storing kma files?

[ddouglass]

Since the Hide function is for the Songbook then there is no reason for it to be in the KMA file header. The Hide setting does not hide it from the Hoster but only in the Songbook. I don't know about you but I create and print all my books from one computer to use with all of my show machines.

[marklwood]

Originally Posted by ddouglass

Since the Hide function is for the Songbook then there is no reason for it to be in the KMA file header. The Hide setting does not hide it from the Hoster but only in the Songbook. I don't know about you but I create and print all my books from one computer to use with all of my show machines.

True, but haven't you ever had to rebuild/merge the database on you backup machine? I try to keep both machines matching for backup. Sometimes I don't have the luxury of time at home to import CDs and do it at work. Then I copy the database back to the home machine. If I have imported CDs at both places, I merge and copy the files and database back to the show machine. In this case, all that tedious work will be lost.

[ddouglass]

Originally Posted by marklwood

True, but haven't you ever had to rebuild/merge the database on you backup machine? I try to keep both machines matching for backup. Sometimes I don't have the luxury of time at home to import CDs and do it at work. Then I copy the database back to the home machine. If I have imported CDs at both places, I merge and copy the files and database back to the show machine. In this case, all that tedious work will be lost.

I don't copy my database. I only copy the KMA files I have added, then rebuild or merge the database on my show machine to bring it up to date. My home computer is where I create and print my Song Books from, so if I add more CDs using my show machine I copy KMA files to the home computer and merge them into the existing database. Then any Hiding I have already done stays in the database.

[marklwood]

Originally Posted by ddouglass

I don't copy my database. I only copy the KMA files I have added, then rebuild or merge the database on my show machine to bring it up to date. My home computer is where I create and print my Song Books from, so if I add more CDs using my show machine I copy KMA files to the home computer and merge them into the existing database. Then any Hiding I have already done stays in the database.

Good idea.
So, just for clarification, the merge doesn't lose the hide in songbook but rebuild does?

If not I guess any new music I get will just have to wait till I can have enough home time to get them copied over.