UI for paths fixed

__init__.py

@@ -31,13 +31,25 @@ from bpy.types import Panel, Operator, PropertyGroup
 from . import operators
 from . import ui
 
+def ensure_default_search_path():
+    """Ensure there's always at least one search path"""
+    prefs = bpy.context.preferences.addons.get(__name__)
+    if prefs and len(prefs.preferences.search_paths) == 0:
+        new_path = prefs.preferences.search_paths.add()
+        new_path.path = "//"  # Default to relative path
+
 def register():
     operators.register()
     ui.register()
+    # Ensure default search path exists
+    bpy.app.handlers.load_post.append(ensure_default_search_path)
 
 def unregister():
     ui.unregister()
     operators.unregister()
+    # Remove the handler
+    if ensure_default_search_path in bpy.app.handlers.load_post:
+        bpy.app.handlers.load_post.remove(ensure_default_search_path)
 
 if __name__ == "__main__":
     register()

operators.py

@@ -3,9 +3,9 @@ import os
 from bpy.types import Operator
 from bpy.props import StringProperty, BoolProperty, EnumProperty, IntProperty
 
-class DYNAMICLINK_OT_replace_linked_asset(Operator):
+class DLM_OT_replace_linked_asset(Operator):
     """Replace a linked asset with a new file"""
-    bl_idname = "dynamiclink.replace_linked_asset"
+    bl_idname = "dlm.replace_linked_asset"
     bl_label = "Replace Linked Asset"
     bl_options = {'REGISTER', 'UNDO'}
     
@@ -79,9 +79,9 @@ class DYNAMICLINK_OT_replace_linked_asset(Operator):
         context.window_manager.fileselect_add(self)
         return {'RUNNING_MODAL'}
 
-class DYNAMICLINK_OT_scan_linked_assets(Operator):
+class DLM_OT_scan_linked_assets(Operator):
     """Scan scene for all linked assets"""
-    bl_idname = "dynamiclink.scan_linked_assets"
+    bl_idname = "dlm.scan_linked_assets"
     bl_label = "Scan Linked Assets"
     
     def execute(self, context):
@@ -196,9 +196,9 @@ class DYNAMICLINK_OT_scan_linked_assets(Operator):
         
         return {'FINISHED'}
 
-class DYNAMICLINK_OT_fmt_style_find(Operator):
+class DLM_OT_fmt_style_find(Operator):
     """Find missing libraries in search folders using FMT-style approach"""
-    bl_idname = "dynamiclink.fmt_style_find"
+    bl_idname = "dlm.fmt_style_find"
     bl_label = "FMT-Style Find"
     bl_options = {'REGISTER', 'UNDO'}
     
@@ -243,15 +243,7 @@ class DYNAMICLINK_OT_fmt_style_find(Operator):
                     found_count += 1
                     break
                 
-                # Extension replacement (FMT-style)
-                elif context.scene.dynamic_link_manager.search_different_extensions:
-                    base_name = os.path.splitext(lib_filename)[0]
-                    for filename in filenames:
-                        if base_name == os.path.splitext(filename)[0]:
-                            new_path = os.path.join(dirpath, filename)
-                            self.report({'INFO'}, f"Found {lib_filename} (as {filename}) at: {new_path}")
-                            found_count += 1
-                            break
+
         
         # FMT-style reporting
         if found_count > 0:
@@ -262,12 +254,12 @@ class DYNAMICLINK_OT_fmt_style_find(Operator):
         return {'FINISHED'}
 
 def register():
-    bpy.utils.register_class(DYNAMICLINK_OT_replace_linked_asset)
-    bpy.utils.register_class(DYNAMICLINK_OT_scan_linked_assets)
+    bpy.utils.register_class(DLM_OT_replace_linked_asset)
+    bpy.utils.register_class(DLM_OT_scan_linked_assets)
 
-class DYNAMICLINK_OT_open_linked_file(Operator):
+class DLM_OT_open_linked_file(Operator):
     """Open the linked file in a new Blender instance"""
-    bl_idname = "dynamiclink.open_linked_file"
+    bl_idname = "dlm.open_linked_file"
     bl_label = "Open Linked File"
     bl_options = {'REGISTER'}
     
@@ -293,33 +285,23 @@ class DYNAMICLINK_OT_open_linked_file(Operator):
         
         return {'FINISHED'}
 
-class DYNAMICLINK_OT_add_search_path(Operator):
+class DLM_OT_add_search_path(Operator):
     """Add a new search path for missing libraries"""
-    bl_idname = "dynamiclink.add_search_path"
+    bl_idname = "dlm.add_search_path"
     bl_label = "Add Search Path"
     bl_options = {'REGISTER'}
     
