Free SPV Play List Generator

[Guest adrianfox]

I have knocked up a little application that generates an Asx PlaylistFile and also copies the associated tracks to a specified folder.

It won't write directly to the phone, but it can be use with an SD card in a reader that appears as a Storage Device in explorer.

It works with multiple mp3 or wma files i.e. 1 per track. It allows you to add multiple tracks from any folder(s) (Ctrl + A to select all tracks from the Open File dialog box).

Once added to the list they can be sorted, moved up/down and deleted.

You can either generate lists for the contents of you SD card using the “Create Play List File” option, or you can add files from various locations on your system and copy them and the playlist to the SD card using the “Copy Music and Play List to Folder” menu option.

You will need to create the shortcuts using active sync and put them in the phones menu as mentioned elsewhere on this forum.

The software does not require any installation and can be run from any location.

Please see the licence agreement. It is provided “as is” as freeware with no support etc. If you don’t like it – then delete it!!

I have only tested it on Windows XP but is should work on 2000/98.

Please note it has undergone only minimal testing.

Have a look and PM me with comments suggestions etc. I’m not promising to do anything else to it though.

Is is only 44K and can be downloaded from:

http://www.fox-ts.nildram.co.uk/AsxMaker/AsxMaker.zip

Adrian

[Guest adrianfox]

Has anyone tried it?

[Guest dma]

Works fine under 2000 (SP2), very nice. Thank you :D

I listen to a lot of DJ mixes, hour long mp3's - do you think there is a way of writing a playlist file that can jump to markers in a longer file ? Just a thought, in the mean time thanks for this software.

[Guest adrianfox]

Works fine under 2000 (SP2), very nice. Thank you :D

I listen to a lot of DJ mixes, hour long mp3's - do you think there is a way of writing a playlist file that can jump to markers in a longer file ? Just a thought, in the mean time thanks for this software.

Yes, this is perfectly feasible and others have done it.

I may add this feature to the software next.

Thanks for the feedback.

Adrian

[Guest Thurstan]

I don't get the bit about 'creating the shortcuts'. Granted I'm at work at the moment and can't test it till I get home....

[Guest adrianfox]

I don't get the bit about 'creating the shortcuts'. Granted I'm at work at the moment and can't test it till I get home....

The software produces the .axf file and also copies the mp3/wmas to SD card (if you have a reader).

To get the playlist to work on the phone you need to Use ActiveSync.

1. Explore the phone and expand to IPSMWindowsStart Menu

2. Maker a folder in there e.g. IPSMWindowsStart MenuMusic

3. In a separate window explore the SD card

4. Right click on the .asx file copied there by the utility e.g.

if your a Dido fan like me "Storage CardMusicDido - No angeldido.asx"

5. Using the Right mouse button drag it to the folder created in step 2 and select "Create Shortcut" from the popup menu that appears.

6. Rename the shortcut as required [Press F2].

7. Reboot the phone and you have playlist functionality via the Programs Menu

Hope this helps

[Guest Thurstan]

that's cool! dunces like me need step-by-step tuition :oops: thanks