li125
When I delete or rename mp3 files in explorer, what does the VDJ XML database do?
Are the deleted or renamed files still in the database? Are they cleaned up somehow?
I tried to look in the XML file (with IE) but only the first part is displayed, further on there is "can't display" error, or something like that. Also the order in the XML seems random.
Are the deleted or renamed files still in the database? Are they cleaned up somehow?
I tried to look in the XML file (with IE) but only the first part is displayed, further on there is "can't display" error, or something like that. Also the order in the XML seems random.
Inviato Thu 22 Sep 05 @ 4:32 pm
mp3jrick
It will rewrite the database after you delete the mp3 txt database and rescan the drives.
It takes seconds to do.
Make sure if you are using a single hard drive that you empty the recycle bin prior to the scan.
It takes seconds to do.
Make sure if you are using a single hard drive that you empty the recycle bin prior to the scan.
Inviato Thu 22 Sep 05 @ 4:36 pm
apopsisdj
Rick, he is talking about the xml database.
When you delete/rename files they stay in the xml database.
However there is an excellent (external) utility that cleans the database -in seconds- by removing all the invalid entries.
This is only available for full users, i hope to see you as a full member.
When you delete/rename files they stay in the xml database.
However there is an excellent (external) utility that cleans the database -in seconds- by removing all the invalid entries.
This is only available for full users, i hope to see you as a full member.
Inviato Thu 22 Sep 05 @ 5:45 pm
mp3jrick
Funny how even a full member doesn't realize some of the benefits that come once you register.
Inviato Thu 22 Sep 05 @ 6:37 pm
A Man and His Music
So what is this utility, and where can I find it?
Inviato Thu 22 Sep 05 @ 9:10 pm
apopsisdj
It's in the plugins forum but the download link is hidden for non licenced users
http://www.virtualdj.com/forums/40189/Plugins/XML_guru_s__Who_can_do_this_____VirtualDJ_Database_Cleaner_.html
Its working great for me, make a backup of your database first.
I used it recently. I had to "mass rename" about 4.000 files.
Then i had to re-analyze the "new" files, whille the old refferences was still in the xml.
Database cleaner did the job for me.
http://www.virtualdj.com/forums/40189/Plugins/XML_guru_s__Who_can_do_this_____VirtualDJ_Database_Cleaner_.html
Its working great for me, make a backup of your database first.
I used it recently. I had to "mass rename" about 4.000 files.
Then i had to re-analyze the "new" files, whille the old refferences was still in the xml.
Database cleaner did the job for me.
Inviato Thu 22 Sep 05 @ 11:20 pm
djdad
"mass rename"?. Do you mean you changed filenames or the path? If i analyze one song and then move it to another location, do i still have my song analyzed or not?
Inviato Thu 22 Sep 05 @ 11:50 pm
apopsisdj
filenames...
If you move a file you need to update the search database (txt) only, not to analyze again.
xml database does not contain full paths, .txt database does.
If you move a file you need to update the search database (txt) only, not to analyze again.
xml database does not contain full paths, .txt database does.
Inviato Fri 23 Sep 05 @ 12:42 am