Cool Routines sharing thread.

**Wayne J** · 12-17-2011, 04:03 PM

We share sequences when asked, but sometimes, I really like something an element is doing in the sequence. You can save these cool actions as "routines" (a .vir file in the routines folder) I like to use them, as they make duplicating those actions so much faster.

So, do you have any? Share them here.
Just be sure to include what version Vixen they came from. Not sure if it makes a difference, but just in case.

Here are a couple of mine....

Vixen 2.0.9
Mega Tree Ratchet effect.
3 channel Holdman star twinkle.

**Livermore-Dad** · 12-17-2011, 04:24 PM

I've not gotten into using of of these type of features, will be watching this thread to learn how, what, and why. Thanks for starting it!

**Greg in Canby** · 12-17-2011, 04:52 PM

Originally Posted by Livermore-Dad

I've not gotten into using of of these type of features, will be watching this thread to learn how, what, and why. Thanks for starting it!

+1

Thanks Wayne

**Wayne J** · 12-17-2011, 05:20 PM

Really? You guys have not been using this feature? Glutton for punishment eh?

OK, here is a quick "How To"

Make your "routine"
Select your routine
Right click the selection and choose "Save as a Routine"
Name it
Now you are ready to use it...... Choose the insertion point
Right click, choose "Load a Routine"
Choose the routine and click OK.
Look at clock and see time saved.

Pictures (attached) are named in order of instructions.

**macebobo** · 12-17-2011, 05:58 PM

I learned something new today. Thanks Wayne.

**wirenut74** · 12-17-2011, 06:07 PM

Cool beans! Thanks Wayne!

**rstehle** · 12-17-2011, 06:28 PM

Well, Darn that Xmus for not making a video about Routines!!!!!!! J/K. Wow, what a timesaver........... it would have been...........

**Strykur** · 12-17-2011, 09:21 PM

Always learning something!

Wayne thanks again!

**corytcline** · 12-17-2011, 09:25 PM

that is gonna save some time thanks

**kychristmas** · 12-17-2011, 10:15 PM

Originally Posted by Wayne J

Really? You guys have not been using this feature? Glutton for punishment eh?

Seriously, been playing with Vixen for 4 years and this is the absolute First Time I have heard of it. I have a bunch sequences that have different effects and "routines" for the different display elements. When I need an effect or routine, I open them up and copy and paste. THIS IS SO MUCH EASIER. And I can clean up my sequence folder. I have over 40 files with very long names

Kelly