Auto - Update Filepath

[moymike]

Originally posted by jojo 544
Still missing the point :/
playlist entries are not fixed this way

The simple part would be the rename and change of the ML data. The tougher part would be that ML would have to scan for the filename inside of your playlists and fix them.

The advantage here would be that the path\filename would be known before and after the rename. Trying to rematch the moved file or renamed file could be messy and lead to mismatches or missed files.

So yes, I agree, renaming files within ML could allow for path changes and keeping ML links straight with files, but would not necessarily fix playlists. The upside is that the information would be available to fix the playlist accurately as the renames are being done if it was coded to work that way. (provided ML knows about your playlists)

[jojo 544]

Originally posted by electricmime
just rightclick on the file in the playlist and click 'playlist entry'

That works fine if you have only a few files to correct, we are looking for a plugin to do this (as discribed above)

BTW. dont forget to re-save the playlist after fixing the broken entries

[chadfool]

I'm just joining in. Yes Please create this plug in. I have put hundreds of hours into creating meticulous playlists that no longer work since I had to move all my audio files to a new drive. all the path assotiations are off now. The plugin should be able to search the music directory for possible files that are identical in size. my fingers are crossed

ChadFool

[andrewmab]

Or at least generate a text file of brocken links when reading extended info.Included in the text should be things like "file name,previous location and IDE tag info"

[Ikarus7]

i already suggested exactly this here, sad that they didnt answer ME.
great idea, i support it ! .. (of course ... )

[enewett]

desired specifications

i think the following plugin/feature would appeal to everyone on the matter of updating broken playlists due to file location/name changes:

in the playlist, add an option such as 'misc>repair broken links' which would:
1) scan the playlist for broken links
2) when a broken link is found, attempt to find the file based on the ML. this assumes that the ML has since been updated and would contain the proper link to the file.
2a) criteria for a match could include the filesize and an attribute of the ID3 tag (like artist or something likely to not be changed).. and could be user configurable.
3) when multiple matches occur, the user should be prompted to select which of the matches is correct.
4) additionally a change in playlist font for an entry could symbolize broken links for which no matches were found.

i have a very large catalog and would like this feature added before i begin generating a lot of playlists as i'm constantly reorganizing my files.

[dlinkwit27]

#4 won't work becuase it would mose likely break all the classic skins, but I like 1-2a

[billyvnilly]

can broken links just be highlighted instead of deleted? then i can just use CTRL+E to fix it.

[jojo 544]

Originally posted by billyvnilly
can broken links just be highlighted instead of deleted? then i can just use CTRL+E to fix it.

I use winamp3 to find broken links in my playlists, maybe it might also work to send the playlist to a library playlist (the files with broken links will fail to display playtime).

Today i found a hint from dj egg in some post (dont know where anymore) about a plugin called WANQer, i tried it, but it doesn't do what is wanted as described above.
I still keep my fingers crossed to find such a plugin someday, and i think i'm not alone, so showes this forum.

[xxajxx]

I agree with dlink's idea..
I moved all my files once to a different folder and screwed up my whole library because it reset all the playcounts, etc...

[billyvnilly]

Originally posted by jojo 544
I use winamp3 to find broken links in my playlists, maybe it might also work to send the playlist to a library playlist (the files with broken links will fail to display playtime).

Today i found a hint from dj egg in some post (dont know where anymore) about a plugin called WANQer, i tried it, but it doesn't do what is wanted as described above.
I still keep my fingers crossed to find such a plugin someday, and i think i'm not alone, so showes this forum.

those are both very good ideas, i never noticed that the library would do that, thx. and the winamp3 idea is great as well. Dj egg responded to one of my earlier posts with Wanqer, so i already know about it but yeah, it doesnt do exaclty what i want. Thanks again.

[DJ Egg]

So... is that wanqer plugin a p.o.s. then?
Never tried it myself.

Quote:
"WANQer can watch any folder(s) or drive(s) on your system and will automatically keep your playlist updated as files are added, removed, or renamed."

It should work, according to the description...
ie. you load the ml playlist into the playlist window,
wanqer auto fixes the dead links etc.
Then you go to:
ml > playlists > (playlist)
rem > remove all items
manage playlist > import active playlist.

Or does that sound like too much work for some people,
and you want it all to be automated?
(like good old database driven wasabi.player)

@xxajxx
Are we talking about stored playlists or media library views?
ml views should be automatically updated when you rescan,
but yeah, you'll lose playcounts/ratings in the process.

Always pays to store/name your files accordingly BEFORE you import them.

bleh..

[electricmime]

well.. i believe what they want is something that sees a missing file on their playlist, and then searches their hd, and finds the correct file and then updates it automatically..

firstly: the wanqer thing looks like it works only on the playlist.. and it looks like you have to have the entire folder queued for it to work.. i am too lazy to try it out mainly because thats not really the feature i want, and i think what i believe they are asking for seems a little picky. i would rather just make the change playlist entry thing easier(like browse for the file) and have an option for the 'browse for file' auotmatically show up when it tries to play the missing file..and have the ability to change the file entry or whatever available in the media library.. yeah i know i could just change it in the playlist and then go to send->add to ml and then auto delete missing files in the ml, but that would lose all the stats for that song..)

[jojo 544]

Originally posted by electricmime
well.. i believe what they want is something that sees a missing file on their playlist, and then searches their hd, and finds the correct file and then updates it automatically..

firstly: the wanqer thing looks like it works only on the playlist.. and it looks like you have to have the entire folder queued for it to work..

Right ! i have about 500 stored playlists, but i'm continiously updating my collection, means that many times files are moved, or renamed (minor changes in tittle).
Updating the lib is no problem couse it rescans all my musicfolders, and removes the dead links, but my stored playlists are messed.
What i 'm looking for is a plugin that can load a playlist (m3u or pls), highlight or show somehow broken links, and then give the options like:

Originally posted by jojo 544
OK, some more possible options:

1) Show similar or same files, and select one of your choise to replace the broken link.

2) Auto replace when a exact same file is found

3) Browse to look for file manualy

4) do nothing

(using the updated ml data)
or:

Originally posted by enewett
i think the following plugin/feature would appeal to everyone on the matter of updating broken playlists due to file location/name changes:

in the playlist, add an option such as 'misc>repair broken links' which would:
1) scan the playlist for broken links
2) when a broken link is found, attempt to find the file based on the ML. this assumes that the ML has since been updated and would contain the proper link to the file.
2a) criteria for a match could include the filesize and an attribute of the ID3 tag (like artist or something likely to not be changed).. and could be user configurable.
3) when multiple matches occur, the user should be prompted to select which of the matches is correct.
4) additionally a change in playlist font for an entry could symbolize broken links for which no matches were found.

but

Originally posted by electricmime

just make the change playlist entry thing easier(like browse for the file) and have an option for the 'browse for file' auotmatically show up when it tries to play the missing file...

Would be a good step in the right direction.

I hope this one clears out some misunderstandings
Jesus, i’m desperately wanting to learn to code now so i could write this plugin myself.
Who’s willing to teach me

[DrO]

highlighting an invalid entry isn't that difficult to do (the code in jtfe is just about there to do just a different highlight of playlist items.... /me considers adapting the code to do this)

-daz