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Just wondering if the above is possible in Max for Live (with Max 5)?

I have seen an option under the File menu called 'Build Collective/Application' but it's greyed out so I'm guessing it's only available in the full version of Max.

I've also noticed the 'Embed Patcher in Parent' option. This is good for bpatchers, but (as far as I can see) there is no equivalent for other abstractions that you call directly instead of via bpatcher, short of copy-pasting into a new [p] object, and I'm not going to mess about with that!

So it seems like the only option left is to just bundle all of my patchers together into a zip file. The problem here is that the end user must not only copy the .amxd file to their Live library, but also all the subpatchers too. Or add the subpatchers to a folder visible to Max as defined in Options > File Preferences. All seems a bit prone to error - I'd rather just give them one file.

I haven't looked around for a solution in Max 6 yet - I am currently running the Max 6 demo but I'm unsure if I can still use it as the M4L editor when the demo ends - does anyone know?

collating-m4l-device-and-nested-abstractions-into-one-file-for-easy-distribution

The "Freeze (/Unfreeze) Device" Button (visible in the bottom toolbar while editing M4L devices) performs the function you are looking for - it will usually bundle abstractions and other device dependencies into your M4L Device.

I don't believe it is possible to use the M4L editor after the Max demonstration period has expired - unless of course, you license Max.

The "Freeze (/Unfreeze) Device" Button (visible in the bottom toolbar while editing M4L devices) performs the function you are looking for - it will usually bundle abstractions and other device dependencies into your M4L Device. 

I don't believe it is possible to use the M4L editor after the Max demonstration period has expired - unless of course, you license Max.


Thanks spectro, I will try the Freeze Device option.

Perfect! That's exactly what I was looking for. Thanks again spectro.

Collating M4L device and nested abstractions into one file for easy distribution