Sansa Playlists

[mdouet]

What menu do I go to to access this feature, I don't see anything menu labeled file browser.

[scorche]

If you do not know how to access the context menu, you might want to see about reading the manual and finding out.

[mdouet]

We're talking about the patch, not the official build, so the manual won't help me much.    

[scorche]

But we are talking about how to use a viewer through the context menu, so the manual will help you with that.  

[gratt]

The easiest way to convert .pla files with the patch is to
select any .pla file. The converter will open automatically
and convert it to the same_name.m3u8. You must have
the file view set to "All" in order to even see the .pla files.
It would only be a small change to make this batch convert
all the files in the PLAYLISTS folder feel free to alter it to fit
your needs.

To the Devs: Is there any chance of getting FS#6884 committed.
as it is only for the sansa? The .pla format used it just text encoded
in UTF16. Chances of any change in this format for the E200 are slim.
For those that go back and forth between RB and the OF it is great.
I have used linux almost exclusively for the past ten years, but still keep
a dual boot option open to that other OS and use the sansa the same way.
GRaTT

[saratoga]

Sure, like I said in the last thread, get the patch into a state you're happy with and let someone with SVN access know.  One of the Sansa people would be best, but if not, I can do it.

[mdouet]

The easiest way to convert .pla files with the patch is to
select any .pla file. The converter will open automatically
and convert it to the same_name.m3u8. You must have
the file view set to "All" in order to even see the .pla files.
It would only be a small change to make this batch convert
all the files in the PLAYLISTS folder feel free to alter it to fit
your needs.

Ok, I have a .pla file in my playlist folder, but when I go to Manage Files and then the Playlist folder it doesn't show up there.  Am I looking in the wrong place?

[scorche]

Ok, I have a .pla file in my playlist folder, but when I go to Manage Files and then the Playlist folder it doesn't show up there.  Am I looking in the wrong place?

Did you select it?

[mdouet]

Well the file isn't showing up, so there is no way to select it.

[scorche]

The easiest way to convert .pla files with the patch is to
select any .pla file. The converter will open automatically
and convert it to the same_name.m3u8. You must have
the file view set to "All" in order to even see the .pla files.
It would only be a small change to make this batch convert
all the files in the PLAYLISTS folder feel free to alter it to fit
your needs.

I assume you just ignored the bolded text?

[Lear]

To the Devs: Is there any chance of getting FS#6884 committed.
as it is only for the sansa? The .pla format used it just text encoded
in UTF16. Chances of any change in this format for the E200 are slim.
For those that go back and forth between RB and the OF it is great.
I have used linux almost exclusively for the past ten years, but still keep
a dual boot option open to that other OS and use the sansa the same way.
GRaTT

From a functionality point of view, I don't see a problem including it in Sansa builds (there's an iriverify plugin for iriver players with a similar purpose), but the code would need some cleanup first, IMO.

For example, from a quick look at the code, I'm pretty sure it would crash on large .pla files. But I won't go into the details here on the forum... Sorry, read the code incorrectly...

[gratt]

I agree about some code clean up. This was my first C project
in 7 years. I wrote it first in perl so that is why it looks as it does.
I have gotten a little better at RB specific programing and will look
over the code and see if it still makes sense and clean it up, remove
nick from screen and other non required stuff.
I have founds no bugs since the last version and have no problem
converting 1000+ song playlists both directions (pla<>m3u)
If there are any bugs or feature requests regarding this patch
reply here.
GRaTT

[markun]

I have gotten a little better at RB specific programing and will look over the code and see if it still makes sense and clean it up

Great! We're counting on you! As one wise man has already pointed out, rockbox is:

... useless without this feature.

[mdouet]

The easiest way to convert .pla files with the patch is to
select any .pla file. The converter will open automatically
and convert it to the same_name.m3u8. You must have
the file view set to "All" in order to even see the .pla files.
It would only be a small change to make this batch convert
all the files in the PLAYLISTS folder feel free to alter it to fit
your needs.

I assume you just ignored the bolded text?

I'm sorry I don't follow.  I don't see an option to set the file view to All under the Manage Files section.

[Llorean]

Please, stop now, read the manual, search for "File View" or simply familiarize yourself with it in general. Honestly, I'm not even sure what you're referring to by the "Manage Files Section." It would help drastically if you would choose to call things by specifically what they're labeled in the menus, and use the terms as they're used in the manual and official documentation.