[maxmsp] Re: Many data to store: preset or coll?

I think that coll is still used a lot mostly because it used to be the most
flexible method. You can edit the text file, that you can't do with preset.
I think there are still a number of Max users around who didn't do the pattr
tutorials, but learnt coll a long time ago. That's why it's still the
easiest way for them.
But for a new user, I think pattr is as easy as dealing with coll. Actually,
it is even easier if what you want to do is presets. Programming the
multi-dimensional interpolation between 3 presets or more yourself would be
a pain with colls, and not easy to maintain.
Yes, think about it. You want a crossfade between presets. You want a
situation "25 % of preset A, 30 % of preset B, 45 % of preset C". How do you
do that with colls? Time, energy, and more. With pattr, it's built in.
Jean-François.  

> May I ask why the other two methods, preset and coll, are not as good? Less
> presets, too short data strings, not flexible enough, or where are the
> problems you usually encounter in comparison with [pttr] ?