81. How do I get my chord shortcuts to work?

You can create custom keyboard shortcuts to use when entering chords. For example, if you input the chord Maj9#11 frequently, you could set the single letter 'g' to be used as a shortcut to make it easier for you to enter this chord. You can use a file called "SHORTCUT.TXT" to specify your chord shortcuts:

  1. Create a text file using Notepad, or in Band-in-a-Box® go to Opt. | Utilities | Edit Chord Shortcuts File.
  2. Type the shortcuts you wish to use into this text file, with one shortcut per line. For example:

    g@maj9#11
  3. Save this file as SHORTCUT.TXT in the Band-in-a-Box® folder (usually C:\bb). Make sure you correctly spell "SHORTCUT" if you created the file yourself, or it won't work.
  4. Either (1) go to Opt. | Utilities | Refresh Chord Shortcuts, or (2) close and re-open Band-in-a-Box®. This will allow Band-in-a-Box® to recognize your new shortcut.

Now if you type CG into the Chord Sheet window, Band-in-a-Box® will automatically enter a CMaj9#11.



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