Hoster 4.01 - Getting Files into SongDatabase

[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