How to match a dial value to the actual parameter value ?

[chapelier fou]

So here's an example :

I'm using live.remote~ to remotely control the Volume Attack of a Simpler.
Using the "tiny" graphical style and the raw value as output, the two knobs (the remote knob and the actual knob) always have the same graphical position.
But for the value displayed on the remote, that's tricky. Is this case, the min is 0.00ms and the max is 20s. With clearly an exponential curve so you can dial precise values in the small range. Setting the dial "exponent" attribute to 10 seem to get quite close, but not accurate.
Is there a way to know how to display the correct value ?

[[jur]]

I don't think so.

[hoffman2k]

call str_for_value
Parameter: value [float] Returns: [symbol] String representation of the specified value.

call __str__
Returns: [symbol] String representation of the current parameter value.

A dial will always be at whatever range set when the device is saved. So you can show that string in any textbox, but not on the dial itself.

[[jur]]

You're right Hoffman, but I feel like Chapelier's question is more about the (exponential) curve. Or maybe I'm misunderstanding something?

[chapelier fou]

Thank you ! That's quite helpful. Indeed, I'd rather find a formula that would give me the right value without having to query the parameter with the API, but I was not aware of this and that might lead me to a solution.
I'll see if I manage to make it work properly.
(And damn, calling the __str__ function is "private", that's the first time I encounter this, I feel privileged !)