yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] boomny:
Double click on the area next to the shutter button.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Ludeape:
been playing around with the HDR settings.. The enhanced HDR+ can really get some great dynamic range shots, but there is much more noise.

Will try to see if any of the noise filter settings can help with that..
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Diexmax:
Test others Libs
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Ludeape:
The other libs are worse than Google I think. Too much noise
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] andronikal659:
Really? I like savitar but left it at esdzman v3... More detailed than stock Google
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Ludeape:
HDR+ Enhanced is insane..
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] scoobrel:
Nice photo. What are your settings?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Ludeape:
Here they are. Thinks it's a good balance

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GJ8oIjEvcum6q2TdkZAMk7fxQwpVcqL9/view?usp=drivesdk
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] scoobrel:
Thank you very much.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Stixxbixby:
This^. Can someone please post a step by step process on how to import the downloaded xml files into Gcam? I know about dbl tapping the area nxt to the shutter, but how do I get the file there? After I download the xml it asks to open the file via the internet or html viewer. Then what? Thx!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] boomny:
Export your own config - itll create necessary dir structure, then move downloaded xml to that location and import..
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] kraz01:
How do you export the configuration file?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] DannyJames84:
From: https://github.com/H1XYZ/gcamxml/blob/master/!xml_toggle_import.jpg

Double tap on the import area. (Red area of attached photo, the screenshot is correct that there is no visible menu to tap on)

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Source page: https://github.com/H1XYZ/gcamxml
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] jimd1050:
Are you Jxxxxx Cxxxx1 on another Forum? Those pictures look familiar and I think you helped me with this exact issue a few days ago over there!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] loonie01:
Got it. The top Github link is a bust but the bottom one was good. I had to creat the GCam/Config folder first. Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Ludeape:
yea, thats me :) .. sometimes its just easier nowadays to register on sites with google or facebook names, lol
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] jimd1050:
:cool: That's cool - just looked, sounded familiar and wanted to say thank you again for the assistance!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Gil Smash:
Is there a consensus for the best settings to use? I tried one of the most recent ones posted and have no portrait mode. Overall I'm not entirely sure what settings to use and which version of the app to use and I'd love if someone who knew more than me could summarize a little!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] bobby_digital234:
Anyone have a problem with portrait mode not starting on 1.3b with leaked pie builds?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] ellopr:
Yes, Same Problem
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] andronikal659:
What phone are you using?

Edit: nvm, I'm on the note 9 SD forum, thought I was in the general gcam forum. Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Mr. Orange 645:
You have to apply the same fixes as you did with 1.3d. Change viewfinder to YUV 288 and raw to Raw Sensor
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] bobby_digital234:
I've tried that and many other tweaks but for some reason it just gives me the logo and black screen no matter how long I wait. No fc or app crash it just doesn't load for some Reason.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Ludeape:
really wish we could get f1.5/2.4 aperture setting added to Arnova's build.. like what IDan did here.. Would be absolutely perfect then!

I would pay for this...

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=77521016&postcount=107
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] le0.br4zuc4:
Does this one not work for us?

NVM I installed and realized this is an older version ? but I agree, those would be fine additions
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Ludeape:
Yea the aperture switching works perfect but the rest is unstable.

Arnova doesn't seem interested in implementing this.

Really wish someone smarter than me could add the aperture switching to Arnova's version
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] le0.br4zuc4:
That's too bad. Maybe if enough of us ask him... I'd be open to make him a good donation... Knowing it's a possibility to get aperture controls working, I really want it lol
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] jimd1050:
I'd be "in" on the "Good Donation" idea, if someone can get it going and knows how to get in touch with him!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Ludeape:
I have posted in his thread and dm Arnova but no reply.

Maybe if others do as well it would be worth his time?

and also get a nice donation from all of us.

https://xdaforums.com/apps/google-camera-mods/app-arnovas-google-camera-port-t3862448/page116
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] bobby_digital234:
Anyone using the newest pie leaks and portrait mode problems make sure your checking the raw setting to raw-sensor. That resolves things for me
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Ludeape:
I'm in contact with Arnova.. stay tuned :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Ludeape:
have a test version which has aperture switching enabled.. initial testing is that aperture setting doesn't matter that much between f15 and f24 if your using the HDR+ Enhanced mode.

Need to do more testing on regular HDR mode though.

