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# Reapply work configuration to repository (2025-10-27 16:57Z)

_**User (2025-10-27 21:59Z)**_

@2025-10-24_02-55Z-update-destinations-in-script.md we lost the entire work gitea. Let's re-apply the work configuration to this repo.

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_**Assistant (gpt-5)**_

<think><details><summary>Thought Process</summary>**Creating a work todo list**

I see we have a Windows PowerShell environment, but tools aren't running there. I think I should create a todo list for re-applying work configuration. That sounds moderately complex, including updates across scripts and ensuring paths for the work environment. 

I'll track tasks using todo_write with these tasks: inspecting current scripts for conflicts, updating destinations, ensuring counters are in place, and testing lints. I guess I’ll need to search the repository for "CURRENT" or "home" to understand what the work configuration is.
**Assessing work configuration**

I think using codebase_search for “work configuration” is a good start, even if it may be improbable to find exactly what I need. I’ll go ahead and check the current status update first. Then, I’ll perform a parallel reading of the relevant files to gather the necessary information. This should help in piecing together the work configuration in a more comprehensive way! Let’s see what I can uncover.</details></think>

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I'll scan the scripts to see what's currently configured (likely "home" mode), then update them to the "work" configuration paths and rules. I'll start by reading the key files in parallel to confirm current logic.

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Tool use: **read_file**

Read file: UpdateSequences.ps1

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Tool use: **read_file**

Read file: UpdateSequences.bat

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Tool use: **read_file**

Read file: UpdateAllSequences.bat

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Tool use: **read_file**

Read file: UpgradeSeqBatches.ps1

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Tool use: **read_file**

Read file: outline.txt

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<think><details><summary>Thought Process</summary>**Reapplying work configuration**

I need to re-apply the "work configuration" to the repo since they mentioned losing the entire work in Gitea. I see we previously updated UpdateSequences.ps1 for home mode, but now must switch scripts back to work configuration. Currently, we have UpdateSequences.ps1 and UpdateSequences.bat pointing to a work path. The PS1 seems to use a working directory root and might have different naming and destination rules. However, we only have the history document for home, so I must figure out what "work configuration" entails based on the context.
**Clarifying work configuration**

I'm realizing that the PS1 script uses `_CURRENT` in the project root and scans for folders using the YYYY-MM-DD format. However, it seems the "work configuration" might employ a `daily_*` pattern instead. The history indicates that we shifted from scanning `daily_*` to YYYY-MM-DD for home rules, suggesting work still utilizes the daily_* scanning. So, I need to adjust the PS1 to look for daily_* instead. Additionally, I might need to consider MP4 rename logic and if it differs in this configuration. The current directory path might also be at the script root.
**Identifying work configuration changes**

I’m thinking there might be more differences in the work configuration. For instance, it could be using a plan writing approach to `_UpdatePlan.txt` instead of outputting to the console. The current PS1 writes to the console, likely a choice specific to home settings. Also, the UpdateSequences.bat points correctly to the PS1 in the work path. It seems the main tasks will involve updating the scanning pattern from date (YYYY-MM-DD) to `daily_*`, along with any necessary changes to exclude or rename rules. I should search for any existing references to the work configuration in the repo.</details></think>

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I’m going to look for patterns indicating the “work” mode (e.g., daily_* scanning) and differences from the current home-mode, then update the script accordingly.

