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Can't add optional arguments on "sort-list"

OpenMusic
#1

I have a strange phenomenon on my computer. I can’t add additional arguments on “sort-list” via “alt” + “arrow”. On other boxes it seems to work. I´m not sure since when this happened. I have checked and have disabled all my mac os x shortcuts for bad interference.

Is there an other way to get the additional arguments?
For now, i use “sort-list” boxes from old patches, where i can only delete but not add optional arguments.

I attached an example patch.

Max osx 10.10.5
OM 6.10.1

keyword_arguments_bug.omp (6.16 KB)

#2

Hi Bensi

SORT-LIST has no “OPTIONAL” inputs but only “KEYWORD” inputs.
These must be added with ‘k’

See: http://support.ircam.fr/docs/om/om6-manual/co/AdditionalInputs.html

Jean

#3

Thank you Jean.
a big misconception of myself…
“k” does work.

#4

Hi Bensi,

Yes of course. sort-list is the same as the old [sort.] method. The old method works with the additional inputs. It’s there for compatibility reasons.(i mention this in the case you have an old patch!). But better use the new one as Jean will point out it’s more faithfull with the original lisp syntax because after all they are keywords and not extra arguments in lisp.

Thanx Jean
Best
K