Nightbass Message buffer
The Message buffer, located on the left pane of the main
window, is a simple hex editor which allows you to view and edit the actual
message format. This window essentially represents the currently loaded message
whether it was selected from the MIDI monitor, the file explorer, or keyed into the
editor by hand. The text shown is a standard representation of hex bytes
separated by a space. Only hex characters (0 thru F) are valid. The editor expects
the hex characters to be keyed in pairs followed by a space. For example "C0 05".
Right(or alternate)-clicking on the log will bring up the following context
sensitive operations:
- Undo - roll back the last editor operation
- Cut - delete the selected (highlighted) portion of the message buffer.
The deleted text is also copied to the Windows clipboard for subsequent pasting.
- Copy - copy the selected (highlighted) portion of the message buffer
to the Windows clipboard. It is then available for subsequent pasting.
- Paste - insert contents from the Windows clipboard into the message buffer
at the selected insertion point (highlighted text will be overlaid). Note that only
valid hex characters may be pasted.
- Select all - highlight the entire contents of the buffer.
- Clear - Delete the buffer contents.
- Send to MIDI Out transmits the contents of the buffer to the currently
selected MIDI Output device.
- Save as opens the standard save as dialog allowing you to select a folder
and filename to save the message buffer contents.
- Edit
- if the message buffer contains a valid preset or MPT file,
this option will be enabled. This will open the appropriate editor. You will
most likely prefer using the custom editors instead of the generic hex editor
(unless you just enjoy doing it the hard way).