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# Remove seq from jobname format (2025-08-13 18:59Z)

_**User**_

originally, these would go to `seq\jobname, jobname_######` let's just remove the seq part.

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_**Assistant**_

<think><details><summary>Thought Process</summary>**Modifying code path**

I need to change some code in the `scripts/TalkingHeads Custom Render.js`, especially around lines 51-52 where the output path is formed. The user wants to remove the 'seq' directory from the path, so the output should look like `.../jobname/jobname_######` instead of `seq/jobname/jobname_######`. To ensure I catch all instances of 'seq', I should read the entire file and search for occurrences in both scripts. I'll use `read_file` and `grep` for that!
**Planning code modification**

I'll run a parallel process to read the `Custom Render.js` file and search for 'seq' occurrences in the scripts directory, as well as check the cycles file if it's relevant. My plan includes making parallel calls to `functions.read_file` for both script files, since they're small, while also grepping for 'seq' to ensure I find all mentions. After editing with the `apply_patch` tool, I need to check for linter errors, but I might not need to since the repo likely lacks a linter config. Finally, I'll keep everything tidy and preserve indentation!</details></think>

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I’m going to inspect the `scripts/TalkingHeads Custom Render.js` file and search for any other occurrences of `'seq'` in the scripts to ensure we remove that directory component consistently.

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<think><details><summary>Thought Process</summary>**Updating path configurations**

The user wants to remove the 'seq' directory component from a specified path. They referred to a snippet in the `TalkingHeads Custom Render.js` file. Originally, paths included `seq\jobname` but now the request is to eliminate that part. I need to update `eval` expressions to reflect this change in both `TalkingHeads Custom Render.js` and `TalkingHeads cycles_optix_gpu.js`. The revised eval string will drop 'seq', ensuring consistency across both files while checking if any logic relies on that subdirectory in other places.
**Ensuring indentation consistency**

I need to make sure the indentation in the files stays consistent, preserving the original tabs or spaces. It seems that `Custom Render.js` uses tabbed indentation based on my inspection. I'll preserve that as I make edits. The goal is to use `apply_patch` for changes and provide a minimal explanation afterward. Running lints could ensure there are no errors, but since there's no linter configuration, it's safe to skip that step. However, following dev instructions, I should run tests or builds after any significant changes. I'll handle edits and summarize briefly afterward.
**Applying patches to files**

I need to apply patches to both files, ensuring I update the description string without changing "Final file path of where render output will be saved." I'll prepare to use `apply_patch` for both file paths, focusing on the replacement lines in diff format. It's important to ensure the context around the snippet is precise. Even though the tool isn’t typically used in parallel, I can call it serially or maximize parallel tool calls. I’ll prepare the patches and focus on the eval line adjustment, specifically removing 'seq' from `scripts/TalkingHeads Custom Render.js`.
**Applying patches concurrently**

I want to adjust the code for both files. For instance, in `JOB_TYPE`, I will update the `eval` line by removing 'seq'. The updated line will look like this: "str(Path(abspath(settings.render_output_root), last_n_dir_parts(settings.add_path_components), jobname, jobname + '_######'))". I will also make similar changes in the `cycles_optix` file. After that, I'll proceed to use `multi_tool_use.parallel` to run both `apply_patch` calls at the same time. Once patched, I’ll run a grep command to ensure no instances of 'seq' remain.</details></think>

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I’m going to remove the `'seq'` directory component from the `render_output_path` eval in both `scripts/TalkingHeads Custom Render.js` and `scripts/TalkingHeads cycles_optix_gpu.js`, then verify there are no remaining references.

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<think><details><summary>Thought Process</summary>**Ensuring rule compliance**

I need to confirm that I’ve followed all the guidelines: providing a concise answer, including a status update and summary as specified. I've already made the necessary edits, so the next step is to check for lint errors using the read_lints tool. I can run it for both files at the same time! I'll look for any additional occurrences of 'seq' beyond the eval lines, making sure everything is safe and unchanged. Let's get this done!
**Providing user update**

I need to prepare a brief message for the user, letting them know that we’ve removed 'seq' from both scripts. The files will now save in the format root/jobname/jobname_######. If the user wanted just 'jobname' and 'jobname_######' under the root and last_n_dir_parts, that’s also accounted for. I should mention that if Custom Render is involved, the output video file will remain in the same folder, unchanged. Now, let’s run read_lints for those files!</details></think>

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I removed the 'seq' directory component from the evaluated `render_output_path` in both scripts so outputs now go to `.../<jobname>/<jobname>_######`. I’ll run a lint check on the modified files.

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- Removed the `'seq'` folder from `render_output_path` in both `scripts/TalkingHeads Custom Render.js` and `scripts/TalkingHeads cycles_optix_gpu.js`. Output now resolves to `<render_output_root>/<...add_path_components...>/<jobname>/<jobname>_######`.
- Verified no other references to `'seq'`.
- Lint passes on both files.

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