Split Panes Network & TOP

2024-03-11 15:14 UTC gpt-4

In TouchDesigner, to achieve the desired setup with one pane showing only the network with a black background and no TOP overlay, while the other shows the TOP viewer, you should:

Select the pane that you want to show only the network.
Make sure that it’s set to “Panel” in the dropdown menu in the top left of the pane.
Then, go to the “Background TOP” parameter (in the pane bar at the top right of the pane) and set it to “None.”

If you’re still seeing the TOP overlay in the network editor after doing this, you may also need to:

Click on the ‘Viewer Active’ button (looks like an eye) in the pane that is currently displaying the TOP. This button toggles whether the output of a node is displayed as an overlay in the background of the network editor.
Make sure that no nodes are selected in the network editor, as selecting a TOP will show its output in the background.

If these steps don’t work, you can reset the panes to their default state and try setting them up again:

Click on ‘Pane Layout’ in the menu bar at the top.
Choose a default layout that is closest to what you want.
Adjust the panes manually from there, following the previous instructions.

If you continue to have issues, it might be a specific problem with your project setup or a bug in the software, and you might want to consult the TouchDesigner forums or documentation for more specialized help.

Ah, I see. It sounds like there’s a bit of a mix-up with the interface options. To set up your panes in TouchDesigner the way you want, you should do the following:

For the left pane (network editor without any TOP overlay):

Make sure the left pane is set to “Network” mode, not “Panel” mode.
If the left pane is still showing a TOP in the background, look for the ‘Viewer Active’ toggle at the top right of the pane (it’s an icon that looks like an eye) and make sure it is turned off. This should remove any background preview of the TOP.

For the right pane (to view the TOPs):

Make sure the right pane is set to “TOP Viewer”.
This will allow you to see the output of any selected TOP in full.

If you continue to have trouble, it might be helpful to go through the official TouchDesigner documentation or forums for specific instructions on pane configurations or to see if there are any known issues with your current version of TouchDesigner.

Yes, TouchDesigner can create temporary files during operation. These temporary files can include cached media for quicker access and backup files to prevent loss of work during a crash. The location of these files can vary depending on the operating system and the version of TouchDesigner you are using. Here’s how you can generally find them:

For Windows:

TouchDesigner backups are typically found in the ‘Touch’ folder located in the ‘My Documents’ or ‘Documents’ folder.
Temporary files can also be located in the %TEMP% directory. You can type %TEMP% into the Windows Run dialog (Win + R) to open this folder.
Caching for media can also occur in the project folder itself if you have set up operators to cache their output.

For macOS:

Backup and temporary files are usually found in the ‘Touch’ folder within the ‘Documents’ directory.
The system temporary directory can be accessed by opening the Terminal and typing open $TMPDIR.

To free up space, you can:

Delete any old backup files that are no longer needed.
Clear out the system temporary directory.
Inside TouchDesigner, you can clear cached operators by right-clicking on them and selecting ‘Clear Cache’.
If you’re finished with certain projects, you can also clean out their directories.

Be careful not to delete files that are currently in use or necessary for your ongoing projects. It’s good practice to backup your essential files to an external drive or cloud storage before doing a large clean-up, to avoid accidental data loss.