Download https://www.autohotkey.com/ If you have Biab running As Administrator go to the install folder C:\Program Files\AutoHotkey and set AutoHotkey.exe to Run As Administrator. Remove the .mp4 from Biab-AHK-Progressions.zip.mp4 unzip to bb folder. The Progressions folder has the chord library. Run Biab Progression Library.ahk
EDIT: Biab-AHK-Progressions2.zip.mp4 will set the path automatically just so long as the Progressions folder and the Biab Progression Library.ahk is in the same folder, so you can have it on any drive and folder.
You can change the Path for the Progressions folder in the script by opening Biab Progression Library.ahk with Notepad or drag it in it, change and Save.
I don't understand what it does. I installed per instructions. When I click Insert Chords nothing happens. I do not see any library of chord progressions. What is this for?
You will have to post a screenshot. It will insert any saved chord progression at the Biab cursor pos. Did you put the Progression folder in C:\bb\ or is your bb\ folder on another drive ? Do the All Chords +/- buttons work to transpose or the Insert bar ?
So if I select just a few bars them "Copy BB Chords" it will just copy them only, I can also edit the Part Markers. If I don't select any bars and "Copy BB Chords" it will copy the complete song with key tempo style and chords that is easy saved to the Library. Any saved chords can be inserted at whatever bar the cursor is at. Any chords selection can be transposed "Transpose Sel".
With "All Chords +/-" you can transpose all the chords then select the chords you need and "Copy BB Chords" then the sheet can be transposed back.
UPDATE: Biab-AHK-Progressions2.zip.mp4 will set the path automatically just so long as the Progressions folder and the Biab Progression Library.ahk is in the same folder, so you can have it on any drive and folder.
I like what you are dong here. When I discovered the Xml-like info that was captured with Copy-Special I was thinking; * that this presented some options for automation * there is a helpful Song Summary captured that is rarely seen elsewhere
You have taken this a big step forward with your AHK scripting. Bravo
I have worked with AHK in the past. It has some cryptic language syntax that made it more difficult to complete the automation project I started with it. You have inspired me to look at what you have created and to go back to AHK to learn more.
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Video: Enhanced Melodists in Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows®!
We've enhanced the Melodists feature included in Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows!
Access the Melodist feature by pressing F7 in the program to open the new MultiPicker Library and locate the [Melodist] tab.
You can now generate a melody on any track in the program - very handy! Plus, you select how much of the melody you want generated - specify a range, or apply it to the whole track.
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