-    filepath: StringProperty(
-        name="Search Path",
-        description="Path to search for missing linked libraries",
-        subtype='DIR_PATH'
-    )
-    
     def execute(self, context):
         prefs = context.preferences.addons.get(__package__)
         if prefs:
             new_path = prefs.preferences.search_paths.add()
-            new_path.path = self.filepath if self.filepath else "//"
+            new_path.path = "//"  # Default to relative path
             self.report({'INFO'}, f"Added search path: {new_path.path}")
         return {'FINISHED'}
 
-    def invoke(self, context, event):
-        context.window_manager.fileselect_add(self)
-        return {'RUNNING_MODAL'}
-
-class DYNAMICLINK_OT_remove_search_path(Operator):
+class DLM_OT_remove_search_path(Operator):
     """Remove a search path"""
-    bl_idname = "dynamiclink.remove_search_path"
+    bl_idname = "dlm.remove_search_path"
     bl_label = "Remove Search Path"
     bl_options = {'REGISTER'}
     
@@ -339,9 +321,9 @@ class DYNAMICLINK_OT_remove_search_path(Operator):
                 self.report({'ERROR'}, f"Invalid index: {self.index}")
         return {'FINISHED'}
 
-class DYNAMICLINK_OT_attempt_relink(Operator):
+class DLM_OT_attempt_relink(Operator):
     """Attempt to relink missing libraries using search paths"""
-    bl_idname = "dynamiclink.attempt_relink"
+    bl_idname = "dlm.attempt_relink"
     bl_label = "Attempt Relink"
     bl_options = {'REGISTER'}
     
@@ -400,25 +382,6 @@ class DYNAMICLINK_OT_attempt_relink(Operator):
                         else:
                             print(f"Error relinking {lib_item.filepath}: {e}")
                 
-                # FMT-style extension replacement
-                if not found and context.scene.dynamic_link_manager.search_different_extensions:
-                    base_name = os.path.splitext(lib_filename)[0]
-                    for filename in filenames:
-                        if base_name == os.path.splitext(filename)[0]:
-                            new_path = os.path.join(dirpath, filename)
-                            try:
-                                bpy.ops.file.find_missing_files()
-                                found = True
-                                relinked_count += 1
-                                break
-                            except Exception as e:
-                                error_msg = str(e)
-                                if "unable to relocate indirectly linked library" in error_msg:
-                                    indirect_errors.append(lib_item.filepath)
-                                    print(f"Indirect link detected for: {lib_item.filepath}")
-                                else:
-                                    print(f"Error relinking {lib_item.filepath}: {e}")
-                
                 if found:
                     break
             
@@ -437,9 +400,9 @@ class DYNAMICLINK_OT_attempt_relink(Operator):
         self.report({'INFO'}, f"Relink attempt complete. Relinked: {relinked_count}, Indirect: {len(indirect_errors)}")
         return {'FINISHED'}
 
-class DYNAMICLINK_OT_find_in_folders(Operator):
+class DLM_OT_find_in_folders(Operator):
     """Find missing libraries in search folders and subfolders"""
-    bl_idname = "dynamiclink.find_in_folders"
+    bl_idname = "dlm.find_in_folders"
     bl_label = "Find in Folders"
     bl_options = {'REGISTER', 'UNDO'}
     
@@ -487,16 +450,7 @@ class DYNAMICLINK_OT_find_in_folders(Operator):
                     found = True
                     break
                 
-                # FMT-style extension replacement
-                if context.scene.dynamic_link_manager.search_different_extensions:
-                    base_name = os.path.splitext(lib_filename)[0]
-                    for filename in filenames:
-                        if base_name == os.path.splitext(filename)[0]:
-                            new_path = os.path.join(dirpath, filename)
-                            self.report({'INFO'}, f"Found {lib_filename} (as {filename}) at: {new_path}")
-                            found_count += 1
-                            found = True
-                            break
+
                 
                 if found:
                     break
@@ -511,22 +465,61 @@ class DYNAMICLINK_OT_find_in_folders(Operator):
         
