working from ages ago

__init__.py

@@ -11,18 +11,6 @@
 # You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
 # along with this program. If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
-bl_info = {
-    "name": "Dynamic Link Manager",
-    "author": "Nathan Lindsay",
-    "version": (0, 0, 1),
-    "blender": (4, 5, 0),
-    "location": "View3D > Sidebar > Dynamic Link Manager",
-    "description": "Replace linked assets and characters with ease",
-    "warning": "",
-    "doc_url": "",
-    "category": "Import-Export",
-}
-
 import bpy
 from bpy.props import StringProperty, BoolProperty, EnumProperty
 from bpy.types import Panel, Operator, PropertyGroup

blender_manifest.toml

@@ -1,73 +1,16 @@
 schema_version = "1.0.0"
 
-# Example of manifest file for a Blender extension
-# Change the values according to your extension
 id = "dynamiclinkmanager"
-version = "0.0.1"
 name = "Dynamic Link Manager"
-tagline = "Replace linked assets and characters with ease"
+tagline = "Relink characters and library blends with ease"
-maintainer = "Nathan Lindsay"
+version = "0.0.1"
-# Supported types: "add-on", "theme"
 type = "add-on"
 
-# Optional link to documentation, support, source files, etc
+# Optional: Semantic Versioning
-# website = "https://extensions.blender.org/add-ons/my-example-package/"
+maintainer = "Nathan Lindsay <nathanlindsay9@gmail.com>"
+license = ["GPL-3.0-or-later"]
+blender_version_min = "4.5.0"
 
-# Optional list defined by Blender and server, see:
+website = "http://10.1.10.3:30008/Nathan/Dynamic-Link-Manager"
-# https://docs.blender.org/manual/en/dev/advanced/extensions/tags.html
-tags = ["3D View", "Import-Export"]
 
-blender_version_min = "4.2.0"
+tags = ["3D View"]
-# # Optional: Blender version that the extension does not support, earlier versions are supported.
-# # This can be omitted and defined later on the extensions platform if an issue is found.
-# blender_version_max = "5.1.0"
-
-# License conforming to https://spdx.org/licenses/ (use "SPDX: prefix)
-# https://docs.blender.org/manual/en/dev/advanced/extensions/licenses.html
-license = [
-  "SPDX:GPL-2.0-or-later",
-]
-# Optional: required by some licenses.
-# copyright = [
-#   "2002-2024 Developer Name",
-#   "1998 Company Name",
-# ]
-
-# Optional list of supported platforms. If omitted, the extension will be available in all operating systems.
-# platforms = ["windows-x64", "macos-arm64", "linux-x64"]
-# Other supported platforms: "windows-arm64", "macos-x64"
-
-# Optional: bundle 3rd party Python modules.
-# https://docs.blender.org/manual/en/dev/advanced/extensions/python_wheels.html
-# wheels = [
-#   "./wheels/hexdump-3.3-py3-none-any.whl",
-#   "./wheels/jsmin-3.0.1-py3-none-any.whl",
-# ]
-
-# Optional: add-ons can list which resources they will require:
-# * files (for access of any filesystem operations)
-# * network (for internet access)
-# * clipboard (to read and/or write the system clipboard)
-# * camera (to capture photos and videos)
-# * microphone (to capture audio)
-#
-# If using network, remember to also check `bpy.app.online_access`
-# https://docs.blender.org/manual/en/dev/advanced/extensions/addons.html#internet-access
-#
-# For each permission it is important to also specify the reason why it is required.
-# Keep this a single short sentence without a period (.) at the end.
-# For longer explanations use the documentation or detail page.
-#
-# [permissions]
-# network = "Need to sync motion-capture data to server"
-# files = "Import/export FBX from/to disk"
-# clipboard = "Copy and paste bone transforms"
-
-# Optional: build settings.
-# https://docs.blender.org/manual/en/dev/advanced/extensions/command_line_arguments.html#command-line-args-extension-build
-# [build]
-# paths_exclude_pattern = [
-#   "__pycache__/",
-#   "/.git/",
-#   "/*.zip",
-# ]

operators.py

@@ -80,27 +80,24 @@ class DLM_OT_replace_linked_asset(Operator):
         return {'RUNNING_MODAL'}
 
 class DLM_OT_scan_linked_assets(Operator):
-    """Scan scene for all linked assets"""
+    """Scan scene for directly linked libraries and their status"""
     bl_idname = "dlm.scan_linked_assets"
-    bl_label = "Scan Linked Assets"
+    bl_label = "Scan Linked Libraries"
-    
+    bl_options = {'REGISTER'}
+
     def execute(self, context):
         # Clear previous results
         context.scene.dynamic_link_manager.linked_libraries.clear()
         
-        # Dictionary to store library info with hierarchy
-        library_info = {}
-        
         # Function to check if file exists
         def is_file_missing(filepath):
             if not filepath:
                 return True
-            # Convert relative paths to absolute
+            try:
-            if filepath.startswith('//'):
+                abs_path = bpy.path.abspath(filepath)
-                # This is a relative path, we can't easily check if it exists
+            except Exception:
-                # So we'll assume it's missing if it's relative
+                abs_path = filepath
-                return True
+            return not os.path.isfile(abs_path)
-            return not os.path.exists(filepath)
         
