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@@ -7150,3 +7150,450 @@ The UI now follows FMT's proven design patterns while maintaining our focus on l
 
 ---
 
+_**User**_
+
+excellent! Let's emulate FMT's search paths function and UI directly below that. @c:\Users\Nathan\Downloads\FMT-V3\panels_fmt.py @c:\Users\Nathan\Downloads\FMT-V3\ops_fmt.py @c:\Users\Nathan\Downloads\FMT-V3\__init__.py 
+
+---
+
+_**Assistant**_
+
+Excellent idea! Let me examine FMT's search paths implementation and adapt it directly for our Dynamic Link Manager. Looking at FMT's code, I can see the key patterns:
+
+## <20><> **FMT Search Paths Features to Emulate:**
+
+1. **Search path management** with add/remove functionality
+2. **Extension replacement** option for different file extensions
+3. **Folder finding** with recursive search
+4. **Clean UI layout** with proper button sizing
+
+Let me update our implementation to match FMT's approach exactly:
+
+
+---
+
+The model made no changes to the file.
+
+---
+
+Let me check what the current content looks like and then implement the FMT-style search paths:
+
+
+---
+
+Read file: ui.py
+
+---
+
+Now let me implement the exact FMT-style search paths UI. I'll replace the current search paths section with FMT's approach:
+
+
+---
+
+The model made no changes to the file.
+
+---
+
+Let me implement the FMT-style search paths by replacing the entire section with the exact FMT approach:
+
+
+---
+
+The model made no changes to the file.
+
+---
+
+I see the issue - the content is identical. Let me implement the FMT-style search paths by adding it as a new section below the current one:
+
+
+---
+
+<details><summary>Edit file: ui.py</summary>
+
+undefined
+
+**Chunk 1**
+Lines added: 31, lines removed: undefined
+
+```diff
+@@ -239,4 +239,35 @@
+                      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.find_in_folders", text="Find libraries in these folders", icon='VIEWZOOM')
++         
+          # Settings section (FMT-style)
+          box = layout.box()
+```
+
+</details>
+
+---
+
+Now let me update the operators to match FMT's approach exactly. Let me update the `find_in_folders` operator to use FMT's logic:
+
+
+---
+
+<details><summary>Edit file: operators.py</summary>
+
+undefined
+
+**Chunk 1**
+Lines added: 1, lines removed: 1
+
+```diff
+@@ -371,5 +371,5 @@
+          self.report({'INFO'}, f"Searching for {len(missing_libs)} missing libraries...")
+          
+-         # Scan search paths for missing libraries (FMT-inspired approach)
++         # FMT-style directory scanning
+          files_dir_list = []
+          try:
+```
+
+**Chunk 2**
+Lines added: 2, lines removed: 1
+
+```diff
+@@ -382,9 +382,10 @@
+              return {'CANCELLED'}
+          
+-         # Try to find each missing library
++         # Try to find each missing library (FMT-style)
+          found_count = 0
+          
+          for lib_item in missing_libs:
+              lib_filename = os.path.basename(lib_item.filepath)
++             found = False
+              
+              # Search through all directories
+```
+
+**Chunk 3**
+Lines added: 18, lines removed: undefined
+
+```diff
+@@ -397,5 +398,23 @@
+                      self.report({'INFO'}, f"Found {lib_filename} at: {new_path}")
+                      found_count += 1
++                     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
++             
++             if not found:
++                 self.report({'WARNING'}, f"Could not find {lib_filename} in search paths")
+          
+          if found_count > 0:
+```
+
+</details>
+
+---
+
+Now let me also update the `attempt_relink` operator to use FMT's approach:
+
+
+---
+
+<details><summary>Edit file: operators.py</summary>
+
+undefined
+
+**Chunk 1**
+Lines added: 1, lines removed: 1
+
+```diff
+@@ -306,5 +306,5 @@
+              return {'CANCELLED'}
+          
+-         # Try to find and relink each missing library
++         # Try to find and relink each missing library (FMT-style)
+          relinked_count = 0
+          indirect_errors = []
+```
+
+**Chunk 2**
+Lines added: 22, lines removed: undefined
+
+```diff
+@@ -335,4 +335,26 @@
+                          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
+              
+              if not found:
+```
+
+</details>
+
+---
+
+Now let me add a new operator inspired by FMT's `TEXTURE_OT_find_in_folder` to provide a more direct FMT experience:
+
+
+---
+
+<details><summary>Edit file: operators.py</summary>
+
+undefined
+
+**Chunk 1**
+Lines added: 65, lines removed: undefined
+
+```diff
+@@ -197,4 +197,69 @@
+          return {'FINISHED'}
+  
++ class DYNAMICLINK_OT_fmt_style_find(Operator):
++     """Find missing libraries in search folders using FMT-style approach"""
++     bl_idname = "dynamiclink.fmt_style_find"
++     bl_label = "FMT-Style Find"
++     bl_options = {'REGISTER', 'UNDO'}
++     
++     def execute(self, context):
++         prefs = context.preferences.addons.get(__package__)
++         if not prefs or not prefs.preferences.search_paths:
++             self.report({'ERROR'}, "No search paths configured. Add search paths in addon preferences.")
++             return {'CANCELLED'}
++         
++         # Get missing libraries
++         missing_libs = [lib for lib in context.scene.dynamic_link_manager.linked_libraries if lib.is_missing]
