From 48ea76de2b007d1c8cf2fda74bbe329523c54360 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Nick Alberelli <nick@tinymedia.ca>
Date: Mon, 8 Apr 2024 11:48:03 -0400
Subject: [PATCH 01/11] Add Episode to Multi Edit Shot Pattern

---
 scripts-blender/addons/blender_kitsu/prefs.py | 20 +++++++++++++++++--
 1 file changed, 18 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-)

diff --git a/scripts-blender/addons/blender_kitsu/prefs.py b/scripts-blender/addons/blender_kitsu/prefs.py
index 5119a2b7..1d2b4fdf 100644
--- a/scripts-blender/addons/blender_kitsu/prefs.py
+++ b/scripts-blender/addons/blender_kitsu/prefs.py
@@ -316,10 +316,26 @@ class KITSU_addon_preferences(bpy.types.AddonPreferences):
         description="Show advanced settings that should already have good defaults",
     )
 
+    def set_shot_pattern(self, input):
+        self['shot_pattern'] = input
+        return
+
+    def get_shot_pattern(
+        self,
+    ) -> str:
+        active_project = cache.project_active_get()
+        if get_safely_string_prop(self, 'shot_pattern') == "":
+            if active_project.production_type == bkglobals.KITSU_TV_PROJECT:
+                return "<Episode>_<Sequence>_<Counter>"
+            return "<Sequence>_<Counter>"
+        return get_safely_string_prop(self, 'shot_pattern')
+
     shot_pattern: bpy.props.StringProperty(  # type: ignore
         name="Shot Pattern",
-        description="Pattern to define how Bulk Init will name the shots. Supported wildcards: <Project>, <Sequence>, <Counter>",
-        default="<Sequence>_<Counter>_A",
+        description="Pattern to define how Bulk Init will name the shots. Supported wildcards: <Project>, <Episode>, <Sequence>, <Counter>",
+        default="<Sequence>_<Counter>",
+        get=get_shot_pattern,
+        set=set_shot_pattern,
     )
 
     shot_counter_digits: bpy.props.IntProperty(  # type: ignore
-- 
2.30.2


From bc598dece2855688e6aecdf5e80c61b4e93c8476 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Nick Alberelli <nick@tinymedia.ca>
Date: Mon, 8 Apr 2024 11:48:03 -0400
Subject: [PATCH 02/11] If TV Show only show Multi Edit if Episode is Selected

---
 scripts-blender/addons/blender_kitsu/sqe/ui.py | 13 +++++++++----
 1 file changed, 9 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/scripts-blender/addons/blender_kitsu/sqe/ui.py b/scripts-blender/addons/blender_kitsu/sqe/ui.py
index 47679100..7e35c289 100644
--- a/scripts-blender/addons/blender_kitsu/sqe/ui.py
+++ b/scripts-blender/addons/blender_kitsu/sqe/ui.py
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@
 
 import bpy
 
-from .. import cache, prefs, ui
+from .. import cache, prefs, ui, bkglobals
 from ..sqe import checkstrip
 from ..context import core as context_core
 from ..logger import LoggerFactory
@@ -366,6 +366,8 @@ class KITSU_PT_sqe_shot_tools(bpy.types.Panel):
         """
 
         addon_prefs = prefs.addon_prefs_get(context)
+        active_project = cache.project_active_get()
+
         nr_of_shots = len(context.selected_sequences)
         noun = get_selshots_noun(nr_of_shots)
 
@@ -374,12 +376,15 @@ class KITSU_PT_sqe_shot_tools(bpy.types.Panel):
         box = layout.box()
         box.label(text="Multi Edit", icon="PROPERTIES")
 
+        if active_project.production_type == bkglobals.KITSU_TV_PROJECT:
+            if not cache.episode_active_get():
+                box.label(text="Please Set Active Episode", icon="ERROR")
+                return
+
         # Sequence
-        # TODO: use link sequence operator instead or sequence_enum ?
         col = box.column()
         sub_row = col.row(align=True)
-        # Sub_row.prop(context.window_manager, "sequence_name_display").
-        sub_row.prop(context.window_manager, "sequence_enum", text="Sequence")
+        sub_row.prop(context.window_manager, "selected_sequence_name", text="Sequence")
         sub_row.operator(KITSU_OT_sqe_push_new_sequence.bl_idname, text="", icon="ADD")
 
         # Counter.
-- 
2.30.2


From c79beb7700d1e117143785587d4525df134a6c42 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Nick Alberelli <nick@tinymedia.ca>
Date: Mon, 8 Apr 2024 11:48:03 -0400
Subject: [PATCH 03/11] Use New Style Sequence Dropdown in Multi Edit

