Wild Card (*) Missing with update

[Roy Dennis]

For what you are doing, just preparing a song list, you could open two instances of Hoster by clicking your Hoster Icon a second time. using one instance open the edit dialog where you can still use the * to search, play in the small preview window and if you find it's one you like note it's book ID switch over to the second instance and enter that book id into the song selection and load it to the playlist. then switch back to the other instance that is still in the edit dialog.

[Wrahn]

Roy,

Thanks for the reply. What you indicate is somewhat what I do in edit, except I write the book IDs down and then switch back to add them. You have to admit, the old way was much quicker, and I think better. I'm not versed enough in the operation of Hoster in real time at a show, to know what problem was so great that the function was removed.

I looked at your web site and you sure have quite a set up and list of songs. I think it's great you're enjoying your retirement doing something you like and it's great you're helping us less knowledgeable Hoster users.

Wes

[Roy Dennis]

I do admit, the old way was much quicker and better. And hope it comes back.

[Lonman]

I have to agree with Wrahn, I never realized how often I used that * wildcard until it was gone. I do hope it can find it's way back as well - even if it's in the 'slow' search side.

[Wrahn]

Roy and Lonman,

Thanks for your input and support for what was a great feature for Hoster users.

Wes

[WaltR]

I miss this also. I posted about this a couple of months ago. I would like to have it back also.

Walt

[FRadspinner]

I agree that the * was a great feature. I just installed a demo on a friend's computer and after I installed demo songs, I tried to use the * to pull them up and put them on the playlist. I got a flash that said it was no longer available. I have the old version of Hoster with the wildcard feature and I don't think I will upgrade until they bring the * back! I use the * an awful lot and would not be able to function quickly without it.