more weirdness
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more weirdness
about playlists....
i added a title to a WMP-imported playlist, went and checked.......
not there.
opened it in notepad.......
not there.
but i checked with MM and it's there.
conclusion: it must keep copies of its own somewhere.
this could be frustrating.
i already have an exhaustive process of backing up my playlists.
now there's another folder of them?
can i make it edit/use the originals?
i added a title to a WMP-imported playlist, went and checked.......
not there.
opened it in notepad.......
not there.
but i checked with MM and it's there.
conclusion: it must keep copies of its own somewhere.
this could be frustrating.
i already have an exhaustive process of backing up my playlists.
now there's another folder of them?
can i make it edit/use the originals?
Re: more weirdness
I believe you will find the answer is no. MMW can import but it will create its own lists (which i think it actually stores in the db). You can of course export if you want something else to use the same bits
Where's the db and ini stored
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Re: more weirdness
MediaMonkey manages Playlists in the database. So once a Playlist has been imported it is managed in the database. The huge advantage is that when you modify where files are located that the Playlists don't become obsolete as they're updated as well.
If you need Playlists auto-exported on a regular bases you can try: http://www.mediamonkey.com/forum/viewto ... d+playlist
If you need Playlists auto-exported on a regular bases you can try: http://www.mediamonkey.com/forum/viewto ... d+playlist
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Lowlander (MediaMonkey user since 2003)
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Re: more weirdness
so what file(s) would i save for my monthly backups?
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Re: more weirdness
The mm.db file it is a hidden one I'm not sure where because versions 3,4 save it in different places. Trixmoto made a backup script to use with mm try that.
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just seems like a lot of work...rovingcowboy wrote:The mm.db file it is a hidden one I'm not sure where because versions 3,4 save it in different places. Trixmoto made a backup script to use with mm try that.
since WMP saves my playlists in with my music folder, i can back it all up in one fell swoop.
MM doesn't seem like much of a "replacement".
Re: more weirdness
Backup 6.0 - Updated 01/07/2014
http://www.mediamonkey.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=7746
http://www.mediamonkey.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=7746
Highly recommended!This script is very customisable and allows you to backup MediaMonkey files to a folder or archive. It also creates a restoration script, allowing you to easily restore from the backup.
There is also an option to automatically run the backup each time MM starts up (with a user specified delay) or when MM shuts down.
Re: more weirdness
hmmmmmmmmmmmKADEO26 wrote:Backup 6.0 - Updated 01/07/2014
http://www.mediamonkey.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=7746
Highly recommended!This script is very customisable and allows you to backup MediaMonkey files to a folder or archive. It also creates a restoration script, allowing you to easily restore from the backup.
There is also an option to automatically run the backup each time MM starts up (with a user specified delay) or when MM shuts down.
but it doesn't mention where to save/store the script or how to run it.
or how to customize it.
could i make it to output to c:\music\playlists (like where WMP always has), or will it back up within MM, still screwing me up?
Re: more weirdness
This is how I installed v5.8:
To install most addons other than plug-ins:
1. Download an addon from the MediaMonkey Addons site.
a. For example, Backup 5.8
b. Save as MediaMonkey_Backup_5.8.mmip in the Downloads folder
3. Double-click the downloaded .MMIP file to install the extension - MediaMonkey will be loaded
a. Product Installation dialog box - click Install Now
b. Information dialog box will display “Successfully Installed” - click OK
c. Restart MediaMonkey
4. The new functionality will be accessible - before use, in Windows, create C:\Users\username\My Audio\MediaMonkey\Backup folder
a. Click Tools>Scripts>Backup
b. The Backup interface will be presented - select options
i. Check :
Database
Settings
Script files
Skins
Plugins
Extensions
ii. Select Output path as C:\Users\username\My Audio\MediaMonkey\Backup
iii. Backup mode is Always create backup
iv. Check :
Auto Backup on shutdown
Overwrite previous backup
c. Click Backup
To uninstall a script:
1. Load MediaMonkey
a. Click Tools>Extensions
b. Highlight the required script
c. Click Uninstall
Re: more weirdness
KADEO26 wrote:This is how I installed v5.8:
To install most addons other than plug-ins:
