Questions about MusicFab

[Sylvia]

Sylvia Just bought the Spotify Module of MusicFab, and have a quick question. Are the LRC files necessary? Or can I delete them.

So far I like it as it does what I want it to do

lrc files to allow browsing of lyrics in supported players.
If you don't need it, you can uncheck "Output the lyrics as .lrc file" in Settings-Vip Services.

[jrogers1965]

Sylvia Just bought the Spotify Module of MusicFab, and have a quick question. Are the LRC files necessary? Or can I delete them.

So far I like it as it does what I want it to do

[supine]

Installed update 10. The popup window still populates on top of everything else, and will not stay minimized. I currently have it turned off due to the irritation factor. After installing the update I downloaded a small batch. When I went back in to repopulate the download que, no selection window popped up. After restarting the program, I got the "Protected Content" screen again. I completely uninstalled MusicFab, and deleted the MusicFab folder under documents. When I restarted the newly installed program, I was able to access the main interface normally. I started another (longer) list, and came back to find MusicFab had crashed again.

Double and triple disc album tracks are still going into a single directory. If the "Protected Content" screen shows back up again, I'll let you know. I AM able to download content. So far, the "Protected Content" screen hasn't shown up since I did a clean install. If it remains gone, the only other glitches that I consider major issues are 1. All of the tracks from multiple disc directories going into a single directory. 2. The program still crashes. Yes, the Pop-Up window is annoying, but it can be turned off until something can be found to stop it from populating "on top". Having to restart the program to get a selection window to pop up is one of those grey area glitches that will need to be addressed rapidly. Not a minor glitch, but something someone can do in a small amount of time to get the software working again. It's not something one would find in ready to release software. Hopefully this software will be "ready for prime time" soon.

[supine]

CPU and FSB info if you need it.

[supine]

#Sylvia, No problem. The computer is a custom build. (it was pretty spiffy a couple of years ago. ) Here are the specs. I have uploaded my .log file through the link that you thoughtfully provided. Thank you. Let me know if you need anything else, or find a problem on my end. (Internet info below. I don't know if it's relevant.)

[Sylvia]

#Sylvia, Thank you very much for your kind reply. Although what you said makes sense, the U.I. did not behave like that before. It was much easier when I could back out of an album I was adding to the que, to the exact spot where I went into the album. True, after I was deep into the list it would refresh after every addition, but before I hit that point, the back arrow would take me back to exactly where I was, before I went into the album. I also like adding multiple albums to the que before I start the download. After I start downloading, the main Spotify interface page refreshes after every track making it impossible to add more. If I have somehow misunderstood your instructions, please let me know.

On another note,
I loaded multiple albums into the que last night before I went to bed. When I checked this morning, MusicFab was not up. It had crashed shortly after I left the computer, with over ninety percent of the que unfinished. Strangely enough; this was a fresh new install, and I had not only deleted the .log file, I manually deleted the whole MusicFab folder under documents before re-installing. The .log file should have been still small enough to attach to this post, but I got an error saying

MusicFab.log
File exceeds PHP's file-size limit of 2.00 MB.

Something else that I've noticed: I got through with a short list in the que. When I went back to add more content to the que, an add list did not pop up when I selected an artist. Nor did an add list window pop up when I selected an album. After rebooting and restarting MusicFab (twice) I was finally able to add content.

Addendum: MusicFab crashed off the screen again this afternoon while downloading.

Here's the thing, every download of a song requires the latest information from the site, so it creates a refreshing action. This is an issue we are aware of and working on trying to break through the technical barriers.

The crash log can be sent to us via Feedback, this issue has not happened again on our machine, so we need you to provide the log~!

https://musicfab.org/contact.htm

Also, can you provide us with the model of your computer so that we can pinpoint the problem?

[supine]

Regarding the page going back to the top of the list.
Because it needs to refresh the page to get the download information of each song, you can select "Add to Queue" and then Start All in the downloading page.

#Sylvia, Thank you very much for your kind reply. Although what you said makes sense, the U.I. did not behave like that before. It was much easier when I could back out of an album I was adding to the que, to the exact spot where I went into the album. True, after I was deep into the list it would refresh after every addition, but before I hit that point, the back arrow would take me back to exactly where I was, before I went into the album. I also like adding multiple albums to the que before I start the download. After I start downloading, the main Spotify interface page refreshes after every track making it impossible to add more. If I have somehow misunderstood your instructions, please let me know.

