OBS Setup Guide

Configure OBS to work with Flowmaster

1. Install Advanced Scene Switcher

Flowmaster uses the Advanced Scene Switcher plugin to automatically start and stop when you record.

Download Advanced Scene Switcher →
Screenshot: OBS plugin manager

2. Create Start Recording Macro

Open Advanced Scene Switcher and create a new macro:

Condition: Recording → Started

Action: Run → flowmaster-start.exe

Screenshot: Start macro config

3. Create Stop Recording Macro

Create another macro for stopping:

Condition: Recording → Stopped

Action: Run → flowmaster-stop.exe

Screenshot: Stop macro config

4. Test Your Setup

  1. Start a test recording in OBS
  2. Press F9 a few times
  3. Stop the recording
  4. Check your recordings folder for a .txt timestamp file

If you see a timestamp file, you're all set!