Gabriele Strada

Hi y'all! I would like to have some line objects to loop a ramp of numbers but I also want to be able to change the speed of the ramps without resetting it at every change of the speed. I'm using $1 on the speed connected to a float number. Is there a way to change the variable without triggering the message that controls the line objects? 

Hi y'all! I would like to have some line objects to loop a ramp of numbers but I also want to be able to change the speed of the ramps...

how-can-i-have-numbers-looping-around-while-being-able-to-change-their-change-speed

I assume you are sending a list of two numbers to your line: the first one being the ramp destination, and the second one being the ramp duration.  You can use [pack i i] to form such a list. It will send the list message only when the rightmost inlet, corresponding to the ramp destination, receives data, allowing you to change the value of the 2nd element without triggering. You can also avoid triggering when updating 1st inlet by using the "set" message, then simply bang that 1st inlet once you want to send the list to [line].

Also, just wanted to add that this is very basic operation in Max, so I suggest you to go through the included tutorials to familiarize yourself with the most common objects and concepts. To access them you can click on the File manager icon in the left toolbar of a Max window (the icon with two concentric circles), then "Cycling74 content" (bottom icon in the left toolbar of the new window) then Tutorials.

there are many drugs for this condition. i wish you all the best 🙏

(just kidding, i think you mean change the duration of line 'dynamically'/'mid-ramp', here's a thread for that:

https://cycling74.com/forums/change-speed-of-line-during-a-ramp

there may be others if you search for similar phrasing... hope it helps 🍻)

^oh that's a good one(i didn't even know), '

.time' it seems to link to, can change 'interval' midway 👍

thanks y'all! I found the solution by using sprint with 0, 365 %I and by plugin it in the cold inlet of the message for the line object!  didn't think there were SO many ways of doing it, feel sad that I couldn't even catch one myself ahah

How can I have numbers looping around while being able to change their change speed?