         return {'FINISHED'}
 
+class DLM_OT_browse_search_path(Operator):
+    """Browse for a search path directory"""
+    bl_idname = "dlm.browse_search_path"
+    bl_label = "Browse Search Path"
+    bl_options = {'REGISTER'}
+    
+    index: IntProperty(
+        name="Index",
+        description="Index of the search path to browse for",
+        default=0
+    )
+    
+    filepath: StringProperty(
+        name="Search Path",
+        description="Path to search for missing linked libraries",
+        subtype='DIR_PATH'
+    )
+    
+    def execute(self, context):
+        prefs = context.preferences.addons.get(__package__)
+        if prefs and prefs.preferences.search_paths:
+            if 0 <= self.index < len(prefs.preferences.search_paths):
+                prefs.preferences.search_paths[self.index].path = self.filepath
+                self.report({'INFO'}, f"Updated search path {self.index + 1}: {self.filepath}")
+            else:
+                self.report({'ERROR'}, f"Invalid index: {self.index}")
+        return {'FINISHED'}
+    
+    def invoke(self, context, event):
+        prefs = context.preferences.addons.get(__package__)
+        if prefs and prefs.preferences.search_paths:
+            if 0 <= self.index < len(prefs.preferences.search_paths):
+                # Set the current path as default
+                self.filepath = prefs.preferences.search_paths[self.index].path
+        context.window_manager.fileselect_add(self)
+        return {'RUNNING_MODAL'}
+
 def register():
-    bpy.utils.register_class(DYNAMICLINK_OT_replace_linked_asset)
-    bpy.utils.register_class(DYNAMICLINK_OT_scan_linked_assets)
-    bpy.utils.register_class(DYNAMICLINK_OT_open_linked_file)
-    bpy.utils.register_class(DYNAMICLINK_OT_add_search_path)
-    bpy.utils.register_class(DYNAMICLINK_OT_remove_search_path)
-    bpy.utils.register_class(DYNAMICLINK_OT_attempt_relink)
-    bpy.utils.register_class(DYNAMICLINK_OT_find_in_folders)
-    bpy.utils.register_class(DYNAMICLINK_OT_fmt_style_find)
+    bpy.utils.register_class(DLM_OT_replace_linked_asset)
+    bpy.utils.register_class(DLM_OT_scan_linked_assets)
+    bpy.utils.register_class(DLM_OT_open_linked_file)
+    bpy.utils.register_class(DLM_OT_add_search_path)
+    bpy.utils.register_class(DLM_OT_remove_search_path)
+    bpy.utils.register_class(DLM_OT_browse_search_path)
+    bpy.utils.register_class(DLM_OT_attempt_relink)
+    bpy.utils.register_class(DLM_OT_find_in_folders)
+    bpy.utils.register_class(DLM_OT_fmt_style_find)
 
 def unregister():
-    bpy.utils.unregister_class(DYNAMICLINK_OT_fmt_style_find)
-    bpy.utils.unregister_class(DYNAMICLINK_OT_find_in_folders)
-    bpy.utils.unregister_class(DYNAMICLINK_OT_attempt_relink)
-    bpy.utils.unregister_class(DYNAMICLINK_OT_remove_search_path)
-    bpy.utils.unregister_class(DYNAMICLINK_OT_add_search_path)
-    bpy.utils.unregister_class(DYNAMICLINK_OT_open_linked_file)
-    bpy.utils.unregister_class(DYNAMICLINK_OT_scan_linked_assets)
-    bpy.utils.unregister_class(DYNAMICLINK_OT_replace_linked_asset)
+    bpy.utils.unregister_class(DLM_OT_fmt_style_find)
+    bpy.utils.unregister_class(DLM_OT_find_in_folders)
+    bpy.utils.unregister_class(DLM_OT_attempt_relink)
+    bpy.utils.unregister_class(DLM_OT_browse_search_path)
+    bpy.utils.unregister_class(DLM_OT_remove_search_path)
+    bpy.utils.unregister_class(DLM_OT_add_search_path)
+    bpy.utils.unregister_class(DLM_OT_open_linked_file)
+    bpy.utils.unregister_class(DLM_OT_scan_linked_assets)
+    bpy.utils.unregister_class(DLM_OT_replace_linked_asset)

ui.py

@@ -80,13 +80,6 @@ class DynamicLinkManagerProperties(PropertyGroup):
         default=""
     )
 
-    # FMT-inspired settings
-    search_different_extensions: BoolProperty(
-        name="Search for libraries with different extensions",
-        description="Look for .blend files with different extensions (e.g., .blend1, .blend2)",
-        default=False
-    )
-
 # Addon preferences for search paths
 class DynamicLinkManagerPreferences(AddonPreferences):
     bl_idname = __package__
@@ -100,20 +93,23 @@ class DynamicLinkManagerPreferences(AddonPreferences):
     def draw(self, context):
         layout = self.layout
         
