Best macro app for Windows? Best download location for plug-ins?
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I've heard this answer before but can't find it: what's the best place to go for Finale plug-ins, both paid and otherwise?
And, what is the best macro-creating app for WINDOWS, since Keyboard Maestro is Mac-only? I've been told that Auto HotKey is the one; can anyone confirm? In terms of learning curve/user-friendly/etc. I'm not a "super-user" by any stretch; however, I've used macros plenty on MS Word. Thanks!
And, what is the best macro-creating app for WINDOWS, since Keyboard Maestro is Mac-only? I've been told that Auto HotKey is the one; can anyone confirm? In terms of learning curve/user-friendly/etc. I'm not a "super-user" by any stretch; however, I've used macros plenty on MS Word. Thanks!
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JW Freeware Plugins
http://www.jwmusic.nu/jwplugins/wiki/do ... stallation
TG Tools
https://www.tgtools.com/downdocs.htm
Patterson Plugins
https://robertgpatterson.com/-fininfo/f ... ntent.html
http://www.jwmusic.nu/jwplugins/wiki/do ... stallation
TG Tools
https://www.tgtools.com/downdocs.htm
Patterson Plugins
https://robertgpatterson.com/-fininfo/f ... ntent.html
That seems to be the one most mentioned.I've been told that Auto HotKey is the one; can anyone confirm?
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I am downloading the Patterson plug-in assortment, but I don't understand how to put them into the right folder. I get a zip file, inside it is a Finale 26 folder, but it says to place it into the "Finale plug-ins" folder, which I don't see. I see Finale 26, and FinWin26, but that's it. I've tried copying it there but doesn't seem to work. Can I get a simple step-by-step?
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I would like to help but am unfamiliar with Windows Finale. Your first stop should probably be the user manual under the Help menu.
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Barry, go to program preferences > folders. You’ll see a list of folders, with the path to them. Follow the breadcrumbs in the Plug-ins line.
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Thanks Mike, that was helpful. I finally remembered that there's TWO places with "MakeMusic Finale" folders.....in AppData -> roaming, and in Program Files.....that's where the Plug-Ins folder resides....once I copied the folders to there, everything works as expected.
I totally agree, and I almost always check there first. However, in this case, as in many others, one can search in vain and never find it. The menu is perfect for simple "where do I find this setting?" kind of things. I've had less luck with other things....such as this one, about plug-ins.N Grossingink wrote: ↑Tue Aug 02, 2022 6:43 pmI would like to help but am unfamiliar with Windows Finale. Your first stop should probably be the user manual under the Help menu.
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Also there is an additional step with the new JW/RGP Lua Plugins wherein you have to add the folder or files explicitly after copying to the PlugIns folder. For a very clear step-by-step, see Jason Loffredo's tutorial on the JW/RGP Lua plugins referenced in this very discussion section: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ju99glhwsMs
Probably best to add the whole folder, as any further script additions will be added automatically to your Finale menu. I think. I have not verified this. But these are really simple, useful scripts to explore.
Probably best to add the whole folder, as any further script additions will be added automatically to your Finale menu. I think. I have not verified this. But these are really simple, useful scripts to explore.
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Thank you for this Anne! I will definitely check it out. I've seen lots of Jason's videos, learned a lot from them. I even took a few lessons from him last year, great guy.
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