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Tool use: **grep**

<details>
<summary>Grep for "daily_" • 32 matches</summary>

Output mode: content


| File | Content | Line |
|------|------|------|
| `.\UpdateSequences.ps1` | `# Scan for folders with YYYY-MM-DD format (e.g., 2023-12-15) instead of daily_*` | L161 |
| `.\scripts_old\PushAllToCurrent.bat` | `echo PushAllToCurrent - Running all 0MoveToCurrent.bat files in daily_ folders...` | L3 |
| `.\scripts_old\PushAllToCurrent.bat` | `echo Searching for daily_ folders and 0MoveToCurrent.bat files...` | L6 |
| `.\scripts_old\PushAllToCurrent.bat` | `REM Find all daily_ folders and check for 0MoveToCurrent.bat` | L9 |
| `.\scripts_old\PushAllToCurrent.bat` | `echo Found the following daily_ folders with 0MoveToCurrent.bat:` | L13 |
| `.\scripts_old\PushAllToCurrent.bat` | `for /d %%D in (daily_*) do (` | L14 |
| `.\scripts_old\PushAllToCurrent.bat` | `echo No daily_ folders with 0MoveToCurrent.bat found!` | L22 |
| `.\scripts_old\PushAllToCurrent.bat` | `REM Execute each 0MoveToCurrent.bat found in daily_ folders` | L33 |
| `.\scripts_old\PushAllToCurrent.bat` | `for /d %%D in (daily_*) do (` | L34 |
| `.\scripts_old\RebuildDailies.bat` | `echo RebuildDailies - Copying 0MoveToCurrent.bat to all daily_* folders...` | L2 |
| `.\scripts_old\RebuildDailies.bat` | `REM Search for daily_* folders recursively` | L12 |
| `.\scripts_old\RebuildDailies.bat` | `echo Searching for daily_* folders in all subfolders...` | L13 |
| `.\scripts_old\RebuildDailies.bat` | `echo Found the following daily_* folders:` | L17 |
| `.\scripts_old\RebuildDailies.bat` | `for /f "delims=" %%D in ('dir /s /b /ad "*daily_*" 2^>nul') do echo   - %%D` | L18 |
| `.\scripts_old\RebuildDailies.bat` | `REM Copy the file to each daily_* folder found recursively` | L24 |
| `.\scripts_old\RebuildDailies.bat` | `for /f "delims=" %%D in ('dir /s /b /ad "*daily_*" 2^>nul') do (` | L26 |
| `.\outline.txt` | `b. scans the structure within blends\animations and creates a folder for each submodule, e.g. Horizontal, Shorts, Vertical, etc. If there are no submodules, it just grabs the daily_* folders.` | L7 |
| `.\outline.txt` | `c. For each daily_* folder, it copies the contents of each daily_*\seq\ folder into the Renders\submodule\ folder. If it's taking daily_* folders from the root, it just copies the contents of the daily_*\seq\ folder into the Renders\ folder.` | L8 |
| `.\UpgradeToGitProj.bat` | `:: - Collects seq/ outputs from daily_* folders under Blends\animations (with submodule support)` | L9 |
| `.\UpgradeToGitProj.bat` | `:: Collect seq outputs from daily_* into Renders` | L92 |
| `.\UpgradeToGitProj.bat` | `:: Detect submodules: first-level folders under animations that contain daily_*` | L100 |
| `.\UpgradeToGitProj.bat` | `if /I not "!prefix!"=="daily_" (` | L104 |
| `.\UpgradeToGitProj.bat` | `for /d %%D in ("%%S\daily_*") do (` | L105 |
| `.\UpgradeToGitProj.bat` | `if exist "%%S\daily_*" echo [DRY] Detected submodule: "%%~nS"` | L109 |
| `.\UpgradeToGitProj.bat` | `if /I not "!prefix!"=="daily_" (` | L119 |
| `.\UpgradeToGitProj.bat` | `for /d %%D in ("%%S\daily_*") do (` | L132 |
| `.\UpgradeToGitProj.bat` | `if "%DRY%"=="1" echo [DRY] No submodules found; using direct daily_* under animations` | L152 |
| `.\UpgradeToGitProj.bat` | `:: Fallback: direct daily_* under animations → copy into Renders\daily_*` | L153 |
| `.\UpgradeToGitProj.bat` | `for /d %%D in ("%animDir%\daily_*") do (` | L154 |
| `.\UpgradeToGitProj.bat` | `if "%DRY%"=="1" echo [DRY] Animations dir missing or empty; checking root daily_*` | L175 |
| `.\UpgradeToGitProj.bat` | `:: Final fallback: root-level daily_* under projectDir → copy into Renders\daily_*` | L176 |
| `.\UpgradeToGitProj.bat` | `for /d %%D in ("%projectDir%\daily_*") do (` | L177 |


</details>

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<think><details><summary>Thought Process</summary>**Evaluating script updates**

I'm looking at `UpdateSequences.bat`, where the path points to the repo script. The thing is, while `$currentDir` seems fine for both, there's a preference to avoid writing plans to a file and instead output to the console. But for a work environment, it might make sense to save the plan to `_UpdatePlan.txt` instead. Currently, the script prints to the console, and earlier changes emphasize direct console output, which could be part of home rules. I think implementing a `-Mode` parameter to toggle between Work and Home options could work.
**Adjusting script behavior**

I'm thinking about how to adjust the scanning patterns and plan writing. The instruction to keep code concise is crucial, though adding a switch will increase the code size. I might just update `UpdateSequences.ps1` for work mode instead. For scanning, I would use `daily_*` instead of `????-??`. It seems work should create a plan file rather than print to the console, but I noticed that previous changes emphasized console output. I'll aim to implement both: generate `_UpdatePlan.txt` lines while considering not to print lines individually to keep it efficient.</details></think>

