Batch
scripts are ASCII files that contain instructions related to a Batch
job. They must have the file extension .bscript for
Batch to recognize them. A Batch script is executed after the Output
or Export node to which the script is associated has finished rendering.
NoteUse the imgview and movie scripts
with the Export node, and use the listVariables script
with the Export or Output nodes.
You should consult with
your system administrator when creating scripts. Scripts are created
using either C shell, Korn shell, or Perl. Also, Batch scripts must
have the proper file access, directory access, and execution permissions for
the files, directories, and applications in the script.
When the script is executed, Flame continues
with its own processes and does not wait for the script to terminate. Flame imposes
no restrictions with executing scripts; however, make sure that
no one else is using the system when a script is executed and that
the script is approved by your system administrator.
Script variables that
you can set are defined in the following table.
| Variable |
Description |
| BATCH_NODE_NAME |
Corresponds to the name of the Output node or the Export node.
This is the same name that you provide in the Queue Manager Node
Name field.
|
| BATCH_FIRST_FRAME |
Corresponds to the first frame displayed in the Queue Manager
for the selected node name.
|
| BATCH_LAST_FRAME |
Corresponds to the last frame displayed in the Queue
Manager for the selected node name.
|
| BATCH_ASPECT_RATIO |
Corresponds to the framestore aspect ratio. |
| BATCH_FRAME_RATE |
Applies only to scripts associated with Export nodes. This is the framerate
of the final clip result.
|
| BATCH_FRAME_WIDTH |
Applies only to scripts associated with Export nodes. Corresponds to the width
of the final clip result.
|
| BATCH_FRAME_HEIGHT |
Applies only to scripts associated with Export nodes. Corresponds to the height
of the final clip result.
|
| BATCH_OUTPUT_DST |
Applies only to scripts associated with Output nodes. Indicates the destination
of the final clip result as either the Desktop reel or a clip library.
|
| BATCH_BIT_DEPTH |
Applies only to scripts associated with Export nodes. Specify the bit depth
of the final clip result.
|
| BATCH_CROP_WIDTH |
Applies only to scripts associated with Export nodes. Specify the crop width
of the final clip result.
|
| BATCH_CROP_HEIGHT |
Applies only to scripts associated with Export nodes. Specify the crop height
of the final clip result.
|
| BATCH_FILE_FORMAT |
Applies only to scripts associated with Export nodes. Indicates the numbering
format of a sequence of exported images in the final clip result.
This numbering sequence ensures that the order of frames in the
clip is intact when you import the clip.
|
| BATCH_FILE_EXT |
Applies only to scripts associated with Export nodes. Specifies the format
to which the final clip result is being exported: Alias (.als),
Cineon, Dpx (Spirit), Jpeg (.jpg), Pict (.pict), Pixar (.picio),
Sgi (.sgi), SoftImage (.pic),
Targa (.tga), Tdi/Maya (.iff),
Tiff (.tif), or Wavefront (.rla).
|
| BATCH_FILE_DIR |
Applies only to scripts associated with Export nodes. Indicates the file location
of the final clip result.
|
