On 28 Mar 2005, at 10:42 AM, Andrew Stiller wrote:
On Mar 26, 2005, at 3:34 PM, Steve Gibons wrote:
Can't you select a tune in itunes for 9 and hit command-r for reveal original?
This shows a bunch of stuff where you'd expect it to be, but does not include everything. A search under the name of one of the missing items comes up blank.
Huh? Steve suggested selecting the song *in iTunes* and using the "reveal original" function. Are you saying this doesn't work for some of the songs you see in iTunes?
Again, searching in the Finder for files with the *extension* .mp3, .aiff, etc., ought to turn up *all* of the audio files of that type on your HD.
Also, all this is about the library. What about my playlists?
From your description, it seems likely you have audio files scattered all over your hard drive. Does your OS 9 version of iTunes have a "Consolidate Library" function (in the "Advanced" menu)?
If not, try this:
1) Launch iTunes for OS 9, go to your preferences, and make note of what folder is specified as the iTunes Music Folder. (This info is probably in the "Advanced" tab). Then quit.
2) Replace the OS X files "iTunes 4 Music Library" and "iTunes Music Library.xml" (in ~/Music/iTunes) with copies of their OS 9 equivalents. Probably the OS 9 version of the first file will have a slightly different name, perhaps just "iTunes Music Library". If there's no OS 9 equivalent of the .xml file just delete it. Also delete "com.apple.iTunes.plist" from your OS X prefs folder to simulate a first launch of iTunes for OS X.
3) Launch iTunes for OS X, go to prefs, and specify the same iTunes Music Folder as your OS 9 version is using.
4) Using the File -> Add To Library command, select that folder and hit "Choose." Unless you have more audio files *outside* your specified OS 9 iTunes Music folder than inside, this should add most of the files from your OS 9 library. You may have to track down the stragglers using the methods already suggested and add them manually.
5) In iTunes for OS X, make sure you select "Keep iTunes Music Folder Organized" and "Copy Files To iTunes Music Folder When Adding To Library" in Preferences -> Advanced, so you don't end up in this situation again (audio files strewn all over HD).
NB: This is all about music I publish that includes a "prerecorded tape." I publish the tapes as CDs, and keep the sound files in iTunes. If I can't bring them into OSX
Of course you can. Absolute worst-case-scenario is you have to rebuild the playlists, but under normal circumstances you shouldn't have to do even that.
- Darcy ----- [EMAIL PROTECTED] Brooklyn, NY
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