Any way to get delete unused MultiMerge inputs ?

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Any way to get delete unused MultiMerge inputs ?

PostFri Apr 19, 2024 9:32 am

Hey there, fellow creators!

I have an issue with MultiMerge nodes.

When you connect multiple elements to it, it generates inputs. But here's the catch: if you decide to delete the nodes that created those inputs, the MultiMerge node's inputs remain. You end up with a bunch of white triangles cluttering your workspace, serving no purpose.

Now, here's where it gets frustrating. If you try to replace the tool via the right-click menu (say, with another MultiMerge), you lose all the values for all layers—blend, size, layer names, and more. Not only that, but the nodes also get connected in a more or less random order.

Imagine dealing with MultiMerges boasting 20 inputs, plus another 10 empty ones. It's a mess waiting to happen. We need a solution that's intuitive and streamlined, something like "Right-click > Delete empty layers" or a similar feature.

But alas, such a feature seems elusive. Any way to streamline this process without resorting to external "Notepad" editing ?
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Re: Any way to get delete unused MultiMerge inputs ?

PostFri Apr 19, 2024 3:44 pm

There are trashcan buttons next to each deleted layer, so you can just delete the layers there.
And - as a bonus trick - if after you've done that you 'cut' your MMerge and paste it, all the excess inputs will disappear as well. I am not 100% sure, but there's a good chance that saving the comp and reloading it, will do the same thing.
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Re: Any way to get delete unused MultiMerge inputs ?

PostFri Apr 19, 2024 7:25 pm

Thanks a bunch, Mister. ;)

Ah, the ol' node tree, a tangled mess of digital chaos! Especially with this bit of a crazy one I've got here. Now, the dreaded task of keyframing awaits me. Not sure if I'll make it out alive, to be honest! But hey, fortune favors the brave, right? Let's dive in and see if I can tame this wild beast!

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Re: Any way to get delete unused MultiMerge inputs ?

PostFri Apr 19, 2024 7:43 pm

What did you do and... why?
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Re: Any way to get delete unused MultiMerge inputs ?

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Re: Any way to get delete unused MultiMerge inputs ?

PostSat Apr 20, 2024 2:15 pm

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