1. Download an addon from the MediaMonkey Addons site.
a. For example, Backup 5.8
b. Save as MediaMonkey_Backup_5.8.mmip in the Downloads folder
3. Double-click the downloaded .MMIP file to install the extension - MediaMonkey will be loaded
a. Product Installation dialog box - click Install Now
b. Information dialog box will display “Successfully Installed” - click OK
c. Restart MediaMonkey
4. The new functionality will be accessible - before use, in Windows, create C:\Users\username\My Audio\MediaMonkey\Backup folder
a. Click Tools>Scripts>Backup
b. The Backup interface will be presented - select options
i. Check :
Database
Settings
Script files
Skins
Plugins
Extensions
ii. Select Output path as C:\Users\username\My Audio\MediaMonkey\Backup
iii. Backup mode is Always create backup
iv. Check :
Auto Backup on shutdown
Overwrite previous backup
c. Click Backup
To uninstall a script:
1. Load MediaMonkey
a. Click Tools>Extensions
b. Highlight the required script
c. Click Uninstall
so if i set the output as C:\music\playlists (what WMP uses)......
what kind of database would it be?
and it'd always backup on exit?
Re: more weirdness
Backup will take place whenever you specify
As for database type, refer to Trixmoto
As for database type, refer to Trixmoto
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You meant hidden in a relative sense, like, "I just can't find it".rovingcowboy wrote:The mm.db file it is a hidden one I'm not sure where because versions 3,4 save it in different places. Trixmoto made a backup script to use with mm try that.
But the .DB file is not hidden from view by default in 4.x or 3.x
MediaMonkey 4.x:
o Windows 8 / 7 / Vista:
C:\Users\<USERNAME>\AppData\Roaming\MediaMonkey\MM.DB
C:\Users\<USERNAME>\AppData\Roaming\MediaMonkey\MediaMonkey.ini
C:\Users\<USERNAME>\AppData\Roaming\MediaMonkey\MetadataCache\
o Portable Mode:
In the 'Portable' subdirectory of the location to which MediaMonkey was installed. e.g.
PortableDrive:\MediaMonkey\Portable\MM.DB
PortableDrive:\MediaMonkey\Portable\MediaMonkey.ini
PortableDrive:\MediaMonkey\Portable\MetadataCache\
o Windows XP:
C:\Documents and Settings\<USERNAME>\Application Data\MediaMonkey\MM.DB
C:\Documents and Settings\<USERNAME>\Application Data\MediaMonkey\MediaMonkey.ini
C:\Documents and Settings\<USERNAME>\Application Data\MediaMonkey\MetadataCache
MediaMonkey 3.x:
o Windows XP:
C:\Documents and Settings\<USERNAME>\Local Settings\Application Data\MediaMonkey\MM.DB
C:\Documents and Settings\<USERNAME>\Local Settings\Application Data\MediaMonkey\MediaMonkey.ini
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Top 2 scripts: RegExp Find & Replace (e.v.) and Magic Nodes (e.v.) ZvezdanD's scripts site
Please take a moment to read the bottom of the linked page to support the one and only - ZvezdanD! (the "originator" since 2006).
MMW 4.1.31.1919; 5.0.4.2690 || back it up...frequently!
|| software for power users: "Q-Dir" (free alt. to explorer) and file/folder renamer: "ReNamer" (den4b)
"The absurd is the essential concept and the first truth"
Re: more weirdness
I have just updated Backup to V6 and note that the new version contains an option to include "Export M3Us" (save all playlists as M3U files)!
Re: more weirdness
do you have the option of setting them where to save to?KADEO26 wrote:I have just updated Backup to V6 and note that the new version contains an option to include "Export M3Us" (save all playlists as M3U files)!
is there a .wpl option?
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Yesparadive wrote:do you have the option of setting them where to save to?KADEO26 wrote:I have just updated Backup to V6 and note that the new version contains an option to include "Export M3Us" (save all playlists as M3U files)!
No ..... WMP will read M3U files and convert them to WPL, if requestedparadive wrote:[is there a .wpl option?