-        # Search paths section
+        # Search paths section (FMT-style)
         box = layout.box()
-        box.label(text="Search Paths for Missing Libraries")
+        box.label(text="Default Search Paths for Missing Libraries")
         
-        # Add/remove search paths
+        # Add button - right-justified
         row = box.row()
-        row.operator("dynamiclink.add_search_path", text="Add Search Path", icon='ADD')
-        row.operator("dynamiclink.remove_search_path", text="Remove Selected", icon='REMOVE')
+        row.alignment = 'RIGHT'
+        row.operator("dlm.add_search_path", text="Add search path", icon='ADD')
         
-        # List search paths
+        # List search paths (FMT-style)
         for i, path_item in enumerate(self.search_paths):
             row = box.row()
-            row.prop(path_item, "path", text=f"Path {i+1}")
-            row.operator("dynamiclink.remove_search_path", text="", icon='X').index = i
+            row.prop(path_item, "path", text=f"Search path {i+1}")
+            # Folder icon for browsing (FMT-style)
+            row.operator("dlm.browse_search_path", text="", icon='FILE_FOLDER').index = i
+            # Remove button (FMT-style)
+            row.operator("dlm.remove_search_path", text="", icon='REMOVE').index = i
 
 class DYNAMICLINK_PT_main_panel(Panel):
     bl_space_type = 'VIEW_3D'
@@ -129,7 +125,7 @@ class DYNAMICLINK_PT_main_panel(Panel):
         box = layout.box()
         box.label(text="Linked Libraries Analysis")
         row = box.row()
-        row.operator("dynamiclink.scan_linked_assets", text="Scan Linked Assets", icon='FILE_REFRESH')
+        row.operator("dlm.scan_linked_assets", text="Scan Linked Assets", icon='FILE_REFRESH')
         row.label(text=f"({props.linked_assets_count} libraries)")
         
         # Show more detailed info if we have results
@@ -156,12 +152,12 @@ class DYNAMICLINK_PT_main_panel(Panel):
                 row.scale_x = 0.3
                 if props.linked_libraries and 0 <= props.linked_libraries_index < len(props.linked_libraries):
                     selected_lib = props.linked_libraries[props.linked_libraries_index]
-                    open_op = row.operator("dynamiclink.open_linked_file", text="Open Selected", icon='FILE_BLEND')
+                    open_op = row.operator("dlm.open_linked_file", text="Open Selected", icon='FILE_BLEND')
                     open_op.filepath = selected_lib.filepath
                 else:
-                    row.operator("dynamiclink.open_linked_file", text="Open Selected", icon='FILE_BLEND')
+                    row.operator("dlm.open_linked_file", text="Open Selected", icon='FILE_BLEND')
                 row.scale_x = 0.7
-                row.operator("dynamiclink.scan_linked_assets", text="Refresh", icon='FILE_REFRESH')
+                row.operator("dlm.scan_linked_assets", text="Refresh", icon='FILE_REFRESH')
                 
                 # Show details of selected item (FMT-style info display)
                 if props.linked_libraries and 0 <= props.linked_libraries_index < len(props.linked_libraries):
@@ -178,6 +174,32 @@ class DYNAMICLINK_PT_main_panel(Panel):
                     
                     info_box.label(text=f"Path: {selected_lib.filepath}", icon='FILE_FOLDER')
                 