         # Function to get library name from path
         def get_library_name(filepath):
@@ -108,85 +105,144 @@ class DLM_OT_scan_linked_assets(Operator):
                 return "Unknown"
             return os.path.basename(filepath)
         
-        # Function to detect indirect links by parsing .blend files safely
+        # Helper: naive scan of a .blend file to find referenced library paths
-        def get_indirect_libraries(filepath):
+        def scan_blend_for_missing_indirects(blend_path: str) -> bool:
-            """Get libraries that are linked from within a .blend file"""
+            """Return True if the .blend likely references at least one missing
-            # This function is no longer used with the new approach
+            library (.blend) path. This uses a conservative byte-string scan that
-            # Indirect links are now detected when attempting to relink
+            never loads data into Blender and is thus context-free and safe.
-            return set()
+
-        
+            Strategy: look for substrings ending in .blend inside the file bytes
-        # Scan all data collections for linked items
+            and expand left/right to the nearest NUL byte or line break to
-        all_libraries = set()
+            reconstruct a plausible filesystem path. If any such path does not
-        library_info = {}  # Store additional info about each library
+            exist on disk, we consider it an indirect missing dependency.
-        
+            """
-        # Check bpy.data.objects
+            try:
-        for obj in bpy.data.objects:
+                if not blend_path or not os.path.exists(blend_path):
-            if hasattr(obj, 'library') and obj.library:
+                    return False
-                all_libraries.add(obj.library.filepath)
+                with open(blend_path, 'rb') as f:
-            if obj.data and hasattr(obj.data, 'library') and obj.data.library:
+                    data = f.read()
-                all_libraries.add(obj.data.library.filepath)
+            except Exception:
-        
+                return False
-        # Check bpy.data.armatures specifically
+
-        for armature in bpy.data.armatures:
+            import re
-            if hasattr(armature, 'library') and armature.library:
+            base_dir = os.path.dirname(blend_path)
-                all_libraries.add(armature.library.filepath)
+            # Consider absolute Windows paths and Blender // relative paths
-        
+            patterns = [
-        # Check bpy.data.meshes
+                rb"[A-Za-z]:[\\/][^\r\n\0]*?\.blend",
-        for mesh in bpy.data.meshes:
+                rb"\\\\[^\r\n\0]*?\.blend",
-            if hasattr(mesh, 'library') and mesh.library:
+                rb"//[^\r\n\0]*?\.blend",
-                all_libraries.add(mesh.library.filepath)
+            ]
-        
+            for pat in patterns:
-        # Check bpy.data.materials
+                for m in re.finditer(pat, data):
-        for material in bpy.data.materials:
+                    try:
-            if hasattr(material, 'library') and material.library:
+                        s = m.group(0).decode('utf-8', errors='ignore').strip().strip('"\'')
-                all_libraries.add(material.library.filepath)
+                        if s.startswith('//'):
-        
+                            rel = s[2:].replace('/', os.sep).replace('\\', os.sep)
-        # Check bpy.data.images
+                            candidate = os.path.normpath(os.path.join(base_dir, rel))
-        for image in bpy.data.images:
+                        else:
-            if hasattr(image, 'library') and image.library:
+                            candidate = s
-                all_libraries.add(image.library.filepath)
+                        if not os.path.isfile(candidate):
-        
+                            return True
-        # Check bpy.data.textures
+                    except Exception:
-        for texture in bpy.data.textures:
+                        continue
-            if hasattr(texture, 'library') and texture.library:
+            return False
-                all_libraries.add(texture.library.filepath)
+
-        
+        # Reload all libraries up front so Blender populates parent links
-        # Check bpy.data.node_groups
+        for lib in bpy.data.libraries:
-        for node_group in bpy.data.node_groups:
+            try:
-            if hasattr(node_group, 'library') and node_group.library:
+                if lib.filepath:
-                all_libraries.add(node_group.library.filepath)
+                    lib.reload()
-        
+            except Exception:
-        # Analyze each library for indirect links
+                pass
-        for filepath in all_libraries:
+
-            if filepath:
+        # Use Blender's library graph: direct libraries have no parent; indirect
-                # Initialize with no indirect missing (will be updated during relink attempts)
+        # libraries have parent != None. We display only direct libraries.
-                library_info[filepath] = {
+        direct_libs = set()
-                    'indirect_libraries': set(),
+        for lib in bpy.data.libraries:
-                    'missing_indirect_count': 0,
+            try:
-                    'has_indirect_missing': False
+                if lib.parent is None and lib.filepath:
-                }
+                    direct_libs.add(lib.filepath)
+            except Exception:
+                continue
+
+        # Only show directly used libraries in the main list
+        all_libraries = set(direct_libs)
         
