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February 10, 2024
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Where to store user data in CEP

I am developing a CEP extension for AfterEffects.
Where should I store user data?
Or is there an API for store the data?

Thank you.

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Mylenium
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February 11, 2024

It's a case of "Whatever you prefer". Most scripts will simply generate a text file in their host directory, but of course you can create your own preference settings just as well or create a more complex method of storing files in other folders, using a connection to a database engine or remote URL.

 

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Mylenium
MyleniumCorrect answer
Legend
February 11, 2024

It's a case of "Whatever you prefer". Most scripts will simply generate a text file in their host directory, but of course you can create your own preference settings just as well or create a more complex method of storing files in other folders, using a connection to a database engine or remote URL.

 

Mylenium

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February 11, 2024

i agree with Mylenium. you could add data to AE's pref files, but it offers absolutely no advantage to you or the user over just writing it where ever you prefer.

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