++         if not missing_libs:
++             self.report({'INFO'}, "No missing libraries to find")
++             return {'FINISHED'}
++         
++         self.report({'INFO'}, f"FMT-style search for {len(missing_libs)} missing libraries...")
++         
++         # FMT-style directory scanning (exact copy of FMT logic)
++         files_dir_list = []
++         try:
++             for search_path in prefs.preferences.search_paths:
++                 if search_path.path:
++                     for dirpath, dirnames, filenames in os.walk(bpy.path.abspath(search_path.path)):
++                         files_dir_list.append([dirpath, filenames])
++         except FileNotFoundError:
++             self.report({'ERROR'}, f"Error - Bad file path in search paths")
++             return {'CANCELLED'}
++         
++         # FMT-style library finding
++         found_count = 0
++         
++         for lib_item in missing_libs:
++             lib_filename = os.path.basename(lib_item.filepath)
++             
++             for dir_info in files_dir_list:
++                 dirpath, filenames = dir_info
++                 
++                 # Exact filename match
++                 if lib_filename in filenames:
++                     new_path = os.path.join(dirpath, lib_filename)
++                     self.report({'INFO'}, f"Found {lib_filename} at: {new_path}")
++                     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:
++             self.report({'INFO'}, f"FMT-style search complete: Found {found_count} libraries")
++         else:
++             self.report({'WARNING'}, "FMT-style search: No libraries found in search paths")
++         
++         return {'FINISHED'}
++ 
+  def register():
+      bpy.utils.register_class(DYNAMICLINK_OT_replace_linked_asset)
+```
+
+</details>
+
+---
+
+Now let me register this new operator:
+
+
+---
+
+<details><summary>Edit file: operators.py</summary>
+
+undefined
+
+**Chunk 1**
+Lines added: 1, lines removed: undefined
+
+```diff
+@@ -520,4 +520,5 @@
+      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)
+  
+  def unregister():
+```
+
+</details>
+
+---
+
+And add it to the unregister function:
+
+
+---
+
+<details><summary>Edit file: operators.py</summary>
+
+undefined
+
+**Chunk 1**
+Lines added: 1, lines removed: undefined
+
+```diff
+@@ -523,4 +523,5 @@
+  
+  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)
+```
+
+</details>
+
+---
+
+Now let me update the UI to use the new FMT-style find operator:
+
+
+---
+
+<details><summary>Edit file: ui.py</summary>
+
+undefined
+
+**Chunk 1**
+Lines added: 1, lines removed: 1
+
+```diff
+@@ -268,5 +268,5 @@
+                  if missing_count > 0:
+                      row = box.row()
+-                     row.operator("dynamiclink.find_in_folders", text="Find libraries in these folders", icon='VIEWZOOM')
++                     row.operator("dynamiclink.fmt_style_find", text="Find libraries in these folders", icon='VIEWZOOM')
+          
+          # Settings section (FMT-style)
+```
+
+</details>
+
+---
+
+Perfect! Now I've successfully implemented FMT's search paths functionality and UI directly in our Dynamic Link Manager. Here's what we've accomplished:
+
+## <20><> **FMT-Style Search Paths Implementation:**
+
+### **1. Direct FMT UI Copy:**
+- **"FMT-Style Search Paths"** section - Exact replica of FMT's approach
+- **Extension replacement checkbox** - "Search for libraries with different extensions"
+- **Search path management** - Add/remove with proper icons
+- **Main action button** - "Find libraries in these folders" with magnifying glass icon
+
+### **2. FMT-Style Operators:**
+- **`DYNAMICLINK_OT_fmt_style_find`** - Direct copy of FMT's folder finding logic
+- **Extension replacement** - Looks for files with same base name but different extensions
+- **Recursive directory scanning** - Uses `os.walk()` like FMT
+- **FMT-style reporting** - Clear success/warning messages
+
+### **3. Enhanced Search Logic:**
+- **Exact filename matching** - Primary search method
+- **Extension flexibility** - Finds `.blend1`, `.blend2`, etc. when enabled
+- **Comprehensive scanning** - Searches all subdirectories in search paths
+- **Smart reporting** - Shows exactly what was found and where
+
+### **4. UI Layout (FMT-Style):**
+- **Clean section organization** - Boxed sections with clear labels
+- **Proper button sizing** - Uses FMT's approach to button layout
+- **Icon integration** - Meaningful icons for different actions
+- **Status feedback** - Clear indication of search results
+
+## 🔄 **New FMT-Style Workflow:**
+
+1. **Configure Search Paths** - Add directories to search in
+2. **Enable Extension Search** - Check "Search for libraries with different extensions"
+3. **Scan Libraries** - Find missing linked libraries
+4. **FMT-Style Search** - Click "Find libraries in these folders"
+5. **View Results** - See exactly what was found and where
+6. **Attempt Relinking** - Use found libraries to fix missing links
+
+The addon now provides both the original functionality and a direct FMT-style experience for search path management and library finding. Users can choose between the comprehensive approach and the familiar FMT workflow they're used to!
+
+---
+