         # Store results in scene properties
         context.scene.dynamic_link_manager.linked_assets_count = len(all_libraries)
         
-        # Create library items for the UI
+        # Build set of direct-parent libraries that have at least one missing
-        for filepath in sorted(all_libraries):
+        # indirect child, using the library.parent chain.
-            if filepath:
+        missing_indirect_libs = set()
-                lib_item = context.scene.dynamic_link_manager.linked_libraries.add()
+        for lib in bpy.data.libraries:
-                lib_item.filepath = filepath
+            try:
-                lib_item.name = get_library_name(filepath)
+                if lib.parent is not None and lib.filepath:
-                lib_item.is_missing = is_file_missing(filepath)
+                    try:
-                
+                        abs_child = bpy.path.abspath(lib.filepath)
-                # Set indirect link information
+                    except Exception:
-                if filepath in library_info:
+                        abs_child = lib.filepath
-                    info = library_info[filepath]
+                    if not os.path.isfile(abs_child):
-                    lib_item.has_indirect_missing = info['has_indirect_missing']
+                        # climb up to the root direct parent
-                    lib_item.indirect_missing_count = info['missing_indirect_count']
+                        root = lib.parent
-                else:
+                        while getattr(root, 'parent', None) is not None:
-                    lib_item.has_indirect_missing = False
+                            root = root.parent
-                    lib_item.indirect_missing_count = 0
+                        if root and root.filepath:
-                
+                            missing_indirect_libs.add(root.filepath)
+            except Exception:
+                continue
 
+        # Additionally, mark any direct library as INDIRECT if any of its
+        # linked ID users are flagged as missing by Blender (e.g., the source
+        # .blend no longer contains the datablock). This catches cases where
+        # the library file exists but its contents are missing.
+        missing_ids_by_library = set()
+        def check_missing_on(ids):
+            for idb in ids:
+                try:
+                    lib = getattr(idb, 'library', None)
+                    if lib and lib.filepath and getattr(idb, 'is_library_missing', False):
+                        missing_ids_by_library.add(lib.filepath)
+                except Exception:
+                    continue
+
+        check_missing_on(bpy.data.objects)
+        check_missing_on(bpy.data.meshes)
+        check_missing_on(bpy.data.armatures)
+        check_missing_on(bpy.data.materials)
+        check_missing_on(bpy.data.node_groups)
+        check_missing_on(bpy.data.images)
+        check_missing_on(bpy.data.texts)
+        check_missing_on(bpy.data.collections)
+        check_missing_on(bpy.data.cameras)
+        check_missing_on(bpy.data.lights)
+
+        # Create library items for the UI based on definitive indirect set
+        library_items = []
+        for filepath in sorted(all_libraries):
+            if not filepath:
+                continue
+            lib_item = context.scene.dynamic_link_manager.linked_libraries.add()
+            lib_item.filepath = filepath
+            lib_item.name = get_library_name(filepath)
+            lib_item.is_missing = is_file_missing(filepath)
+
+            # INDIRECT if it has a missing indirect child OR any linked IDs are missing
+            lib_item.is_indirect = (filepath in missing_indirect_libs) or (filepath in missing_ids_by_library)
+
+            # Store for sorting
+            library_items.append((lib_item, filepath))
+        
+        # Sort libraries: missing first, then by name
+        library_items.sort(key=lambda x: (not x[0].is_missing, get_library_name(x[1]).lower()))
+        
+        # Clear and re-add in sorted order
+        context.scene.dynamic_link_manager.linked_libraries.clear()
+        for lib_item, filepath in library_items:
+            new_item = context.scene.dynamic_link_manager.linked_libraries.add()
+            new_item.filepath = filepath
+            new_item.name = get_library_name(filepath)  # Use the function directly
+            new_item.is_missing = lib_item.is_missing
+            new_item.is_indirect = lib_item.is_indirect
         
         # Show detailed info
         self.report({'INFO'}, f"Found {len(all_libraries)} unique linked library files")
@@ -196,10 +252,10 @@ class DLM_OT_scan_linked_assets(Operator):
         
         return {'FINISHED'}
 
-class DLM_OT_fmt_style_find(Operator):
+class DLM_OT_find_libraries_in_folders(Operator):
-    """Find missing libraries in search folders using FMT-style approach"""
+    """Find missing libraries in search folders and attempt to relocate them"""
-    bl_idname = "dlm.fmt_style_find"
+    bl_idname = "dlm.find_libraries_in_folders"
-    bl_label = "FMT-Style Find"
+    bl_label = "Find Libraries in Folders"
     bl_options = {'REGISTER', 'UNDO'}
     
     def execute(self, context):
@@ -214,24 +270,70 @@ class DLM_OT_fmt_style_find(Operator):
             self.report({'INFO'}, "No missing libraries to find")
             return {'FINISHED'}
         
-        self.report({'INFO'}, f"FMT-style search for {len(missing_libs)} missing libraries...")
+        self.report({'INFO'}, f"Searching for {len(missing_libs)} missing libraries in search paths...")
         
