Song Data Base

[nfountai]

In the new 4.32 Hoster does this mean I can create a data base in Hoster for searching from "Zip" files?
If not, is MTU considering that data base option? Hoster plays just fine the zip files now but has no way I can search in Hoster my zip files unless I convert them to kma. Thanks

"Index MP3+G, WMA+G, ZIP and Video files to search, play and print in Songbooks using these files without conversion"

[Roy Dennis]

Yes, Hoster 4.32 creates a new header that remains in the same folder as your zip or mp3+g files so that Hoster can search for them but does not alter the original file so that they can still be used in other programs.

[nfountai]

Roy
What is a "new header" is that a new file as a link to the particular zip file?
In the manual and in Hoster the options to create are from KMH or KMA for the song data base.
How do I create the song data base from my zip files.

[Roy Dennis]

Yes, it is a link. You have to use the import hard drive files dialog and select from the Kmh options. When you make a selection i.e Zip a window opens with further instructions. It is much the same as when you import for Disc's, you have to select a field order so that the files list correctly in the database for printing & searching correctly. It is much quicker than importing using the Kma option as it does not move or copy your existing zips, videos or any of the other types, it just adds a small file with the same name as the existing file but it has a .kmh extension.
If it is a MP3+g file you will end up with 3 files, an .Mp3 a .cdg & .Kmh.
with zips or video you will just have 2 files .Zip & .Kmh.

[nfountai]

Roy
Thanks
I fumbled up the task by accident and am in the process to import the zip now. With 240,000 it will take awhile I suppose.
But thank you for your patients with explaining all.

[Roy Dennis]

One thing I will advise you on, If you want to alter or delete any after importing, use Hosters edit option rather than deleting them from Windows Explora as this will cause problems with the database and you will only be able to correct it by rebuilding again.

[Roy Dennis]

Originally Posted by nfountai

"Index MP3+G, WMA+G, ZIP and Video files to search, play and print in Songbooks using these files without conversion"

Yes also to the above.