blender_kitsu/shot_builder/operators.py

@@ -165,10 +165,7 @@ class SHOTBUILDER_OT_NewShotFile(bpy.types.Operator):
                 {'ERROR'}, "Operator is not able to determine the project root directory. \nCheck project root directiory is configured in 'Blender Kitsu' addon preferences.")
             return {'CANCELLED'}
         
-        if not addon_prefs.is_editorial_dir_valid:
-            self.report(
-                {'ERROR'}, "Shot builder is dependant on a valid editorial export path and file pattern.  \nCheck Preferences, errors appear in console")
-            return {'CANCELLED'}
+
         
         self.production_root = addon_prefs.project_root_dir
         self.production_name = project.name
@@ -194,6 +191,11 @@ class SHOTBUILDER_OT_NewShotFile(bpy.types.Operator):
         return cast(Set[str], context.window_manager.invoke_props_dialog(self, width=400))
 
     def execute(self, context: bpy.types.Context) -> Set[str]:
+        addon_prefs = bpy.context.preferences.addons["blender_kitsu"].preferences
+        if self.task_type == 'anim' and not addon_prefs.is_editorial_dir_valid:
+            self.report(
+                {'ERROR'}, "Shot builder is dependant on a valid editorial export path and file pattern.  \nCheck Preferences, errors appear in console")
+            return {'CANCELLED'}
         wm = context.window_manager
         self._timer = wm.event_timer_add(0.1, window=context.window)
         wm.modal_handler_add(self)
@@ -201,9 +203,9 @@ class SHOTBUILDER_OT_NewShotFile(bpy.types.Operator):
             self.report(
                 {'ERROR'}, "Shot builder can only be started from the File menu. Shortcuts like CTRL-N don't work")
             return {'CANCELLED'}
+        
         if self._built_shot:
             return {'RUNNING_MODAL'}
-        addon_prefs = bpy.context.preferences.addons["blender_kitsu"].preferences
         ensure_loaded_production(context)
         production = get_active_production()
         shot_builder = ShotBuilder(