-        # FMT-style directory scanning (exact copy of FMT logic)
+        # Recursive directory scanning (searches all subfolders)
         files_dir_list = []
+        total_dirs_scanned = 0
+        
         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)):
+                    # Handle both relative and absolute paths
+                    if search_path.path.startswith("//"):
+                        # Relative path - convert to absolute
+                        abs_path = bpy.path.abspath(search_path.path)
+                    else:
+                        # Absolute path - use as is
+                        abs_path = search_path.path
+                    
+                    self.report({'INFO'}, f"Scanning search path: {abs_path}")
+                    
+                    # Check if path exists and is accessible
+                    if not os.path.exists(abs_path):
+                        self.report({'WARNING'}, f"Search path does not exist or is not accessible: {abs_path}")
+                        continue
+                    
+                    if not os.path.isdir(abs_path):
+                        self.report({'WARNING'}, f"Search path is not a directory: {abs_path}")
+                        continue
+                    
+                    # Use os.walk to recursively scan all subdirectories
+                    for dirpath, dirnames, filenames in os.walk(abs_path):
                         files_dir_list.append([dirpath, filenames])
-        except FileNotFoundError:
+                        total_dirs_scanned += 1
-            self.report({'ERROR'}, f"Error - Bad file path in search paths")
+                        
+                        # Debug: Show what we're finding
+                        if len(filenames) > 0:
+                            blend_files = [f for f in filenames if f.endswith('.blend')]
+                            if blend_files:
+                                self.report({'INFO'}, f"  Found {len(blend_files)} .blend files in: {dirpath}")
+                        
+                        # Limit to prevent excessive scanning (safety measure)
+                        if total_dirs_scanned > 1000:
+                            self.report({'WARNING'}, "Reached scan limit of 1000 directories. Some subfolders may not be scanned.")
+                            break
+                    
+                    self.report({'INFO'}, f"Scanned {total_dirs_scanned} directories from search path: {abs_path}")
+                    
+        except FileNotFoundError as e:
+            self.report({'ERROR'}, f"Error - Bad file path in search paths: {e}")
+            return {'CANCELLED'}
+        except Exception as e:
+            self.report({'ERROR'}, f"Error scanning search paths: {e}")
             return {'CANCELLED'}
         
-        # FMT-style library finding
+        self.report({'INFO'}, f"Total directories scanned: {total_dirs_scanned}")
+        
+        # Phase 1: Library finding with recursive search
+        found_libraries = {}  # Dictionary to store filename -> full path mapping
         found_count = 0
         
+        self.report({'INFO'}, "=== PHASE 1: SEARCHING FOR LIBRARIES ===")
+        
         for lib_item in missing_libs:
             lib_filename = os.path.basename(lib_item.filepath)
+            self.report({'INFO'}, f"Looking for: {lib_filename}")
             
             for dir_info in files_dir_list:
                 dirpath, filenames = dir_info
@@ -239,18 +341,52 @@ class DLM_OT_fmt_style_find(Operator):
                 # 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_libraries[lib_filename] = new_path
+                    self.report({'INFO'}, f"✓ Found {lib_filename} at: {new_path}")
                     found_count += 1
                     break
-                
-
         
-        # FMT-style reporting
+        self.report({'INFO'}, f"=== SEARCH COMPLETE: Found {found_count} out of {len(missing_libs)} missing libraries ===")
+        
+        # Phase 2: Relinking found libraries
         if found_count > 0:
-            self.report({'INFO'}, f"FMT-style search complete: Found {found_count} libraries")
+            self.report({'INFO'}, "=== PHASE 2: RELINKING LIBRARIES ===")
+            
+            # Manual, deterministic relink of exact filename matches.
+            relinked_count = 0
+            for lib in bpy.data.libraries:
+                try:
+                    if not lib.filepath:
+                        continue
+                    lib_filename = os.path.basename(lib.filepath)
+                    if lib_filename in found_libraries:
+                        new_path = found_libraries[lib_filename]
+                        # Only update if currently missing and different
+                        current_abs = bpy.path.abspath(lib.filepath)
+                        if (not os.path.isfile(current_abs)) or (current_abs != new_path):
+                            lib.filepath = new_path
+                            try:
+                                lib.reload()
+                            except Exception:
+                                pass
+                            relinked_count += 1
+                            self.report({'INFO'}, f"Relinked {lib_filename} -> {new_path}")
+                except Exception:
+                    continue
+
+            if relinked_count == 0:
+                self.report({'WARNING'}, "No libraries were relinked; ensure filenames match exactly in search paths.")
+            else:
+                self.report({'INFO'}, f"✓ Manually relinked {relinked_count} libraries")
         else:
-            self.report({'WARNING'}, "FMT-style search: No libraries found in search paths")
+            self.report({'WARNING'}, "No libraries found in search paths - nothing to relink")
         
+        # Trigger a rescan so UI reflects current status immediately
+        try:
+            bpy.ops.dlm.scan_linked_assets()
+        except Exception:
+            pass
+        self.report({'INFO'}, "=== OPERATION COMPLETE ===")
         return {'FINISHED'}
 
 def register():
@@ -352,7 +488,7 @@ class DLM_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 (FMT-style)
+        # Try to find and relink each missing library
         relinked_count = 0
         indirect_errors = []
         
@@ -400,70 +536,7 @@ class DLM_OT_attempt_relink(Operator):
         self.report({'INFO'}, f"Relink attempt complete. Relinked: {relinked_count}, Indirect: {len(indirect_errors)}")
         return {'FINISHED'}
 