---
 scripts-blender/addons/blender_kitsu/props.py | 43 +++++++++++++++++--
 .../addons/blender_kitsu/propsdata.py         |  9 +++-
 .../addons/blender_kitsu/sqe/ops.py           |  6 ++-
 3 files changed, 51 insertions(+), 7 deletions(-)

diff --git a/scripts-blender/addons/blender_kitsu/props.py b/scripts-blender/addons/blender_kitsu/props.py
index 6c04680e..e15a3ed9 100644
--- a/scripts-blender/addons/blender_kitsu/props.py
+++ b/scripts-blender/addons/blender_kitsu/props.py
@@ -670,10 +670,44 @@ def _add_window_manager_props():
         get=propsdata._get_project_active,
     )
 
-    bpy.types.WindowManager.sequence_enum = bpy.props.EnumProperty(
-        name="Sequences",
-        items=propsdata._get_sequences,
+    ###########
+    # Sequence
+    ###########
+    bpy.types.WindowManager.selected_sequence_id = bpy.props.StringProperty(  # type: ignore
+        name="Active Sequence ID",
+        description="ID that refers to the active sequence on server",
+        default="",
+    )
+
+    def get_sequences_via_name(self):
+        return get_safely_string_prop(self, "selected_sequence_name")
+
+    def set_sequences_via_name(self, input):
+        key = set_kitsu_entity_id_via_enum_name(
+            self=self,
+            input_name=input,
+            items=cache.get_sequences_enum_list(self, bpy.context),
+            name_prop='selected_sequence_name',
+            id_prop='selected_sequence_id',
+        )
+        if key:
+            cache.sequence_active_set_by_id(bpy.context, key)
+        else:
+            cache.sequence_active_reset_entity()
+        return
+
+    def get_sequence_search_list(self, context, edit_text):
+        return get_enum_item_names(cache.get_sequences_enum_list(self, bpy.context))
+
+    bpy.types.WindowManager.selected_sequence_name = bpy.props.StringProperty(
+        name="Sequence",
         description="Name of Sequence the generated Shots will be assinged to",
+        default="",  # type: ignore
+        get=get_sequences_via_name,
+        set=set_sequences_via_name,
+        options=set(),
+        search=get_sequence_search_list,
+        search_options={'SORT'},
     )
 
     # Advanced delete props.
@@ -693,7 +727,8 @@ def _clear_window_manager_props():
     del bpy.types.WindowManager.shot_counter_start
     del bpy.types.WindowManager.shot_preview
     del bpy.types.WindowManager.var_project_active
-    del bpy.types.WindowManager.sequence_enum
+    del bpy.types.WindowManager.selected_sequence_id
+    del bpy.types.WindowManager.selected_sequence_name
 
 
 def _calc_kitsu_3d_start(self):
diff --git a/scripts-blender/addons/blender_kitsu/propsdata.py b/scripts-blender/addons/blender_kitsu/propsdata.py
index 99ce3290..7ff611fc 100644
--- a/scripts-blender/addons/blender_kitsu/propsdata.py
+++ b/scripts-blender/addons/blender_kitsu/propsdata.py
@@ -77,12 +77,17 @@ def _gen_shot_preview(self: Any) -> str:
     shot_counter_start = self.shot_counter_start
     shot_pattern = addon_prefs.shot_pattern
     examples: List[str] = []
-    sequence = self.sequence_enum
+    sequence = self.selected_sequence_name
+    episode = cache.episode_active_get()
     var_project = (
         self.var_project_custom if self.var_use_custom_project else self.var_project_active
     )
     var_sequence = self.var_sequence_custom if self.var_use_custom_seq else sequence
-    var_lookup_table = {"Sequence": var_sequence, "Project": var_project}
+    var_lookup_table = {
+        "Sequence": var_sequence,
+        "Project": var_project,
+        "Episode": episode.name,
+    }
 
     for count in range(3):
         counter_number = shot_counter_start + (shot_counter_increment * count)
diff --git a/scripts-blender/addons/blender_kitsu/sqe/ops.py b/scripts-blender/addons/blender_kitsu/sqe/ops.py
index e3ed2a15..7214f5e6 100644
--- a/scripts-blender/addons/blender_kitsu/sqe/ops.py
+++ b/scripts-blender/addons/blender_kitsu/sqe/ops.py
@@ -672,7 +672,7 @@ class KITSU_OT_sqe_multi_edit_strip(bpy.types.Operator):
         shot_counter_start = context.window_manager.shot_counter_start
         shot_pattern = addon_prefs.shot_pattern
         strip = context.scene.sequence_editor.active_strip
-        sequence = context.window_manager.sequence_enum
+        sequence = context.window_manager.selected_sequence_name
         var_project = (
             addon_prefs.var_project_custom
             if context.window_manager.var_use_custom_project
@@ -692,12 +692,14 @@ class KITSU_OT_sqe_multi_edit_strip(bpy.types.Operator):
         selected_sequences = sorted(
             selected_sequences, key=lambda x: x.frame_final_start
         )
+        episode = cache.episode_active_get()
 
