binlock

What It Is

Binlock is a python script. It creates Avid bin lock files (.lck) which can lock an Avid bin with a custom message.

For example, this command:

python3 binlock.py "Reel locked 7/01" /AvidProject/REEL 3.avb

...will lock the REEL 3 bin and display "Reel locked 7/01" in the Avid bin list:

A bin locked in this manner will remain locked until the lock file (.lck) is deleted.

Usage

Running the command below will create an Avid bin lock file at the same location and name as the bin, but with a .lck file extension:

On Windows, in CMD or Windows Terminal:
python binlock.py "Custom Message" path\to\bin.avb

On macOS or Linux, in Terminal:
python3 binlock.py "Custom Message" path/to/bin.avb

Once this command has been run, refresh your project in Avid by File > Save All to see the lock in action.

Clearing the Lock

To remove the lock on the bin, simply delete the .lck file:

• In Avid, right-click on the bin in the sidebar, and choose "Reveal File"
• In the file browser window, locate and delete the .lck file
  • Take care to delete the .lck file; not the Avid bin (.avb) itself!
• Back in Avid, choose File > Save All to refresh the project

Requirements

• Windows, macOS, or Linux
• Python3
  You can download the latest version from https://www.python.org/downloads/
• A multi-user Avid environment with bin sharing enabled
• Basic experience with the command line

External Links

This project is being developed and maintained on GitHub:
https://github.com/mjiggidy/binlock