I have enjoyed the benefit of the Band-in-a-Box Download Manager this year even for the massive huge 16 gigabytes. It streamline the multifile install process nicely.
One issue I observed that the Manager asks for a different folder level than the BIAB Preferences. This can cause confusion and installation problems. Example half RT in one folder and new RT in a different folder.
RT Example In BIAB preferences we are asked to specify the RealTracks folder. In the Manager we are asked to specify the RealTracks folder location (Parent). These are different folder levels.
RD folders is the same issue
The two folder requests(Preferences & Manager) should be congruent and at the same level. I appreciate that the Manager reads the preferences and populates these folders initially. This does not cover all possible use cases.
fyi: the Download Folder and the Band-in-a-Box folder ask for the folder not the parent location.
The Download Manager settings are divided into left and right file locations. The left side identifies where downloaded files are stored. The right side identifies where files are installed.
Both the left and right sides have buttons that let you change the default entries should you have a custom install.
The right side install locations match the locations requested during manual file installations such as the initial program installer.
Right Jim, your are in the correct area and what you observe is accurate.
the subtle difference is in the specification of the path. It is a UX issue. in BIAB preferences you provide the complete path C:\bb\RealTracks\ in Manager the nomenclature changes, RealTracks Folder location you provide part of the path, just the parent folder C:\bb\ there is an uncommunicated presumption that the install will create or use a subfolder named RealTracks. ^ This is the disconnect.
If your configuration has the n,nnn Gigabytes of RT & RD data on another drive this subtle change in folder spec can be confusing.
--- Scenario Installed BIAB 12 months ago, two drive configuration C: & F: Never change or look at the locations for a year while you enjoy making music. Now Using Manager to Install and need to answer the Install Folder questions. Before Pressing Install you want to get it right to avoid a messed up install Go into BIAB preferences to see where the RT & RD are currently. F:\bb_Real\RealTracks
See the 3 Install Folder questions on the right side are asking two different questions the green one is complete path, the RT & RD are asking for part path just the parent folder. And these folder questions are different than the Preferences setting.
I understand what your saying. However, it's clear that BiaB Preferences is looking for the custom name and location of your folder location while the Download Manager just needs the location of the RealTracks folder.
If you decide to use a custom folder location, when you press the button with the three dots the next window forces you to enter a folder name as well as navigate to the folder location.
The folder name is not needed unless you decide to customize your installation.
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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.
This new panel offers built-in specific support for the Reaper® DAW API allowing direct transfer of Band-in-a-Box® files to/from Reaper® tracks!
When you run the Plugin from Reaper®, there is a panel to set the following options:
-BB Track(s) to send: This allows you to select the Plugin tracks that will be sent Reaper.
-Destination Reaper Track: This lets you select the destination Reaper track to receive media content from the Plugin.
-At Bar: You can select a bar in Reaper where the Plugin tracks should be placed.
-Start Below Selected Track: This allows you to place the Plugin tracks below the destination Reaper track.
-Overwrite Reaper Track: You can overwrite previous content on the destination Reaper track.
-Move to Project Folder: With this option, you can move the Plugin tracks to the Reaper project folder.
-Send Reaper Instructions Enable this option to send the Reaper Instructions instead of rendering audio tracks, which is faster.
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-Send Tracks After Generating: This allows the Plugin to automatically send tracks to Reaper after generating.
-Send Audio for MIDI Track: Enable this option to send rendered audio for MIDI tracks.
-Send RealCharts with Audio: If this option is enabled, Enable this option to send RealCharts with audio.
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