Duplicate sequence?

[kinkersnick127]

I've started to have a look through the SDK documents, but just have a quick question about the SDK functionality that I imagine someone well-versed in it should be able to answer pretty easily:

Could the SDK be used to create a button (in a custom panel) that when pressed would duplicate the currently selected or currently open sequence, rename it, and move it to a specific place in the project?

It seems like the SDK is not concerned with functionality like this, but it would be great for what I want to achieve if it is!

Anyone know about this?

[kinkersnick127]

I found an answer to a similar question on Creative Cow, in case anyone is interested:

Premiere Pro's SDK doesn't allow plugins to control the program - for instance, you cannot use a plugin to create markers or move clips in your timeline. Plugins are limited to affecting the video signal.

Premiere Pro SDK??? : Adobe Premiere Pro

So it would appear it's not possible.

If only Adobe would develop Premiere Pro Extendscript support to the level enjoyed by After Effects...

[Zac Lam]

The plug-in SDK doesn't provide this kind of control, but ExtendScript may open up some options.  I'll check with Bruce.

[Bruce Bullis]

The following works in ExtendScript Toolkit, and PPro CC 2014.

var active_seq = app.project.activeSequence;

if (active_seq != null)

{

    alert("Active sequence = " + active_seq.name);

    var new_seq = active_seq.clone();

    var test_seq = app.project.activeSequence;

    if (test_seq != null)

    {

        alert("Active sequence is now " + test_seq.name);

    }

}