Hoster 4.01 - Getting Files into SongDatabase

[dbeland50]

Still in the "figuring out the software mode" so as to replace old hosting software, so need a little help getting started.
1) Can I upload all my CDG+mp3 external hardrive files (have over 90K individual songs) up into the song database (where I assume they're converted to KMA files?), then save them back into the same external harddrive, where I plan to pull them from when hosting?
2) Haven't figured out how to apply my own indexing of the uploaded songs for quick reference in the songbook. Uploaded a small batch of files, got them into the songbook, but saw no way to edit the renumbering.
3) Do I have to convert my .zip files into CDG+mp3 files prior to uploading them to the songdatabase?
Any help is appreciated...software looks really great...hope I can learn it!!
Dave

[ddouglass]

1.) Yes. Hoster will save the KMA files to whatever location you assign in the import window.
2.) Hoster creates BookID numbers (which are your reference numbers), however you can assign what BookID you want to use for each discID. Once imported you cannot edit the BookID or DiskID as those numbers are the primary indexing fields for the database. Your songbook can be set up to use either the BookID or the DiscID as the reference number.
3.) No. Hoster can import zip files as well.

[dbeland50]

Thank you very much.

[admin]

Dale is correct on all points.

When we release Hoster 4.02 (this Wednesday Lord willing).

When you run it, it will ask approval to convert any KMA HDZIP Type files to KMA HDMP3G Type. It will take time to process 90,000. HDZIPs take about 1 second per file to convert to HDMP3G. That's why we give you the option to do do it now or later. The Cancel button works while converting "all" of them, and any already done remain done. Until all are converted, you'll see the nag box every time Hoster runs.

The "Import Hard Drive Files" Screen has also been converted to now import ZIP files as HDMP3G Type files. In retrospect, we should have done this from the get-go.

We will soon add crossfading from song to song, and the unzip time becomes a real bottleneck. We're choosing to fix everyone's system before Crossfade arrives so you'll be ready to enjoy it without effort.

[dbeland50]

Thanks for the update. Sounds like the programming gods are really getting this software to stand up and take a bow. Can't wait to see the enhancements!! Carry on gentlemen!

[Skybird74]

Originally Posted by admin

Dale is correct on all points.

When we release Hoster 4.02 (this Wednesday Lord willing).

When you run it, it will ask approval to convert any KMA HDZIP Type files to KMA HDMP3G Type. It will take time to process 90,000. HDZIPs take about 1 second per file to convert to HDMP3G. That's why we give you the option to do do it now or later. The Cancel button works while converting "all" of them, and any already done remain done. Until all are converted, you'll see the nag box every time Hoster runs.

The "Import Hard Drive Files" Screen has also been converted to now import ZIP files as HDMP3G Type files. In retrospect, we should have done this from the get-go.

Once these songs are converted to HDMP3G, will they still be recognized/found if these songs are already on a previous Playlist? Or will they show as Not Found and have to be added again to a Playlist?

[ddouglass]

Originally Posted by Skybird74

Once these songs are converted to HDMP3G, will they still be recognized/found if these songs are already on a previous Playlist? Or will they show as Not Found and have to be added again to a Playlist?

When you open a previously saved playlist then the file types for the HDZIP will change to HDMP3 so the playlist will work fine. This has been tested and does work.

[Skybird74]

THANKS. That's good news. I do know that if you change the Header or FilePath, that the Playlists can no longer find & play the file.

[dbeland50]

I got the impression from previous threads that once you guys release 4.02 officially with all its cool enhancements, an upgrade downloadable for us recent 4.01 buyers (purchased only 2 weeks ago) would be free, so I was cheering and looking forward to it Am I wrong on the "free"?

[madjim- with the Lord]

Originally Posted by dbeland50

I got the impression from previous threads that once you guys release 4.02 officially with all its cool enhancements, an upgrade downloadable for us recent 4.01 buyers (purchased only 2 weeks ago) would be free, so I was cheering and looking forward to it Am I wrong on the "free"?

You are correct, it's free for all Hoster 4 users.

Jim

[dbeland50]

Hey Jim, will we get an email with a link, or must the upgrade be initiated through opening up Hoster and run Check For Update? Need to know for our other two users so I hook 'em up!!. Thanks.

[ddouglass]

Originally Posted by dbeland50

Hey Jim, will we get an email with a link, or must the upgrade be initiated through opening up Hoster and run Check For Update? Need to know for our other two users so I hook 'em up!!. Thanks.

Go to MTU web site and click on downloads, then follow that to Hoster and you will see the "Download" above the purchase ones.

[dbeland50]

Excellant!! Can't wait to see the new goodies!! MTU rocks!!

[dbeland50]

FYI. Downloaded upgrade to 4.02 with no problems, Can't wait to try out new stuff. Did notice the Users Manual doesn't reflect the 4.02 stuff yet. I assume that will occur shortly? Also, is there a way to download the User Manual so its resident on my computer without having to be connected to the internet?

[ddouglass]

Check Help/About Hoster and make sure you have 4.02 and not 4.01. Last night the link was incorrect and was downloading the wrong version. That may be why you don't see anything in Manual on the 4.02 adds.

[dbeland50]

Rutoh!! The software, where I downloaded DID say it was a 4.01 file from the 4.02 download link on the web-site. Was this wrong?

[madjim- with the Lord]

Originally Posted by dbeland50

Rutoh!! The software, where I downloaded DID say it was a 4.01 file from the 4.02 download link on the web-site. Was this wrong?

Just a human error while working on the web site, Try it again. The link is now delivering 4.02.

Jim