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adriant83512276
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September 30, 2019
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ExtendScript: Can't Relink MOGRT Files

  • September 30, 2019
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Hi!

 

I'm running into issues with sharing projects that rely on MOGRT (Motion Graphic Template) files. The MOGRTs were created in After Effects, added to a shared library, and imported into Premiere. When I transfer the project file to another computer with the same MOGRTs installed, however, the MOGRTs in my timeline aren't linked: they depend on a .aegraphic file that is created whenever I drag that template into my timeline, in a folder at the same local directory as the original project was saved in.

 

I need to reliably share projects that include those MOGRTs, so I started building a functionality in ExtendScript that would replace those local .aegraphic files associated with my project to copies of those .aegraphic files on a shared drive (because of my workflow, I can't save the Premiere project to the shared drive).

 

However, I'm hitting another wall when using ExtendScript: I can't run changeMediaPath() on those MOGRT files because canChangeMediaPath() returns false on them. I tried this out with an MP4 file in my timeline and was able to change its media path -- canChangeMediaPath() returns true on it. I'm unsure why canChangeMediaPath() returns false on the MOGRTs even though I can right-click on those same MOGRTs in my timeline and reveal them in Finder, or make them offline and relink them. 

 

Does anyone have suggestions for relinking those MOGRT files without having to prompt the user to do it on their own? Thanks so much!

      Correct answer Jeahn Laffitte

      Can you explain how to do that exactly, Im lost on trying to relink MOGART files while sharing a project file back and fortth with someone. WE both have the Mogarts in our indivdual computres, saved in Essenital Graphics BUT when we send Projeect file back and forth, it wont relink. It acts as if the essential graphics are missing 


      Here is the answer I gave previously. Still works in CC 2021:

       

      The solution I've found is Opt(Alt) dragging the same mogrt template from the Essential Graphics (or Library) panel onto the clip in the timeline that is broken and Premeire will replace it with the template on your system and ask to replace all the same templates in the timeline. 

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      Haley5EBE
      New Participant
      October 2, 2022

      I intentionally used MOGRT files during collaboration so as NOT to have to worry about "cached" files - so lost the corresponding .aegraphic files when deleting cache post edit, but Premiere will not rebuild these files as I expected it to.
      Is there ANY way to force premiere to rebuild the .aegraphic files?  I put an enormous amount of time into editing the MOGRT instances and find this dependence on cache files quite frustrating and non intuitive.  Thank you!

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      FilmFactory
      New Participant
      October 3, 2022

      I have not had any luck forcing Premiere to figure it out, even with the original AE file that was used to build the MoGrt. Every time I've had to rebuild the graphic all over again. 

      I agree - it's very frustrating. I hope Adobe can make an adjustment for this colab issue soon.

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      POwens
      Inspiring
      October 9, 2025

      I just hit this issue - spent a few days away from my system working on another system, and when I come back, none of the MOGRTs are working.  I tried all the above and still they all show as 'media offline'

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      FilmFactory
      New Participant
      February 17, 2022

      I've also been struggling with sharing projects with MoGrt files. Another workaround is to use the Project Manager to collect the files. During the collection process, Premiere will find the .aegraphic file and include it in the new project, so when you transfer the collected files folder to another user or use it on a different computer, everything you did in the timeline will stay intact and you don't need to drag and drop new versions or re-create any changes you've made.

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      devfred
      New Participant
      February 26, 2021

      I found that canChangeMediaPath() accepts a second argument:

      overrideChecks: boolean, Override any safety concern.

      With this set to true, changing the path work in most cases.

      See:

      https://premiere-scripting-guide.readthedocs.io/item/projectitem.html#projectitem-changemediapath

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      devfred
      New Participant
      March 16, 2021

      EDIT:

      canChangeMediaPath() -> changeMediaPath()

       

      projectItem.changeMediaPath is the method that accepts a second argument, overrideChecks: boolean.

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      Jeahn
      New Participant
      January 16, 2020

      I'm having this same issue. (Have been for months). I'm using CC 2019 and each time another person opens the project, the mogrts are broken and require a re-build. Colaborating is VERY difficult with this mogrt system.
      The solution I've found is Opt(Alt) dragging the same mogrt template from the Essential Graphics panel onto the clip in the timeline that is broken and Premeire will replace it with the template on your system.

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        wesleypd
        New Participant
        August 11, 2020

        I was having this issue too and what I found is that when you open up a mogrt file in premiere and drag it into the sequence it creates a file ending in .aegraphic.  You can find that file by hitting, "Reveal in finder".  You can find all of the .aegraphic files that you are using and compile them into your shared folder that you are using.  Then link all of your files to those ones.  That way when you share the file with someone else they can also have those .aegraphic files that you need to relink to.

         

        You won't be able to relink to the original .mogrt files.

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          Anonymous
          April 8, 2021

          Can you explain how to do that exactly, Im lost on trying to relink MOGART files while sharing a project file back and fortth with someone. WE both have the Mogarts in our indivdual computres, saved in Essenital Graphics BUT when we send Projeect file back and forth, it wont relink. It acts as if the essential graphics are missing 

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