Logic Pro/Logic Express 7: Plug-in "Save Setting" menu item is dimmed

You may come across a situation when you try to save a plug-in setting in Logic Pro 7 or Logic Express 7, but Save Setting in the plug-in settings menu appears dimmed. This can occur after you load an existing setting or when you try to save a new one.

Tip: The "plug-in settings menu" refers to a nameless menu represented by a triangle, as seen in this image.

Here's how to save your plug-in settings in each of these circumstances.

1. If you opened a plug-in, adjusted some parameters, and are saving the setting for the first time, choose Save Setting as from the plug-in settings menu since there is no existing setting file to save to. Once you save the setting, you can then open it anytime, make changes, and choose Save Setting to save subsequent changes.
2. If you loaded one of Logic's factory settings, you won't be able to modify the settings directly. If you wish to modify one, choose Save Setting as from the menu to create an editable copy of the settings file. You can then edit the settings and save them using the Save Setting option.