Hey all, instead of adding each script individually, you can add an entire folder. Then, any new scripts you add to that folder will automatically be picked up by RGP Lua each time you restart Finale. Essentially at 14:15 in the video, Jason uses the "Select File…" button to select a new file. Instead use the "Select Folder…" button to select an entire folder. You only need to do this once per folder. The rest of the process is the same. Great video, Jason! Glad to see you're finding these Lua scripts helpful and encouraging others to use them as well!
Many thanks to you and all the contributors, for opening this mental window to using and even creating Lua scripts. This is such a huge resource; a game-changer, really.
I have moved several miscellaneous options from my plugin suite over to Lua. I have also duplicated some of the functions in both (Beam Selection and Autoposition Rolled Chord Articulations come to mind.) I have no plans to convert them all, however. But it is much easier to create new functions in Lua than to add them to my collection. Also, you could make your life MUCH easier by adding a folder rather than each script file individually. Then every time Finale starts, RGP Lua picks up any scripts in the folder. The folder (or file) does not have to be in the Finale plugin folder. In fact, I would argue that's a rather inconvenient location for it. But maybe it makes for an easier demonstration on a RUclips video.
@@Kazoiks Essentially at 14:15 in the video, Jason uses the "Select File…" button to select a new file. Instead use the "Select Folder…" button to select an entire folder. You only need to do this once per folder. The rest of the process is the same.
These should be useful. Perhaps some should be adjustable. For example, I like the idea of stretching a hairpin between two dynamics. But the plug in that is available in the list will stretch the hairpin so that the ends are one micron from dynamic. I would prefer about 3 to 4 mm. I don't think that the plug in can be adjusted, so this plug in ends up being of no use to me.
All of these Lua scripts are actually open-source, so an enterprising individual could theoretically edit a script like that to provide more room between the dynamic and the hairpin. Or… a more reasonable approach for us mere (non-coding) mortals, is to find out who wrote the Lua script (that info is on the repository in the info for each script) and email them to request a tweak to the script for you. Or better yet, in this scenario, perhaps a variable can be added as a user option for the space between the dynamic and the hairpin. I think you’ll find the programmers to be very welcome to feedback and suggestions! ;-)
Hey all, instead of adding each script individually, you can add an entire folder. Then, any new scripts you add to that folder will automatically be picked up by RGP Lua each time you restart Finale.
Essentially at 14:15 in the video, Jason uses the "Select File…" button to select a new file. Instead use the "Select Folder…" button to select an entire folder. You only need to do this once per folder. The rest of the process is the same.
Great video, Jason! Glad to see you're finding these Lua scripts helpful and encouraging others to use them as well!
Many thanks to you and all the contributors, for opening this mental window to using and even creating Lua scripts. This is such a huge resource; a game-changer, really.
Thanks for this Jason. I am so getting into using RGpLua and the scripts right away 👍👍👍
I have moved several miscellaneous options from my plugin suite over to Lua. I have also duplicated some of the functions in both (Beam Selection and Autoposition Rolled Chord Articulations come to mind.) I have no plans to convert them all, however. But it is much easier to create new functions in Lua than to add them to my collection.
Also, you could make your life MUCH easier by adding a folder rather than each script file individually. Then every time Finale starts, RGP Lua picks up any scripts in the folder. The folder (or file) does not have to be in the Finale plugin folder. In fact, I would argue that's a rather inconvenient location for it. But maybe it makes for an easier demonstration on a RUclips video.
Thanks for the info. And the clarification. I guess I could have consulted you before making this!! Lol. Ah well…
Can you explain this for those of us who look to experts like yourself but who don't quite grasp the procedure? Thank you!
@@Kazoiks Essentially at 14:15 in the video, Jason uses the "Select File…" button to select a new file. Instead use the "Select Folder…" button to select an entire folder. You only need to do this once per folder. The rest of the process is the same.
Very helpful, thanks.
Jason how to use Band-in-Box as plug-in with Finale?
Honestly, I’m not sure. I’ve never used Band-in-a-Box for anything.
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These should be useful. Perhaps some should be adjustable. For example, I like the idea of stretching a hairpin between two dynamics. But the plug in that is available in the list will stretch the hairpin so that the ends are one micron from dynamic. I would prefer about 3 to 4 mm. I don't think that the plug in can be adjusted, so this plug in ends up being of no use to me.
All of these Lua scripts are actually open-source, so an enterprising individual could theoretically edit a script like that to provide more room between the dynamic and the hairpin. Or… a more reasonable approach for us mere (non-coding) mortals, is to find out who wrote the Lua script (that info is on the repository in the info for each script) and email them to request a tweak to the script for you. Or better yet, in this scenario, perhaps a variable can be added as a user option for the space between the dynamic and the hairpin. I think you’ll find the programmers to be very welcome to feedback and suggestions! ;-)
@@ConqueringFinale Excellent advise, Jason.