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RGPatt
Inspiring
October 24, 2017
Question

Unable to open resource file

  • October 24, 2017
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Somehow in my development efforts I did something that makes After Effects put up a message when it starts saying "Unable to open resource file SmartyPants.plugin 3::54".  I have been struggling with effects based on SmartyPants and even tried at one point to build an older version of SmartyPants.  I can just click OK and After Effects carries on, but since I am starting it over and over again during the day, I'd like to get rid of the message.  I have used Finder to remove every file on my computer with SmartyPants in its name and I have uninstalled and reinstalled After Effects.  I still get the message.

Does anyone know what is causing this message and how I can stop it?

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JamesWhiffin555
Inspiring
October 24, 2017

I think cleaning and rebuilding could solve this. I've experienced it a few times, not sure what causes it though.

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RGPattAuthor
Inspiring
October 24, 2017

Thanks.

I  tried running Creative Cloud Cleaner and re-installing After Effects.  What else is involved in "rebuilding."

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JamesWhiffin555
Inspiring
October 25, 2017

Product -> clean and then Product -> rebuild will ensure all the associated files (like the resource file) are rebuilt. Normal building doesn't recompile the PiPL.

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