But i think i really found a sweet spot using HDR+ Enhanced mode at f1.5 where it takes amazing daytime HDR shots and night sight quality low light shots..
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] jal3223:
Awesome. Will he allow you to post the test build?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Ludeape:
waiting for a reply on this from Arnova.. The test version is not 100% stable unless you have correct settings and there are bugs and new options in it that are not working.

But my main goal is just to test f1.5/24 switching... which i can do.. and my observations so far are this..

1. f2.4 captures more detail during daytime well lit shots

2. Using Enhanced HDR+ is still the best option (for me) as it captures high dynamic range + good scene detail (f1.5 & f2.4)

3. During the day use F2.4 + Enhanced HDR+

4. For Night use F1.5 + Enhanced HDR+
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Ludeape:
Hi guys,

Waiting for Arnova reply, but there are still some issues with it. If you really want him to continue working on it, and customize for our Note 9's please send him a small donation. I already did.

Here is his email for paypal.

mlkbouba@gmail.com

if you donate, please mention its for his Note 9 aperture work.

thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] jimd1050:
Done!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Ludeape:
F2.4 enhanced HDR+ looking directly into the sun
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] le0.br4zuc4:
I'll look into how to set it up... I have a pretty good idea on how to do that
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Ludeape:
Here is a test version from Arnova with f24 switching in it. There are some bugs with auto exposure though and the f24 setting is kind of buried deep in settings.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=11JTyUf4x6kkCTuplphdfK-ECO1F0LPC4
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] 1/4 Life:
This is fantastic, thank you! The only thing not working for me now that worked before is night sight. Is there any setting I can change to fix that?

Also, slow motion still doesn't work but that hasn't worked in any version so no big surprise.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Ludeape:
Here are my settings. Try them and see

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TpeORBAoQevKTfSOieylxD4YC7kTOIC_/view?usp=drivesdk
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] 1/4 Life:
That's a no unfortunately, but I noticed you have the night sight compatibility mode turned on so this may be a Oreo vs Pie thing. I'm on One UI.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Ludeape:
Oh yea .. I am still on oreo
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] mtalbert63:
Installed the test apk on Pie Beta, loaded Ludeape settings. Enabled Portrait mode to disable Lens Blur. Night Sight works now for me. Not sure the difference. Didn't work on first install. I cleared storage on the app before loading the xml file.

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Portrait mode acts like it is working but does not produce the blur effect. Any suggestions?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Stixxbixby:
Thank you! Where is the setting to switch apertures?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] mtalbert63:
Switch the base to Pixel2018 ZsLR HDR+ fixed portrait mode for me on Snapdragon Pie beta. Not sure if that broke anything else or not, haven't had time to test a whole lot. Thanks for the work!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Ludeape:
Settings...advanced..Samsung camera2a api

I'd like to see it moved to the top level in settings.. if more people donate to Arnova maybe he will customize more for us.

If you donate make sure to add a note that it's for Note 9 aperture work
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] grodri19721:
hello how do i add xml file to the Google camera settings??thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] frsh20:
Go back two pages....
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Diexmax:
Friends, this is the ideal configuration in my opinion.

This is for day shots;

http://www.mediafire.com/file/spop5qr9qitfy3v/Final_2.xml

In night, only disable 2.4 in Samsung CameraAPI2 in option for 1.5 aperture.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] grodri19721:
thank you got it working

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thank you for sharing
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Ludeape:
also.. if you want photobooth to work, change front camera to 16:9 6mp
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Gil Smash:
On One UI and portrait mode does not seem to work with this config. Just a black screen.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Diexmax:
I have OREO, Samsung Experience 9.5.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Ludeape:
did anyone try google lens?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] jimd1050:
Seriously Folks, if you like the way this Camera App is headed, realize that this takes time away from a person's family and daily life to chip away at helping us all out! Like 'Ludeape' says, if you can - DONATE to Arnova - it'll help the cause and get this App up to speed and running smooth quicker. I did! :good:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Ludeape:
does anyone see google lens option in this last test version?

I think this version breaks it as i dont see it anymore. probably never use it but it is kind of cool for some things.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] jal3223:
Donation sent [MENTION=4860033]Arnova8G2[/MENTION] Thanks for your time and work!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] mtalbert63:
OneUI I changed the base to Pixel2018 Zslr Hxr+ and it fixed my portrait. May not work for everyone but it solved my problem. App seems good otherwise.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Stixxbixby:
This is a test using the Diemax Final2.xml settings. I also did the same using f2.4 & the result were, as expected, far worse quality in each setting.