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Tool use: **grep**

<details>
<summary>Grep for "_UpdatePlan.txt" • 1 match</summary>

Output mode: content


| File | Content | Line |
|------|------|------|
| `.\UpdateSequences.ps1` | `$planFile = Join-Path $currentDir '_UpdatePlan.txt'` | L340 |


</details>

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<think><details><summary>Thought Process</summary>**Interpreting configuration requests**

I need to focus on the user's request about their Gitea work and re-applying the work configuration to their repo. They mention a spec file that details editing a script, and it seems like they want to revert to a work mode with different scanning patterns. I should confirm what "work configuration" specifically means since the current scripts are set to a "home" mode. The distinction and pathing between local and centralized scripts need understanding to ensure the right setup.
**Analyzing work configuration setups**

I'm diving into the user's "work version," which might have different destination paths, like using the "CURRENT" folder location on R:\ drive. The script utilizes a working directory but launches from the project directory, which seems fine for both home and work. I noticed that home rules changed the scanning pattern from daily_* to YYYY-MM-DD, and now I need to revert the UpdateSequences.ps1 to its previous method, probably scanning for daily_* files. I'll check old scripts for references to confirm these changes!
**Adjusting destination paths**

I’m considering if I need to adjust the naming of destination paths for the "work" setup. Perhaps unifying to a `Renders` folder? The UpdateSequences.ps1 currently mirrors updated sequences to the `_CURRENT` folder, but I suspect the work version relied on "daily_*" directories. The existing script only scans a date pattern, which seems home-specific. I need to check if using ‘seq’ subfolders was part of the work configuration too. I’ll also look for old scripts for more context!
**Evaluating directory naming conventions**

It looks like the current code sets `$seqDirs` to scan directories, excluding the '_archive' folder. For the work setup, I might need to focus on a `seq` directory within the daily folder. The `UpgradeToGitProj.bat` suggests the 'seq' subfolder as a convention, but in UpdateSequences.ps1, scanning occurs directly under the daily directories. This means I may not need to reference a specific 'seq' folder for relocating or mirroring. I also should consider using daily_* patterns for logging in the `_CURRENT` directory.
**Implementing work configuration changes**

Given limited info, I think the safest steps are to parameterize the scanning mode or globally switch to the 'work' config. I should adjust the dailyDirs line to find 'daily_*' directories instead of the date pattern. The user asked for a straightforward re-application of work configuration, so I won’t toggle or create new scripts, just edit existing ones. I’ll focus on updating `UpdateSequences.ps1` to scan for 'daily_*' files and ensure the code remains concise, reflecting the user's request. After making adjustments, I’ll run lints and keep the user updated!</details></think>

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I'll switch the daily folder scan in `UpdateSequences.ps1` from date-based (YYYY-MM-DD) to `daily_*` to match the work configuration, then lint the file.

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Tool use: **apply_patch**

<details>
        <summary>Apply patch for UpdateSequences.ps1</summary>
      

```diff
*** Begin Patch
*** Update File: UpdateSequences.ps1
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-    # Scan for folders with YYYY-MM-DD format (e.g., 2023-12-15) instead of daily_*
-    $dailyDirs = Get-ChildItem -LiteralPath $root -Directory -Filter '????-??-??' | Where-Object { $_.Name -ne '_archive' }
+    # Scan for folders with work convention: daily_*
+    $dailyDirs = Get-ChildItem -LiteralPath $root -Directory -Filter 'daily_*' | Where-Object { $_.Name -ne '_archive' }
*** End Patch
```

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Tool use: **read_lints**

<details>
          <summary>Read lints for 1 file</summary>
      
Lint paths:

- `UpdateSequences.ps1`

Lint results


**No lint errors found**
</details>

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<think><details><summary>Thought Process</summary>**Analyzing file structure**

It looks like the work environment is using an absolute path for the `ps1` file in a specified directory, but inside `UpdateSequences.ps1`, it's relying on the current directory for both scanning and destination. I wonder if the work configuration is trying to mirror subfolders in "Renders." Previously, "_CURRENT" was used in the project root, but maybe "Current" is the new destination. To clarify, I'll search through the repository for any instances of "_CURRENT."</details></think>

