File I/O error in PI Blink Process

[Ryderscope (Rodney)]

This is a repost of a post made to the PI forum.

Something odd is happening in the Blink process since I upgraded to Windows 10. I am receiving a file i/o error when attempting to move an image file to a 'Reject' folder. Something that I have done many times before but I now find that I am receiving a file i/o error that says that the source file does not exist. This is of course not correct as I successfully opened the file in the blink process. This is most puzzling and any assistance would be much appreciated. See attached image with a screen shot of the error that I am receiving.

Thanks in advance,
Rodney

[cfranks (Charles)]

I though of a possible cause so I tried it and get the same error on Win 7. Nothing to do with my 'possible cause'.

Charles

[RickS (Rick)]

I've never tried to use Blink to move files before but I just did and got the same error. My guess is that the Blink process isn't closing the files before attempting to move them.

Hopefully you'll get a response on the PI Forum from Juan or NKV (the original Blink author.)

Cheers,
Rick.

[Ryderscope (Rodney)]

Originally Posted by RickS

I've never tried to use Blink to move files before but I just did and got the same error. My guess is that the Blink process isn't closing the files before attempting to move them.

Hopefully you'll get a response on the PI Forum from Juan or NKV (the original Blink author.)

Cheers,
Rick.

Interesting, thanks for the follow up test Rick. Must be a recent thing as I have been using this technique for some time. I find it convenient when doing a quick first assessment of subs to use the Blink process to identify the obvious bad ones and to throw them into the bit bucket.

[RickS (Rick)]

Originally Posted by Ryderscope

Interesting, thanks for the follow up test Rick. Must be a recent thing as I have been using this technique for some time. I find it convenient when doing a quick first assessment of subs to use the Blink process to identify the obvious bad ones and to throw them into the bit bucket.

If it's something that got broken recently it shouldn't be too hard to fix, Rodney

I use Blink and SubframeSelector to pick poor quality subs to reject but I scribble notes on a piece of paper instead of trying to automate the process. I probably should be using the tools to their full potential...

Cheers,
Rick.

[Ryderscope (Rodney)]

I have just tested this on a PC at work and confirmed that this fault has come in with the recent update to the Blink module. I had not used PI on this machine for a couple of months and the Blink process worked fine. I then downloaded the latest update release, which included changes to the Blink process and - no go. The fault now exists. I believe that this problem has started with the update with the package title "Blink module version 1.2.2.218 (update)".

[Ryderscope (Rodney)]

Update: PI have confirmed a fault with the Blink process and have released an new version. I have just tested it and it works fine. A very quick turn around I am pleased to say.

[RickS (Rick)]

Glad to hear you got a prompt fix, Rodney!