Dfk's Project Map Navigator (v0.95a, beta) - Page 2

Dafarkias · 10-23-2019, 09:06 AM

I figured out what's causing the problem, and unfortunately, I'm going to have to remove the 'rmb marquee,' at least until there is more API/extension support for vertical zoom capabilities.

It will be replaced with a very simple mechanism: mousewheel zoom in/out centered at mouse position over map.

Bummer!

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subject to change, in deliberation right now about how I want handle this predicament.

Sumalc · 10-23-2019, 09:14 AM

Don't worry, it could be pretty good too.

Dafarkias · 10-23-2019, 09:44 AM

I think I'm going to keep it. It just will be severely neutered.

The horizontal aspect of it will be accurate, but vertically, it will just scroll to that area of the map, there will be no vertical zoom/de-zoom implementation until there is API support for features such as these.

Sumalc · 10-23-2019, 09:55 AM

Yes, it will already be very good like that.

Dafarkias · 10-23-2019, 11:16 AM

v0.63 released!

Shoutout to all the testers that have given me multiple bug reports, I appreciate your hardwork, keep it up!

Please don't hesitate to continue testing on this new version as well! I would like to know ALL bugs, even if it's an old bug that still hasn't been fixed quite yet...

If you are interested in the RMB marquee feature, please refer to post#3 in this thread, it includes a short description of the feature changes and a GIF to help visualize!

Sumalc · 10-23-2019, 12:23 PM

Thanks for the new version, a little more accrobatic for left-handed people ;-)
I found that with this version (O.63), it now also works by mixing video and audio tracks, cool.
On the other hand, if the "ignore audio" option is checked in the properties of a video item, the "loading" display runs endlessly.
Return to normal by unchecking the option.

There is a problem with the position of the track name display (only in the presence of video?:here the name of track 5 is missing.
By adding an additional empty track the problem is fixed.

edit : in fact this problem also arises with a new project without video

Dafarkias · 10-23-2019, 12:51 PM

I appreciate it, Sumalc!

I'll look into it tomorrow... I'm going to bed!

I still have plenty of things that I want to keep improving on this script, and of course the bugs..

It's just difficult for me because I'm by no means a programmer, and I don't have as much time to work on this script as I would like!

P.S.

If you need me to create/allow mouse-key customizations for this script, just let me know!

Nantho · 10-23-2019, 10:38 PM

Hello Dafarkias,

So I've found an interesting thing with v0.63 regarding the gap between the green squared area and the actual arrange view display issue : in fact, the issue is not about that, the shift is all about track's names. Take a look at this screenshot :

Capture d’écran 2019-10-24 à 07.21.21.png.zip

The arrangement view and the green squared area are perfectly "in phase" but track's names are weirdly off.

Also, regions and markers are still missing.

As for the new RmB and mousewheel function, it's quite nice ! The problem is that people using trackpad or touchscreen won't be able to use it as it is. Maybe a solution would be to go with a mouse modifier key ?

I've got suggestions for some additional features

It could be nice to be able to customize the square color and / or its thickness. I use a lot of green for my tracks coloring so sometime it's hard to see where the square is ^^

Something to highlight selected tracks would be neat. Maybe something like this thing I did a while back : https://forum.cockos.com/showthread.php?t=186224

On top of that, an indicator for the edit cursor position and maybe the play head could be great !

Hope it helps

Dafarkias · 10-23-2019, 10:52 PM

Nantho

As always, I appreciate your support of this script and your feature requests. I plan to investigate the issue today with track names, as well as the issue when there are video tracks within a project.

I have no problem adding you feature requests, and in the near feature I will probably ask you a few questions regarding implementation.

I do have one question right now though, however, what exactly do you mean by "go with a mouse modifier key"? Do you mean rmb marquee feature should be about to be assigned a key/shortcut by the user?

Nantho · 10-23-2019, 11:04 PM

Well, the problem is with the vertical zoom.

When you're using a trackpad or a touchscreen, it's impossible to use the mousewheel and the RmB at the same time cause mousewheel is a two fingers swipe up or down and RmB is a two fingers tap.

So maybe instead of scrolling the mousewheel while holding down the RmB in order to set the vertical zoom, it could be something like scrolling the mousewheel with a mouse modifier key held down

Nantho · 10-23-2019, 11:11 PM

On top of that, RmB drag can also be quite tricky so a solution could be left drag with a mouse modifier key

Sumalc · 10-24-2019, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Dafarkias

I appreciate it, Sumalc!

I'll look into it tomorrow... I'm going to bed!

I still have plenty of things that I want to keep improving on this script, and of course the bugs..

