Evan

I'm working on replacing my groove~ based audio system with an external playback object, and am curious if freezing includes externals. I know that it will gather all external abstractions, js and gen code, but does it also gather externals? I suppose I could just try this myself, but I'm lazy and was wondering if anyone had a definitive answer.

I'm working on replacing my groove~ based audio system with an external playback object, and am curious if freezing includes externals. I know that it will gather all external abstractions, js and gen code, but does it also gather externals?  I suppose I could just try this myself, but I'm lazy and was wondering if anyone had a definitive answer.


do-externals-get-included-when-you-freeze-a-patch

I usually just drop the externals in the same folder where the project resides, because its automatically included in the search path. (also, AU/vst plugins). so far, no issues.

Freezing is a process unique to M4L devices (the snowflake icon next to the lock icon) that assists in gathering external files and preparing the .amxd for distribution. I'm curious about this for users that may not have the external on their computer/in their search path.

Ah, sorry, can't help you there. Search all over in Max for the function. :)

I'd just try it myself if I were you, use a silly external, do a really simple patch, freeze it, delete the external (make a backup) and try to run it.

Saved and froze the device, then moved the external from my search path.

Opened the Device in Live with no warnings.

Opened the device for editing, unfroze, and the external was there waiting for me.

Yeah, just tried this.
Saved and froze the device, then moved the external from my search path.
Opened the Device in Live with no warnings.
Opened the device for editing, unfroze, and the external was there waiting for me.
Looks to be good to go for distribution. 

Do externals get included when you freeze a patch?