2.2.1 Install corrupted toolbar and preferences

[edwinn]

Probably not appropiate to state my solution to the 'cropping': but this happened when reverting to 2.1.3 (from the lamed 2.2.1).
Resolved by: View > Toolbars > Reset Toolbars - the Icons then being repaired....easy..

Will I'll be darn, that Fixed it. THANKS

What do you mean lamed 2.2.1? some issues?


If I'm going to install the next version (2.2.1 or whatever), will have to uninstall EVERYTHING because the current install folder is `Audacity 2.1.3´

Not sure why I did a stupid thing like appending the version number to the install folder.

I have the Audacity.CFG in a handy TEXT file for reference... because I have a LOT of custom hotkeys set, and other settings.

-Ed

[edwinn]

I'm all for the latest version [for sure] but would like to minimize headaches.

Here's the current 2.1.3 toolbar layout.

2.1.3_fixed.png (22.2 KiB) Viewed 376 times

The truncated toolbar was a pain because `Fit in Window´ button was hidden.. but could still `fit it´ using hotkeys.

Also like to have the VOLUME (playback) slider in the upper RIGHT.


-Ed

[edwinn]

BTW, the Subject line for this topic isn't quite accurate.

There was no 2.2.1 Install — just an `unzip´ of the portable version to C:\Audacity 221.

Topic should read "2.2.1 Trial corrupted toolbar.."


-Ed

[steve]

There was no 2.2.1 Install — just an `unzip´ of the portable version to C:\Audacity 221.

When using a ZIP version, you can create a "Portable Settings" folder in the same location as the audacity.exe. That version will then save its settings into the Portable Settings folder, without affecting the settings of any other version that you may have on your machine. (see: http://manual.audacityteam.org/man/pref ... l#portable)
This is particularly convenient when testing multiple versions of Audacity.

[edwinn]

There was no 2.2.1 Install — just an `unzip´ of the portable version to C:\Audacity 221.

When using a ZIP version, you can create a "Portable Settings" folder in the same location as the audacity.exe. That version will then save its settings into the Portable Settings folder, without affecting the settings of any other version that you may have on your machine. (see: http://manual.audacityteam.org/man/pref ... l#portable)
This is particularly convenient when testing multiple versions of Audacity.

Thank you, that was very helpful. It's been done and the 221 cfg file is in there!

What would happen if you weren't paying attention and started one version while the other was already running?


-Ed

[waxcylinder]

What would happen if you weren't paying attention and started one version while the other was already running?

Audacity would start a second copy of the originally started version (Help>AboutAudacity can be useful to check ...)

WC

[steve]

What would happen if you weren't paying attention and started one version while the other was already running?

That depends on how you do it.
If you use "File menu > New", then as waxcylinder wrote, you get a new instance of the same version.

Attempting to start a new session (for example by double clicking a link to the audacity.exe) should do nothing - there should only ever be one Audacity session running at a time (regardless of the version), though the application does support multiple instances (multiple projects) in the current session.

Personally I don't recommend running multiple projects at the same time - it is rarely necessary, though occasionally it can be useful.

[waxcylinder]

Personally I don't recommend running multiple projects at the same time - it is rarely necessary, though occasionally it can be useful.

We have a cautionary thoughtpiece on multi-projects in the Audacity Wiki: https://wiki.audacityteam.org/wiki/The_ ... ct_Wormcan

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[edwinn]

Ok thanks guys.

I just tried starting 213, then started 221 from portable folder.. and 213 came up, or went full screen (maximized).

Closed all.

Now started 221 from the portable folder, and then started 213 from desktop icon.. and 221 came up, or went full screen.

But didn't have any files loaded. Wanted to know the failure modes if any. Must pay attention to avoid conflict.


-Ed


p.s. Can of Worms – LOL

[edwinn]

One last question... how do I add the Sync-Lock button to the Edit toolbar in 221, like in 213 (see image above)?

Am searching on-line Help now.


Thnx