It's just difficult for me because I'm by no means a programmer, and I don't have as much time to work on this script as I would like!

P.S.

If you need me to create/allow mouse-key customizations for this script, just let me know!

Anyway, you're doing great.

About the markers:
Their locations seem wrong unless you enlarge the window to its maximum size, (if the window is resized horizontally, the markers move).

If a region is inserted, only the beginning of the region is materialized, but systematically the last marker disappears.

Perhaps it would be better with the names of the markers at the top of the window (as in the arrangement window) rather than at the bottom now?

Sumalc · 10-24-2019, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Dafarkias

I figured out what's causing the problem, and unfortunately, I'm going to have to remove the 'rmb marquee,' at least until there is more API/extension support for vertical zoom capabilities.

Maybe the right time to make a feature request?

Dafarkias · 10-24-2019, 03:57 AM

I've already created a feature requests for the necessary API function, please feel free to support it/bump it at:

https://forum.cockos.com/showthread.php?t=226217

This is where I admit that I still don't fully understand the issue this script is having with 'regions.'

To be honest I don't think I even use regions in REAPER, so I'm having trouble understanding how the script is malfunctioning.

Could you please give me a list of instructions in order to replicate the region-bug?

As always,

Thanks!

Sumalc · 10-24-2019, 04:49 AM

to be honest too, I almost never use regions ;-) Nantho had mentioned this problem.
I just realized that my photos were not included in my answer, here they are hope this help:

Sumalc · 10-24-2019, 05:01 AM

edit : add licecap about markers moving when resizing

Dafarkias · 10-24-2019, 08:15 AM

Thanks Sumalc! I'm just now getting to my computer for a code-session.

The project markers are actually supposed to scale with the window, what's bothering me about your GIF is that the audio 'item' isn't! It should (see GIF below)!

The only issue I've encountered similar to this is that for some reason certain tracks that have been 'rendered' or 'frozen' do not scale with the window! Take for instance the GIF below... All of the audio tracks scale with the window except the first audio track, which is a frozen MIDI track.

[Edit]

Just added v0.64 to OP. Should have fixed the issue with track-name positioning and region/project marker display. Also, changed region/project markers to display at top of window instead of bottom, per request.

Now I'm working on other bugs.

Sumalc · 10-24-2019, 10:49 AM

Thank you very much for the changes.
I have found that markers at the beginning of items or in the spaces between items keep their correct position when changing the size of the window.
Only those located on the waveform move.
(There was no render on the track or item)

Dafarkias · 10-24-2019, 12:04 PM

That ain't right. The audio items are supposed to scale along with the project markers. I'm uploading another version... hopefully it works a little better.

One sec... the new version will be v0.7, you will see the OP updated when it's uploaded

[Edit]

Posted. Please let me know what/if any issues are fixed, or if you find new ones...

Thanks!

Sumalc · 10-25-2019, 01:11 AM

Fantastic evolution, everything works, including resizing, video items. Very nice too, the clever new features.
May I make two suggestions:
For more visibility, add a small space to separate and better distinguish the line dedicated to markers from track 1.
Managing the vertical zoom with the wheel without right-clicking would be sufficient.
Once again, congratulations and thank you.

Dafarkias · 10-25-2019, 02:01 AM

Thanks! I couldn't have made progress as efficient and thorough without the help of all my Reapers.

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Originally Posted by Sumalc

For more visibility, add a small space to separate and better distinguish the line dedicated to markers from track 1.

I'll definitely give this some more thought. I would like to give the track names there own dedicated real-estate, eventually.

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Originally Posted by Sumalc

Managing the vertical zoom with the wheel without right-clicking would be sufficient.

Actually, I'm working on this right now!

Nantho · 10-25-2019, 05:55 AM

Sorry, too busy right now to check this out but I can't wait to give it a try !

Dafarkias · 10-25-2019, 06:45 AM

Nantho

Glad to hear it! Please keep me posted on any developments between the script and your machine!

Something I forgot to mention a few hours ago...

The script does now, officially, require SWS. I mentioned it previously as a possibility, but it is confirmed as of v0.75!

Sumalc · 10-25-2019, 09:18 AM

Great, thank you again for these improvements.
I noticed about markers: If I change the color of a marker in the arrange window, this change will only apply to the previous marker in the Project Map.

Dafarkias · 10-25-2019, 09:57 AM

v0.8!

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Originally Posted by Dafarkias

[center]RMB Revision:

v0.8 MIDI display!

Dafarkias · 10-25-2019, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Sumalc

Great, thank you again for these improvements.
I noticed about markers: If I change the color of a marker in the arrange window, this change will only apply to the previous marker in the Project Map.