+                # Search Paths Management (FMT-style) - integrated into Linked Libraries Analysis
+                if props.linked_assets_count > 0:
+                    # Get preferences for search paths
+                    prefs = context.preferences.addons.get(__package__)
+                    
+                    # Search paths list (FMT-style) - Each path gets its own row with folder icon
+                    if prefs and prefs.preferences.search_paths:
+                        for i, path_item in enumerate(prefs.preferences.search_paths):
+                            row = box.row()
+                            row.prop(path_item, "path", text=f"Search path {i+1}")
+                            # Folder icon for browsing (FMT-style)
+                            row.operator("dlm.browse_search_path", text="", icon='FILE_FOLDER').index = i
+                            # Remove button (FMT-style)
+                            row.operator("dlm.remove_search_path", text="", icon='REMOVE').index = i
+                    
+                    # Add button (FMT-style) - Just the + button, right-justified
+                    row = box.row()
+                    row.alignment = 'RIGHT'
+                    row.operator("dlm.add_search_path", text="", icon='ADD')
+                    
+                    # Main action button (FMT-style)
+                    missing_count = sum(1 for lib in props.linked_libraries if lib.is_missing)
+                    if missing_count > 0:
+                        row = box.row()
+                        row.operator("dlm.fmt_style_find", text="Find libraries in these folders", icon='VIEWZOOM')
+        
         # Asset replacement section (FMT-style)
         box = layout.box()
         box.label(text="Asset Replacement")
@@ -190,85 +212,22 @@ class DYNAMICLINK_PT_main_panel(Panel):
             if obj.library:
                 box.label(text=f"Linked from: {obj.library.filepath}")
                 row = box.row()
-                row.operator("dynamiclink.replace_linked_asset", text="Replace Asset")
+                row.operator("dlm.replace_linked_asset", text="Replace Asset")
             # Check if object's data is linked
             elif obj.data and obj.data.library:
                 box.label(text=f"Data linked from: {obj.data.library.filepath}")
                 row = box.row()
-                row.operator("dynamiclink.replace_linked_asset", text="Replace Asset")
+                row.operator("dlm.replace_linked_asset", text="Replace Asset")
             # Check if it's a linked armature
             elif obj.type == 'ARMATURE' and obj.data and hasattr(obj.data, 'library') and obj.data.library:
                 box.label(text=f"Armature linked from: {obj.data.library.filepath}")
                 row = box.row()
-                row.operator("dynamiclink.replace_linked_asset", text="Replace Asset")
+                row.operator("dlm.replace_linked_asset", text="Replace Asset")
             else:
                 box.label(text="Not a linked asset")
         else:
             box.label(text="No object selected")
         
-        # Search Paths section (FMT-style)
-        box = layout.box()
-        box.label(text="Search Paths for Missing Libraries")
-        
-        # Get preferences
-        prefs = context.preferences.addons.get(__package__)
-        if prefs:
-            # Show current search paths with FMT-style management
-            if prefs.preferences.search_paths:
-                for i, path_item in enumerate(prefs.preferences.search_paths):
-                    row = box.row()
-                    row.prop(path_item, "path", text=f"Search path {i+1}")
-                    row.operator("dynamiclink.remove_search_path", text="", icon='X').index = i
-            
-            # Add new search path
-            row = box.row()
-            row.operator("dynamiclink.add_search_path", text="Add Search Path", icon='ADD')
-            
-            # FMT-inspired settings
-            if len(prefs.preferences.search_paths) > 0:
-                row = box.row()
-                row.prop(props, "search_different_extensions", text="Search for libraries with different extensions")
-            
-            # Find and relink buttons (FMT-style button layout)
-            if props.linked_assets_count > 0:
-                missing_count = sum(1 for lib in props.linked_libraries if lib.is_missing)
-                if missing_count > 0:
-                    row = box.row()
-                    row.operator("dynamiclink.find_in_folders", text="Find libraries in these folders", icon='VIEWZOOM')
-                    row = box.row()
-                    row.operator("dynamiclink.attempt_relink", text="Attempt to relink found libraries", icon='FILE_REFRESH')
-        
-        # FMT-Style Search Paths Management (Direct Copy)
-        box = layout.box()
-        box.label(text="FMT-Style Search Paths")
-        
-        # Get preferences
-        prefs = context.preferences.addons.get(__package__)
-        if prefs:
-            # Extension replacement option (FMT-style)
-            if len(prefs.preferences.search_paths) > 0:
-                row = box.row()
-                row.prop(props, "search_different_extensions", text="Search for libraries with different extensions")
-            
-            # Search paths list (FMT-style)
-            if prefs.preferences.search_paths:
-                for i, path_item in enumerate(prefs.preferences.search_paths):
-                    row = box.row()
-                    row.prop(path_item, "path", text=f"Search path {i+1}")
-                    row.operator("dynamiclink.remove_search_path", text="", icon='REMOVE').index = i
-            
-            # Add/remove buttons (FMT-style)
-            row = box.row()
-            row.operator("dynamiclink.add_search_path", text="Add Search Path", icon='ADD')
-            row.operator("dynamiclink.remove_search_path", text="Remove Selected", icon='REMOVE')
-            
-            # Main action button (FMT-style)
-            if props.linked_assets_count > 0:
-                missing_count = sum(1 for lib in props.linked_libraries if lib.is_missing)
-                if missing_count > 0:
-                    row = box.row()
-                    row.operator("dynamiclink.fmt_style_find", text="Find libraries in these folders", icon='VIEWZOOM')
-        
         # Settings section (FMT-style)
         box = layout.box()
         box.label(text="Settings")