Building a Custom Command in VEGAS – Part 5 – Distributing to Another Machine

In this tutorial we learn to compile a “Release” version of our extension instead of a “Debug” version. Then we learn where to place that file on any machine so that VEGAS can see and load the extension. There are multiple places where the extension can be placed – just as there are multiple places Read More …

Building a Custom Command in VEGAS – Part 4 – Creating an UndoBlock to Name Items in the Undo List

In this tutorial we add a routine that actually changes the project. When changing the project, it is required that an “UndoBlock” be used or an error will occur in the Custom Command. By using the UndoBlock, we not only eliminate the error but we can also create custom names that will appear in the Read More …

Building a Custom Command in VEGAS – Part 3 – Set Debugging Options and Test Running the Extension

In this tutorial we continue by adding the debugging options in Visual Studio. We then test run the Custom Command and find it in the View – Extensions menu. This simple Custom Command only counts the number of tracks so it is tested after adding multiple tracks. At this point, we have a fully functional Read More …

Building a Custom Command in VEGAS – Part 2 – Renaming Items to be Changed and Fixing the Form Error

In the previous tutorial we created the base project and added the base code. In this tutorial, we go through the named items that need to be changed, do a Find/Replace on all of these items, and fix the error message when creating the form. The names we will be changing in the base code Read More …

Building a Custom Command in VEGAS – Part 1 – Creating the project and adding the base code

In the previous tutorial, we discussed some differences between a standard script and a Custom Command/Extension. In this tutorial we will begin creating a new Custom Command by creating the new project in Visual Studio, adding the base code required, and then change the pieces needed to make this extension unique to Vegas. The base Read More …

VEGAS Extensions/Custom Commands vs Standard Scripts

In this video we learn about the differences between a Custom Command found in the Extensions menus and a standard script found in the Tools – Scripting menu. Both have their uses and some tools are better suited for one of the other. You just need to decide if your tool should be a Custom Read More …

Adjust Generated Media Parameters in VEGAS Pro – using Titles and Text as an example

In this tutorial, we will adjust the parameters of the Titles and Text generated media added in the previous tutorial. This example will demonstrate how to change the Titles and Text settings including changing the actual text that is displayed, the font and font style, the font color, text alignment, and the position of the Read More …