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October 31, 2025
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ECW realtime update

  • October 31, 2025
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Hi,

I am trying to implement a sort of "loupe" tool as part of an AE plugin. It's actually a tool that helps position a 2d point/pin in the comp. So far, when I move a 2d point i am able to draw the portion of the comp around that point in the ECW (via an ARB param). The only issue, I must release the mouse button to see an update of my ARB viewr in the ECW. 

Is there a way to continuously update the ECW drawing (or at least that ARB param) while draging a 2d point ? thx.

Correct answer shachar carmi

well... ECW custom ui's get idle calls on regular intervals only when the curson is within their perimeter.
however, if the point param is supervised you can call PF_RefreshAllWindows during interactions wich will force a redraw. wasteful, but what the heck...

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shachar carmiCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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October 31, 2025

well... ECW custom ui's get idle calls on regular intervals only when the curson is within their perimeter.
however, if the point param is supervised you can call PF_RefreshAllWindows during interactions wich will force a redraw. wasteful, but what the heck...

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November 3, 2025

Works like a charm ! thx.