-class DLM_OT_find_in_folders(Operator):
-    """Find missing libraries in search folders and subfolders"""
-    bl_idname = "dlm.find_in_folders"
-    bl_label = "Find in Folders"
-    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"Searching for {len(missing_libs)} missing libraries...")
-        
-        # FMT-style directory scanning
-        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'}
-        
-        # 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:
-                dirpath, filenames = dir_info
-                
-                # Look for 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
-                    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:
-            self.report({'WARNING'}, "No libraries found in search paths")
-        
-        return {'FINISHED'}
 
 class DLM_OT_browse_search_path(Operator):
     """Browse for a search path directory"""
@@ -502,6 +575,130 @@ class DLM_OT_browse_search_path(Operator):
         context.window_manager.fileselect_add(self)
         return {'RUNNING_MODAL'}
 
+
+
+class DLM_OT_reload_libraries(Operator):
+    """Reload all libraries using Blender's built-in reload operation"""
+    bl_idname = "dlm.reload_libraries"
+    bl_label = "Reload Libraries"
+    bl_options = {'REGISTER'}
+    
+    def execute(self, context):
+        try:
+            # Try the outliner operation first
+            bpy.ops.outliner.lib_operation(type='RELOAD')
+            self.report({'INFO'}, "Library reload operation completed")
+        except Exception as e:
+            # Fallback: manually reload libraries
+            try:
+                for library in bpy.data.libraries:
+                    if library.filepath and os.path.exists(bpy.path.abspath(library.filepath)):
+                        library.reload()
+                self.report({'INFO'}, "Libraries reloaded manually")
+            except Exception as e2:
+                self.report({'ERROR'}, f"Failed to reload libraries: {e2}")
+                return {'CANCELLED'}
+        return {'FINISHED'}
+
+class DLM_OT_make_paths_relative(Operator):
+    """Make all file paths in the scene relative"""
+    bl_idname = "dlm.make_paths_relative"
+    bl_label = "Make Paths Relative"
+    bl_options = {'REGISTER'}
+    
+    def execute(self, context):
+        try:
+            # Use Blender's built-in operator to make paths relative
+            bpy.ops.file.make_paths_relative()
+            self.report({'INFO'}, "All file paths made relative")
+        except Exception as e:
+            self.report({'ERROR'}, f"Failed to make paths relative: {e}")
+            return {'CANCELLED'}
+        return {'FINISHED'}
+
+class DLM_OT_make_paths_absolute(Operator):
+    """Make all file paths in the scene absolute"""
+    bl_idname = "dlm.make_paths_absolute"
+    bl_label = "Make Paths Absolute"
+    bl_options = {'REGISTER'}
+    
+    def execute(self, context):
+        try:
+            # Use Blender's built-in operator to make paths absolute
+            bpy.ops.file.make_paths_absolute()
+            self.report({'INFO'}, "All file paths made absolute")
+        except Exception as e:
+            self.report({'ERROR'}, f"Failed to make paths absolute: {e}")
+            return {'CANCELLED'}
+        return {'FINISHED'}
+
+class DLM_OT_relocate_single_library(Operator):
+    """Relocate a single library by choosing a new .blend and reloading it (context-free)"""
+    bl_idname = "dlm.relocate_single_library"
+    bl_label = "Relocate Library"
+    bl_options = {'REGISTER', 'UNDO'}
+
+    # The library we want to relocate (current path as stored on the item)
+    target_filepath: StringProperty(
+        name="Current Library Path",
+        description="Current path of the library to relocate",
+        default=""
+    )
+
+    # New file chosen by the user via file selector
+    filepath: StringProperty(
+        name="New Library File",
+        description="Choose the new .blend file for this library",
+        subtype='FILE_PATH',
+        default=""
+    )
+
+    def _find_library_by_path(self, path_to_match: str):
+        abs_match = bpy.path.abspath(path_to_match) if path_to_match else ""
+        for lib in bpy.data.libraries:
+            try:
+                if bpy.path.abspath(lib.filepath) == abs_match:
+                    return lib
+            except Exception:
+                # In case abspath fails for odd paths
+                if lib.filepath == path_to_match:
+                    return lib
+        return None
+
+    def execute(self, context):
+        if not self.target_filepath:
+            self.report({'ERROR'}, "No target library specified")
+            return {'CANCELLED'}
+        if not self.filepath:
+            self.report({'ERROR'}, "No new file selected")
+            return {'CANCELLED'}
+
+        library = self._find_library_by_path(self.target_filepath)
+        if not library:
+            self.report({'ERROR'}, "Could not resolve the selected library in bpy.data.libraries")
+            return {'CANCELLED'}
+
+        try:
+            # Assign the new path and reload the library datablocks
+            library.filepath = self.filepath
+            library.reload()
+            self.report({'INFO'}, f"Relocated to: {self.filepath}")
+        except Exception as e:
+            self.report({'ERROR'}, f"Failed to relocate: {e}")
+            return {'CANCELLED'}
+
+        return {'FINISHED'}
+
+    def invoke(self, context, event):
+        # Pre-populate the selector with the current path when possible
+        if self.target_filepath:
+            try:
+                self.filepath = bpy.path.abspath(self.target_filepath)
+            except Exception:
+                self.filepath = self.target_filepath
+        context.window_manager.fileselect_add(self)
+        return {'RUNNING_MODAL'}
+
 def register():
     bpy.utils.register_class(DLM_OT_replace_linked_asset)
     bpy.utils.register_class(DLM_OT_scan_linked_assets)
@@ -510,12 +707,14 @@ def register():
     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_find_libraries_in_folders)
-    bpy.utils.register_class(DLM_OT_fmt_style_find)
+    bpy.utils.register_class(DLM_OT_reload_libraries)
+    bpy.utils.register_class(DLM_OT_make_paths_relative)
+    bpy.utils.register_class(DLM_OT_make_paths_absolute)
+    bpy.utils.register_class(DLM_OT_relocate_single_library)
 
