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This file contains instructions on how to run the ALBUMS program
ALBUMS allows you to select albums to be taped, and determine what
songs will fit on each side of a tape. When typing a response to
the program, always press ENTER when done with the line.
When the program is run, you must set up a master file. A master file
contains a list of data files and their formats. This directory should
contain a sample master file, ALBUMS.MST.
Once the master file and data files have been created, you must build
the key files. You can do this using the MAKEKEYS.BAT file. Then, you
run the ALBUMS program, passing the name of the master file. You can
use the RUN.BAT file.
For example, once you have the master and data files set up, type:
C> MAKEKEYS
C> RUN
This will run ALBUMS using master file ALBUMS.MST. Once the program starts,
it will report on how many data files and albums were found, and then
display the main menu.
Normally, the first thing you will do is select which albums to
keep for taping. Use the 'K' option and you will see the KEEP menu.
When in the KEEP menu, select 'A' to add new albums. You will then be
asked to enter the Artist and/or Album Title. If any matches are found,
they will be displayed and you may select which ones you want. You select
albums by typing the number(s) of the albums you will to keep. For example:
1,3-5
selects albums #1, 3, 4, and 5. After selecting albums from one search,
you may then enter additional searches. To exit Add mode, just press ENTER
for both artist and title, and you will be returned to the KEEP menu.
Once all the albums have been selected, enter the 'T' option to go to the
TAPE menu.
Once in the TAPE menu, you should enter the 'T' option to set the length
of a tape side, if necessary. Then use the 'A' option to select an album
to tape. You will be shown the cuts that are on that album and be asked
to select what cut(s) to add onto the tape at this point. You select cuts
by entering the cut numbers, similar to selecting albums.
Once the first tape side has been filled, use the 'N' option to change
to a new tape side.
Once the entire tape(s) is filled, enter the 'W' option to write out
the tape configuration. You will be asked for a base name, and then
have the option to output any one of three formats:
A - album list (list of all albums and their cuts)
C - cut list (used to program a CD player to tape cuts)
L - cassette label (used to produce a pretty cover)
Q - terminate Write Tape Configuration mode
The 'Q' option in the TAPE menu returns you to the main menu. When back
at the MAIN menu, use the 'X' option to terminate the program.
If you make a mistake, or change your mind, you can use many of the other
menu options to add, delete, or modify your selection.