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I found that there is an option in stylepicker called other.
Can I create my own directory here?
So why should I do this?

Because there are so many music styles, I selected some music styles suitable for rap, some suitable for dancing, and some suitable for children. I wanted a quick way to enter.
Currently, only one favorite can be used, which is not enough.

Therefore, I hope to create my own directory classification.

How can I accomplish this??

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Clicking on the [Action] button shows you a menu with options to select/create User Category, add the current style to the User Category, set styles as a favorite, etc. These options are also available if you right-click on the list.


Select/Create User Category: Unlimited User Categories can be created by users or third parties, to list their styles in the StylePicker by choosing their category.

To select an existing User Category by choosing Select/Create User Category. When the dialog opens, select a category and press the [OK] button.

To make your own User Category, right-click on the list, choose Select/Create User Category and press the [Create New Category] button.. Then, type a name for your category and click on the [Save] button. You can also enter a memo for your category.

(Technical notes: User Categories are stored as .txt files, which just contain the list of style names. The User Categories must reside in C:\bb\Data\StylePicker\User Categories folder. You can re-arrange this folder, by creating subfolders and moving the categories around to organize them. Remember to press the [Refresh] button if you do this. )

User Categories are analogous to playlists in a song player. You can create/edit them and choose to display only the styles from the category or all styles with the category styles highlighted with a * asterisk.

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Originally Posted by musocity


Thank you for sharing. @musocity

However, this English text explanation is very difficult for me. Although I translated it, I still can't understand it. Because it involves many unfamiliar vocabulary.
So, are there any pictures or instructional videos? Thank you


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Thank you for the picture display. May I ask if this will cause the music style to disappear from the default directory?
For example, when I used to be in Xtra14, now it's placed in the RAP directory I created myself, and Xtra14 disappears?


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[quote=musocity][/quote]

hello,musocity

Is there any better change to this function in BIAB2024?


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It still looks the same.

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Originally Posted by musocity


When I use the multiriff dialog box in audio edit. I found that audio edit cannot be used when the multiriff dialog box is open.
In other words, the multiriff dialog box is not floating yet.

Is there a better way to generate new fragment melodies in BIAB2024?

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Thank you for the picture display. May I ask if this will cause the music style to disappear from the default directory?
For example, when I used to be in Xtra14, now it's placed in the RAP directory I created myself, and Xtra14 disappears?

No, you aren't moving the style file itself, just creating a category that is a convenient way to have a list of styles you use frequently.


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No, you aren't moving the style file itself, just creating a category that is a convenient way to have a list of styles you use frequently.

Thanks. Long time no see.

Thank you for your BIAB2024, it's getting better and better. I am studying hard.


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There is no Action button in BIAB2024.

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Originally Posted by musocity


I created a directory for Nice chord based on your prompts. I have added some favorite music styles.
I updated version 1106 today
I found that the styles in the Nice chord directory are all gone.
Is this normal? Do I need to save my own directory every time I update a version?

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It should be in C:\bb\Data\StylePicker\User Categories

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Originally Posted by musocity
It should be in C:\bb\Data\StylePicker\User Categories


Yes. The TXT file is still here. But the pattern inside is gone. I'll try again.

Or I'll save it for myself before I update it later.

Thank you again


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