         for idx, strip in enumerate(selected_sequences):
             # Gen data for resolver.
             counter_number = shot_counter_start + (shot_counter_increment * idx)
             counter = str(counter_number).rjust(shot_counter_digits, "0")
             var_lookup_table = {
+                "Episode": episode.name,
                 "Sequence": var_sequence,
                 "Project": var_project,
                 "Counter": counter,
@@ -708,7 +710,9 @@ class KITSU_OT_sqe_multi_edit_strip(bpy.types.Operator):
 
             # Set metadata.
             strip.kitsu.sequence_name = sequence
+            strip.kitsu.sequence_id = context.window_manager.selected_sequence_id
             strip.kitsu.shot_name = shot
+            strip.name = shot
 
             succeeded.append(strip)
             logger.info(
-- 
2.30.2


From c4517b284c4bef9f171618ae60a064a9ffd33864 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Nick Alberelli <nick@tinymedia.ca>
Date: Mon, 8 Apr 2024 11:48:03 -0400
Subject: [PATCH 04/11] Use New Shot/Sequence Dropdown in Link Shot Operator

 - Add New Style Dropdown to strip kitsu property group
 - Use new dropdown in Link Shot Operator
---
 scripts-blender/addons/blender_kitsu/props.py | 91 +++++++++++++++++--
 .../addons/blender_kitsu/sqe/ops.py           | 22 ++---
 2 files changed, 95 insertions(+), 18 deletions(-)

diff --git a/scripts-blender/addons/blender_kitsu/props.py b/scripts-blender/addons/blender_kitsu/props.py
index e15a3ed9..72ba38bd 100644
--- a/scripts-blender/addons/blender_kitsu/props.py
+++ b/scripts-blender/addons/blender_kitsu/props.py
@@ -27,6 +27,7 @@ from bpy.app.handlers import persistent
 from . import propsdata, bkglobals
 from .logger import LoggerFactory
 from . import cache
+from .types import Sequence
 
 logger = LoggerFactory.getLogger()
 
@@ -49,21 +50,98 @@ class KITSU_property_group_sequence(bpy.types.PropertyGroup):
     They hold metadata that will be used to compose a data structure that can
     be pushed to backend.
     """
-
     def _get_shot_description(self):
         return self.shot_description
 
-    def _get_sequence_name(self):
-        return self.sequence_name
+    def _get_sequence_entity(self):
+        try:
+            return Sequence.by_id(self.sequence_id)
+        except AttributeError:
+            return None
 
     # Shot.
     shot_id: bpy.props.StringProperty(name="Shot ID")  # type: ignore
     shot_name: bpy.props.StringProperty(name="Shot", default="")  # type: ignore
+
+    ###########
+    # Shot
+    ###########
+    shot_id: bpy.props.StringProperty(  # type: ignore
+        name="Shot ID",
+        description="ID that refers to the strip's shot on server",
+        default="",
+    )
+
+    def get_shot_via_name(self):
+        return get_safely_string_prop(self, "shot_name")
+
+    def set_shot_via_name(self, input):
+        seq = self._get_sequence_entity()
+        if seq is None:
+            return
+        set_kitsu_entity_id_via_enum_name(
+            self=self,
+            input_name=input,
+            items=cache.get_shots_enum_for_seq(self, bpy.context, seq),
+            name_prop='shot_name',
+            id_prop='shot_id',
+        )
+        return
+
+    def get_shot_search_list(self, context, edit_text):
+        seq = self._get_sequence_entity()
+        if seq is None:
+            return []
+        return get_enum_item_names(cache.get_shots_enum_for_seq(self, bpy.context, seq))
+
+    shot_name: bpy.props.StringProperty(  # type: ignore
+        name="Shot",
+        description="Name that refers to the strip's shot on server",
+        default="",
+        get=get_shot_via_name,
+        set=set_shot_via_name,
+        options=set(),
+        search=get_shot_search_list,
+        search_options={'SORT'},
+    )
+
     shot_description: bpy.props.StringProperty(name="Description", default="", options={"HIDDEN"})  # type: ignore
 
