Re-Import Problem

[ddouglass]

No, because the program has changed and has greatly increased error correction to eliminate graphic problems. Most of the glitches I have are minor but annoying, so re-importing from the originals with latest Hoster should clear those up. Also, I have some that are multiplexed and were done with work around (not the cleanest import either). This is to re-import my master copy of my KMAs. When this is done then I will copy them to my show machine. Its just easier to go through them all and eliminate any minor problems at once.

[George]

Well then, if the newer Hoster is going to improve your existing KMA's and you're working on a computer other than the show machine, why the reluctance to replace existing KMA's?

That's the whole purpose isn't it... to replace KMA's?

[ddouglass]

I don't know??? I wanted to start the folder anew so I could edit out some duplicates, separate out those with vocal and a few other things. My main concern here though is the fact that the folder selection is being ignored by the program without any indication.

[George]

I recently deleted all but two of my KMA files as I only use them to test with in situations like this.

My KMA folder is directly on C: for faster access. It is called HOSTER SONGLIST.

I just created a new folder Called HOSTER TEST.

HOSTER SONGLIST containes two tracks from a S.C. disc.

I got out the same disc and went to Import and changed the target folder to HOSTER TEST.

Then I put in the Brand and disc number information.

It read the disc and showed the first two tracks as imported.

I ignored that, clicked the two track boxes and the message changed from IMPORT to READY. I told it to process the selected tracks and it did. I now have two different folders with the same two tracks in them.

Then I went to REBUILD DATABASE and selected HOSTER TEST( both folders were showing)...It did the rebuild and advised me that duplicate disd ID's were detected, which I expected.

I don't know what the situation would be with unknown brands...might have to type everything in. I'll try one whan I get more time.

[CochrellGary]

Dale,
If I understand what you're trying to accomplish, why not:
1. Copy current KMA library to a temp directory.
2. Delete the KMA's in your current library.

You now have an empty original database directory
and the original songs.mdb with all the information.

Now re-import your original CDG's to your original database directory
Hoster shows that they are already there, just re-import.
All the header info will be there.

Gary C

[George]

Got a feeling that the title and artist will still have to be re-typed on any that had to have manual input initially.

Hope I'm wrong.

[ddouglass]

Originally Posted by CochrellGary

Dale,
If I understand what you're trying to accomplish, why not:
1. Copy current KMA library to a temp directory.
2. Delete the KMA's in your current library.

You now have an empty original database directory
and the original songs.mdb with all the information.

Now re-import your original CDG's to your original database directory
Hoster shows that they are already there, just re-import.
All the header info will be there.

Gary C

Hadn't thought of that, Gary. I'll try it when I get home tomorrow night. (Work had to interfere with my fun) Thanks.
Dale

[mindonstrike]

Originally Posted by CochrellGary

Dale,
If I understand what you're trying to accomplish, why not:
1. Copy current KMA library to a temp directory.
2. Delete the KMA's in your current library.

You now have an empty original database directory
and the original songs.mdb with all the information.

Now re-import your original CDG's to your original database directory
Hoster shows that they are already there, just re-import.
All the header info will be there.

Gary C

Sounds like Gary's sugestion would work for keeping title and artist info intact but I wonder if it will keep your MPX and language and genre info. I've never tried reimporting an MPX song and I don't use language or genre info so don't know what you'll get there. All you can do is try one disk and see.

Sam

[ddouglass]

Originally Posted by George

I recently deleted all but two of my KMA files as I only use them to test with in situations like this.
My KMA folder is directly on C: for faster access. It is called HOSTER SONGLIST.
I just created a new folder Called HOSTER TEST.
HOSTER SONGLIST containes two tracks from a S.C. disc.
I got out the same disc and went to Import and changed the target folder to HOSTER TEST.
Then I put in the Brand and disc number information.
It read the disc and showed the first two tracks as imported.
I ignored that, clicked the two track boxes and the message changed from IMPORT to READY. I told it to process the selected tracks and it did. I now have two different folders with the same two tracks in them.

Then I went to REBUILD DATABASE and selected HOSTER TEST( both folders were showing)...It did the rebuild and advised me that duplicate disd ID's were detected, which I expected.

I don't know what the situation would be with unknown brands...might have to type everything in. I'll try one whan I get more time.

I am guessing you used a different BookID and when you did the rebuild you listed both paths? I want to keep the same BookID though. Try that and see if it ignores the target and overwrites.

[George]

Originally Posted by ddouglass

I am guessing you used a different BookID and when you did the rebuild you listed both paths? I want to keep the same BookID though. Try that and see if it ignores the target and overwrites.

Wrong on both counts. I used the same book I.D. and only built the database in the test folder. To do otherwise would have been a lesson in futility.

[ddouglass]

Originally Posted by George

Wrong on both counts. I used the same book I.D. and only built the database in the test folder. To do otherwise would have been a lesson in futility.

Then why would it tell you that there were duplicate DiskIDs?