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LuckJury
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First off, let me echo so many others - thank you so much for creating this plugin, it fundamentally changes my usage of OBS and enables me to stream in a way that would otherwise be impossible.
After years of using this plugin on Windows, I'm trying to get things working on Linux. I've installed OBS Studio via the Linux Mint Software Manager, which appears to install the flatpack version. Everything works fine until I install the Advanced Scene Switcher. After installing, OBS fails to launch. Running in a terminal gives the following error if run in an rdp session with dummy audio:
ALSA lib ../../../src/seq/seq_hw.c:466:(snd_seq_hw_open) open /dev/snd/seq failed: Permission denied
terminate called after throwing an instance of 'libremidi::driver_error'
what(): observer_alsa: snd_seq_open failed
This line precedes the error:
info: [adv-ss] attempting to load "/app/plugins/lib/obs-plugins/adv-ss-plugins/advanced-scene-switcher-midi.so"
If I run it in a normal session, it just hangs on this line.
I'm running Linux Mint 21.3 Cinnamon. I did try installing the plugin manually before realizing that the software manager had installed the flatpak version and accordingly I could install the plugin via the flatpak command, which is how we came to the current state. That is to say, it's possible that I've put some of the plugin files in folders that I've forgotten about somewhere on the system, possibly contributing to my issue.
I'm pretty new to linux so please accept my apologies if I've left out important or useful information and thank you in advance.
After years of using this plugin on Windows, I'm trying to get things working on Linux. I've installed OBS Studio via the Linux Mint Software Manager, which appears to install the flatpack version. Everything works fine until I install the Advanced Scene Switcher. After installing, OBS fails to launch. Running in a terminal gives the following error if run in an rdp session with dummy audio:
ALSA lib ../../../src/seq/seq_hw.c:466:(snd_seq_hw_open) open /dev/snd/seq failed: Permission denied
terminate called after throwing an instance of 'libremidi::driver_error'
what(): observer_alsa: snd_seq_open failed
This line precedes the error:
info: [adv-ss] attempting to load "/app/plugins/lib/obs-plugins/adv-ss-plugins/advanced-scene-switcher-midi.so"
If I run it in a normal session, it just hangs on this line.
I'm running Linux Mint 21.3 Cinnamon. I did try installing the plugin manually before realizing that the software manager had installed the flatpak version and accordingly I could install the plugin via the flatpak command, which is how we came to the current state. That is to say, it's possible that I've put some of the plugin files in folders that I've forgotten about somewhere on the system, possibly contributing to my issue.
I'm pretty new to linux so please accept my apologies if I've left out important or useful information and thank you in advance.
Warmuptill
Active Member
That could indeed be a problem with the midi plugin of the advanced scene switcher.
Can you share the complete log file just in case it contains additional information?
As a quick workaround you could simply remove the "advanced-scene-switcher-midi.so" file, if you don't rely on the MIDI functionality offered by the plugin.
Unfortunately, I am not sure where exactly it is stored for flatpak installations.
I will try to look into fixing this issue as soon as I can and release a fix.
LuckJury
New Member
Complete log file attached here. I'll see if I can locate where the file is and remove or rename it, and I'll report back with my findings, assuming I'm able to do so.
LuckJury
New Member
I located the file at this location:
/var/lib/flatpak/runtime/com.obsproject.Studio.Plugin.SceneSwitcher/x86_64/stable/active/files/lib/obs-plugins/adv-ss-plugins
Removing the advanced-scene-switcher-midi.so file from that folder does in fact allow OBS to launch correctly and, at least at first blush, Advanced Scene Switcher seems ready to do everything that I want it to. Thanks so much for the quick reply!
/var/lib/flatpak/runtime/com.obsproject.Studio.Plugin.SceneSwitcher/x86_64/stable/active/files/lib/obs-plugins/adv-ss-plugins
Removing the advanced-scene-switcher-midi.so file from that folder does in fact allow OBS to launch correctly and, at least at first blush, Advanced Scene Switcher seems ready to do everything that I want it to. Thanks so much for the quick reply!
Using the "Window>focus window" action does not trigger a change of windows (on Windows 11 at least).
For example, if trying to trigger to focus the OBS window, the program will be highlighted in the taskbar, but the window does not come into focus.
I am using a two-monitor setup, with the secondary display used for OBS Multiview.
Any suggestions? Could this be a Windows 11 setting?
For example, if trying to trigger to focus the OBS window, the program will be highlighted in the taskbar, but the window does not come into focus.
