Pure Data's auto-patching creates each new object already connected to the previous one

Auto-patching (Ctrl+1 / Cmd+1) speeds up building signal chains in Pd. Press Ctrl+1 to create an object and type its name; then, instead of clicking outside to instantiate it, press Ctrl+1 again — this creates another new object below the current one, already connected to its outlet. Repeat to extend the chain, and click outside to end it. Combined with deleting connections (click a cord so it turns blue, press Delete) and manual wiring, auto-patching lets you route signals quickly, e.g. to feed a second oscillator into dac~‘s other inlet for a beating effect.

Examples

Ctrl+1 ‘osc~ 442’ → Ctrl+1 ’*~ 0.2’ → click outside, then manually wire into dac~‘s second inlet; a 440 vs 442 Hz pair produces a slow beating effect.

Assessment

Describe the keypresses to build a connected osc~ → *~ 0.2 chain with auto-patching. What happens if you click outside before pressing Ctrl+1 for the next object?