-    # Sequence.
-    sequence_name: bpy.props.StringProperty(name="Sequence", default="")  # type: ignore
-    sequence_id: bpy.props.StringProperty(name="Seq ID", default="")  # type: ignore
+    ###########
+    # Sequence
+    ###########
+    sequence_id: bpy.props.StringProperty(  # type: ignore
+        name="Seq ID",
+        description="ID that refers to the active sequence on server",
+        default="",
+    )
+
+    def get_sequences_via_name(self):
+        return get_safely_string_prop(self, "sequence_name")
+
+    def set_sequences_via_name(self, input):
+        key = set_kitsu_entity_id_via_enum_name(
+            self=self,
+            input_name=input,
+            items=cache.get_sequences_enum_list(self, bpy.context),
+            name_prop='sequence_name',
+            id_prop='sequence_id',
+        )
+        return
+
+    def get_sequence_search_list(self, context, edit_text):
+        return get_enum_item_names(cache.get_sequences_enum_list(self, bpy.context))
+
+    sequence_name: bpy.props.StringProperty(  # type: ignore
+        name="Sequence",
+        description="Sequence",
+        default="",
+        get=get_sequences_via_name,
+        set=set_sequences_via_name,
+        options=set(),
+        search=get_sequence_search_list,
+        search_options={'SORT'},
+    )
 
     # Project.
     project_name: bpy.props.StringProperty(name="Project", default="")  # type: ignore
@@ -89,7 +167,6 @@ class KITSU_property_group_sequence(bpy.types.PropertyGroup):
 
     # Display props.
     shot_description_display: bpy.props.StringProperty(name="Description", get=_get_shot_description)  # type: ignore
-    sequence_name_display: bpy.props.StringProperty(name="Sequence", get=_get_sequence_name)  # type: ignore
 
     def to_dict(self):
         return {
diff --git a/scripts-blender/addons/blender_kitsu/sqe/ops.py b/scripts-blender/addons/blender_kitsu/sqe/ops.py
index 7214f5e6..d6bc0a94 100644
--- a/scripts-blender/addons/blender_kitsu/sqe/ops.py
+++ b/scripts-blender/addons/blender_kitsu/sqe/ops.py
@@ -528,8 +528,6 @@ class KITSU_OT_sqe_link_shot(bpy.types.Operator):
     bl_description = "Links selected sequence strip to shot on server. Pulls all metadata of shot from server"
     bl_options = {"REGISTER", "UNDO"}
 
-    sequence_enum: bpy.props.EnumProperty(items=cache.get_sequences_enum_list, name="Sequence")  # type: ignore
-    shots_enum: bpy.props.EnumProperty(items=opsdata.get_shots_enum_for_link_shot_op, name="Shot")  # type: ignore
     use_url: bpy.props.BoolProperty(
         name="Use URL",
         description="Use URL of shot on server to initiate strip. Paste complete URL",
@@ -540,6 +538,8 @@ class KITSU_OT_sqe_link_shot(bpy.types.Operator):
         default="",
     )
 
+    _strip = None
+
     @classmethod
     def poll(cls, context: bpy.types.Context) -> bool:
         sqe = context.scene.sequence_editor
@@ -555,9 +555,8 @@ class KITSU_OT_sqe_link_shot(bpy.types.Operator):
         )
 
     def execute(self, context: bpy.types.Context) -> Set[str]:
-        strip = context.scene.sequence_editor.active_strip
 
-        shot_id = self.shots_enum
+        shot_id = self._strip.kitsu.shot_id
 
         # By url.
         if self.use_url:
@@ -567,8 +566,8 @@ class KITSU_OT_sqe_link_shot(bpy.types.Operator):
 
         # By shot enum.
         else:
-            shot_id = self.shots_enum
-            if not shot_id:
+            shot_id = self._strip.kitsu.shot_id
+            if shot_id == "":
                 self.report({"WARNING"}, "Invalid selection. Please choose a shot")
                 return {"CANCELLED"}
 
@@ -585,10 +584,10 @@ class KITSU_OT_sqe_link_shot(bpy.types.Operator):
             return {"CANCELLED"}
 
         # Pull shot meta.
-        pull.shot_meta(strip, shot)
+        pull.shot_meta(self._strip, shot)
 
         # Rename strip.
-        strip.name = shot.name
+        self._strip.name = shot.name
 
         # Pull sequence color.
         seq = Sequence.by_id(shot.parent_id)
@@ -596,7 +595,7 @@ class KITSU_OT_sqe_link_shot(bpy.types.Operator):
 
