Update app.py

app.py

@@ -12,7 +12,6 @@ import math
 import uuid
 import re
 from datetime import timedelta
-from urllib.parse import quote
 
 # --- CRITICAL ENVIRONMENT FIXES ---
 if os.environ.get("OMP_NUM_THREADS", "").endswith("m"):
@@ -127,7 +126,11 @@ def generate_cmx_edl(edl_title, segments, source_name, fps=25):
     return "\n".join(edl_lines)
 
 def generate_xml(sequence_name, segments, source_name, fps=25):
-    """Constructs a 'Dumb' XML that forces Premiere to respect timeline In/Outs on replace."""
+    """Constructs a Robust XML with Unified Source for Premiere/Resolve."""
+    
+    # CONSTANT ID for the source file.
+    # This ensures Premiere creates only ONE offline clip in the bin.
+    unified_source_id = "source-file-1"
     
     # FPS Logic
     timebase = int(round(fps))
@@ -168,10 +171,9 @@ def generate_xml(sequence_name, segments, source_name, fps=25):
         tl_end = tl_start + duration_frames
         
         raw_note = seg.get('note', 'Junior Editor Selection')
-        # Truncate for safety
         clip_note = (raw_note[:75] + '..') if len(raw_note) > 75 else raw_note
         
-        # Unique ID for every single clip item to prevent "Master Clip" logic grouping
+        # Unique ID for the CLIP on the timeline
         clip_id = f"clip-v-{i}-{uuid.uuid4()}"
 
         lines.append(f'\t\t\t\t<clipitem id="{clip_id}">')
@@ -183,9 +185,9 @@ def generate_xml(sequence_name, segments, source_name, fps=25):
         lines.append(f'\t\t\t\t\t<in>{src_in_frames}</in>')
         lines.append(f'\t\t\t\t\t<out>{src_out_frames}</out>')
         
-        # --- DUMB FILE DEFINITION (No MasterClipID, No Path) ---
-        # This forces the NLE to treat it as a standalone event needing a source.
-        lines.append(f'\t\t\t\t\t<file id="file-v-{i}">')
+        # --- UNIFIED FILE DEFINITION ---
+        # Same ID every time ("source-file-1")
+        lines.append(f'\t\t\t\t\t<file id="{unified_source_id}">')
         lines.append(f'\t\t\t\t\t\t<name>{source_name}</name>')
         lines.append(f'\t\t\t\t\t\t<rate><timebase>{timebase}</timebase></rate>')
         lines.append(f'\t\t\t\t\t\t<duration>8640000</duration>') 
@@ -195,7 +197,6 @@ def generate_xml(sequence_name, segments, source_name, fps=25):
         lines.append(f'\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<frame>0</frame>')
         lines.append(f'\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<displayformat>NDF</displayformat>')
         lines.append(f'\t\t\t\t\t\t</timecode>')
-        # Reel name helps Resolve link if file name fails
         lines.append(f'\t\t\t\t\t\t<reel><name>{source_name}</name></reel>')
         lines.append(f'\t\t\t\t\t\t<media>')
         lines.append(f'\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<video>')
@@ -207,7 +208,7 @@ def generate_xml(sequence_name, segments, source_name, fps=25):
         lines.append(f'\t\t\t\t\t\t\t</audio>')
         lines.append(f'\t\t\t\t\t\t</media>')
         lines.append(f'\t\t\t\t\t</file>')
-        # ----------------------------------------------
+        # -------------------------------
         
         lines.append(f'\t\t\t\t</clipitem>')
         
@@ -234,7 +235,7 @@ def generate_xml(sequence_name, segments, source_name, fps=25):
         raw_note = seg.get('note', 'Junior Editor Selection')
         clip_note = (raw_note[:75] + '..') if len(raw_note) > 75 else raw_note
         
-        # Unique ID for audio clip too
+        # Unique ID for audio clip
         clip_id = f"clip-a-{i}-{uuid.uuid4()}"
 
         lines.append(f'\t\t\t\t<clipitem id="{clip_id}">')
@@ -246,8 +247,8 @@ def generate_xml(sequence_name, segments, source_name, fps=25):
         lines.append(f'\t\t\t\t\t<in>{src_in_frames}</in>')
         lines.append(f'\t\t\t\t\t<out>{src_out_frames}</out>')
         
-        # Reuse same file definition (No Master ID)
-        lines.append(f'\t\t\t\t\t<file id="file-a-{i}">')
+        # REUSE UNIFIED SOURCE ID
+        lines.append(f'\t\t\t\t\t<file id="{unified_source_id}">')
         lines.append(f'\t\t\t\t\t\t<name>{source_name}</name>')
         lines.append(f'\t\t\t\t\t\t<rate><timebase>{timebase}</timebase></rate>')
         lines.append(f'\t\t\t\t\t\t<duration>8640000</duration>') 
@@ -340,7 +341,7 @@ st.markdown("""
 * It will create an EDL or XML to import back into your editing software (Resolve, Premiere).
 * **For Multicam Workflows:** Use the **XML** option in the sidebar and enter the **exact name** of your Multicam Sequence.
 * **Resolve Users:** Uncheck "Automatically import source clips into media pool" during import.
-* **Premiere Users:** Import the XML. Select all clips on the timeline. Hold **Alt (Win) / Option (Mac)** and drag your Multicam Sequence from the bin onto the selected clips to link them instantly.
+* **Premiere Users:** Import the XML. A single "Offline" clip will appear in your bin. Hold **Alt (Win) / Option (Mac)** and drag your Multicam Sequence from the bin onto this offline clip to link the entire timeline instantly.
 """)
 
 st.divider()