 def unregister():
-    bpy.utils.unregister_class(DLM_OT_fmt_style_find)
+    bpy.utils.unregister_class(DLM_OT_find_libraries_in_folders)
-    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)
@@ -523,3 +722,7 @@ def unregister():
     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)
+    bpy.utils.unregister_class(DLM_OT_reload_libraries)
+    bpy.utils.unregister_class(DLM_OT_make_paths_relative)
+    bpy.utils.unregister_class(DLM_OT_make_paths_absolute)
+    bpy.utils.unregister_class(DLM_OT_relocate_single_library)

ui.py

@@ -15,13 +15,13 @@ class LinkedDatablockItem(PropertyGroup):
     name: StringProperty(name="Name", description="Name of the linked datablock")
     type: StringProperty(name="Type", description="Type of the linked datablock")
 
-# FMT-style UIList for linked libraries
+# UIList for linked libraries
-class DYNAMICLINK_UL_library_list(UIList):
+class DLM_UL_library_list(UIList):
     def draw_item(self, context, layout, data, item, icon, active_data, active_propname, index):
         custom_icon = 'FILE_BLEND'
         
         if self.layout_type in {'DEFAULT', 'COMPACT'}:
-            # Library name and status (FMT-style layout)
+            # Library name and status
             layout.scale_x = 0.4
             layout.label(text=item.name)
             
@@ -29,17 +29,30 @@ class DYNAMICLINK_UL_library_list(UIList):
             layout.scale_x = 0.3
             if item.is_missing:
                 layout.label(text="MISSING", icon='ERROR')
-            elif item.has_indirect_missing:
+            elif item.is_indirect:
-                layout.label(text="INDIRECT", icon='ERROR')
+                layout.label(text="INDIRECT", icon='INFO')
             else:
                 layout.label(text="OK", icon='FILE_BLEND')
             
-            # File path (FMT-style truncated)
+            # File path (abbreviated)
             layout.scale_x = 0.3
             path_text = item.filepath
-            if len(path_text) > 30:
+            if path_text.startswith("\\\\"):
-                path_text = "..." + path_text[-27:]
+                # Network path: show server name
-            layout.label(text=path_text, icon='FILE_FOLDER')
+                parts = path_text.split("\\")
+                if len(parts) >= 3:
+                    short_path = f"\\\\{parts[2]}\\"
+                else:
+                    short_path = "\\\\ (network)"
+            elif len(path_text) >= 2 and path_text[1] == ':':
+                # Drive path: show drive letter
+                short_path = f"{path_text[:2]}\\"
+            elif path_text.startswith("//"):
+                # Relative path
+                short_path = "// (relative)"
+            else:
+                short_path = path_text[:15] + "..." if len(path_text) > 15 else path_text
+            layout.label(text=short_path, icon='FILE_FOLDER')
             
         elif self.layout_type in {'GRID'}:
             layout.alignment = 'CENTER'
@@ -50,8 +63,7 @@ class LinkedLibraryItem(PropertyGroup):
     filepath: StringProperty(name="File Path", description="Path to the linked .blend file")
     name: StringProperty(name="Name", description="Name of the linked .blend file")
     is_missing: BoolProperty(name="Missing", description="True if the linked file is not found")
-    has_indirect_missing: BoolProperty(name="Has Indirect Missing", description="True if an indirectly linked blend is missing")
+    is_indirect: BoolProperty(name="Is Indirect", description="True if this is an indirectly linked library")
-    indirect_missing_count: IntProperty(name="Indirect Missing Count", description="Number of indirectly linked blends that are missing")
     is_expanded: BoolProperty(name="Expanded", description="Whether this library item is expanded in the UI", default=True)
     linked_datablocks: CollectionProperty(type=LinkedDatablockItem, name="Linked Datablocks")
 
@@ -93,7 +105,7 @@ class DynamicLinkManagerPreferences(AddonPreferences):
     def draw(self, context):
         layout = self.layout
         
-        # Search paths section (FMT-style)
+                        # Search paths section
         box = layout.box()
         box.label(text="Default Search Paths for Missing Libraries")
         
@@ -102,35 +114,81 @@ class DynamicLinkManagerPreferences(AddonPreferences):
         row.alignment = 'RIGHT'
         row.operator("dlm.add_search_path", text="Add search path", icon='ADD')
         
