UltraPaste! - Next-Level File Import for VEGAS Pro

Overview

UltraPaste! introduces a revolutionary file import method for VEGAS Pro. With a single shortcut, you can import nearly any file type: regular media files, clipboard images, SRT subtitles, and even REAPER clipboard data! Simply Ctrl+C and Ctrl+Shift+V to instantly import files into the VEGAS timeline.

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Installation

Current Version: v1.03 beta (v1.4.0 coming soon...)
Supported Versions: Sony VEGAS Pro 13 - Magix VEGAS Pro 23

How to Install

1. Go to Releases, download and unzip the .zip file. Select UltraPaste.dll (or UltraPaste_13.dll for Sony VEGAS Pro 13) and UltraPaste.png, and copy & paste them into the extension folder:

   • C:\ProgramData\Vegas Pro\Application Extensions\
   • or C:\ProgramData\Sony\Vegas Pro\Application Extensions\ for Sony

2. After installation, access the dockable window via Tools → UltraPaste!.

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Features

Core Functionality: UltraPaste!

Bind a keyboard shortcut (Recommended: Ctrl+Shift+V) under Options → Customize Keyboard.

Import Logic

• Basic File Import: Select any media files → Ctrl+C → Run UltraPaste! shortcut to import into the selected track.
• Clipboard Compatibility:
  • Clipboard images
  • Plain text
  • REAPER clipboard data

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UltraPaste! Window (Settings)

General

• Excluded Files: Block specific files using DOS expressions (e.g., *.sfvp0, *.sfap0 for VEGAS proxy files).

Clipboard Image

• Start Position:
  • Cursor
  • Playback Cursor
  • Project Start
• Move Cursor to End: Auto-shift cursor to the end of new Events.
• File Path:
  • Default: Clipboard\<yyyyMMdd_HHmmss>.png (= %PROJECTFOLDER%\Clipboard\<yyyyMMdd_HHmmss>.png)
  • You should separate the timecode with "<>". Timecode formatting rules: Microsoft Docs.

REAPER Data

Key Feature: Full REAPER ↔ VEGAS clipboard interoperability!

• REAPER Item Properties → VEGAS Event Properties
• REAPER Item/Track Envelopes → VEGAS Track Envelopes
• REAPER Stretch Markers → VEGAS Audio Stretch/Video Speed Envelopes
• REAPER Project Files → Multi-Track Import

Note: Audio pitch parameters are unsupported in VEGAS versions <15.

• Close Start Gap: Adjust import start position to the first Item's start.
• Add Video Streams: Attach video streams to imported REAPER Items.

PSD Images

• Expand All Layers: Auto-expand multi-layer PSDs into separate tracks.
• Add Other Layers: Append remaining layers above/below selected PSD layers.

Subtitles

Supported Formats: Plain text, TXT, SRT, LRC.

• Generator Types:
  • Native: Titles & Text, ProType Titler, (Legacy) Text
  • Plugins: Ignite Text, Ignite 360 Text, uni. Typographic, uni. Hacker Text, TextOFX, OFX Clock
• Preset Name: Use saved FX presets (DXT plugins require user-saved presets).
• Max Characters: Auto-wrap lines (0 = no limit).
• Ignore Word: Disable for word-aware wrapping (useful for non-spaced languages like Chinese).
• Multi-Tracks: Split multi-line subtitles into overlapping tracks (0 = no limit).
• Default Length: Default length for non-timed text, in seconds.

Pro Tip: Highlight a timeline region before pasting!

Media

• Add Method: Across Time, Across Tracks, As Takes.
• Stream Type: All/Video Only/Audio Only.
• Auto-Import Image Sequences: Detects image sequences (e.g., 000000.png to 114514.png).

Custom Rules

Set import rules for specific filenames (e.g., UVR5 stems: 1_*(*).wav;1_*(*).flac → import as audio across tracks).

VEGAS Data

• VEG Import: Open Project File / Nest Project / Import Media.
• Paste Event Attributes: Use selective paste (VEGAS Pro 14 and below fallback to basic paste).
• Run Script: Execute .cs, .js, .vb, or .dll files.
• Generate Mixed Vegas Clipboard Data: Experimental support for Sony/Magix version compatibility.

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Text Input Window

A pre-input panel for subtitle generation:

• Preview Box: Shows the next subtitle block with auto-split preview.
• User Input: Type/paste text here.
• Apply Text Splitting: Manually trigger text segmentation.
• Add to Timeline: Generate subtitles and advance to the next block.
• Universal Key: Also use UltraPaste! key to add events. In addition, you can bind a keyboard shortcut to Text Input.

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Tip: Always check the GitHub repo for updates and community support! 🚀

License

UltraPaste! is distributed under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0. See LICENSE for details.