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...Nevermind, the attachment pics didn't download.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] mtalbert63:
Found a bug on One UI beta. When set to 2.4 apeture, the HDR enhanced works as it should. When 2.4 is turned off, the camera fails to capture an image. Acts like should but does not save an image. Anyone else experience this?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Ludeape:
I had that happen in the latest test version on Oreo also when I started changing the camera2api auto exposure settings. I leave camera2api auto exposure settings off now and no issues.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Dmkarkutt:
Donation sent can anyone tell me which actual settings to use with this test version on pie one ui?

Thanks in advance
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] GigaSPX:
I don't know why this keeps happening for me, but I downloaded the Google Camera build that allows switching of aperture and it keeps installing as a game on my Note 9. Like, it launches the camera with game launcher settings and the camera just doesn't function at all. I remove the camera from the game launcher menu, yet it still launches it as a game.

What can I do to resolve this weird issue??
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] junxracr:
Have you tried to disable game launcher and then install the camera app ? I'm just wondering if that would make a difference.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] GigaSPX:
Thanks for the advice, but it did not help. I disabled Game Launcher, then realized it's actually Game Tools that opens it up like a Game. Then I see it doesn't allow me to disable Game Tools in settings to fix the problem. :\
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] jship:
I went back two pages!

Can you just explain here.

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Exactly
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] frsh20:
Try package disabler pro
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] mtalbert63:
I too had the same game navigation bar at the bottom of the screen. I didn’t realize this was Game Mode so I just left it alone.

Just now saw your post so I went in and cleared data for Game Tools and Game Launcher in my apps setting. Opened the camera again, the notification at the bottom explains that if you want the game mode to click okay. If you don’t want Camera to launch in game mode hit cancel. I now have no game mode in my camera. Hopefully this works for you too.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] 1/4 Life:
I had the same problem but here's how I fixed it. In order to add the XML file I went back a couple pages and read the posts from top to bottom.

No need to disable that feature. If you open the game launcher you can long press on the Google Camera app and remove it so it's not treated as a game anymore.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Ludeape:
Hi guys,

Here is a new beta version from Arnova.

Its not working good for me but wanted to share and see how it's working for everyone else.

Let me know

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1t-A0dQ-KXCaqz_5jKkRa0Wc660Ud3Nuy
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] GigaSPX:
I tried this, and it still relaunches with Game Tools. Even with the app launched, it doesn't work. The camera doesn't open for viewing, and crashes as soon as I swipe to video.

I explained in my post that it doesn't work. It's still treated as a game for whatever reason.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] flak0:
Loads but camera both front and back black. Try to recover config and it force close
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] ranger2183:
Am I missing how to load this xml file? It keeps saying I have no configs available when I try

EDIT: disregard, I'm just a dope.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] kvell36:
On One UI you need to change the RAW format in advanced > FIX to RAW_SENSOR. You should also disable Alternative Configuration for Night Sight, because the default implementation works on Pie.

Edit: on second thought this is easier. Attached my One UI config.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] mtalbert63:
Switching to RAW_Sensor crashes the latest apk that was posted. Trying to fix portrait black screen. Switched back off RAW_Sensor will allow for camera to work with black screen portrait on my OneUI
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] arturodfw:
[MENTION=4238082]Diexmax[/MENTION] how can imply this settings?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] IDan1109:
Is google camera working for snapdragon users? Very curious about it.. I'm thiking about a switch between pixel 3 and note9 snapdragon
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] PuffinNugz:
I installed the one posted in the Note 9 subreddit last night. Follow instructions. Everything works great! I'm running Pie on my AT&T Note 9.

https://www.reddit.com/r/GalaxyNote9/comments/ajum6t/note_9_fully_working_gcam_port_snapdragon/

edit - I take that back. Slow motion isn't working for me, but everything else is.

edit 2 - Playground is pretty damn cool!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Ludeape:
This version doesn't have f1.5/2.4 switching though.. or the option for Lens Blur..

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Its worls perfect, all modes. We just need a stable version with f1.5/2.4 aperture switching and Google lens working.

This is the last stable Arnova test version with f1.5/2.4 switching but Google Lens not working.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=11JTyUf4x6kkCTuplphdfK-ECO1F0LPC4
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] PuffinNugz:
The last one you posted, you even said wasn't working well. Didn't feel like wasting my time based on that. I saw this one last night on reddit. It was beta 6 rather than beta 5, but i had missed the 1.3C vs 1.3D part, and all the good stuff works. It works better than any of the other versions I had tried in this thread. Also, I like portrait mode better than the lens blur anyway.

