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File Manager Operation

This section corresponds to the File Manager module (discontinued in Audicom Black and replaced by Media Manager). It is maintained for operational compatibility and for users in transition.

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Expanded Mode

  • When you press the red arrow, a second window appears to the right of the module (similar to the main one).
  • It is used to move or copy files between folders, among other functions.
  • Clicking on a file changes the active window, indicated by the green arrow.
  • The playback buttons act on the file selected in the active window.

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Moving and Copying Files

1

Open second window

Enable expanded mode (red arrow) to display two panels.
2

Select files

  • Multiple selection with Ctrl + click (one by one).
  • Continuous range with Shift + click (from first to last).
3

Choose destination

In the secondary window, open the destination folder.
4

Move

Drag the selection to the destination folder.
If the files were registered in the Database, their location updates automatically.
5

Copy

Drag while holding Ctrl: you’ll see a (+) sign indicating copy.
autoDB Folders
  • If moving/copying music to an autoDB folder:
    a) If the file was not registered, it gets added automatically.
    b) If it was already registered, all info remains except “Genre”, which takes the new folder’s name.
  • From an autoDB → non-autoDB folder: the Database remains unchanged.
  • The autoDB logic applies only during move/copy; it doesn’t modify info afterward.
Avoid moving/renaming/deleting registered files using Windows tools:
  • If moved, the location will correct when played on-air (AutoDJ/InfoMusic), but requires exhaustive searches.
  • If deleted or renamed, the Database will mark the media as _missing.

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Renaming Material

  • Press F2 to open the Artist / Title edit window.
  • There’s no need to type the file extension (it remains unchanged).
  • Both the filename and the database title will be updated (if the folder is autoDB or if the file was already registered in InfoMusic).
  • Recommended filename format: “Artist - Title.ext”.
  • The [Abc] button toggles UPPERCASE/lowercase.
Examples
  • “Radio Buenos Aires.mp3” → Empty Artist field; Title “Radio Buenos Aires”. Using F2: Artist “Promocional”; becomes “Promocional - Radio Buenos Aires.mp3”.
  • “05 - Lucho Gonzalez - Centro al corazón.mp3” → Artist “05 - Lucho Gonzalez”; Title “Centro al corazón”. Adjust with F2.
  • “JORGE FANDERMOLE” → [Abc] → “Jorge Fandermole”.

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Delete Files

  • Right-click on the file → Delete → confirm.
  • If it was in the Database, it will also be removed there.
  • Supports multiple deletions with prior selection.
  • Files are deleted directly (they do not go to the Recycle Bin).
  • Do not delete registered media from Windows: if you do, you will need to clean them up manually in the Database using InfoMusic.

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Search Files [F3]

  • F3 (or right-click → Search) opens the criteria dialog:
Available Criteria
  • Search: string for filename (not database title).
  • Exhaustive mode: if disabled, searches only for files that start with the string.
  • Exclude: words to exclude.
  • Duration longer than [s] / shorter than [s].
  • Local disks only.
  • Current directory only.
  • Between dates (based on Windows modified date).
  • Between times (based on Windows modified time).
Results
  • Listed in the Search Results window.
  • From there you can: play, insert into CyberPlay, send to Live Assist, delete (if you have permissions).
  • Report generates a .txt file with the results.

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Add New Folders

File Manager displays all subfolders under \Audicom\Audio and \Audicom\Text.
  • To create: click the New Folder button and complete:
    • Name (max. 15 characters).
    • Disk or server (local or UNC with write permissions).
    • Type:
      • Audio (audio media).
      • Text (news; can associate text with audio for CyberPlay/Teleprompter).
      • Extras (folders outside \Audicom\Audio temporarily mapped in File Manager; manual use only).
    • autoDB (automatic registration in InfoMusic).
    • Class (key for autoDB).
    • Color (shared tab across the network).
    • Sort by (Artist / Title / Duration).
    • Fade (tenths of a second: 15 = 1.5 s).
autoDB rules (summary):
  • Prioritizes the filename: “Artist - Title.ext”. Uses the last hyphen as a separator.
  • Reads ID3v1/v2 if available.
  • Class in DB = “Class” defined in New Folder.
  • If Class = Music → Genre = folder name; otherwise, Genre remains empty.
  • Default Fades: music 1 s in/out; non-music 0 s.
  • Duplicate titles → suffixes (2), (3)….
  • Maximum 320 folders (including all local and network drives).
  • Avoid duplicate names: File Manager will display only the first one found based on the order declared in Audicom.ini.
  • Declare local drives first, followed by network drives.

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Folder Properties (INFO)

  • Right-click on the tab → INFO.
  • Name: read-only.
  • autoDB: enables/disables automatic logging.
  • Color: 8 available colors for grouping and filtering.
  • Sort by: defines the default order when entering.
  • Show Artist: hides/displays the column (useful in non-music folders).

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Exploring the Network

  • The main window displays all AUDICOM network folders (subject to user restrictions).
  • In expanded mode, the right pane can show all folders or only those from a selected terminal (top menu).
  • Useful when folders with identical names exist on different terminals: the local tab shows only its local folder; to view another terminal’s folder, use the right panel with terminal selection.
  • CUE / CUE End / CUE Stop
  • Add to Play Queue: Adds the file to the play queue of File Manager (plays next; counter changes color).
  • Save as PlayList.txt: Saves a selection (≥2 titles) as a playlist (saved in PGM).
  • AutoEdit…: Opens in AutoEdit for automatic start/end silence trimming.
  • Edit: Opens with the associated Windows editor (default FX5).
  • InfoMusic:
    • On-Air: Displays data in InfoMusic On-Air.
    • In Production: Opens InfoMusic-Prod.
  • Search: Opens the search dialog (equivalent to F3).
  • Delete: Deletes from disk and the Database.
  • Rename: Edits Artist/Title with database update (equivalent to F2).
  • Sort by Title / Duration (equivalent to clicking the header).
  • Show…: Quick filters to view recent files.

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Advanced Information

Required Structure
  • All units must have: \Audicom\Audio (and \Audicom\Text).
  • File Manager only shows folders within Audio.
  • Subfolders within Audio folders are not supported (they are ignored).
  • If you create a folder on a disk without structure, File Manager will create it automatically.
Drive Declaration
  • In Configuration Panel > Folders:
    • Local: AudioDrives= with contiguous letters.
    • Network (UNC): paths separated by semicolons (e.g. \\Server\C;\\Production\C).
    • See Audicom on Network > File Configuration.

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Import Folders

  • In expanded mode, the Import Folder button appears (CD icon).
  • Allows temporary loading of a folder outside \Audicom\Audio (including CD-ROM/network).
  • Added as an extra tab to copy files without using Explorer.
  • To remove imported folders: close File Manager (Alt+F4).
  • Imported folders are not retained when reopened.
Files from extra/imported folders:
  • Can be manually played and dragged to CyberPlay.
  • Cannot be included in LOG/PGM or stored in the Database.
  • Are excluded from automatic programming.

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Deleting Folders

  • Folders can only be deleted if they are empty (double-click on the tab).
  • To rename: create a folder with the new name, move all contents using File Manager, then delete the empty one.
  • This maintains database consistency.