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Question: I tried to create a JS Notepad, and the only way I know to make a js plugin accept input text box is via the small boxes beside sliders. Is there any way to create big a text box and make a notepad out of it.
Asked by Wing (197.251.240.x) on March 27 2025, 12:26am
Reply on March 27 2025, 2:41am:

Not easily, no. better to use VST or CLAP and native window controls for that.

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Posted by Wing (197.251.240.x) on March 27 2025, 3:18am:
Alright, thanks.

Posted by Justin on March 27 2025, 4:04am:
but also we have the fx comment field for that purpose...

Posted by todd_r (194.9.108.x) on March 27 2025, 11:11am:
You can use a gui library like jsfx-ui-lib or ReaImGui

Posted by todd_r (194.9.110.x) on March 27 2025, 11:11am:
geraintluff.github.io/jsfx-ui-lib/ github.com/cfillion/reaimgui
Posted by Wing (102.176.65.x) on March 28 2025, 8:08pm:
Yes, the fx comment is great but sometimes it's a little small for me and I may even forget about the comment, but a dedicated notepad on the track channel will help much. Thanks
Posted by Wing (102.176.65.x) on March 28 2025, 8:12pm:
@ Todd_r thanks for the library, is it not these libraries that sometimes makes a plugin incompatible with latest version of Reaper and you have to be using compatibility lib workaround? If using it will be once and for all like I wouldn't need to do any adjustments to the plugin in the future, that will be great.
Posted by vitalker (95.160.35.x) on March 30 2025, 10:12am:
One already exists: forums.cockos.com/showpost.php?p=2...
Posted by Wing (197.251.240.x) on March 30 2025, 11:25pm:
@vitalker Thanks for the link. I got the code, it's working great. It's amazing how he was able to get to accept text input. Now I just need to tailor it to meet my needs. I'm very grateful.

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