On another note,
I loaded multiple albums into the que last night before I went to bed. When I checked this morning, MusicFab was not up. It had crashed shortly after I left the computer, with over ninety percent of the que unfinished. Strangely enough; this was a fresh new install, and I had not only deleted the .log file, I manually deleted the whole MusicFab folder under documents before re-installing. The .log file should have been still small enough to attach to this post, but I got an error saying

MusicFab.log
File exceeds PHP's file-size limit of 2.00 MB.

Something else that I've noticed: I got through with a short list in the que. When I went back to add more content to the que, an add list did not pop up when I selected an artist. Nor did an add list window pop up when I selected an album. After rebooting and restarting MusicFab (twice) I was finally able to add content.

Addendum: MusicFab crashed off the screen again this afternoon while downloading.

[Sylvia]

Yup, Deleted the whole folder. Thanks again for the reminder.
Well, before I left, It looked like the team had the "protected content" screen licked. Upon my return however, It was the first thing I faced when I opened the interface. I uninstalled and reinstalled, and I still get it. I don't know why some don't.
Edit: Okay! After three reboots and many, many restarts I'm finally in. The first thing I noticed, is when I add a song or album to the Que, I'm bounced all the way back to the top of the list from anywhere in the list. This is new. When working with very long lists, this is more than annoying. I don't know what happened, but I would appreciate it if the team looked into that.

I did not put a double album on the list (silly me) to see if the issue of all the tracks on multiple disc albums going into a single directory has been fixed. I got a late start on this "Project", but I will make a dedicated effort to test this tomorrow and report back.
[beaming out for now] G'nite.

Regarding the page going back to the top of the list.
Because it needs to refresh the page to get the download information of each song, you can select "Add to Queue" and then Start All in the downloading page.

[ord1117]

Hello Supine,

I downloaded it from the MusicFab Website

Logged In (Trial Version)

and Downloaded 1 Song (from Spotify)---with NO Problems !!!!!

[supine]

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the folder i mean is in Dokuments: C:\Users\xxxxx\Documents\MusicFab

vou can find the folder also when you in MusicFab in the upper frame click on the selection with the 3 lines lying one above the other and then click on "Open Log Folder" - maybe in english: open Log-Folder

Yup, Deleted the whole folder. Thanks again for the reminder.
Well, before I left, It looked like the team had the "protected content" screen licked. Upon my return however, It was the first thing I faced when I opened the interface. I uninstalled and reinstalled, and I still get it. I don't know why some don't.
Edit: Okay! After three reboots and many, many restarts I'm finally in. The first thing I noticed, is when I add a song or album to the Que, I'm bounced all the way back to the top of the list from anywhere in the list. This is new. When working with very long lists, this is more than annoying. I don't know what happened, but I would appreciate it if the team looked into that.

I did not put a double album on the list (silly me) to see if the issue of all the tracks on multiple disc albums going into a single directory has been fixed. I got a late start on this "Project", but I will make a dedicated effort to test this tomorrow and report back.
[beaming out for now] G'nite.

[StPeterOrding2015]

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the folder i mean is in Dokuments: C:\Users\xxxxx\Documents\MusicFab

vou can find the folder also when you in MusicFab in the upper frame click on the selection with the 3 lines lying one above the other and then click on "Open Log Folder" - maybe in english: open Log-Folder

[supine]

and:
delete the folder (the complete folder !) below before reinstalling

C:\Users\xxxxx\Documents\MusicFab

Yup, Did that! Thanks for the reminder. I use Revo Uninstaller to remove the program and the "left in's" from a "dirty uninstall", but it still misses that folder every time.

Well... So far so good after the re-install (1.0.0.8). I will post back and let you know what happens. I have to make a run down south, and will probably be offline for at least two days. Rats! I forgot to uncheck the Open when finished box after the re-install. MusicFab continues to throw that window on top of what I'm doing and interrupting my work. I like it opening, but if I minimize it it needs to stay minimized. There is no reason for it to open "on top". I'll play with the U.I. before I post back again to see if I get locked out. (hopefully not) I look forward to reading everyone's posts after I get back.

Edit: Short Update. 1.0.0.9 was released before I left. After installing it, I still don't see the "Protected Content" screen and I am not locked out. Unfortunately, I have capped out on downloads and cannot evaluate further. I hope they fixed the problem where all of the tracks from a multiple disc album are going into a single directory. Perhaps someone can give me a heads up before I get back.

[StPeterOrding2015]

and:
The disadvantage is that you have to set up all the settings in MusicFab again. I did it like this before I installed the 1.0.0.6

[StPeterOrding2015]

and:
delete the folder (the complete folder !) below before reinstalling

C:\Users\xxxxx\Documents\MusicFab

[StPeterOrding2015]

Supine,
remember: i use musicfab 1.0.0.6