Move track to routing folder

2022-02-22 12:51:30.245Z

I'm new to SoundFlow and didn't find topic to this question:
is there way to move selected track/s to Routing folder?
In my work flow I color my tracks and move them inside folders. I use Scheps Color Deck to do coloring and selecting part, but would like to automate also foldering part.
Thanks,
Markku

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samuel henriques @samuel_henriques

2022-02-22 16:38:24.926Z

Hello Markku Heikkilä,

This should work, as is it will keep the new folder name as the pro tools default but if you include the name there newRoutingFolder() like so newRoutingFolder("Folder name here") thats what you'll get as folder name.
If instead you prefer the script to wait, so you can name the folder, you can delete these lines:

    // Track Name
    if (name) {
        newFolderWin.textFields.first.elementSetTextFieldWithAreaValue({ value: name })

    };
    
    // Create
    newFolderWin.buttons.whoseTitle.is("Create").first.elementClick();

    newFolderWin.elementWaitFor({ waitType: "Disappear" })

Here's the complete script:

function newRoutingFolder(name) {

    sf.ui.proTools.menuClick({ menuPath: ["Track", "Move to New Folder..."] })
    const newFolderWin = sf.ui.proTools.windows.whoseTitle.is("Move To New Folder").first.elementWaitFor({}).element

    // Track Format
    const trackFormatPop = newFolderWin.popupButtons.allItems[2]
    if (trackFormatPop.value.invalidate().value != "Stereo") {
        trackFormatPop.popupMenuSelect({ menuPath: ["Stereo"] })
    };

    // Track Type
    const trackTypePop = newFolderWin.popupButtons.first
    if (trackTypePop.value.invalidate().value != "Routing Folder") {
        trackTypePop.popupMenuSelect({ menuPath: ["Routing Folder"] })
    };

    // Track Name
    if (name) {
        newFolderWin.textFields.first.elementSetTextFieldWithAreaValue({ value: name })

    };

    // Enable Route Tracks to New Folder
    newFolderWin.checkBoxes.whoseTitle.is("Route Tracks to New Folder").first.checkboxSet({
        targetValue: "Enable",
    });

    // Create
    newFolderWin.buttons.whoseTitle.is("Create").first.elementClick();

    newFolderWin.elementWaitFor({ waitType: "Disappear" })

}


newRoutingFolder()

Let me know if this is it.

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MMarkku Heikkilä @Markku_Heikkila
2022-02-22 19:25:40.776Z
Thanks,
I’ll check that out. Just one more question: What about if I want to move tracks to folder that already exist..
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1. samuel henriques @samuel_henriques
  2022-02-22 20:03:30.988Z
  I could add to the script a popup asking which existing folder you want to move the tracks to, or new folder.
  Check this out and let me know how you are using it, and then I'll do the new bit.
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Chad Wahlbrink @chadwahlbrink
2022-02-23 02:51:09.463Z
Hey @Markku_Heikkila ! I have a script on the SoundFlow App Store within my "CW Pro Tools Utilities Package" which can move tracks to the existing routing folder with a simple search function (similar to how soundflow handles searching I/O, AudioSuite plugins, etc.).

There are separate scripts for "Move and Route Tracks to Existing Folder (Searchable)" and "Move Tracks to Existing Folder (Searchable)." The "Move and Route" Script will automatically route to the Aux Folder when moving the tracks. On that one, you can set it to leave the original tracks select or select the track below the original selected track (I use this when doing session prep!).

Finally, I find Andrew Schep's script for creating a new Aux Folder and maintaining the routing really helpful: Can someone help modify @Andrew_Scheps script to accommodate Multiple Output Assignments? #post-18

↑ this basically takes the outputs assigned to the tracks currently, makes a new aux folder, then sets the new aux folder to route to the original output of the folder's children tracks.
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1. M Markku Heikkilä @Markku_Heikkila
  2022-02-23 09:51:27.117Z
  I will give this a try
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  J John Traunwieser @John_Traunwieser
  2022-03-20 03:42:57.510Z
  Hey Chad, have you pulled this package:CW Pro Tools Utilities Package from the store? I'm not seeing it available. Interested in checking out your moving tracks to routing folder script!
  
  Thanks!
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  Chad Wahlbrink @chadwahlbrink
  2022-03-21 16:46:49.527Z
  Hey @John_Traunwieser ! It should be available in the store still.
  
  Try searching just my name, "chad," as I believe I'm the only Chad in the store.
  
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  Ryan DeRemer @Ryan_DeRemer
  2022-04-03 08:28:14.609Z
  Hey @chadwahlbrink ,
  
  I'm trying to use the "Move and Route to Existing Folder" command. It moves the tracks to the folder just fine, but won't route the tracks to the folder. Am I missing something?
  
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  Chad Wahlbrink @chadwahlbrink
  2022-04-03 19:11:46.605Z
  Interesting, @Ryan_DeRemer! It seems to be working over here in Pro Tools Ultimate 2021.12 on macOS Catalina for me.
  
  One thing to note is that there are a few different versions of the script. Make sure you are using "CWPT Move, and Route Tracks to Existing Folder (Searchable)" instead of "CWPT Move Tracks to Existing Folder (Searchable)," as these are separate functions.
  