         # Log.
         t = "Linked strip: %s to shot: %s with ID: %s" % (
-            strip.name,
+            self._strip.name,
             shot.name,
             shot.id,
         )
@@ -609,6 +608,7 @@ class KITSU_OT_sqe_link_shot(bpy.types.Operator):
     def invoke(self, context: bpy.types.Context, event: bpy.types.Event) -> Set[str]:
         if context.window_manager.clipboard:
             self.url = context.window_manager.clipboard
+        self._strip = context.scene.sequence_editor.active_strip
 
         return context.window_manager.invoke_props_dialog(  # type: ignore
             self, width=400
@@ -624,9 +624,9 @@ class KITSU_OT_sqe_link_shot(bpy.types.Operator):
             row.prop(self, "url", text="")
         else:
             row = layout.row()
-            row.prop(self, "sequence_enum")
+            row.prop(self._strip.kitsu, "sequence_name")
             row = layout.row()
-            row.prop(self, "shots_enum")
+            row.prop(self._strip.kitsu, "shot_name")
             row = layout.row()
 
 
-- 
2.30.2


From e1ed5005c6e9ae0859d185ab598ab0dd1a5395e8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Nick Alberelli <nick@tinymedia.ca>
Date: Mon, 8 Apr 2024 11:48:03 -0400
Subject: [PATCH 05/11] Use new Sequence Dropdown in Metadata Box

---
 scripts-blender/addons/blender_kitsu/sqe/ui.py | 10 +++-------
 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 7 deletions(-)

diff --git a/scripts-blender/addons/blender_kitsu/sqe/ui.py b/scripts-blender/addons/blender_kitsu/sqe/ui.py
index 7e35c289..c5be948c 100644
--- a/scripts-blender/addons/blender_kitsu/sqe/ui.py
+++ b/scripts-blender/addons/blender_kitsu/sqe/ui.py
@@ -300,17 +300,13 @@ class KITSU_PT_sqe_shot_tools(bpy.types.Panel):
 
         if not strip.kitsu.sequence_id:
             sub_row = split.row(align=True)
-            sub_row.prop(strip.kitsu, "sequence_name_display", text="")
-            sub_row.operator(KITSU_OT_sqe_link_sequence.bl_idname, text="", icon="DOWNARROW_HLT")
+            sub_row.prop(strip.kitsu, "sequence_name", text="")
             sub_row.operator(KITSU_OT_sqe_push_new_sequence.bl_idname, text="", icon="ADD")
 
         else:
             # Lots of splitting because color prop is too big by default
-            sub_split = split.split(factor=0.6, align=True)
-            sub_split.prop(strip.kitsu, "sequence_name_display", text="")
-
-            sub_split = sub_split.split(factor=0.3, align=True)
-            sub_split.operator(KITSU_OT_sqe_link_sequence.bl_idname, text="", icon="DOWNARROW_HLT")
+            sub_split = split.split(factor=0.8, align=True)
+            sub_split.prop(strip.kitsu, "sequence_name", text="")  # TODO Use new dropdown here too
 
             sub_sub_split = sub_split.split(factor=0.4, align=True)
             sub_sub_split.operator(KITSU_OT_sqe_push_new_sequence.bl_idname, text="", icon="ADD")
-- 
2.30.2


From 72a3bf3a44e4b49475e18020375860b3d3038eec Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Nick Alberelli <nick@tinymedia.ca>
Date: Mon, 8 Apr 2024 11:48:03 -0400
Subject: [PATCH 06/11] Fix big in reset Episode

---
 scripts-blender/addons/blender_kitsu/props.py | 2 ++
 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+)

diff --git a/scripts-blender/addons/blender_kitsu/props.py b/scripts-blender/addons/blender_kitsu/props.py
index 72ba38bd..e31b3c81 100644
--- a/scripts-blender/addons/blender_kitsu/props.py
+++ b/scripts-blender/addons/blender_kitsu/props.py
@@ -343,6 +343,8 @@ class KITSU_property_group_scene(bpy.types.PropertyGroup):
 
         if key:
             cache.episode_active_set_by_id(bpy.context, key)
+        else:
+            cache.episode_active_reset_entity()
         return
 
     def get_episode_search_list(self, context, edit_text):
-- 
2.30.2


From b142365c2eea16b9ef5172ecf52c87215bf54c54 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Nick Alberelli <nick@tinymedia.ca>
Date: Mon, 8 Apr 2024 11:48:03 -0400
Subject: [PATCH 07/11] Move Active Episode early return to top of Shot Tools

