How to extend "recent project" list?

Hi,

Is there a way to increase number of entries in "recent projects" list under File menu as well as in Quick Start pop-up?

Thanks.

Can only be done if CW developers implement it as an enhancement. This is the case in nearly all applications. (Some recent exceptions include the current version of Microsoft Office, which allow an almost unlimited number, but all earlier versions had a limit of 8 or 10 entries.)

The reason is that the recent-files list is stored in the registry, in keys that are created at installation time. Look in HKCU\Software\Cakewalk Music Software\SONAR Producer\8.0\Recent File List. You'll see 8 keys there, named "File1", "File2" ... "File8". CW would have to add more slots for recent project paths to increase the number.

It wouldn't hurt to make a feature request to CW to increase the size of the list.

However, a better solution would be for them to implement a project management tool that would remember an unlimited history of projects along with notes, and allow you to rename, clean and move project files. That's what I'm hoping they'll get around to someday.

One of the nifty things about Windows 7 is that if you move the cursor over (for example) SONAR within the Start Menu, a box containing all your recent files for that application pops up on the right, so that you can go directly to that file.

This post actually got me thinking about writing my own project manager for SONAR. Something that could track every project and every session in a searchable database, log project and session notes and times, and provide an easy way to move and rename projects. I'm just thinking about it for now...what would be really cool is if SONAR had an exposed object model for OLE Automation or an API. That would open the door for lots of third-party applications.