System information
2. From the Tools menu, choose Scripting, and then choose Rescan Script Menu Folder to update the
menu.
Using Vegas Pro extensions
Vegas Pro extensions are compiled scripts that are available under the Extensions submenu in the View,
Edit, or Tools menus. These extensions are loaded when Vegas Pro starts and remain loaded as long as the
program is running. Extensions can respond to changes in project data, control playback, and display a
nonmodal interface.
You can use the Customize Toolbar dialog to add Vegas Pro extensions to the toolbar, or use the Customize
Keyboard dialog to assign keyboard shortcuts to Vegas Pro extensions. For more information, see
"Customizing the Toolbar" on page 567 and "Customizing Keyboard Shortcuts" on page 567.
Vegas Pro extensions are saved in your C:\Users\user name\Documents\Vegas Application Extensions
folder in Windows Vista or Windows 7).
For more information about creating Vegas Pro extensions, please refer to the scripting API (application
programming interface) in the Extras folder of the application disc or on our Web site:
http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/download/step1.asp?CatID=15.
Creating a script
Vegas Pro scripting uses the Microsoft .NET framework for scripting. You can write scripts in C#, JScript or
Visual Basic .NET.
Editing an existing script
All you need to edit a script is a simple text editor (and a working knowledge of JScript or Visual Basic .NET
scripting). The scripts that are included with Vegas Pro are fully commented to help you find and edit the
parameters you need.
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