---
 scripts-blender/addons/blender_kitsu/sqe/ui.py | 11 +++++------
 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-)

diff --git a/scripts-blender/addons/blender_kitsu/sqe/ui.py b/scripts-blender/addons/blender_kitsu/sqe/ui.py
index c5be948c..6727566d 100644
--- a/scripts-blender/addons/blender_kitsu/sqe/ui.py
+++ b/scripts-blender/addons/blender_kitsu/sqe/ui.py
@@ -105,6 +105,11 @@ class KITSU_PT_sqe_shot_tools(bpy.types.Panel):
         return bool(prefs.session_auth(context) or (sqe and sqe.sequences_all))
 
     def draw(self, context: bpy.types.Context) -> None:
+        active_project = cache.project_active_get()
+        if active_project.production_type == bkglobals.KITSU_TV_PROJECT:
+            if not cache.episode_active_get():
+                self.layout.label(text="Please Set Active Episode", icon="ERROR")
+                return
         if self.poll_error(context):
             self.draw_error(context)
 
@@ -362,7 +367,6 @@ class KITSU_PT_sqe_shot_tools(bpy.types.Panel):
         """
 
         addon_prefs = prefs.addon_prefs_get(context)
-        active_project = cache.project_active_get()
 
         nr_of_shots = len(context.selected_sequences)
         noun = get_selshots_noun(nr_of_shots)
@@ -372,11 +376,6 @@ class KITSU_PT_sqe_shot_tools(bpy.types.Panel):
         box = layout.box()
         box.label(text="Multi Edit", icon="PROPERTIES")
 
-        if active_project.production_type == bkglobals.KITSU_TV_PROJECT:
-            if not cache.episode_active_get():
-                box.label(text="Please Set Active Episode", icon="ERROR")
-                return
-
         # Sequence
         col = box.column()
         sub_row = col.row(align=True)
-- 
2.30.2


From e88d2717c7a71aec32bfcdc96b1cdc3f5a1908c9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Nick Alberelli <nick@tinymedia.ca>
Date: Mon, 8 Apr 2024 11:48:03 -0400
Subject: [PATCH 08/11] Add Poll Messages to Multi Edit Operator

---
 scripts-blender/addons/blender_kitsu/sqe/ops.py | 8 ++++++++
 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+)

diff --git a/scripts-blender/addons/blender_kitsu/sqe/ops.py b/scripts-blender/addons/blender_kitsu/sqe/ops.py
index d6bc0a94..1cded29d 100644
--- a/scripts-blender/addons/blender_kitsu/sqe/ops.py
+++ b/scripts-blender/addons/blender_kitsu/sqe/ops.py
@@ -647,10 +647,12 @@ class KITSU_OT_sqe_multi_edit_strip(bpy.types.Operator):
         # and they all have the same sequence name.
         sel_shots = context.selected_sequences
         if not sel_shots:
+            cls.poll_message_set("No sequences are selected")
             return False
         nr_of_shots = len(sel_shots)
 
         if nr_of_shots < 1:
+            cls.poll_message_set("Please more than one sequence")
             return False
 
         seq_name = sel_shots[0].kitsu.sequence_name
@@ -660,8 +662,14 @@ class KITSU_OT_sqe_multi_edit_strip(bpy.types.Operator):
                 or not s.kitsu.initialized
                 or not checkstrip.is_valid_type(s)
             ):
+                cls.poll_message_set(
+                    "Please select unlinked, initialized strips, of either MOVIE or COLOR type"
+                )
                 return False
             if s.kitsu.sequence_name != seq_name:
+                cls.poll_message_set(
+                    "Strips have conflicting sequence names. Please select strips with the same sequence name, or no sequence"
+                )
                 return False
         return True
 
-- 
2.30.2


From 67c414e5ce7085a461b741daaefab8cfdb5e35fd Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Nick Alberelli <nick@tinymedia.ca>
Date: Mon, 8 Apr 2024 11:48:03 -0400
Subject: [PATCH 09/11] Fix Bug in Shot Tool's Push Poll

---
 scripts-blender/addons/blender_kitsu/sqe/ui.py | 2 +-
 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-)

diff --git a/scripts-blender/addons/blender_kitsu/sqe/ui.py b/scripts-blender/addons/blender_kitsu/sqe/ui.py
index 6727566d..56af9815 100644
--- a/scripts-blender/addons/blender_kitsu/sqe/ui.py
+++ b/scripts-blender/addons/blender_kitsu/sqe/ui.py
@@ -445,7 +445,7 @@ class KITSU_PT_sqe_shot_tools(bpy.types.Panel):
                 strips_to_tb.append(s)
                 strips_to_meta.append(s)
 