On it, thanks!

Sumalc · 10-25-2019, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Dafarkias

v0.8!

Wow !!

Forgot to mention that the script loads very quickly :-)

Dafarkias · 10-25-2019, 11:20 AM

Attempted fix for project/region markers coloring issue: v0.81, script download in original post.

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I feel as if the MIDI portion of the script is more stressful with its calculations... Would someone with a MIDI heavy project please mind testing the script, and let me know if it performs sluggish?

Dafarkias · 10-26-2019, 01:18 AM

v0.86!

Hover your mouse of the project map window and:

(m) toggle mixer
(ctrl+left-click) track under mouse is soloed in mixer (toggle)

Sumalc · 10-26-2019, 01:37 AM

Really impressive, Bravo !!

I relayed the link of your script on the French forum.

Dafarkias · 10-26-2019, 01:43 AM

Thanks Sulmac!

It's been a blast. Probably one of my favorite scripts yet (out of mine). I really appreciate you and Nantho with the enthusiastic testing/reports, y'all really came through.

Sumalc · 10-26-2019, 03:42 AM

A suggestion :
Only the name of the marker is displayed, would be usefull to have also its number as in the arrangement window

Because if the marker "has no name" it is just represented by a vertical line.

"ctrl+left-click 'solos' project map track in mixer" doesn't seem to work, i think it's Mac-specific.
For example "Mousewheel horizontal zoom (Shift+mousewheel), works on Mac if i replace Shift with Alt in "user area".

The script version name is probably not updated (here 0.83), when you open the script to go to the user area.

Dafarkias · 10-26-2019, 04:25 AM

Thanks!

Just found this documentation: (https://www.reaper.fm/sdk/js/gfx.php)

1: left mouse button
2: right mouse button
4: Control key (Windows), Command key (OSX)
8: Shift key
16: Alt key (Windows), Option key (OSX)
32: Windows key (Windows), Control key (OSX) -- REAPER 4.60+
64: middle mouse button -- REAPER 4.60+

Do these features work when you use the corresponding keys according to ^ table? So instead of ctrl+left-click it should be command+left-click. My apologies about this oversight, I'll try and go back and rework the documentation.

Thanks for bringing the marker scenario to my attention. I'll think over it for a little bit.

spk77 · 10-26-2019, 08:30 AM

Very nice work!

Dafarkias · 10-26-2019, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by spk77

Very nice work!

I appreciate it.

I hope it doesn't bother you that I used your idea for inspiration! (I used a bit of your code too, mainly the get_peaks() and draw_items() functions)

Have I credited you fully enough? If I haven't please let me know how I can...

spk77 · 10-26-2019, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Dafarkias

I appreciate it.

I hope it doesn't bother you that I used your idea for inspiration! (I used a bit of your code too, mainly the get_peaks() and draw_items() functions)

Not at all! I got my inspiration from X-Raym/Eugen2777's scripts.

Also, the original get_peaks() code is written by Justin and Eugen2777

)

Dafarkias · 10-26-2019, 10:21 AM

I remember when I first starting making a few scripts, looking at one of Eugen2777's scripts in just amazement.

They are meticulously thorough.

Sumalc · 10-26-2019, 11:08 AM

Hello,
Currently in my user aera, mousewheel modifier for horizontal and vertical are on the "none" position.
So the wheel manages both the vertical and horizontal zoom at the same time.
I don't know if that's what's planned, at least that's really fine with me.

The refresh function is a good idea, and thanks for marker numbers ;-)

Well received for the Win/Mac equivalence, Control is replaced with Command.
I need to take a closer look at the feature: "ctrl+left-click "solos' project map track in mixer", there's something strange, I'll try a licecap.

Dafarkias · 10-26-2019, 11:37 AM

That was intentional! I wanted to make sure that a user could assign both the vertical and horizontal zoom to the same modifier, if desired, much like REAPER's native capabilities.

I'm sorry that the toggle track as solo in mixer feature is not working for you, if you provide a licecap I'll be happy to try and figure out the issue!

Sumalc · 10-26-2019, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Dafarkias

That was intentional! I wanted to make sure that a user could assign both the vertical and horizontal zoom to the same modifier, if desired, much like REAPER's native capabilities.

At least for me it's fine.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dafarkias

I'm sorry that the toggle track as solo in mixer feature is not working for you, if you provide a licecap I'll be happy to try and figure out the issue!

About "Added: ctrl+left-click "solos' project map track in mixer": is it to put the track in "solo audio" or to put it in the foreground?
I didn't understand very well.
I tried to show that you have to click twice to display the corresponding track, hope this help.