Developer Documentation issue with FxPlug4 with Downloaded SDK and Xcode #322

mkuhnkey · 2024-01-09T13:50:12Z

mkuhnkey
Jan 9, 2024

Is it too off topic to discuss how/why down loaded FxPlug4 examples are overridden by default xcodebuild on MacOS? Maybe a "Down-in-the-Weeds" or "Rabbit Hole"? Specifically Developer Documentation using Xcode --> FxPlug project to manually install and make FxPlug template somehow overrides "Examples" downloaded with FxPlug4 SDK from Apple Developer website.

Specifically interested in "chaining together" Xcode-->FxPlug-->Motion-->FCPX "templates". Also would like to understand "ozscene XML" in Motion and "On-Screen-Editing Controls" in the chain? I could buy the plug-ins...but would like to understand the system.

latenitefilms · 2024-01-09T20:44:12Z

latenitefilms
Jan 9, 2024
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I'm not really sure I understand your question?

I explain FxPlug in more detail here: https://fcp.cafe/news/20231212/

why down loaded FxPlug4 examples are overridden by default xcodebuild on MacOS

What do you mean exactly?

Specifically interested in "chaining together" Xcode-->FxPlug-->Motion-->FCPX "templates". Also would like to understand "ozscene XML" in Motion and "On-Screen-Editing Controls" in the chain? I could buy the plug-ins...but would like to understand the system.

Again, I'm not really sure what you mean.

FxPlug is basically filters and generators for Apple Motion. You can't directly access an FxPlug from Final Cut Pro.

You can create Motion Templates in Apple Motion for Final Cut Pro which can contain any combination of FxPlug filters and generators.

Xcode is only used to create FxPlug's. You basically need to build a "Wrapper" application, which contains the FxPlug extension. When you run the Wrapper application, macOS detects the embedded extension and notifies Apple Motion that it exists.

The XML data in a Motion project is proprietary, and there's no public documentation about it.

FxPlug has an API for doing on-screen controls. See:

https://developer.apple.com/documentation/professional_video_applications/fxplug/adding_onscreen_controls_to_plug-ins?language=objc

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mkuhnkey · 2024-01-09T21:45:27Z

mkuhnkey
Jan 9, 2024
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System Log: MacBook-Pro DEAD_PROCESS: 43204 ttys000

Handled all the "Console" crash dumps...clicked on Motion...Opened Motion Project...no FxPlug behavior of any type.

FCPX is the end game...Got Motion "Rigging","Widgets", "Publishing" and stuff working but just wanting a little insight to FxPlug4 (because FxPlug3 honestly scared me).

Went back to Development Documentation...Xcode...built FxPlug4.xcodeproj...ran it...Console Crash Report....(fat file, but missing compatible architecture (have 'i386,x86_64', need 'arm64'...figured that "old PluginManager" out ....and current FxPlug4 examples solved that issue ....drum roll...and STILL can't get the current examples to interact with Motion!

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mkuhnkey Jan 9, 2024
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xcodebuild 'Preferences'
Xcode-setup -r. (reset)
otool (arm64e)
Xcode 15.1
CANNOT stop XPC from building "XPC_Service" incorrectly.
Examples have XPC and Schemes in the project.pbxproj (faceplant)

latenitefilms Jan 9, 2024
Maintainer

I'm still confused by your messages. I was under the impression that when you built the Wrapper App in Xcode, it correctly showed in Motion? Is that not the case?

I would ignore any Console messages for now - there's lot of irrelevant Console spam in FxPlug and Final Cut Pro.

The FxPlug examples in the FxPlug SDK should all work out-of-the-box with no changes required. Just build the sample project's Wrapper Application, run it, THEN open Motion and the filter or generator should be listed.

mkuhnkey Jan 9, 2024
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a test on FxBrightness.xcodeproj did compile...opened Motion Project...No FxPlug4 content.
When you showed me your screen the Examples Filter->subcategory was there, figured I had done something wrong. Deleted Xcode etc...Reinstalled...same issue...example code installed and built correctly...but Motion did no provide what I saw on my screen. (whew...)

My brain kinda work...but working on the mouth

mkuhnkey Jan 9, 2024
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Nowadays , All the family is on Mac, iPhone, iPad and Watch...iVision probably next.

mkuhnkey · 2024-01-09T23:09:20Z

mkuhnkey
Jan 9, 2024
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This is my screen after Xcode run of FxGradientCheckerboard.xcodeproj

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On Jan 9, 2024, at 4:38 PM, Chris Hocking ***@***.***> wrote: I'm still confused by your messages. I was under the impression that when you built the Wrapper App in Xcode, it correctly showed in Motion? Is that not the case? I would ignore any Console messages for now - there's lot of irrelevant Console spam in FxPlug and Final Cut Pro. The FxPlug examples in the FxPlug SDK should all work out-of-the-box with no changes required. Just build the sample project's Wrapper Application, run it, THEN open Motion and the filter or generator should be listed. — Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <#322 (reply in thread)>, or unsubscribe <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/AEC7OJCR2XG6B4WTX2UUPSTYNXBFHAVCNFSM6AAAAABBTED4MGVHI2DSMVQWIX3LMV43SRDJONRXK43TNFXW4Q3PNVWWK3TUHM4DANZSGM4DG>. You are receiving this because you authored the thread.

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latenitefilms Jan 10, 2024
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I can't see the image. You may have to reply on GitHub rather than via email.

mkuhnkey · 2024-01-09T23:31:48Z

mkuhnkey
Jan 9, 2024
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Yes...Closed and Opened Motion multiple times....

