dir or path - video files for projector

[davidjac]

We use FMprojector 1.51, mostly for video/flash CD production. I have had difficulty with "paths" in some of the FScommands. I would like to place the video clips in a sub-directory on the disc. I have been unable to "find" the video when placed in a sub-directory. So far, my solution has been to place the video clips on the "root". I am now working on a project with 40 or more clips. Placing that many clips on the root would seem "unprofessional" to me. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

David

[Flashants]

To access the sub folder for fmprojector, you always need to specify the full path:

Use fas.shell.GetInitDir to get the current working directory(the exe location) and then append the sub folder name to it.(maybe you need to add a "/" between)

http://www.flashants.com/tutor/commandList.shtml#6-1-3

[Flashants]

Pls notice that you should wait a few frames untill the path string to be successfully retrieved.
Example:

Frame 1:
var initDir
fscommand("fas.shell.GetInitDir", "initDir");

Frame 4:
fullPath= initDir add "video\\baby.mpg"
fscommand ("fas.avclip.xy", "83,64");
fscommand ("fas.avclip.load", fullPath);

Or you may loop to check if the initDir is retrieved.

[Yozeph]

Don't use spaces in you directory names makes a difference as well I found out.

Success

[Flashants]

Originally posted by Flashants
Pls notice that you should wait a few frames untill the path string to be successfully retrieved.
Example:

Frame 1:
var initDir
fscommand("fas.shell.GetInitDir", "initDir");

Frame 4:
fullPath= initDir add "video\\baby.mpg"
fscommand ("fas.avclip.xy", "83,64");
fscommand ("fas.avclip.load", fullPath);

Or you may loop to check if the initDir is retrieved.

Check the FAQ here:
http://www.flashants.com/faq/faq.shtml#2_17