How to extend "recent project" list?

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January 27, 09 5:04 PM (permalink)

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?

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    dcastle
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    RE: How to extend "recent project" list? January 27, 09 5:27 PM (permalink)
    At the risk of being repetitive, this could be done with a real scripting language.

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    RE: How to extend "recent project" list? January 28, 09 10:51 AM (permalink)
    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.


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    RE: How to extend "recent project" list? January 28, 09 11:20 AM (permalink)
    Bit
    I always (well almost always) enjoy your posts. I used to program back in the day (the day being 20 years ago). I understand some, but not all, of the architecture behind Windowss. You clearly know a ton more.

    Seriously.

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    RE: How to extend "recent project" list? January 28, 09 12:28 AM (permalink)
    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.

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    RE: How to extend "recent project" list? January 28, 09 1:51 PM (permalink)
    Thanks for your replies. I was hoping there would be an ini setting for that.

    Project Management tool is a good idea, and with an integrated notepad. I keep info in Track Properties like guitar processor patch name, soft-synth patch name, mic used,...etc.
    Project Info or Windows notepad is not a handy place to keep all that.

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    RE: How to extend "recent project" list? January 28, 09 2:33 PM (permalink)
    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.


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    RE: How to extend "recent project" list? January 28, 09 2:39 PM (permalink)

    ORIGINAL: bitflipper

    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.


    One thing I've wanted a couple of times that would fit in well with what you're describing is some kind of graphic schematic of routing, showing all the sends, bus ins & outs, etc. in one scheme. It would be even better if you could change routings in that view.

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    RE: How to extend "recent project" list? January 28, 09 3:15 PM (permalink)
    ORIGINAL: bitflipper
    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.


    This would be a great section of a comprehensive Asset Management feature in SONAR. It would trump MediaBay for Cubase... just sayin'.

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