Old 06-19-2007, 11:40 AM   #1
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i wish there would be a registry entry, so that the installer remembers the last checked options for the install.

for every update i uncheck the start menu and desktop shortcuts. yah...not important i know. but i'm getting lazy during these hot summer days


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Old 06-27-2007, 04:09 PM   #2
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actually i think this should be possible with the current nullsoft installer. maybe justin just doesn't want to write anything to the registry?
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Old 06-27-2007, 04:59 PM   #3
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I'm just too lazy... ;/
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Old 06-27-2007, 05:09 PM   #4
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hehe would like this "remembering of previous installer options" too ...
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Old 06-30-2007, 03:41 PM   #5
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I remember Brennan asking about this re always needing to untick demo if you didn't want it! While it's great for first-time users, I'm another one that would love installer settings remembered. Maybe in AppData rather than Registry?
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Old 07-02-2007, 01:40 AM   #6
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Maybe in AppData rather than Registry?
sounds like a perfect idea to me!
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Old 07-02-2007, 09:44 AM   #7
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i don't no s..t about coding and registry stuff,

but here's my vote for "the installer that remembers the last checked options for the install."

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Old 07-02-2007, 09:53 AM   #8
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yes, not that important but good idea anyway.
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Old 07-02-2007, 10:15 AM   #9
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Please, stay outa the registry!
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Old 07-02-2007, 10:37 AM   #10
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seconded magichord..lol.
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Old 07-02-2007, 11:14 AM   #11
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Please, stay outa the registry!
http://www.cockos.com/forum/showpost...24&postcount=6
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Old 07-02-2007, 01:05 PM   #12
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Yes indeed. The data can be stored in a dozen out of the way places BESIDES the birds nest, doo-doo pile that is the MS Windows Registry.

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PS Of course, I shouldn't really be moaning about this, I just let the installer install everything... works for me and ain't broke nothin' yet...
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Old 07-02-2007, 01:16 PM   #13
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+1 for anywhere you want to put it. Anywhere.

It can also be stored in a simple text file in the program directory so it follows the program to the usb key.
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Old 07-02-2007, 03:25 PM   #14
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+1 for a small text file in the Reaper directory as Lawrence says.
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Old 07-02-2007, 08:03 PM   #15
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Please, stay outa the registry!
Indeed!!!!!!!

I think something along the lines of what Lawrence suggests would be far better.

I think this will be important for retaining the USB key portability element of reaper . . . especially in the earlier stages of reaper's taking over the pro audio world.

Anybody I know who has a serious DAW for professional use on a PC has either a dual boot system or a dedicated DAW computer, with carefully tweaked and streamlined OS and software setups (and usually not connected to the Internet).

Most people I know that are running PC-based studios on any kind of commercial level are going to be EXTREMELY hesitant to allow the installation of software with which they are not familiar on their DAWs.

I like the idea that musicians can use reaper in their home studios, and then take reaper on a USB key and use it in any commercial studio with a PC (and soon with Macs as well, I would assume) to record and/or mix tracks using reaper using whatever hardware (and perhaps plugins), not to mention more ideal acoustics environments, they have at a given studio -- and without having to install anything to the studio's computer(s).

I think that feature alone could help reaper to gain more ubiquitous use in home studios and commercial studios alike.

I should think this kind of thing would be a far better setup for most musicians than having to put up with the limitations of Pro Tools LE, etc.
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Old 07-03-2007, 06:57 AM   #16
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thanks justin.
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Old 07-03-2007, 07:01 AM   #17
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but it's not 100% ready. i've found two problems:

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1. Remembered/stored Installer Settings

- Customization options are not remembered!
- Desktop Icon (created by the user) get's removed on a new install

Say I have Reaper installed with the option for the Desktop icon disabled,

-> now i create an icon on the desktop by myself
-> now install reaper with the remembered options again

=> Reaper removes my created icon!? makes no sense and shouldn't happen!

Looks like it's the remaining issue i've already reported for version 0.998 here: http://www.cockos.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1823

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but it's not 100% ready. i've found two problems:
Customization options are saved here.
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Old 07-03-2007, 07:16 AM   #19
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not here (at least not when having them disabled completely).

see
Code:
[REAPERinst]
reacomp=1
reagate=1
reaeq=1
reafir=1
reaverb=1
reatune=1
reasynth=0
reasyndr=0
reasamplomatic=0
reainsert=0
reaninjam=0
reastream=0
js=0
mp3dec=1
ogg=1
wavpack=1
flac=1
video=0
explorer=1
cd=0
rewire=0
reamote=0
rearoute=0
desktop=0
startmenu=0
assoc=1
demo=0
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Old 07-03-2007, 07:23 AM   #20
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Oh, i just unticked the 2 options individually and it worked fine.
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Old 07-03-2007, 07:27 AM   #21
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dandruff: whoops...you're right. customization options (fx etc.) are not saved indeed. i just checked it for start menu and desktop shortcuts.
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Old 07-03-2007, 11:23 AM   #22
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ah yeah you have to keep the top level one checked and uncheck each individual item.. will fix this..

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Old 07-03-2007, 11:25 AM   #23
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nice, thanks!
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Thanks for this!! It's all appreciated I tell ya!
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