Pattrstorage inefficient in runtime

    carloskleiber
    May 13 2013 | 11:14 pm
    Hello, I just want to share the experience that I cannot seem to use [preset] object with [pattrstorage] despite parameter mode enabled in a Runtime patch. The fact is the "dirty bit" indication never goes on, as an application that doen't sense it has been altered. I remember reading about a max indicator object for that, would that serve as a workaround for not being able to save presets with Runtime?
    • Nat
      May 14 2013 | 2:47 am
      did you try @savemode 3 on your pattrstorage?  Seems to work here.
    • seejayjames
      May 14 2013 | 9:31 pm
      You have to save an actual pattrstorage file when using Runtime. The patch itself can't be altered, nor can any application, I believe...settings and presets within applications are always managed by external files that can be modified. (If I'm wrong please advise---interested to know if this is true.)
      Look to the "path" message to [thispatcher] and the [sprintf] help file for file location management. It's a bit tricky to format the messages at first so read the help file carefully and save yourself some fiddling time. Also, use a [thispatcher] in the TOPMOST patch, not a subpatch or bpatcher.
      If you're using a standalone application, you'll need to use
      ;max sendapppath
      because the [thispatcher] message doesn't work in standalones. Check the docs for "Messages to Max" and you'll be all set...and maybe pick up some other goodies along the way...
    • carloskleiber
      May 14 2013 | 9:42 pm
      I realize I keep asking about this same very precise topic, truth is, it is pretty vast to assimilate. Thank you for the answers, I slowly start to understand. https://cycling74.com/forums/dynamical-setting-for-temporary-search-paths/ https://cycling74.com/forums/how-to-define-where-coll-data-will-be-saved/ https://cycling74.com/forums/runtimes-behavior-with-stored-data/
      ...except it is of course the big version to run everything through [pattrstorage]
      @ Nat no, savemode 3 isn't working here, was also kind of hard to set but at no point i had it working..