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Didn't this script used to have the feature of finding a match if the track was not in the library?

Nyn

Yes, it does find tracks if it's available. If it's not, it doesn't
In this case, I would like the track to be created, but greyed out.

I updated the code to add a special disk serial named [_notfound]. This way, I can find all tracks created by searching 'notfound' or going in the _notfound node.

Oh, and I added back the artist/title identification. The problem is that the new created tracks (on disk [_notfound]) are not greyed
Anyone know why ?

@nynaevelan - my "Recreate M3U" script has a fuzzy matching algorithm to find renamed tracks, this script is generally for importing playlists containing tracks which have not moved.

@qwench - I don't think MM checks if they are inaccessible (greys them out) until you try to play them.

hmmmm

All other playlists correctly display greyed tracks.
When I try to play a unavailable track, it becomes grey, but when I play another one, it returns black.

I think it's a problem of song properties not correctly filled...
But which ?

Hi,

This might be off subject but relates to the import and export of playlists and I have struggled to find a function or script that can do this....

I have created some playlists in MM and then exported them to M3U so I can use them on an external device. But is there any way to "refresh" the exported playlist so that when I make a change in MM it can be reflected in the M3U as well?

Even a simple "Refresh" option on the popup menu for the playlist would be start. I know I can use "Send To" but this always defaults to the default file name and not the M3U file name it came from...

Thanks for any pointers,
Steve

Well the filename of the playlist is stored in the database so it could definitely be possible to write a script with a toolbar button (or something) which is enabled in this case and exports straight to this location without a popup.

OK. I need a little clarification.
Where is the complete script with this fix?
Does this script import the playlist and keep missing songs in the playlist?
-thanks
-thefaceman

qwench wrote:Yes, it does find tracks if it's available. If it's not, it doesn't
In this case, I would like the track to be created, but greyed out.

I updated the code to add a special disk serial named [_notfound]. This way, I can find all tracks created by searching 'notfound' or going in the _notfound node.

Oh, and I added back the artist/title identification.

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        If IgnoreExt Then 
          if InStrRev(line,".") <> 0 then 
            line = Left(line,InStrRev(line,".")-1)&"%"
          else 
            line = line&"%"
          end if
        End If        

...

          If CreateNew Then 
            prog.Text = "Creating: "&mess 
            Dim itm : Set itm = Nothing
            set itm = SDB.NewSongData 
            itm.ArtistName = mess
            itm.Path = "[_notfound]"&mess 
            itm.MetadataFromFilename 
            itm.UpdateDB
            itm.UpdateArtist
            itm.UpdateAlbum
            list.AddTrack(itm)
          End If 

The problem is that the new created tracks (on disk [_notfound]) are not greyed
Anyone know why ?

This fix was never realised in an official version as it was one user's personal preference, not something that all users would want.

New version (3.1) is now available to download from my website. Changes include...

- Fixed ignoring extensions when no extension
- Added option to add created tracks to the playlist
- Fixed open dialog always starting in my music folder

thanks a lot for this script! was a huge help for me in importing all my playlists from my old computer to my new one

I'm trying to use this script to import a friend's playlist, and it keeps failing with a SQL error. It will import the first 20-30 songs, then I get this error. I've tried running it several times, same error, BUT it fails after a different number of tracks each time, anywhere from 20 to 30 tracks.

error #-2147418113 - SongsDB.SDBPlaylist
Error executing SQL statement "COMMIT" : SQL logic error of missing database (1,1)
FIle:"C\PROGRA~1\MEDIAM~3\Scripts\ImportM3U.vbs"'Line: 121, COlumn:10

CLick OK, then another error pop-up:

Error happend during script execution:
Error executing SQL statement "COMMIT" " SQL logic error or missing database (1,1)

I'm running MM 3.0.5.1187 on Windows XP, and the script version is 3.1.

Well this script shouldn't be necessary, you can just scan the folder with the M3U files and MM should import them itself.

I DID try having MM scan in the m3u file, that created an empty playlist, nothing in it at all. At least the Import M3U script is able to get thru 20 or so songs before crashing - better than none at all from MM3 itself.

Any other suggestions?

My "Recreate M3U" script is more reliable and should help you import them.

Thanks, that seems to be working. I'll post my comments on the Recreate script in it's forum.