  For "CWPT Move and Route Tracks to Existing Folder (Searchable)," there are two versions. I think "Leave Originally Selected Tracks Selected" is probably the most helpful version for most people.
  
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  Chad Wahlbrink @chadwahlbrink
  2022-04-03 19:13:04.402Z
  If that's still not working, feel free to let me know, and I'll try to troubleshoot for you.
  
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  Ryan DeRemer @Ryan_DeRemer
  2022-04-03 19:44:48.967Z
  @chadwahlbrink I now think this is part of a larger issue I'm having where any script I activate that has to change the I/O of a track isn't working. I have the I/O displayed in the Mix and Edit windows. Doesn't work in either version of the script.
  
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  Chad Wahlbrink @chadwahlbrink
  2022-04-03 20:06:41.981Z
  @Ryan_DeRemer - very strange! I'm curious if it's something to do with the size of the track?
  
  Does the macro "Select Track Output (Search)" from the default SoundFlow Pro Tools package work for you?
  
  Let me know what version of Pro Tools you are running if you can.
  
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  Ryan DeRemer @Ryan_DeRemer
  2022-04-03 20:23:03.813Z
  I'm running:
  
  PT 2021.6
  macOS 10.15.7 Catalina
  
  I have a subscription but I was having issues with CPU spike in 2021.10 so I reverted back.
  
  I tried the "Select Track Ouput (Search)" command and it gave me an error. See below.
  
  Also re: track size; I tried all the same commands at different track sizes and got the same result.
  
  03.04.2022 13:20:43.27 [Backend]: [ServerController] Running command from sfgui: 'Select Track Output (Search)' (user:ckp49i4j60000a2100yfwywgf:ckou1qcq600cpzv107ca6ycfp)
  
  03.04.2022 13:20:43.27 [Backend]: >> Command: Select Track Output (Search) [user:ckp49i4j60000a2100yfwywgf:ckou1qcq600cpzv107ca6ycfp]
  
  03.04.2022 13:20:43.28 [Backend]: Checking for running apps with bundle 'com.avid.ProTools'
  NSArray.ArrayFromHandle count = 1
  
  03.04.2022 13:20:43.36 [Backend]: Mouse current pos is: (813.75, 1356.3671875)
  Clicking with mouse here: (72, 30)
  
  03.04.2022 13:20:43.36 [Backend]: Moving mouse back to: (813.75, 1356.3671875)
  
  03.04.2022 13:20:43.37 [Backend]: Position is now: (822.25, 1342.1953125)
  
  03.04.2022 13:20:43.37 [Backend]: Position is now: (822.25, 1342.1953125)
  
  03.04.2022 13:20:43.38 [Backend]: Position is now: (822.25, 1342.1953125)
  
  03.04.2022 13:20:43.39 [Backend]: Position is now: (839.38671875, 1317.265625)
  
  03.04.2022 13:20:43.39 [Backend]: Position is now: (864.9609375, 1286.890625)
  
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  03.04.2022 13:20:43.60 [Backend]: Position is now: (1072.43359375, 1064.125)
  
  03.04.2022 13:20:43.60 [Backend]: Position is now: (1072.43359375, 1064.125)
  
  03.04.2022 13:20:43.61 [Backend]: Position is now: (1072.43359375, 1064.125)
  
  03.04.2022 13:20:43.61 [Backend]: Position is now: (1072.43359375, 1064.125)
  
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  03.04.2022 13:20:43.65 [Backend]: Position is now: (1072.43359375, 1064.125)
  
  03.04.2022 13:20:43.68 [Backend]: Could not get UIElement for AxPtTrackOutputPathButton: Could not find Audio Output Path selector button
  Logging error in action (01) TrackOpenOutputMenuAction: Could not find selected track's output button
  Logging error in action (01) TrackFetchOutputMenuAction: Could not open track's output menu
  
  03.04.2022 13:20:43.68 [Backend]: Logging error in action (01) TrackSearchOutputAction: Could not fetch output menu's items
  !! Command Error: Select Track Output (Search) [user:ckp49i4j60000a2100yfwywgf:ckou1qcq600cpzv107ca6ycfp]:
  Could not fetch output menu's items (Select Track Output (Search): Line 5)
  Could not open track's output menu
  Could not find selected track's output button
  Could not find Audio Output Path selector button (AxPtTrackOutputPathButton)
  
  << Command: Select Track Output (Search) [user:ckp49i4j60000a2100yfwywgf:ckou1qcq600cpzv107ca6ycfp]
  
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  Chad Wahlbrink @chadwahlbrink
  2022-04-03 21:22:33.173Z
  Ah, bummer. Yeah, I can't vouch for 2021.6 functionality. I'm going to defer to Christian and Kitch on your other thread. They should be able to help you figure out the specifics. I'd say once you get your main I/O issues sorted, my script should work for you too.
  
  I/O issues
  Hey all, I'm having an issue generally with scripts having to do with changing Ins/Outs on tracks, be it the "Selected tracks to no input" command or routing tracks to an existing folder. Not sure what's going on or if I have a funky setting somewher...
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  Chad Wahlbrink @chadwahlbrink
  2022-04-03 21:23:59.031Z
  I'd also suggest trying re-installing Soundflow from this page https://my.soundflow.org/install to see if it helps.
  
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