So, the one you just posted an hour ago, is that the absolute latest? With everything working?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] PsiPhiDan:
Thank you so much! That was the best summary of what to do that I've seen yet. Outstanding write-up! Thanks for the Iink!

Edit: what is playground and how do you use it on the GCam app? I don't see anything on here called playground.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] PuffinNugz:
No worries. Just sharing what also gave me the best results so far. Playground has AR stuff. Go down a little bit into the comments on that Reddit thread. There is an explanation of what to do. You'll have to install the Google AR and a couple other things. Then you just access it like the other camera options.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Ludeape:
It's the latest working version with 1.5/2.4 aperture switching.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] le0.br4zuc4:
If Google Lens is the only thing not working, I will be extremely happy. Never really used Google Lens anyway
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] Valisud:
Does this version works for Note 8 ? Or do you know which version of Gcam works for Note8 Snapdragon?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] jmk32:
Finally found settings which makes this camera app work smoothly on the Note 9:

Model: Pixel XL

Pixels auto HDR+ on

Portrait mode on all models. On

Increase the detail of the HDR+. On

On the camera screen, put HDR+ to 'auto'

These settings finally made it so the camera didn't lag taking pictures and taking 4-5 seconds for the circle to go around. Both front and back camera pictures are now instantaneous.

But the portrait mode on both are still not working without major lag.

Switching on camera screen to HDR + always will bring back picture lag, so leave it in auto.

Looking forward to a more stable build once the Pixel 3 is out! But this is more usable for my Note 9 now and front camera pix are far superior to the stock camera.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] knuschit:
This is literally what's already been posted about any snapdragon version over and over. Everything works but portrait mode.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] KingVekxin:
I still don't see the point in this... If you want pixel camera then just get a pixel?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] jmk32:
Yes, the portrait issue has been known, but there's been lots of posts asking about ideal settings to make this app work better on the Note 9, which is what I posted. Hopefully the file dump from the new Pixel 3 will help get a better version working for us!

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Note 9 > Pixel

The Gcam mod is a nice side addition to the Note 9 (and other non Pixel phones) as it adds HDR+, and IMO better looking front camera photos. But would never get a Pixel just for the camera. Note 9 kills it in everything else.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] KingVekxin:
Just seems a bit much for a specific selfie.. I just snap and edit with either Sammy stuff, picsart or MIX. Besides gcam on other cells just seems to require just e ough work for me to not wanna bother with it ya know? But to each his own, have fun bros
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] RockwellB1:
Was looking forward to this because the one thing I miss from the 6P I had was the camera app. But no matter what settings I try I can't get it to work properly, after changing any settings I just get a black screen. Video works though. I'm using a Spectrum model, which I believe is just a Verizon model. I have good faith though things will get worked out, might take the Pixel 3 launch, but I'm sure it'll happen.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] skrowl:
Camera keeps stopping on my Unlocked US SnapDragon Note9 (Verizon SIM)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] prince rozario:
get
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] corelle:
Bruh if this was working great full functional it would make the note 9 camera look like a 50$ simple mobile Android phone camera this takes great pictures even half way working lol

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The point is the note 9 is better then the pixel but the pixel (Google cam) is better at picture processing so pictures are better!!! I have done a lot of test I now know why people love pixel pictures so much they processing is the one to beat
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] milkit18:
my pixel 2 xl kills my note 9 in photos , the note 9 just can't keep up...like literally (cameras lag , frame drop etc ) . 2nd note 9 btw
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] guidzilla:
After having both the 2016 & 2017 XL's and now the Note 9 since release, I too am really anxious to see the a properly functional gcam can do for us. The Note9 in our experiences(have 2 in household), simply does not do as well when it comes to grabbing a sharp image without the best possible conditions. I definitely feel like the hardware is certainly capable and think whether its gcam or something from Samsung, can be greatly improved.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] coolguy:
I keep coming to this thread to find it's the same not full working mod. May be move it to somewhere I guess until there is a real mod.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] chavist:
So the Note 9 with the Pixel software is a beast with photos. Took this on a recent trip to Chicago
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] seniorstew:
Dude really? It has been stated multiple times they are waiting on the Pixel 3 for a working port.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Themes, Apps, and Mods] coolguy:
Well, the post heading saying "working".. when most ppl assume it is the portrait HDR that's awesome about GCAM.

All I am saying is, archive this post, so when a real fix is available a new post can opened. Otherwise many would come up across this post from google search and keep trying to get this one to work.