-        # List search paths (FMT-style)
+                            # List search paths
         for i, path_item in enumerate(self.search_paths):
             row = box.row()
             row.prop(path_item, "path", text=f"Search path {i+1}")
-            # Folder icon for browsing (FMT-style)
+            # Folder icon for browsing
             row.operator("dlm.browse_search_path", text="", icon='FILE_FOLDER').index = i
-            # Remove button (FMT-style)
+            # Remove button
             row.operator("dlm.remove_search_path", text="", icon='REMOVE').index = i
 
-class DYNAMICLINK_PT_main_panel(Panel):
+class DLM_PT_main_panel(Panel):
     bl_space_type = 'VIEW_3D'
     bl_region_type = 'UI'
     bl_category = 'Dynamic Link Manager'
-    bl_label = "Asset Replacement"
+    bl_label = "Dynamic Link Manager"
+    
+    def get_short_path(self, filepath):
+        """Extract a short, readable path from a full filepath"""
+        if not filepath:
+            return "Unknown"
+        
+        # Handle relative paths
+        if filepath.startswith("//"):
+            return "// (relative)"
+        
+        # Handle Windows network paths
+        if filepath.startswith("\\\\"):
+            # Extract server name (e.g., \\NAS\ or \\NEXUS\)
+            parts = filepath.split("\\")
+            if len(parts) >= 3:
+                return f"\\\\{parts[2]}\\"
+            return "\\\\ (network)"
+        
+        # Handle Windows drive paths
+        if len(filepath) >= 2 and filepath[1] == ':':
+            return f"{filepath[:2]}\\"
+        
+        # Handle Unix-style paths
+        if filepath.startswith("/"):
+            parts = filepath.split("/")
+            if len(parts) >= 2:
+                return f"/{parts[1]}/"
+            return "/ (root)"
+        
+        # Fallback
+        return "Unknown"
+    
+    def draw_header(self, context):
+        layout = self.layout
+        layout.operator("preferences.addon_show", text="", icon='PREFERENCES').module = __package__
     
     def draw(self, context):
         layout = self.layout
         props = context.scene.dynamic_link_manager
         
-        # Main scan section (FMT-style)
+        # Path management buttons
+        row = layout.row()
+        row.operator("dlm.make_paths_relative", text="Make Paths Relative", icon='FILE_PARENT')
+        row.operator("dlm.make_paths_absolute", text="Make Paths Absolute", icon='FILE_FOLDER')
+        
+        # Main scan section
         box = layout.box()
         box.label(text="Linked Libraries Analysis")
         row = box.row()
         row.operator("dlm.scan_linked_assets", text="Scan Linked Assets", icon='FILE_REFRESH')
-        row.label(text=f"({props.linked_assets_count} libraries)")
+        
+        # Show total count and missing count
+        missing_count = sum(1 for lib in props.linked_libraries if lib.is_missing)
+        if missing_count > 0:
+            row.label(text=f"({props.linked_assets_count} libraries, {missing_count} missing)", icon='ERROR')
+        else:
+            row.label(text=f"({props.linked_assets_count} libraries)")
         
         # Show more detailed info if we have results
         if props.linked_assets_count > 0:
-            # Linked Libraries section with single dropdown (FMT-style)
+            # Linked Libraries section with single dropdown
             row = box.row(align=True)
             
             # Dropdown arrow for the entire section
@@ -143,105 +201,82 @@ class DYNAMICLINK_PT_main_panel(Panel):
             
             # Only show library details if section is expanded
             if props.linked_libraries_expanded:
-                # FMT-style compact list view
+                # Compact list view
                 row = box.row()
-                row.template_list("DYNAMICLINK_UL_library_list", "", props, "linked_libraries", props, "linked_libraries_index")
+                row.template_list("DLM_UL_library_list", "", props, "linked_libraries", props, "linked_libraries_index")
                 
-                # Action buttons below the list (FMT-style)
+                # Action buttons below the list
                 row = box.row()
-                row.scale_x = 0.3
+                row.operator("dlm.reload_libraries", text="Reload Libraries", icon='FILE_REFRESH')
-                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("dlm.open_linked_file", text="Open Selected", icon='FILE_BLEND')
-                    open_op.filepath = selected_lib.filepath
-                else:
-                    row.operator("dlm.open_linked_file", text="Open Selected", icon='FILE_BLEND')
-                row.scale_x = 0.7
-                row.operator("dlm.scan_linked_assets", text="Refresh", icon='FILE_REFRESH')
                 
-                # Show details of selected item (FMT-style info display)
+                # Search Paths Management - integrated into Linked Libraries Analysis
-                if props.linked_libraries and 0 <= props.linked_libraries_index < len(props.linked_libraries):
-                    selected_lib = props.linked_libraries[props.linked_libraries_index]
-                    info_box = box.box()
-                    info_box.label(text=f"Selected: {selected_lib.name}")
-                    
-                    if selected_lib.is_missing:
-                        info_box.label(text="Status: MISSING", icon='ERROR')
-                    elif selected_lib.has_indirect_missing:
-                        info_box.label(text=f"Status: INDIRECT MISSING ({selected_lib.indirect_missing_count} dependencies)", icon='ERROR')
-                    else:
-                        info_box.label(text="Status: OK", icon='FILE_BLEND')
-                    
-                    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
+                    # Search paths list - 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)
+                            # Folder icon for browsing
                             row.operator("dlm.browse_search_path", text="", icon='FILE_FOLDER').index = i
-                            # Remove button (FMT-style)
+                            # Remove button
                             row.operator("dlm.remove_search_path", text="", icon='REMOVE').index = i
                     
