I am having issues with the [pattr] object. My goal is is to dynamically and manually change the name of the object, and then send it data via [pattrforward]. When I create a [pattr] with no arguments, it assigns its own scripting name to the object, which isn't the issue. But when i manually change the name of the object (via the inspector or "sendbox varname newName" message) the object no longer stores or outputs data. What is strange to me is that if open [pattrstorage] clientwindow, the name I assigned the [pattr] is displayed correctly in the list and pattrforward will connect to the object as well, but data won't be stored.

Only when the scripting name matches the argument name or if I stick with the Max assigned name can I get data to store in [pattr]... Is this a bug? I am on 6.1.7 if that changes things. Are there other ways to change the name of [pattr] without typing the argument inside the object?

I have attached a patch to illustrate my issue... Thanks for any insight you guys may have.

I am having issues with the [pattr] object. My goal is is to dynamically and manually change the name of the object, and then send it data via [pattrforward]. When I create a [pattr] with no arguments, it assigns its own scripting name to the object, which isn't the issue. But when i manually change the name of the object (via the inspector or "sendbox varname newName" message) the object no longer stores or outputs data. What is strange to me is that if open [pattrstorage] clientwindow, the name I assigned the [pattr] is displayed correctly in the list and pattrforward will connect to the object as well, but data won't be stored. 

I have attached a patch to illustrate my issue...  Thanks for any insight you guys may have.


manually-change-pattr-scripting-name

I just fund your post and I am figuring to do something similar did you solve your problem?

Hello JC
I just fund your post and I am figuring to do something similar did you solve your problem?

Manually Change [Pattr] Scripting Name