How can I access preset params ?

casikmeier wrote on 9/6/2005, 2:59 AM
Hi,

is it possible, to access parameters of certain effect presets? How does the UltimateS Tool generate the effects? I know, this is a very intimate question to the programmers, but is it a secret?
The problem is to access existing preset chains or packages. But I can access every single effect. So, if I could access the preset params I would succeed.

Thank you in advance,
Wolfgang

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JohnnyRoy wrote on 9/6/2005, 6:27 AM
> is it possible, to access parameters of certain effect presets?

No. Please run, don’t walk, to the Product Suggestion page and suggest this get added. Let your voice be heard.

> How does the UltimateS Tool generate the effects? I know, this is a very intimate question to the programmers, but is it a secret?

I’ll tell you if you promise not to tell anyone. ;-) (Shhhhh, come a little closer...) We create the presets manually and then save them. Then I have to extract them from the registry and package them up in my installer to install them into your registry. It is a royal pain the a** but it’s the only way to do it.

> The problem is to access existing preset chains or packages. But I can access every single effect. So, if I could access the preset params I would succeed.

Ultimate S had to develop its own way of storing and retrieving chains of presets because the script API doesn’t give you access to chains at all. The benefit is that you can remove Ultimate S chains (within limits) but you can’t remove Vegas chains.

> Thank you in advance,

You’re welcome. You can always send me an email if you need more info or help. Just click on my profile and send an email from there.

~jr
casikmeier wrote on 9/6/2005, 7:39 AM
Hi JohnnyRoy,

thanks a lot for this extensive reply. This certifies my considerations to get the presets out of the registry and put them into an installer package.
I was looking forward for a more simple way to do, but it seems none to exist.

Thanx again for your hints,
Wolfgang