How fix the port in midi objects! Need help pleaseeeee

    gamuso
    Dec 21 2015 | 11:49 am
    port port-letter/name [symbol] The word port, followed by a letter a- z or the name of a MIDI input port or device, sets the port from which the object receives incoming control messages. The word port is optional and may be omitted.
    Hallo! I'm trying to fix them, but no way I can make it work. For instance, I write:
    port from MaxMSP 1
    Exactly as it is listed in available ports, but when I send it to Ctlin object, the midi port doesn't change. How should I spell it?? how does this work??
    Is it case sensitive? There should be no spaces? Where can I find the exact way to spell it correctly?? I'M USING MAX 5 I really need to do it, as I have to manually set every port before each performance, and that a time wasting thing!!!
    Thanks a lot!
    David
    • spectro
      Dec 21 2015 | 12:02 pm
      if there are spaces in the port name you need quotes, as in: port "from MaxMSP 1"
    • gamuso
      Dec 21 2015 | 12:05 pm
      Yep!
      Fantastik!! Thanks a lot... the thing is if I use the word "port", then the quotes just dissapear (it seems to be a bug), but the word "port" is not necessary. So just sending a text message with the name of the device (case sensitive! Spelling all spaces and simbols also!) without the word port, then it works.
      I saved a lot of nerves and precious time with this. Thanks Spectro.