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Robin Carlo
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January 18, 2024
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Automation Blocks : Is there a way to force stop a script?

  • January 18, 2024
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Hello,

 

I built a script that checks a variable. If the variable is OK, the script continues but if it's not, I would like to stop the script. Is it possible?

 

I noticed that some UI blocks could do it (open file dialog, save dialog, ...) but I'm looking for a simpler block (just the "stop script" function).

 

The only workaround I've found so far is to prompt an alert and intentionally provoke an error (but it's not the cleanest solution 😅)...

    Correct answer Mathias Moehl

    Hi Robin,

    there is no "stop script execution" block, but instead you can

    1) put your entire script code into a function block

    2) return from that function whenever you want to stop script execution.

     

    I just recorded this tutorial for you to explain it in full detail:

     

    PS: If anybody reading this wonders what Automation Blocks is: It is a (paid) extension to create custom tools and automations for Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.

     

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    Mathias Moehl
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    Mathias MoehlCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    January 18, 2024

    Hi Robin,

    there is no "stop script execution" block, but instead you can

    1) put your entire script code into a function block

    2) return from that function whenever you want to stop script execution.

     

    I just recorded this tutorial for you to explain it in full detail:

     

    PS: If anybody reading this wonders what Automation Blocks is: It is a (paid) extension to create custom tools and automations for Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.

     

    Mathias Möhl - Developer of tools like BeatEdit and Automation Blocks for Premiere Pro and After Effects
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      Robin CarloAuthor
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      January 18, 2024

      Very interesting! Thank you so much for your help! 🙏

       

      (I struggled a bit because I have a lot of functions and loops, but I finally managed to get it done!)

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