Passing File name and path for script

[Russ Meyer]

trying to get my motioneye instance dialed in, and so far so good...however I would like to get emails with the video...but it seems like the "%f" doesnt want to work...other variables work such as camera, frame, etc...

I know I can always do images, but its awfully nice to have a video to fwd via txt or email to someone on the spot

I am using a rasp and custom location for the videos...

if I run the script to send the file, it works perfectly...just seems like the "%f" is blank or null

[StarbaseSSD]

you don't give enough information: 
motioneye or motioneyeOS

which version of motioneye

which OS you are running (debian, raspberry pi OS, etc, and which version)

which installation instructions you used
All these little bits can make a difference, You can find most in Settings, General.

[Russ Meyer]

my apologies

its the MotionEye Package on raspberry pi Trixie

motionEye Version 0.43.1b5
Motion Version 4.7.1
OS Version Debian 13

using a custom folder vice the default which as a troubleshooting method granted all access to it

recording are happening and showing in folder and are available for replay via the web UI

instructions

How to Install MotionEye on Raspberry Pi (Video Surveillance) – RaspberryTips (published aug 2025)

[StarbaseSSD]

I would suggest creating an issue here:
https://github.com/motioneye-project/motioneye/issues
and see what they say. Be sure to include the same info.
I never got my 0.43.x installs to work as well as my 0.42.x versions, with work arounds, but with the EOL of python 2.7, I don't recommend it unless you understand the risks.