How do I index ZIP files?

[zzeliminator]

Hello. Just downloaded hoster 5.00 and have started to read the manual. The new interface has me confused and I need guidance please.

I need a simple instruction on how to add some more zipped karaoke songs (add zip songs from hard drive) to my already existing library of zipped songs. These would have the KMH file with them.

Thanks.

[Roy Dennis]

There are two ways to import your zip karaoke files.
This first way takes longer but allows you to keep all imported file data and names correct.
From Import Songs Tab/Index HD Files,where it says select type As choose "KMH" (as you make selections instructions appear in left column it is possible with 5 to choose if you want to import as KMH or KMA)
Next to Karaoke select "ZIP" after this a window appears to navigate to your folder containing the files to import.
When you see the songs in the window highlight one, it should appear in window next to "fields and separators" If your Disc ID is in the field name it should automatically enter this else you can assign it one or let Hoster create it's own. select the "singles tab" then "Add Files" button.
Check that the names are displaying correctly in the bottom list then tick box "Select All" lastly press "Index Files"

Option 2 :This way is less work but will just import the files from the file names, any editing will have to be done from the edit dialog after.

From "Import Song" tab select "Build database" Next to Karaoke Select "ZIP" then press the add folder button from the window that opens Brows to your folder Make sure you see all the songs in the window, press Select,
The next window opens informing you of it's actions, press OK and your done.
You can check how it listed them in the edit dialog and either edit them or delete them.

[admin]

Originally Posted by Roy Dennis

There are two ways to import your zip karaoke files.
This first way takes longer but allows you to keep all imported file data and names correct.
From Import Songs Tab/Index HD Files,where it says select type As choose "KMH" (as you make selections instructions appear in left column it is possible with 5 to choose if you want to import as KMH or KMA)
Next to Karaoke select "ZIP" after this a window appears to navigate to your folder containing the files to import.
When you see the songs in the window highlight one, it should appear in window next to "fields and separators" If your Disc ID is in the field name it should automatically enter this else you can assign it one or let Hoster create it's own. select the "singles tab" then "Add Files" button.
Check that the names are displaying correctly in the bottom list then tick box "Select All" lastly press "Index Files"

Option 2 :This way is less work but will just import the files from the file names, any editing will have to be done from the edit dialog after.

From "Import Song" tab select "Build database" Next to Karaoke Select "ZIP" then press the add folder button from the window that opens Brows to your folder Make sure you see all the songs in the window, press Select,
The next window opens informing you of it's actions, press OK and your done.
You can check how it listed them in the edit dialog and either edit them or delete them.

Roy, your explanation is close, but I would recommend the following:

For both methods below, Your ZIP files MUST be on a hard drive you will always use. Copy them using WIndows Explorer.



Method #1: Uses ZIP/MP3 or WMA header contents to get field data

IF... your headers contain data, this is the best way to index them in the Songs Database. If the headers are empty, use Method #2.

1. Click the "Import Songs" menu bar command to see the "Songs Database" dialog.
2. Click the "Build Dtabase" button.
3. Click the "ZIP" button.
4. Click the "Add Folder" button if you only want to only add songs from this ONE folder, or click the "Add Folders/Sub-folders" button if you want to add songs from this folder and all its sub-folders.
5. In the "Choose folder" dialog, select the folder to index the ZIP files into the Songs Database, and click the OK button.
6. Each found ZIP file in the folder (and sub-folders if that button was clicked), is opened, the MP3 header read for Title, Artist, Brand, DiscID, Track# and if found, they are used in the KMH file and indexed Songs Database record for each song. If not found, the entire ZIP filename is added into the Title field and all others are set to "Unknown".
7. A KMH file is created and stored in the same folder as the found ZIP file(s).



Method #2: Uses Filename contents to get field data

1. Click the "Import Songs" menu bar command to see the "Songs Database" dialog.
2. Click the "Index HD Files" button.
3. In the dialog that appears, choose "KMH" or "KMA" based on your preferences. KMH quickly indexes each ZIP file, while KMA imports the lyrics and audio, converting the audio to WMA compression format.
4. Click the "ZIP" button and a dialog appears, allowing you to select a folder with your ZIP files to index.
5. Click the "Select" button.
6. You will see the ZIP songs in the "File List Window. Click one and it will appear in the field next to "fields and separators". Follow the directions on the left. If your Disc ID is in the filename it should automatically enter this else you can assign it one or let Hoster create it's own.
7. Click the "Single" button, then click the "Add Files" button.
8. Check that the names are displaying correctly in the "Track List Window" below. Edit them if now by clicking the Title or Artist fields. A list of names from Hoster's Import Database appears for you to find the correct one for each song, or type the new name in following the list entries visible while you type.
9. Click the checkbox "Select All" and click the "Index Files" to start indexing.
10. Once all the files with the same DiscID are indexed, they will disappear in the "File List Window" so you can select another filename as your "template". If the fields within the filename match the "Define Field Order" fields, all you need to do is click the "Add Files" button, and follow the instructions on the left.