Welcome to the Finale 3D forum!   To create a new effect, go to Effects > Create effect.   In the Create Effect dialog, try using this VDL: Go Getter Mine or Swimming Mine   When entering the full VDL, also include the size and color, such as: 50mm Multi-Color Swimming Mine   You can also enter specific colors, such as: 50mm Red & Green & Blue & Yellow Swimming Mine   If your effect comes in it's own tube and goes in a single shot rack, then include Single Shot in your VDL. For example: 50mm Multi-Color Swimming Mine Single Shot   If you want to reduce the number of stars or make the stars brighter you can add VDL effect adjustment terms such as Sparse and Bright. For example: 50mm Very Sparse Very Bright Multi-Color Swimming Mine     I hope this helps!

DrewFinale Hello, I would like to ask how to create this effect   https://youtu.be/_-DAxH6Dvhc   I have tried many times, but it doesn't seem like it   thank you

Sorry for the confusion, report customization is only available in the Pro version of Finale 3D.  I just added a new heading to the Wiring Script report documentation in hopes of clarifying and avoiding confusion for other users going forward.

When using the "Racks Setup" tab, FD3 displays the correct setup for my racks in the show, however, it also has all of my cakes in the report. Is there a way to filter what goes on this report in order to only see your rack setup in the report?

Instructions in Documentation tab of F3D states: "From the Script window’s blue gear menu, do “Edit report template…” and choose “basic_wiring_script_portrait” to see the report configuration dialog."   In reality, going to the blue gear menu did not give me these drop down options. Need help troubleshooting.  

1. Creating a custom rack and using it for multiple shows from the "my effects' location appears to be reserved for users of the "Pro" version of F3D. Is this correct?   2. What is the main benefit (practically speaking) to using racking feature in F3D for "Hobbyist" version of F3D given limitations of not having "Pro" software version? - is it to get accurate count of total racks needed and then run that in Reports? -really just looking for the most practical applications to using racks features for those using the "Hobbyist" version of F3D in terms of workflow.        

How did I not see that.. thanks Drew

Yes, you can remove a portion in the middle of a song or soundtrack by adding the same audio file to the timeline multiple times and trimming each instance of the audio file from the left or right end as needed.   For example, you can add a song, then trim from the right to preserve the desired beginning portion. Add the song again and trim from the left to preserve the desired end portion. Then, align the trimmed segments to create the edited version of the song.

Center to outside + Reserve order  

I’m fairly new to finale3d, I know there’s a (center to outside) sequence, but how would you do outside to center? Ive used the (positions in order picked) but was curious if there is a better way.