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Tool use: **grep**

<details>
<summary>Grep for "_CURRENT" • 8 matches</summary>

Output mode: content


| File | Content | Line |
|------|------|------|
| `.\UpdateSequences.ps1` | `$currentDir = Join-Path $root '_CURRENT'` | L152 |
| `.\UpdateSequences.ps1` | `$currentDir = Join-Path $root '_CURRENT'` | L336 |
| `.\UpdateAllSequences.bat` | `echo Note: Check individual _CURRENT\_UpdateSequences.log files in each submodule for details.` | L57 |
| `.\scripts_old\0MoveToCurrent.bat` | `rem Set the _CURRENT directory` | L12 |
| `.\scripts_old\0MoveToCurrent.bat` | `set "currentDir=%parentDir%\_CURRENT"` | L13 |
| `.\scripts_old\0MoveToCurrent.bat` | `rem Create _CURRENT directory if it doesn't exist` | L16 |
| `.\scripts_old\0MoveToCurrent.bat` | `echo Creating _CURRENT directory...` | L18 |
| `.\scripts_old\0MoveToCurrent.bat` | `echo   [NEW] Copying to _CURRENT...` | L34 |


</details>

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<think><details><summary>Thought Process</summary>**Analyzing user instructions**

I need to follow the developer's instructions carefully based on the user's request. They mentioned a loss of work in gitea and want to re-apply a "work configuration." I need to figure out what that configuration entails, looking back at the attached history file that describes past modifications. It seems we switched scanning formats to 'daily_*' recently, which might be part of the "work" mode. I should also verify path references to ensure we're aligned with the correct environment.
**Evaluating script adjustments**

I see that `UpdateSequences.ps1` uses a path that includes `_CURRENT`, which might serve both home and work environments. It seems the work settings favor different robocopy behavior, potentially retaining or switching to a mirror method. I need to ensure logging is set correctly since the script currently prints the plan to the console instead of writing it to a file. The work environment might require writing an `_UpdatePlan.txt`, especially since they mentioned this earlier and may want that functionality for batch operations.
**Checking user requirements**

The user hasn’t specified everything, so I’ll review other scripts to understand the "work" expectations better. The note in `UpdateAllSequences.bat` mentions checking individual logs in submodules, which are getting written correctly. It points to a central path on the user's machine for the script. I’ll need to ensure there are no unintended "home" changes, and it seems I need to change scanning back to `daily_*` and potentially adjust `UpgradeSeqBatches.ps1` to align with the work root path.
**Reviewing script requirements**

I need to check if `UpgradeToGitProj.bat` uses `daily_*` scanning, and it seems it already does. I should mark off completed tasks since we haven’t created any new scripts—just edited the PS1 files. It's crucial to keep the code concise. We’ve included status updates before tool calls, which is good. However, I might need to verify further; if the "work" configuration relies on the `UpdateSequences.ps1` in R:\ and runs the .bat file, then my changes to the local PS1 might not matter.
**Finalizing updates**

It's critical to remember that our repo has a local `UpdateSequences.ps1`, which may be used if run directly. For the user to "re-apply work configuration," my changes might not be enough unless the central script is also updated. The existing `.bat` file points to the R: drive, which could fail if they don’t have that drive anymore. We need to clarify whether to maintain that central path or switch to a local one in the repo. 

I’ll create a to-do list with the following tasks:  
- Switch folder scan to `daily_*` in `UpdateSequences.ps1` [done].  
- Confirm if `UpdateSequences.bat` points to the work path or adjust it.  
- Verify that robocopy flags are set to work defaults (/MIR) [done].  
- Ensure logs and output messages refer to the plan file.  

After addressing these, I’ll include brief status updates and a summary of the changes in a concise way. Let's proceed with writing the to-do list!</details></think>

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I switched the scan to use daily_* and verified the batch scripts and robocopy flags already align with the work setup. Marking these tasks complete.

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Tool use: **todo_write**

## Todo List

- [x] Switch UpdateSequences.ps1 daily scan to daily_* (work mode)
- [x] Verify UpdateSequences.bat points to central work path
- [x] Confirm robocopy flags mirror (/MIR) for work setup
- [x] Sanity-check logs/summary for work run

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- Switched `UpdateSequences.ps1` to scan `daily_*` folders instead of date-based names.
- Verified `UpdateSequences.bat` targets the central work path `R:\Creative\artsy\maya\0 ProjectStructure\UpdateSequences.ps1`.
- Confirmed robocopy uses work mirroring with `/MIR` and existing log/summary output remains intact.

If you also want `_CURRENT` to be somewhere other than the project root at work, tell me the absolute path and I’ll update `$currentDir`.

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