-            elif s.kitsu.initialized:
+            elif s.kitsu.initialized and s.kitsu.shot_id != "":
                 strips_to_submit.append(s)
 
         return bool(strips_to_meta or strips_to_tb or strips_to_submit)
-- 
2.30.2


From 9da58ad73c453e6a5e97058ee2afad8255ada72a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Nick Alberelli <nick@tinymedia.ca>
Date: Mon, 8 Apr 2024 11:48:03 -0400
Subject: [PATCH 10/11] Add Icon to Show Advanced Menu

---
 scripts-blender/addons/blender_kitsu/sqe/ui.py | 2 +-
 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-)

diff --git a/scripts-blender/addons/blender_kitsu/sqe/ui.py b/scripts-blender/addons/blender_kitsu/sqe/ui.py
index 56af9815..f0197a76 100644
--- a/scripts-blender/addons/blender_kitsu/sqe/ui.py
+++ b/scripts-blender/addons/blender_kitsu/sqe/ui.py
@@ -385,7 +385,7 @@ class KITSU_PT_sqe_shot_tools(bpy.types.Panel):
         # Counter.
         row = box.row()
         row.prop(context.window_manager, "shot_counter_start", text="Shot Counter Start")
-        row.prop(context.window_manager, "show_advanced", text="")
+        row.prop(context.window_manager, "show_advanced", text="", icon="TOOL_SETTINGS")
 
         if context.window_manager.show_advanced:
             # Counter.
-- 
2.30.2


From 342c8f97e4c482d3b8bd682a8a0ba4f194a17aa9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Nick Alberelli <nick@tinymedia.ca>
Date: Mon, 8 Apr 2024 11:48:03 -0400
Subject: [PATCH 11/11] Rename `Multi Edit` to `Multi Edit Metadata`

---
 .../addons/blender_kitsu/sqe_multi_edit.jpg   |  4 +--
 .../blender_kitsu/sqe_multi_edit_advanced.jpg |  4 +--
 .../addons/blender_kitsu/README.md            | 28 ++++++++++---------
 .../addons/blender_kitsu/sqe/ui.py            |  8 ++++--
 4 files changed, 24 insertions(+), 20 deletions(-)

diff --git a/docs/media/addons/blender_kitsu/sqe_multi_edit.jpg b/docs/media/addons/blender_kitsu/sqe_multi_edit.jpg
index a7563151..19946636 100644
--- a/docs/media/addons/blender_kitsu/sqe_multi_edit.jpg
+++ b/docs/media/addons/blender_kitsu/sqe_multi_edit.jpg
@@ -1,3 +1,3 @@
 version https://git-lfs.github.com/spec/v1
-oid sha256:a981a05bf3d60c1b7d68b663a519c50e63aad3259bfe00b23bb04a1ec48d4700
-size 10213
+oid sha256:4aeae44be510e09c918e6a7171be611b2703e428167fc8158b5cb893871bb713
+size 22742
diff --git a/docs/media/addons/blender_kitsu/sqe_multi_edit_advanced.jpg b/docs/media/addons/blender_kitsu/sqe_multi_edit_advanced.jpg
index b20ab3d3..058390d9 100644
--- a/docs/media/addons/blender_kitsu/sqe_multi_edit_advanced.jpg
+++ b/docs/media/addons/blender_kitsu/sqe_multi_edit_advanced.jpg
@@ -1,3 +1,3 @@
 version https://git-lfs.github.com/spec/v1
-oid sha256:3a2de2e6dc4309b4b0a175019b43e6cd5ad53f2918f3bc1b3e8a8ea2c780fb22
-size 14987
+oid sha256:627775c04f2e674964bbb852fa8c3eb12e921f87543f1ba339ac805eb10c17bc
+size 41565
diff --git a/scripts-blender/addons/blender_kitsu/README.md b/scripts-blender/addons/blender_kitsu/README.md
index 7591d626..bc615836 100644
--- a/scripts-blender/addons/blender_kitsu/README.md
+++ b/scripts-blender/addons/blender_kitsu/README.md
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ blender-kitsu is a Blender Add-on to interact with Kitsu from within Blender. It
             - [Metadata](#metadata)
             - [Push](#push)
             - [Pull](#pull)
-            - [Multi Edit](#multi-edit)
+            - [Multi Edit Metadata](#multi-edit-metadata)
             - [Import Media](#import-media)
             - [General Sequence Editor Tools](#general-sequence-editor-tools)
         - [Context](#context)
@@ -185,13 +185,25 @@ As a result a bigger edit with nice sequence_colors can look pretty cool:
 ![image info](/media/addons/blender_kitsu/sqe_sequence_colors.jpg)
 
