After effects missing files auto batch relink

[sigalite86633480]

after effect used to re link all the missing files as a batch - now i have a new macbook pro and it relink only one file each time and not automatically, do you have a solution for that bug?

[Mylenium]

You could likely try one of the many import/ export/ project management scripts on AEScripts.com.

Mylenium

[sigalite86633480]

not sure i understand... it was happening  automatically before i replaced my mac, you think i should buy a script?

[nishu_kush]

Hi sigalite86633480,

Sorry for your issue.

It seems to be working fine for me. Is it happening with a particular project? Would you mind testing it with a new project? Also, what's the exact version of After Effects you're using: https://community.adobe.com/t5/after-effects-discussions/faq-how-to-reset-trash-preferences-in-after...

Let us know.

Thanks,

Nishu

[defaultye4min0whnp4]

This function is still broken. Any word on an actual fix?

[sigalite86633480]

after effect used to re link all the missing files as a batch - now i have a new macbook pro and it relink only one file each time and not automatically, do you have a solution for that bug?

[nishu_kush]

Merging the duplicate thread.

Thanks,

Nishu

[sigalite86633480]

Hi 

i did try it in a few different projects, the version is 18.4.1

I also rest the preferences as in the link you attached and still didnt work...

Thanks for you assistance 

[Mylenium]

The functions appear to be currently somehow busted on Mac at least from what I read here on the forum, hence I was referring to the scripts.

Mylenium

[sigalite86633480]

Got it. thanks! do you mind helping me choose the correct one and dorp a few word on how to use it? never did that before 

Thanks again 

[jenc4d]

Hi Mylenium, 

I've searched for more info on this but can't find any. Could you please suggest the best import/export script? I so wish Adobe would fix this bug- it's so frustrating and time-consuming to be without it! Thanks!!

Jenny

[BHTV999]

I tried everything wrestling with a similar bug that happens with collects using AE over Dropbox and files not sync correctly.  I even tried manually changing the file paths and Volume names in an XML / .aepx file.  It still ignored the path even though the files were there forcing a re-link one by one.  

Solve:
A resonable solve was to use Immigration from AE scripts, saved me hrs of pain.
https://aescripts.com/immigration/

[jenc4d]

Thanks so much for posting--  will look it up!

[Lorenzo302669337byy]

I just re-organized all of my source media, and when I went into AE, I simply had to repeat the process once per System folder. I located one file and AE automatically found the rest.

[jenc4d]

Thanks!! I realized that my Apple iCloud settings were the culprit-- had the "optimize storage" setting checked--so it had sent those files into the cloud (my drive was too full) and they needed to be downloaded again. Any file that had the cloud icon next to it needed to be downloaded again.

[Cathie5ED2]

Its doing the same thing (relinks only 1 file) in after effects 2023 windows and the beta version also. now i have to relink 400+ footage one by one. Insane I tell you

[K.351021216f8d]

I have no Idea, why Adobe is not implementing a propper automatic search and relink feature in the Mainprogramm directly. Ths is so essential and comment. It´s like not having an import feature at all