in this patch, the fader always defaults to the bottom every time- so even if i put it half way up and save the patch- its still at the bottom when I open the patch again. Can i set the default position so it opens at a higher value?....

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no, objetcs fall back to "no state", which is the lowest value possible.

Fader does not have an initial level value (like the Live objects, ie live.gain~ does) So for this object this is probably the simple way (loadbang). If you need more flexibility check preset or pattrstorage. Edit: Roman beat me to the reply "...by that much".

Actually, there are several ways to initialize UI objects, but the data is not stored with the object itself (except for the Live objects). As mentioned, triggering an initializing message to the object with loadbang is one way. See also loadmess, patcherargs, and pattr (and probably other ways I'm overlooking).

since max6, most gui objects can do what the live objects can do. you just need to enable 'parameter mode enable' in the inspector and you can set the 'initial' state no problem.

in true cycling 74 fashion, they seem to have neglected to tell anyone this. even though it is rather cool.

Nice one pid. Never paid a great deal of attention to parameter mode assuming it was (just) for M4L use...

Nice one pid.  Never paid a great deal of attention to parameter mode assuming it was (just) for M4L use...


fader defaults to zero- can i change this?