operators.py

@@ -196,6 +196,71 @@ class DYNAMICLINK_OT_scan_linked_assets(Operator):
         
         return {'FINISHED'}
 
+class DYNAMICLINK_OT_fmt_style_find(Operator):
+    """Find missing libraries in search folders using FMT-style approach"""
+    bl_idname = "dynamiclink.fmt_style_find"
+    bl_label = "FMT-Style Find"
+    bl_options = {'REGISTER', 'UNDO'}
+    
+    def execute(self, context):
+        prefs = context.preferences.addons.get(__package__)
+        if not prefs or not prefs.preferences.search_paths:
+            self.report({'ERROR'}, "No search paths configured. Add search paths in addon preferences.")
+            return {'CANCELLED'}
+        
+        # Get missing libraries
+        missing_libs = [lib for lib in context.scene.dynamic_link_manager.linked_libraries if lib.is_missing]
+        if not missing_libs:
+            self.report({'INFO'}, "No missing libraries to find")
+            return {'FINISHED'}
+        
+        self.report({'INFO'}, f"FMT-style search for {len(missing_libs)} missing libraries...")
+        
+        # FMT-style directory scanning (exact copy of FMT logic)
+        files_dir_list = []
+        try:
+            for search_path in prefs.preferences.search_paths:
+                if search_path.path:
+                    for dirpath, dirnames, filenames in os.walk(bpy.path.abspath(search_path.path)):
+                        files_dir_list.append([dirpath, filenames])
+        except FileNotFoundError:
+            self.report({'ERROR'}, f"Error - Bad file path in search paths")
+            return {'CANCELLED'}
+        
+        # FMT-style library finding
+        found_count = 0
+        
+        for lib_item in missing_libs:
+            lib_filename = os.path.basename(lib_item.filepath)
+            
+            for dir_info in files_dir_list:
+                dirpath, filenames = dir_info
+                
+                # Exact filename match
+                if lib_filename in filenames:
+                    new_path = os.path.join(dirpath, lib_filename)
+                    self.report({'INFO'}, f"Found {lib_filename} at: {new_path}")
+                    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:
+            self.report({'INFO'}, f"FMT-style search complete: Found {found_count} libraries")
+        else:
+            self.report({'WARNING'}, "FMT-style search: No libraries found in search paths")
+        
+        return {'FINISHED'}
+
 def register():
     bpy.utils.register_class(DYNAMICLINK_OT_replace_linked_asset)
     bpy.utils.register_class(DYNAMICLINK_OT_scan_linked_assets)
@@ -305,7 +370,7 @@ class DYNAMICLINK_OT_attempt_relink(Operator):
             self.report({'ERROR'}, f"Error - Bad file path in search paths")
             return {'CANCELLED'}
         
-        # Try to find and relink each missing library
+        # Try to find and relink each missing library (FMT-style)
         relinked_count = 0
         indirect_errors = []
         
@@ -335,6 +400,28 @@ 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
+            
             if not found:
                 print(f"Could not find {lib_filename} in search paths")
         
@@ -370,7 +457,7 @@ class DYNAMICLINK_OT_find_in_folders(Operator):
         
         self.report({'INFO'}, f"Searching for {len(missing_libs)} missing libraries...")
         
-        # Scan search paths for missing libraries (FMT-inspired approach)
+        # FMT-style directory scanning
         files_dir_list = []
         try:
             for search_path in prefs.preferences.search_paths:
@@ -381,11 +468,12 @@ class DYNAMICLINK_OT_find_in_folders(Operator):
             self.report({'ERROR'}, f"Error - Bad file path in search paths")
             return {'CANCELLED'}
         
-        # Try to find each missing library
+        # Try to find each missing library (FMT-style)
         found_count = 0
         
         for lib_item in missing_libs:
             lib_filename = os.path.basename(lib_item.filepath)
+            found = False
             
             # Search through all directories
             for dir_info in files_dir_list:
@@ -396,8 +484,26 @@ class DYNAMICLINK_OT_find_in_folders(Operator):
                     new_path = os.path.join(dirpath, lib_filename)
                     self.report({'INFO'}, f"Found {lib_filename} at: {new_path}")
                     found_count += 1
+                    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
+            
+            if not found:
+                self.report({'WARNING'}, f"Could not find {lib_filename} in search paths")
+        
         if found_count > 0:
             self.report({'INFO'}, f"Found {found_count} libraries in search paths")
         else:
@@ -413,8 +519,10 @@ def register():
     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)
 
 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)

ui.py

@@ -238,6 +238,37 @@ class DYNAMICLINK_PT_main_panel(Panel):
                     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")