I am using a two-monitor setup, with the secondary display used for OBS Multiview.
Any suggestions? Could this be a Windows 11 setting?
Warmuptill
Active Member
Warmuptill updated Advanced Scene Switcher with a new update entry:
Advanced Scene Switcher 1.26.0
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Advanced Scene Switcher 1.26.0
Read the rest of this update entry...
This mentions that "The focus, maximize, minimize, and close options will now be performed on all windows matching the given window title instead of only the first one being found."
However, it still does not bring the main window into focus. I have the Window>focus window: "OBS" action.
Warmuptill
Active Member
There should be another entry which looks something like this:
Just "OBS" is something else.
Tried that one as well. Same behavior. No response.
Warmuptill
Active Member
I think I have an idea what the issue might be.
A build with a fix will be available here in a few minutes:
Fix "Window" actions not being applied to OBS windows pull request run · WarmUpTill/SceneSwitcher@afaf673
An automation tool for OBS Studio. Contribute to WarmUpTill/SceneSwitcher development by creating an account on GitHub.
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Let me know if that should be an issue.
Can you please test it and report back if this resolves the problem?
Hm ... I am not sure what is causing that.
Is the issue resolved if you install the most recent version of the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable?
I apologize for not having caught those issues!
hmeneses
Member
yup that fixed itI think I have an idea what the issue might be.
A build with a fix will be available here in a few minutes:
You will have to be logged into GitHub to be able to download it.
Fix "Window" actions not being applied to OBS windows pull request run · WarmUpTill/SceneSwitcher@afaf673
An automation tool for OBS Studio. Contribute to WarmUpTill/SceneSwitcher development by creating an account on GitHub.
Let me know if that should be an issue.
Can you please test it and report back if this resolves the problem?
Hm ... I am not sure what is causing that.
Is the issue resolved if you install the most recent version of the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable?
I apologize for not having caught those issues!
thanks!
This works better. The minimize and maximize actions now work.I think I have an idea what the issue might be.
A build with a fix will be available here in a few minutes:
You will have to be logged into GitHub to be able to download it.Fix "Window" actions not being applied to OBS windows pull request run · WarmUpTill/SceneSwitcher@afaf673
An automation tool for OBS Studio. Contribute to WarmUpTill/SceneSwitcher development by creating an account on GitHub.
Let me know if that should be an issue.
Can you please test it and report back if this resolves the problem?
Hm ... I am not sure what is causing that.
Is the issue resolved if you install the most recent version of the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable?
I apologize for not having caught those issues!
However "focus window" only brings up the taskbar (it's set to hide automatically for me) with OBS icon blinking in red. The actual OBS window does not come to the foreground.
Warmuptill
Active Member
Thanks for giving it a try!
Hm ... that is really strange.
In what "state" is the OBS window when you are trying to focus it?
I still have trouble replicating the issue on my end.
matthewharper
New Member
Hi There looking for some help. Trying to install Automatic Scene Switcher 1.26.0. Im on an Intel Mac running OXS Catalina 10.17.7, running the most up to date OBS that machine can run 29.0.2. Downloaded the Automatic Scene Switcher PKG for Mac and tried instal but I get the following error "DISTRIBUTION_TITLE can't be installed on this computer. Any suggestions? Be most grateful if someone has a solution.
Warmuptill
Active Member
Unfortunately the minimum required OBS version for this plugin to work is OBS 30. (At least for MacOS)
You can try to install older versions, but they might of course contain some bugs / issues, which were already fixed on more recent releases.
I think this one might be compatible with OBS 29 still:
Release Advanced scene switcher 1.24.0-beta1 · WarmUpTill/SceneSwitcher
Important notes: Please make sure to back up your settings! If you run into any issues, please either post in the OBS forums or create an issue on GitHub! Note for MacOS users: This version of the ...
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All I do is place a Chrome window or the File Explorer in front of the OBS window. I wonder if there is some Windows 11 setting that can be changed.Unfortunately the minimum required OBS version for this plugin to work is OBS 30. (At least for MacOS)
You can try to install older versions, but they might of course contain some bugs / issues, which were already fixed on more recent releases.
I think this one might be compatible with OBS 29 still:
Release Advanced scene switcher 1.24.0-beta1 · WarmUpTill/SceneSwitcher
Important notes: Please make sure to back up your settings! If you run into any issues, please either post in the OBS forums or create an issue on GitHub! Note for MacOS users: This version of the ...
If it matters, I am using the Surface Pro 9. I don't know if this has something to do with having a touch screen.