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Well, if you are going to add a node for tracks to be backed up, I'm not opposed to the idea, and since you helped provide the SQL to find the tracks, you are halfway there.

Nyn

Ok,

I have to finish the other script I am working on before I can use this one myself, so once its done I'll come back and add the node for sure.

Glad these are the only types of issues with the script so far

For anyone using this script I just realised that it isn't backing up other files in the directory, specifically the album art, etc if its an external file rather than in the tag.

Not that it isn't working as intended but I forgot about art that can be separate

I'm almost ready to use this script myself so I'll add that functionallity before then

Mo:

Any updates on this one??

Nyn

New Version(s)

Notes:
*** External Art is only backed up if it is the same directory as the track or lower.
*** Full Path\Name Lenghts of > 260 characters are truncated (filename)
Installation:
Version 1 Users please be sure to uninstall before using version 2 (no need to delete backup data)
Version 2.0 is a patch between version 1 and 2
Download the installer from here
Version 2.1 is for those who have already patched Version 1 or New Installations.
Download the installer from here
Select a Track(s) and Run the script from the Tools menu

28-04-08 Version 2.0
' Converted to \Auto Script
' Now Run From Tools Menu
' Added Backup External Art
' Added Files To Edit Nodes
' Removed Moved/Deleted Confirmation
' Shorten Path\Name > 259
' Note: Depending on how it is Uninstalled/Installed Error may exist between Versions.
' 28-04-08 Version 2.1
' Version 2.0 Compatible.

I get an error when trying to unzip version 2.0 or 2.1.

Nyn

I'm not

Try right click --> save as ?

Just d'led (by just clicking it, not right click, etc.) and unzipped 2.1 with no problem.

I think 1 of them has the old 1.2 files in with it, just check the version that is installining, I'm busy atm but I'll double check them soon

Ah the 2.1 installs as 2.0 , forgot to change the version number


OK Fixed the version nbr on 2.1 zip

Ok, I have the script installed and I have the new nodes, I now a question: How do I get a toolbar button or a right-click option?? Did I mention I'm lazy??


Nyn

New Version


03-05-08 Version 2.2
' Added Include Art Checkbox
' Added Ignore Path String (Help avoid shortening Path/Name Length)

Added Ignore Path String

This is to help reduce instances of shortened Path/Filenames that exceed 259 characters

Original Tracks
D:\My Documents\My Music\ABBA\...

Backup Directory
E:\Music Backup

Ignore Path String
My Documents\My Music\

Backed Up Tracks
E:\Music Backup\ABBA\...

Installed version 2.2 but I can't see these extra options. Have you uploaded the wrong file or am I doing something wrong?

I've downloaded it, it looks like the right files

There is no option sheet they are just in the form when you run it.

Vista is doing something stupid. It's refusing the update the Scripts.ini file for no particular reason, so although the new file was installed, the menu item was still pointing at the old one. I've not fixed it yet, but looking at the file itself I can see I do have the right version!

Oooh, it's working lovely now! Apart from one small thing. Because my music files are in...

F:\Music\

...and I want my backup path to be...

D:\Music\

...this puts the files in...

D:\Music\Music\

...so I tried setting the replace string to be "Music\" but this put the files in...

D:\

...This can be fixed by replacing your current line 368 with... ...so that the string is only replaced once. Hope that makes sense!