ComfyUI Node: 🔶 Restart & Activ Frame

🔶 Restart & Activ Frame:

The chaosaiart_restarter node is designed to manage and control the restarting of connected nodes within your AI art workflow. This node is particularly useful when you need to reset the state of your nodes, ensuring that all connected nodes are restarted and the active frame is reset to the beginning. By changing the version parameter, you can trigger a restart, which is essential for workflows that require a fresh start or need to be synchronized from a specific point. This node helps maintain consistency and control over the execution flow, making it easier to manage complex AI art projects.

🔶 Restart & Activ Frame Input Parameters:

Version

The Version parameter is an integer that controls the restart mechanism of the node. When you change the value of this parameter, it triggers a restart of all connected nodes and resets the active frame to the start. This is useful for ensuring that your workflow begins from a specific state or version. The minimum value for this parameter is 0, and it can go up to a maximum of 18446744073709551615, with a default value of 0. Adjusting this parameter allows you to manage the state and synchronization of your nodes effectively.

🔶 Restart & Activ Frame Output Parameters:

ACTIV_FRAME

The ACTIV_FRAME output indicates the current active frame number. This is useful for tracking the progress of your workflow and understanding which frame is currently being processed. Each time the node is restarted, this value is reset to 1.

RESTART

The RESTART output is a flag that indicates whether a restart has occurred. A value of 1 means that a restart has been triggered, while a value of 0 means no restart has occurred. This output helps in managing the state of connected nodes and ensuring they are synchronized correctly.

Info

The Info output provides a string message that includes details about the restart status and the current active frame. This information is useful for debugging and understanding the state of your workflow. It includes messages like "Restart = Yes" or "Restart = No" and additional details about the active frame and restart conditions.

🔶 Restart & Activ Frame Usage Tips:

• To ensure all connected nodes are restarted and synchronized, change the Version parameter. This will reset the active frame and trigger a restart.
• Use the Info output to monitor the state of your workflow and understand when restarts occur. This can help in debugging and managing complex workflows.
• Keep track of the ACTIV_FRAME output to know which frame is currently being processed, especially useful in animation or frame-based projects.

🔶 Restart & Activ Frame Common Errors and Solutions:

"Version parameter not changed"

• Explanation: This error occurs when the Version parameter is not updated, and therefore, no restart is triggered.
• Solution: Ensure that you change the Version parameter to a new value to trigger the restart mechanism.

"Connected nodes not restarting"

• Explanation: This error indicates that the connected nodes are not restarting as expected.
• Solution: Verify that the Version parameter is correctly set and that the RESTART output is being monitored by the connected nodes. Ensure that the nodes are properly connected and configured to respond to the restart signal.

"Incorrect active frame count"

• Explanation: This error occurs when the ACTIV_FRAME output does not reflect the correct frame number.
• Solution: Check the Version parameter and ensure it is correctly triggering a restart. Monitor the Info output for details on the active frame and restart status to diagnose the issue.