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Inserting a plugin on the next available insert in PT, both Mono, or Stereo and any track type.

By Bergatron Music @Bergatron_Music
    2020-10-17 19:13:46.790Z2020-10-20 01:01:49.993Z

    Hey Everyone.

    With the help of the forum I've been able to assign a plugin to any MONO AUDIO track in Pro Tools with one click of a Stream Deck button, but I would like the same command to work on a STEREO or ANY track type (Inst) and number channels(Mono/Stereo/5.1 etc). Is this possible? Below is my script. I also used Chris Shaw's handy script for plugging into the next available insert no matter if you're on the mix or edit window!

    function ensureFirstSelectedTrackIsVisible() {
    var originallySelectedTrackNames = sf.ui.proTools.selectedTrackNames;
    sf.ui.proTools.selectedTrack.trackScrollToView();
    sf.ui.proTools.trackSelectByName({ names: originallySelectedTrackNames, deselectOthers: true });
}
if (sf.ui.proTools.getMenuItem('Window', 'Mix').isMenuChecked) {
    var mainWindow = "Mix";
    sf.ui.proTools.menuClick({
        menuPath: ["Window", "Edit"],
    });
    ensureFirstSelectedTrackIsVisible();
} else {
    mainWindow = "Edit";
    ensureFirstSelectedTrackIsVisible();
}
function getFirstFreeInsertIndex() {
    var btns = sf.ui.proTools.selectedTrack.invalidate().insertButtons;
    for (var i = 0; i < 10; i++)
        if (btns[i].value.invalidate().value === "unassigned") return i;
    return -1;
}
sf.ui.proTools.selectedTrack.trackInsertOrSendSelect({
    insertOrSend: 'Insert',
    pluginNumber: getFirstFreeInsertIndex() + 1,    
    pluginPath: ['plug-in', 'EQ', 'UAD UA 610-B (mono)'],
    selectForAllSelectedTracks: true,
});
sf.ui.proTools.appActivate();
sf.ui.proTools.invalidate();
switch (mainWindow) {
    case "Mix":
    sf.ui.proTools.menuClick({
        menuPath: ["Window", "Mix"],
    });
    break;
    case "Edit":
    break;
}
    Solved in post #5, click to view
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    1. Chris Shaw @Chris_Shaw2020-10-17 21:43:57.704Z2020-10-17 22:33:38.625Z

      If you have a moment could you quote the code in this post by adding 3 ticks (`) before and at the end of your code? It will make it much easier to read and help you out.

      If you're sure not how, Kitch posted a video about it here:
      https://forum.soundflow.org/-3038/how-to-quote-code-in-the-soundflow-forum

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        Bergatron Music @Bergatron_Music
          2020-10-17 22:16:21.216Z

          Hey Chris.
          Thanks for the tip! I'm a total newb to Java so I really appreciate all the help. I'm really loving your Edit/Mix window script as you can see! Here's my script properly pasted. Cheers.

          function ensureFirstSelectedTrackIsVisible() {
    var originallySelectedTrackNames = sf.ui.proTools.selectedTrackNames;
    sf.ui.proTools.selectedTrack.trackScrollToView();
    sf.ui.proTools.trackSelectByName({ names: originallySelectedTrackNames, deselectOthers: true });
}
if (sf.ui.proTools.getMenuItem('Window', 'Mix').isMenuChecked) {
    var mainWindow = "Mix";
    sf.ui.proTools.menuClick({
        menuPath: ["Window", "Edit"],
    });
    ensureFirstSelectedTrackIsVisible();
} else {
    mainWindow = "Edit";
    ensureFirstSelectedTrackIsVisible();
}
function getFirstFreeInsertIndex() {
    var btns = sf.ui.proTools.selectedTrack.invalidate().insertButtons;
    for (var i = 0; i < 10; i++)
        if (btns[i].value.invalidate().value === "unassigned") return i;
    return -1;
}
sf.ui.proTools.selectedTrack.trackInsertOrSendSelect({
    insertOrSend: 'Insert',
    pluginNumber: getFirstFreeInsertIndex() + 1,    
    pluginPath: ['plug-in', 'EQ', 'UAD UA 610-B (mono)'],
    selectForAllSelectedTracks: true,
});
sf.ui.proTools.appActivate();
sf.ui.proTools.invalidate();
switch (mainWindow) {
    case "Mix":
    sf.ui.proTools.menuClick({
        menuPath: ["Window", "Mix"],
    });
    break;
    case "Edit":
    break;
}
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          1. Chris Shaw @Chris_Shaw2020-10-17 22:36:49.843Z

            This might take a couple of days. Hang tight.

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          2. In reply toBergatron_Music⬆:
            Chris Shaw @Chris_Shaw2020-10-21 19:43:20.739Z

            Here you go:
            https://soundflow.org/store/insert-plugin-on-next-free-slot-intelligent
            be sure to watch the video.

            //CS//

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            1. CConrad Sanguineti @Conrad_Sanguineti
                2022-05-09 19:03:05.312Z

                Hey Chris. Great script. I will be using it. But a small glitch. When I change desktops on my mac (ie web browser), and return to my Pro Tools desktop, the script will run. Pretty funny glitch

                -Con

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                1. CConrad Sanguineti @Conrad_Sanguineti
                    2022-05-09 19:07:14.586Z

                    I disabled "When Pro Tools becomes active" trugger, and glitch is gone. Makes sense :)

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                  Bergatron Music @Bergatron_Music
                    2020-10-21 19:58:01.855Z

                    Thank you Chris! I'll watch now.
                    Cheers.
                    -Brian

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                      Bergatron Music @Bergatron_Music
                        2020-10-21 20:18:28.501Z

                        This is insane Chris!

                        Works awesome! You've simplified it so much. I really appreciate it. Thank you!
                        -Brian

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