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      sweet-boyfriend last edited by

      Hi there,

      I would like to ask if it is possible to add objects, tags, materials, presets... to the watch folder in the asset browser? The only way is to save it like a C4D file to the watch folder (which works perfectly), but after double clicking on the asset, it opens as a new project. My intention is to import it into the current scene, not open it as a new project.

      Is there a workaround for this?

      Thanks.

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      • Dr. Sassi
        Dr. Sassi last edited by Dr. Sassi

        Hi sweet-boyfriend,

        Is drag and drop not working for you?

        Please have a look here:
        https://stcineversityprod02.blob.core.windows.net/$web/Cineversity_Forum_Support/2023_Clips_DRS/20230622_CV4_2023_drs_23_ABdd_01.mp4

        Please let me know how it goes.

        All the best

        Dr. Sassi Sassmannshausen Ph.D.
        Senior Trainer, Maxon Master Trainer, L&D - Strategist
        Cinema 4D mentor since 2004, Member of VES, DCS.

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          sweet-boyfriend last edited by

          Hi Dr. Sassi, yes this works fine, but I need the same functionality with the watch folder. I just need to double click or drag and drop a scene from the Watch folder into a current scene (after double clicking or dragging and dropping from the Watch folder, the elements are opened as a new C4D project).

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          • Dr. Sassi
            Dr. Sassi last edited by Dr. Sassi

            Thanks for the reply, sweet-boyfriend,

            Yes, I can confirm from my own exploration that the Watch Folder does not have that option. I checked with any key combination I thought would make sense.

            For now, I would copy the content from the new scene or use the merge node and go into the watch folder.

            So far, I was told this (Watch Folder drag and drop option) is a current limitation and not intended. Sorry about that.

            All the best

            Dr. Sassi Sassmannshausen Ph.D.
            Senior Trainer, Maxon Master Trainer, L&D - Strategist
            Cinema 4D mentor since 2004, Member of VES, DCS.

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              sweet-boyfriend last edited by

              Understand, thanks for your time Dr. Sassi.

              All the best

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              • Dr. Sassi
                Dr. Sassi last edited by

                You're very welcome, sweet-boyfriend.

                My best wishes

                Dr. Sassi Sassmannshausen Ph.D.
                Senior Trainer, Maxon Master Trainer, L&D - Strategist
                Cinema 4D mentor since 2004, Member of VES, DCS.

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