Importing and Exporting Setups

You can import and export setup files for the Add Grain and Remove Grain operators. Usually, you do this to transfer a setup for a specific shot between combustion and one of the Discreet SGI-based systems (for example, flame).

Note: On the Discreet SGI-based systems, Add Grain is named Regrain and Remove Grain is named Degrain.

Exported setups are saved as ASCII files with a .regrain and .degrain file extension. To use a setup on a Discreet SGI-based system, transfer the setup file over the network (using an FTP utility, for example), and copy it to the appropriate directory. In the UNIX hierarchy, the setup files are usually saved in the directories named "regrain" and "degrain" in the project folder.

Because grain depends on variables such as film stock, lighting conditions, color, and resolution, it is advisable to change the Add/Remove Grain settings for each shot you need to process.

To export a setup:

1. Click Export.

The Export Grain Setup dialog appears.

2. Enter a filename (and location).

The appropriate file extension is added automatically.

3. Click OK.

To import a setup:

1. Click Import.

The Import Grain Setup dialog appears.

2. Navigate to the Degrain Setup or Regrain Setup file.
3. Click OK.