-                    # Add button (FMT-style) - Just the + button, right-justified
+                    # Add button - Just the + button, right-justified
                     row = box.row()
                     row.alignment = 'RIGHT'
-                    row.operator("dlm.add_search_path", text="", icon='ADD')
+                    row.operator("dlm.add_search_path", text="Add search path", icon='ADD')
                     
-                    # Main action button (FMT-style)
+                    # Main action button
-                    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')
+                        row.operator("dlm.find_libraries_in_folders", text="Find libraries in these folders", icon='VIEWZOOM')
-        
+                
-        # Asset replacement section (FMT-style)
+                # Show details of selected item at the bottom
-        box = layout.box()
+                if props.linked_libraries and 0 <= props.linked_libraries_index < len(props.linked_libraries):
-        box.label(text="Asset Replacement")
+                    selected_lib = props.linked_libraries[props.linked_libraries_index]
-        
+                    info_box = box.box()
-        obj = context.active_object
+                    
-        if obj:
+                    # Make entire box red if library is missing
-            box.label(text=f"Selected: {obj.name}")
+                    if selected_lib.is_missing:
-            
+                        info_box.alert = True
-            # Check if object itself is linked
+                    
-            if obj.library:
+                    info_box.label(text=f"Selected: {selected_lib.name}")
-                box.label(text=f"Linked from: {obj.library.filepath}")
+                    
-                row = box.row()
+                    if selected_lib.is_missing:
-                row.operator("dlm.replace_linked_asset", text="Replace Asset")
+                        row = info_box.row()
-            # Check if object's data is linked
+                        row.label(text="Status: MISSING", icon='ERROR')
-            elif obj.data and obj.data.library:
+                    elif selected_lib.is_indirect:
-                box.label(text=f"Data linked from: {obj.data.library.filepath}")
+                        row = info_box.row()
-                row = box.row()
+                        row.label(text="Status: INDIRECT", icon='INFO')
-                row.operator("dlm.replace_linked_asset", text="Replace Asset")
+                    else:
-            # Check if it's a linked armature
+                        row = info_box.row()
-            elif obj.type == 'ARMATURE' and obj.data and hasattr(obj.data, 'library') and obj.data.library:
+                        row.label(text="Status: OK", icon='FILE_BLEND')
-                box.label(text=f"Armature linked from: {obj.data.library.filepath}")
+                    
-                row = box.row()
+                    # Show full path and Open Blend button
-                row.operator("dlm.replace_linked_asset", text="Replace Asset")
+                    row = info_box.row()
-            else:
+                    row.label(text=f"Path: {selected_lib.filepath}", icon='FILE_FOLDER')
-                box.label(text="Not a linked asset")
+
-        else:
+                    row = info_box.row()
-            box.label(text="No object selected")
+                    row.operator("dlm.open_linked_file", text="Open Blend", icon='FILE_BLEND').filepath = selected_lib.filepath
-        
+
-        # Settings section (FMT-style)
+                    # Relocate (context-free): lets the user pick a new .blend and we reload the library
-        box = layout.box()
+                    row = info_box.row()
-        box.label(text="Settings")
+                    op = row.operator("dlm.relocate_single_library", text="Relocate Library", icon='FILE_FOLDER')
-        row = box.row()
+                    op.target_filepath = selected_lib.filepath
-        row.prop(props, "selected_asset_path", text="Asset Path")
+                    
+
 
 def register():
     bpy.utils.register_class(SearchPathItem)
     bpy.utils.register_class(LinkedDatablockItem)
-    bpy.utils.register_class(DYNAMICLINK_UL_library_list)
+    bpy.utils.register_class(DLM_UL_library_list)
     bpy.utils.register_class(LinkedLibraryItem)
     bpy.utils.register_class(DynamicLinkManagerProperties)
     bpy.utils.register_class(DynamicLinkManagerPreferences)
-    bpy.utils.register_class(DYNAMICLINK_PT_main_panel)
+    bpy.utils.register_class(DLM_PT_main_panel)
     
     # Register properties to scene
     bpy.types.Scene.dynamic_link_manager = bpy.props.PointerProperty(type=DynamicLinkManagerProperties)
@@ -250,10 +285,10 @@ def unregister():
     # Unregister properties from scene
     del bpy.types.Scene.dynamic_link_manager
     
-    bpy.utils.unregister_class(DYNAMICLINK_PT_main_panel)
+    bpy.utils.unregister_class(DLM_PT_main_panel)
     bpy.utils.unregister_class(DynamicLinkManagerPreferences)
     bpy.utils.unregister_class(DynamicLinkManagerProperties)
     bpy.utils.unregister_class(LinkedLibraryItem)
-    bpy.utils.unregister_class(DYNAMICLINK_UL_library_list)
+    bpy.utils.unregister_class(DLM_UL_library_list)
     bpy.utils.unregister_class(LinkedDatablockItem)
     bpy.utils.unregister_class(SearchPathItem)