 
-##### Multi Edit
+##### Multi Edit Metadata
 
-The `Multi Edit` panel only appears when you select multiple metadata strips that are all `initialized` but not `linked` yet. <br/>
+The `Multi Edit Metadata` panel only appears when you select multiple metadata strips that are all `initialized` but not `linked` yet. <br/>
 
 ![image info](/media/addons/blender_kitsu/sqe_multi_edit.jpg)
 
 It is meant to be way to quickly setup lots of shots if they don't exist on Kitsu yet. You specify the sequence all shots should belong to and adjust the `Shot Counter Start` value. In the preview property you can see how all shots will be named when you execute the `Multi Edit Strip` operator. <br/>
+
+
+###### Advanced Settings
+If you enable the `Advanced` mode (via the screwdriver/wrench icon) next to the counter value, you have access to advance settings to customize the operator even more.
+
+![image info](/media/addons/blender_kitsu/sqe_multi_edit_advanced.jpg)
+
+You can adjust the number of counter digits, the increment size and also the `Pattern` it will use to generate the shot name. <br/>
+>**Pattern**: supports 3 wildcards. `<Sequence>`, `<Counter>`, `<Project>`, `Episode` that can be used multiple times in any order. <br/>
+**Custom Sequence Variable**: specify a custom string that should be used in the `<Sequence>` wildcard instead of the sequence name. <br/>
+**Custom Project Variable**: specify a custom string that should be used in the `<Project>` wildcard instead of the project name. <br/>
+
 ##### Import Media
 A collection of operators to Import media based on the Shot associated with the selected metadata strip(s). <br/>
 
@@ -208,16 +220,6 @@ With a metadata strip selected `Import Image Sequence` Operator will find an ima
 
 Use this operator to import image sequences that have been approved via the [Render Review Add-On](/addons/render_review) Image Sequences can be loaded as either `EXR` or `JPG` sequences.
 
-###### Advanced Settings
-If you check the `Advanced` checkbox next to the counter value, you have access to advance settings to customize the operator even more.
-
-![image info](/media/addons/blender_kitsu/sqe_multi_edit_advanced.jpg)
-
-You can adjust the number of counter digits, the increment size and also the `Pattern` it will use to generate the shot name. <br/>
->**Pattern**: supports 3 wildcards. `<Sequence>`, `<Counter>`, `<Project>` that can be used multiple times in any order. <br/>
-**Custom Sequence Variable**: specify a custom string that should be used in the `<Sequence>` wildcard instead of the sequence name. <br/>
-**Custom Project Variable**: specify a custom string that should be used in the `<Project>` wildcard instead of the project name. <br/>
-
 ##### General Sequence Editor Tools
 In the general tab you can find some tools that don't directly relate to Kitsu but are useful for editing.
 
diff --git a/scripts-blender/addons/blender_kitsu/sqe/ui.py b/scripts-blender/addons/blender_kitsu/sqe/ui.py
index f0197a76..35dbe565 100644
--- a/scripts-blender/addons/blender_kitsu/sqe/ui.py
+++ b/scripts-blender/addons/blender_kitsu/sqe/ui.py
@@ -355,6 +355,8 @@ class KITSU_PT_sqe_shot_tools(bpy.types.Panel):
 
     @classmethod
     def poll_multi_edit(cls, context: bpy.types.Context) -> bool:
+        if not prefs.session_auth(context):
+            return False
         sel_shots = context.selected_sequences
         nr_of_shots = len(sel_shots)
         unvalid = [s for s in sel_shots if s.kitsu.linked or not s.kitsu.initialized]
@@ -374,7 +376,7 @@ class KITSU_PT_sqe_shot_tools(bpy.types.Panel):
         # Create box.
         layout = self.layout
         box = layout.box()
-        box.label(text="Multi Edit", icon="PROPERTIES")
+        box.label(text="Multi Edit Metadata", icon="PROPERTIES")
 
         # Sequence
         col = box.column()
@@ -422,8 +424,8 @@ class KITSU_PT_sqe_shot_tools(bpy.types.Panel):
         row = box.row(align=True)
         row.operator(
             KITSU_OT_sqe_multi_edit_strip.bl_idname,
-            text=f"Edit {noun}",
-            icon="TRIA_RIGHT",
+            text=f"Set Metadata for {noun}",
+            icon="ALIGN_LEFT",
         )
 
     @classmethod
-- 
2.30.2