In-Place Modifications: Right-click on the camera compound and select this option. This will revert all changes made inside the camera compound, giving you the latest version with all related updates. To avoid losing your changes modifications inside the camera compound, make a mental note of these changes, or create a backup and keep it open in a different Flow Editor tab to easily copy the modifications.
  • Unlink Compounds: Locate all instances of Cam_SmoothCalculator in your camera compound. Right-click on each one and select Unlink Compound. This will remove the link to the nonexistent file. However, this will not update your camera compound to the latest version, so you will probably miss many features that come in the latest versions of Aximmetry.
    You can locate all Cam_SmoothCalculator instances using the Dependency Manager panel. Search for Cam_SmoothCalculator and use the Go To button to navigate to them.

Warmest regards,

 
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Phil_Tobitt
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Thank you very much Eifert,

That all made sense and I have re-added the modifications I had made in the previous version (Xbox control for v cams), and saved the affected compounds with different names.  I realise I may need to do this all again if the compounds get new updates in the future, but could see no other way to do it unless I unlink (as you suggested), but that would also not benefit from future updates.  It is not difficult to manually change each time.

I am now looking to test the updated SRT input functionality to see if that helps my projects too!

Best regards,

Phil.

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