aerender project path syntax using ssh into Windows 10

[alexcristo]

I'm using ssh to execute aerender on a Windows 10 Pro machine. I'm telling aerender to access the project file over the network. When I enter this command into the ssh command prompt:

aerender -project "\\MACPRO\Work\Sessions\Deep in the Forest\End_Titles\DITF End Titles.aep" -comp "a more perfect union - Wendy Worthington" -rqindex 1 -reuse

 I receive this error:

aerender Error: After Effects error: Unable to call "openFast" because of parameter 1. Path is not valid. Path: "\\MACPRO\Work\Sessions\DITF_End_Titles.aep"  

I'm guessing this has to do with the project path syntax, but I'm not sure how to make it right. Any thoughts on how to make this work?

[ToolfarmJP]

Would you check the permission of the folder (everyone)?

[alexcristo]

Thanks for replying. I tried changing the permissions for the folder containing the project file to "Everyone (Read and Write)" and got the same error. I then set the volume to "ignore ownership" and also got the same error. 

The project file and output directory are hosted on a Mac, which is from where I'm performing the ssh commnads. 

Could my use of UNC paths be the issue? 

[alexcristo · Accepted solution]

I was able to make it work by using the "net use" command first:

net use \\1.1.1.2

After that is authenticated, I'm able to use aerender with the project path "\\1.1.1.2\Work\Sessions\etc..."