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--- manual:18_mdp2_on_mac [2023/04/15 21:00] – [2.3200] jkhiser
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-====== Chapter 18: MIDI Designer Pro 2 on Mac ======
+====== Chapter 18: MIDI Designer on Mac ======
-Beginning with macOS 11 (macOS Big Sur), MIDI Designer Pro 2 will run on Apple Silicon (M1 or higher).  This brings all the functionality of MDP2 to your laptop or desktop computer.
+Beginning with macOS 11 (macOS Big Sur), MIDI Designer will run on Apple Silicon (M1 or higher).  This brings all the functionality of MD to your laptop or desktop computer.
 ===== Loading on Mac =====
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 ===== 2.3200 =====
-Version 2.320 adds access to the Mac file system with traditional Mac FILE commands:
+Version 2.3200 adds access to the Mac file system with traditional Mac FILE commands:
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 You can open a ''.mididesigner'' or ''.mididesignerpage'' file by double clicking on the name (or ⌘ + O) in the Mac file manager.
-//Copy Sandbox Folder Path to Clipboard// provides a link to the hidden folder used for autosave, config and other temporary files. To to view this folder, copy the link, open //File Manager,// select GO → GO TO FOLDER, paste the path ⌘+v, and press ENTER.
+//Copy Sandbox Folder Path to Clipboard// provides a link to the hidden folder used for autosave, config and other temporary files. To to view this folder, copy the link, open //File Manager,// select GO → GO TO FOLDER, paste the path ⌘+v, and press ENTER.  If you often access this location, create a //Finder// shortcut.
-In the Initial Release, the Sandbox folder also was used to store user-named files. This location is quite hard to find now that you can now open these from anywhere. Move any named layouts or pages from the sandbox to any directory you want. **Note**: do not move files with ''backup'', ''autosave'', ''config'', or ''hints'' in the filename.
+Prior to 2.3200, user files were stored in the Sandbox folder.  If you used an early Mac release, for easier access, move any named layouts or pages from the sandbox to a user folder. **Note**: do not move files with ''backup'', ''autosave'', ''config'', or ''hints'' in the filename.
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-===== Notes =====
-==== Connections ====
+===== Connections =====
 When connecting via cable from an iPad to the Mac, the iPad must first be enabled in the //Audio Devices// before the MIDI connections are available to configure in //MIDI Studio.//
-{{ manual:audio_midi_setup.png?400 |}}
+{{ :manual:audio_midi_setup.png?direct&400 |}}
-To simplify connections, use an app that manages MIDI routing, such as [[https://apps.apple.com/us/app/midi-patchbay/id1055237978?mt=12|MIDI Patchbay]] (Free) or //Audeonic's// [[https://apps.apple.com/us/app/midifire/id1256497698?mt=12|MIDI Fire]], which provides several useful MIDI tools.
+===== Screen Zoom =====
-==== Multi-touch ====
+The display has continuous zoom.  Display size is set by the horizontal size.
-The Mac trackpad does not normally provide multi-touch to MDP2.  However, you can turn on //Touch Alternative// in the MIDI DESIGNER →  PREFERENCES menu.  The trackpad becomes a virtual touch screen while the //Option// key - ⌥ - is pressed.
+Display may not resize with third-party screen size utilities.  Tap on a border after using the utility, and MD should jump to correct zoom.
+===== Multi-touch =====
+The Mac trackpad does not normally provide multi-touch to MDP2.
+As a work around, turn on //Touch Alternative// in the MIDI DESIGNER →  PREFERENCES menu.  The trackpad becomes a virtual touch screen while the //Option// key - ⌥ - is pressed.
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 It takes a little practice to align track pad presses with the screen.
-The //Multi-Touch// option is required to access pedal boards in //Play// mode.  Pedal boards can be accessed in //Design// mode with a single-touch action.
+//Multi-Touch// is required to access pedal boards in //Play// mode and for horizontal scroll in //Image Manager//
+Pedal boards can be accessed in //Design// mode with a single-touch action.
+==== No Track Pad or Magic Mouse ====
+//Multi-Touch// can assist if you do not have a touch pad or Apple Magic Mouse and need to swipe.
+With //Multi-Touch// enabled, the arrow keys start a swipe from screen middle.  You need to reposition the swipe target in the middle of the screen.  With practice, you can swipe to delete subcontrols, open pedal boards, and other actions that require swipe action.
+{{ :manual:mac_touch_alternatives_-_swipe.png?direct&400 |}}
+<WRAP center round important 80%>
+//Multi-Touch// can interfere with other trackpad actions, such as copying Log text or using hamburgers to rearrange menu items.  In this case, turn off Touch Alternatives for those actions.
+</WRAP>
 ===== Future =====
 Future releases may provide more Mac usability, such as ⌘ + V, C X (cut, copy and paste), mouse multi-select for move, and others.

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