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@wwaag

My steps to reproduce aren't very well identified, but it seems when working with the custom command line, I must reload it each time I run it, otherwise the audio portion goes away, and the render routine just shoots blanks. Does this make any sense?

Not really. I've not experienced such problems. However, John Dennis has used CCL's extensively and might be able to confirm.

I will test further and be more specific.

"...but it seems when working with the custom command line, I must reload it each time I run it..."

I've not had any problems with Custom Command Lines not being persistent across multiple renders or even reboots.

I'll share a few ground rules though:  

If you run Sony and Magix versions of Vegas Pro, you should populate the folders:

C:\ProgramData\HappyOtterScripts\Sony Vegas Pro\RenderPlus\Custom CommandLines

and

C:\ProgramData\HappyOtterScripts\Magix Vegas Pro\RenderPlus\Custom CommandLines

if you want to use the scripts in both versions. (Show hidden and Protected O/S files in Control Panel.)

I rendered old projects all day yesterday only changing the Custom Command Line a couple of times.

This is what I saw when I opened Vegas Pro 15 this morning...

Yes that's what I get unless calling the audio from separate window.

@wwaag @john_dennis

This is what happens when I try to save and reuse a custom command line that uses the audio dialog box.

Shooting blanks, audio doesn't stick in dialog. Am I doing it wrong?

It appears that the Audio Encode/Remux CommandLine box contents is not persistent like the Video Encode CommandLine box. 

@Musicvid

I see the problem. It only affects renders using GPU encoders since a separate CL is required for the audioRemux unlike FFmpeg which does it all in one pass. That should be an easy fix (famous last words!). I'll upload a new R+ for you to try.

I figured as much, without really knowing much about command lines, except I'm having fun using them again.

When the beta time end, will there be a trial version for users who just konw HOS shortly?

@wwaag

I did a completely fresh install of 1.02.60, replaced RenderPlus.dll with the new one, and unfortunately Render+ does not launch. Render Events does launch normally, however.

@lan-mLMC

Whenever the beta period ends (I will be extending it again to sometime this Fall.), there will be an option to download a 30-day trial.

Here you go:

[Removed because preview is confusing]

Something is definitely amiss and has been corrupted in your system. After installation when you first start Vegas, the R+ dialog is shown. That should not happen--I've never seen that before. After you switch R+ dlls, it is still shown when Vegas starts.

Also, why did you not install the Redistributable package when prompted right at the outset? There are still 32bit components even though it is considered a 64bit app.

I would suggest you first uninstall HOS through the normal app removal process in Settings. Then make sure everything is removed including the HappyOtterScripts folders in Program Files and Program Data. Also make sure that the DebugMode FrameServer folder is removed in Program Files. Then try a re-install and attempt a render without changing the R+ dll. If successful, then swap it out for the new one.

@wwaag , if it's working on your end, I can easily wait for the next beta. I truly appreciate your responsiveness and asking me to test. It means a lot. I have no production deadlines to worry about.

@wwaag

Mystery Solved! It opens!

I woke up with a clearer head and imagined it might be a security setting. Testing it now, and now I know . . .

New version 1.0.2.61 released with added features, and bug fixes. Change log may be found here. https://tools4vegas.com/wp-content/uploads/HappyOtter-Change-Log.pdf

New Features Include:

o    ProxyAssist—added option to resize stills to proxy resolution in addition to video

o    ImportAssist—added still images import option

• High quality crop/resize with choice of save formats
• Option to import small images (less than Project frame size) without timeline “zooming”

o    AudioTrim—additional options for selecting which event and track Fx to keep including gain, pan, volume and track envelopes

To download the new version, Launch Help and click on Check Now.

Comments are welcome.

Just realized this morning my previous version has expired. After the 1.0.2.61 download, I get a virus warning. This is the first time ever I came across this. hence I am a little apprehensive.. anyone else? (using Win10/chrome/Chrono download manager

@AVsupport

I too, the HOS creator, received a warning from Windows Defender for a 1.0.2.60 download that I had done awhile back just a couple of days ago. Running the original file through the virus scan showed clean. Apparently, some update to either Win 10 or Defender led to that update as containing suspected "malware". Googling the suspected malware showed quite a few threads about false positives. The only major change in 1.0.2.60 was the new FrameServer from Satish, plus updates from Rigaya (for QSV and Nvenc) and VirtualDub. There were no new app updates in 1.0.2.61. HOS seems particular vulnerable since all of these are "unsigned". Additionally, all updates are stored on DropBox which often leads Windows to block such downloads unless they are "unblocked".

I don't think there's a problem, but If you're worried just delete it.

I would be interested if anyone else is having such problems since this is potentially a showstopper.

yeah not worried yours is the best 'malware' ever!! sorry don't want to create panic, I realize this is annoying from your end, just wanted to provide feedback ;-)

Glad you did. Thanks for the info.

I always get warnings as well. When initiating the HOS installs, Norton's Security suite warning details state:

- Very Few Users: Fewer than 5 users in the Norton Community have used this file.
- Very New: This file was released less than 1 week ago.
- Unproven: There is not enough information about this file to recommend it.

Based on that info, I always assume it is 'safe' and choose to "run the installer anyway".