token <TAPE> using only the 1st 8* digits

[maksro]

Very often I have to deal with ARRI Alexa footage.
I frequently use the sequence publish to process ARRI footage to dpx, exr.. whatever.
I have a workaround using EDL.. but I was wondering.... Is there a way to modify an existing token or create a new one to be able to export the only first eight digits of the tape name?

Eg: A001C001_220526_R2YU -->A001C001

best regards, 

max

flame 2022.3

[slabrie]

Hello Max!

I would invite you to create an General Improvement on flame feedback for this need (https://feedback.autodesk.com/key/flame)

For now, you could do the following:

-Create a new Reel Group

-Duplicate the sequence you want to edit the tape names

-Open the sequence

-Go to Conform

-Select all your events

-Edit the Tapename

-Export the sequence

Which application will you send the EDL to?  I am curious since I would have expected that all editorial & finishing products in 2022 support longer than 8 characters tape name.  Digital acquisition introducesd ten years ago pushed everybody to extend tape name length.