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On Jan 9, 2024, at 5:09 PM, Mike Kuhnkey ***@***.***> wrote: <Screenshot 2024-01-09 at 5.06.34 PM.png> This is my screen after Xcode run of FxGradientCheckerboard.xcodeproj > On Jan 9, 2024, at 4:38 PM, Chris Hocking ***@***.***> wrote: > > > I'm still confused by your messages. I was under the impression that when you built the Wrapper App in Xcode, it correctly showed in Motion? Is that not the case? > > I would ignore any Console messages for now - there's lot of irrelevant Console spam in FxPlug and Final Cut Pro. > > The FxPlug examples in the FxPlug SDK should all work out-of-the-box with no changes required. Just build the sample project's Wrapper Application, run it, THEN open Motion and the filter or generator should be listed. > > — > Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <#322 (reply in thread)>, or unsubscribe <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/AEC7OJCR2XG6B4WTX2UUPSTYNXBFHAVCNFSM6AAAAABBTED4MGVHI2DSMVQWIX3LMV43SRDJONRXK43TNFXW4Q3PNVWWK3TUHM4DANZSGM4DG>. > You are receiving this because you authored the thread. >

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mkuhnkey · 2024-01-09T23:51:59Z

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Jan 9, 2024
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This is copy of FxGradientCheckerboard "Build Phases" from Xcode.....xcodebuild -project FxGradientCheckerboard.xcodeproj -showBuildSettings shows "TARGET_BUILD_DIR" and "FRAMEWORKS_FOLDER_PATH". These "Preferences" are not jiving with "DerivedData" in Xcode. So, I thought it would be helpful, from "Developer Perspective" to identify how xcodebuild 'preferences' mapped to Xcode button presses and checkboxes?....cause I don't understand how it works for you but not for me...

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On Jan 9, 2024, at 5:31 PM, Mike Kuhnkey ***@***.***> wrote: Yes...Closed and Opened Motion multiple times.... > On Jan 9, 2024, at 5:09 PM, Mike Kuhnkey ***@***.***> wrote: > > <Screenshot 2024-01-09 at 5.06.34 PM.png> > This is my screen after Xcode run of FxGradientCheckerboard.xcodeproj > >> On Jan 9, 2024, at 4:38 PM, Chris Hocking ***@***.***> wrote: >> >> >> I'm still confused by your messages. I was under the impression that when you built the Wrapper App in Xcode, it correctly showed in Motion? Is that not the case? >> >> I would ignore any Console messages for now - there's lot of irrelevant Console spam in FxPlug and Final Cut Pro. >> >> The FxPlug examples in the FxPlug SDK should all work out-of-the-box with no changes required. Just build the sample project's Wrapper Application, run it, THEN open Motion and the filter or generator should be listed. >> >> — >> Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <#322 (reply in thread)>, or unsubscribe <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/AEC7OJCR2XG6B4WTX2UUPSTYNXBFHAVCNFSM6AAAAABBTED4MGVHI2DSMVQWIX3LMV43SRDJONRXK43TNFXW4Q3PNVWWK3TUHM4DANZSGM4DG>. >> You are receiving this because you authored the thread. >> >

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mkuhnkey Jan 13, 2024
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How would Xcode have generated it? Deleted all folders and App....from 15.1 to 15.2.
Even when I load Xcode the FxPlug4 Template is giving me the same issue, and it has across 2 installations.

This is fantastic information...confirmed...but I can't seem to fix it.

mkuhnkey Jan 13, 2024
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Going to "thoroughly" deleted EVERYTHING...again...and try again! 3rd Times the Charm

mkuhnkey Jan 13, 2024
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YES! I GOT IT!....Thank-YOU! Can't figure out where I went WRONG...but you got me out of the "Rabbit-Hole"!

mkuhnkey Jan 14, 2024
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Xcode...FxPlug4 build completes...but defaults for MyFxPlugSwift.xcodeproj do not showup under pluginkit -m -p FxPlug?

F.Y.I: Works fine under Xcode FxPlug4 Examples and showup under pluginkit -n -p FxPlug....🤷🏼‍♂️

mkuhnkey Jan 14, 2024
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Followup....
Xcode....FxPlug4 build completes...and works for MyFxPlugObjC.xcodeproj. Objective-C works under pluginkit and Motion see it as MyFxPlugObjc Group.........as opposed to Swift Xcode Template.

mkuhnkey · 2024-01-09T23:59:51Z

mkuhnkey
Jan 9, 2024
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Don't know how IQ goes, but you are definitely beyond "gifted", and have a knack for explaining things. Haven't made it to CommandPost...but looking into it.

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On Jan 9, 2024, at 5:31 PM, Mike Kuhnkey ***@***.***> wrote: Yes...Closed and Opened Motion multiple times.... > On Jan 9, 2024, at 5:09 PM, Mike Kuhnkey ***@***.***> wrote: > > <Screenshot 2024-01-09 at 5.06.34 PM.png> > This is my screen after Xcode run of FxGradientCheckerboard.xcodeproj > >> On Jan 9, 2024, at 4:38 PM, Chris Hocking ***@***.***> wrote: >> >> >> I'm still confused by your messages. I was under the impression that when you built the Wrapper App in Xcode, it correctly showed in Motion? Is that not the case? >> >> I would ignore any Console messages for now - there's lot of irrelevant Console spam in FxPlug and Final Cut Pro. >> >> The FxPlug examples in the FxPlug SDK should all work out-of-the-box with no changes required. Just build the sample project's Wrapper Application, run it, THEN open Motion and the filter or generator should be listed. >> >> — >> Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <#322 (reply in thread)>, or unsubscribe <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/AEC7OJCR2XG6B4WTX2UUPSTYNXBFHAVCNFSM6AAAAABBTED4MGVHI2DSMVQWIX3LMV43SRDJONRXK43TNFXW4Q3PNVWWK3TUHM4DANZSGM4DG>. >> You are receiving this because you authored the thread. >> >

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