OCIO environment variable overrides entered file path

[Mike_A]

I need to run two OCIO config files - a version 1.x and a version 2.x - because some software I use needs one or the other.
I have a Windows OCIO environment variable set to the version 2.x config.

In AP colour prefs I had originally set a direct file path to the version 1.x OCIO config - as AP requires.
However, having subsequently established the Win environment variable to the version 2.x config... AP automatically decided to use that - which fails as you do not yet support v2.x  AP is overriding my direct file path entry without my permission and without any option to correct it as the 'Select' button is now grayed out...

Actions required:

DO NOT automatically override this, or any other, user preference. Allow a manually entered direct OCIO file path, whether or not an OCIO environment variable exists.

If no direct file path is entered, and an OCIO environment variable does - then feel free to use it. Just don't override my path!

 

 

[NotMyFault]

In cause you are looking for a workaround:

You could use a tiny 2 line .cmd file settings the path for Affinity and starting Photo, instead of directly starting the app. This ensures every App gets the environment it needs.

 

[Mike_A]

Thanks for the heads up - unfortunately my know-how on making a cmd file ends with something like:

cd C:\Program Files\Affinity\Photo\
start Photo.exe

How would I set a custom OCIO config for AP using this?
Any help is most appreciated. Thank you.

[NotMyFault]

On 8/13/2021 at 2:31 AM, Mike_A said:

However, having subsequently established the Win environment variable to the version 2.x config.

I‘m referring to that statement.

open cmd.exe, and execute:

Set 

it will show the current settings, scroll to find the actual line.

 add the following line before the start Photo.exe into the „goPhoto.cmd“:

Set <name>=„path“

Exchange <name> by the name of the environment variable 

Exchange „path“ by the path for the 1.x config file.

ensure using proper „“ (only upper for Windows)

 

[Mike_A]

I've got it  : ) Thank you !!