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apply the current image on the instances with the same name

Posted: 14 Apr 2014, 08:07
by kariP
What a name :) I couldn't even search for this function, because it's so long.
But never mind that, there is something funny with this possibly very useful function.

It works fine if I use one layer on a project. Everything goes as it should. But If I add one layer on top, button doesn't work anymore. If I add +15 layers, it starts working again, but it adds the changes to all the frames. Not just on the named.

Bug? Clues? Already asked?

Re: apply the current image on the instances with the same n

Posted: 14 Apr 2014, 12:02
by Elodie
huh ? I don't have any problem...

Can you record this and send us the video ?

Re: apply the current image on the instances with the same n

Posted: 14 Apr 2014, 13:12
by kariP
hei Elodie,

I recorder a tutorial, but it seems to take some time to export it. I'll send it tomorrow.

Re: apply the current image on the instances with the same n

Posted: 15 Apr 2014, 06:37
by kariP
Ok, here is the weird behaviour. Hopefully you can follow this.


Re: apply the current image on the instances with the same n

Posted: 15 Apr 2014, 06:48
by Elodie
Ok, thank you Kari for this video, that's clearer !

Wow, I didn't reproduce exactly your bug, but had a different one : when I apply the change on instance 1, instance 3 is not changed, but instance 2 is ^^"

2nd try : I reproduce your bug.

Okaaaay, let's to do list it ! :roll:

Re: apply the current image on the instances with the same n

Posted: 15 Apr 2014, 06:52
by kariP
Perfect, thanks!

Re: apply the current image on the instances with the same n

Posted: 15 Apr 2014, 06:54
by Fabrice
multi OS bug :(

Re: apply the current image on the instances with the same n

Posted: 23 Apr 2014, 13:40
by Elodie
Hello Kari !

The problem is fixed. As it depends on a George script, no need to wait for the next TVPaint release.

Just destroy your current Animation Panel (right click > make editable / right click again > this panel > delete)
Then, download the Animator below and drag it / drop it in TVPaint. Force Re-install and enjoy :)

Re: apply the current image on the instances with the same n

Posted: 24 Apr 2014, 10:11
by kariP
Impressive response time :) And thanks alot, it seems to be working as it should, good job!

Clone instance,...

Posted: 02 May 2014, 21:05
by alfatoons
Hello TVPaint users.

Anybody knows if it is possible to sort of "update" a drawing(clone) in the time line.

Let´s say On drawing(Instance) number 10 I decide to change something, but the same drawing(Instance) is repeated on frame 20. Is there a easy way to update this drawing(Instance) or do I have to erase
,Copy ,Paste the drawing?


Thanks in advance!

Re: Clone instance,...

Posted: 02 May 2014, 23:37
by Paul Fierlinger
this can be done in certain versions of TVP. What's yours? Or to find out directly, look at the Animator Panel; under "Instance" do you see a green icon called, "Apply the current image on the instances with the same name"?

Re: Clone instance,...

Posted: 02 May 2014, 23:39
by alfatoons
Hey Paul My version is:

V10 Pro.
I´m a new commer to TvPaint.:)

And thank you for responding to my question:)

Re: Clone instance,...

Posted: 02 May 2014, 23:46
by alfatoons
Right I found it. !! Thank you very much!:)

Re: Clone instance,...

Posted: 03 May 2014, 00:24
by Paul Fierlinger
You can find a plugin Madsjul put together to streamline the process, right here:
Once you install the tvpx in TVPaint you can find corresponding key commands in your key command panel.
http://forum.tvpaint.com/viewtopic.php? ... nel#p64046" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
If you decide to do this, let me know and I can walk you through a further trick how to completely atomize the process.

Re: Clone instance,...

Posted: 03 May 2014, 01:13
by alfatoons
Hey Paul

Thanks again. It is 3 am now and I will try to look at it when I wake up.

Looks very good.

Thanks!