Getting Started - Peabody Computer Music

ObjectsCreating Objects inthe Patcher WindowIf the object you want to add to your New Object List is available for only Windows orMacintosh, You can add system windows or system macintosh after the word “max.” That way, youcan use the same object list files on both platforms, and you’ll only see the objects availablefor the platform you’re running Max on.max system windows oblist “Secret Weapons” cantileverxp.extAfter editing the Max Object List file, you need to restart Max before it will change theappearance of the New Object List window.There are no restrictions on the category name, but the object name will not create a validobject after being entered into an object box if it contains a comma or semicolon. You canadd arguments after names of objects if you want them entered to an object box.Adding categories can be useful to provide you with the names of objects you accessfrequently. To see all the categories, use the grow box at the bottom-right corner of the NewObject List window to make the window tall enough to see all of your categories. The size ofthe window is saved as a preference for the next time you create an object box, and theexpanded window size will be also used the next time you launch Max.18