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CD Hardware/Software / Re: AudioCD checking station for thrift shop
Last post by gunverth -
I ended up using the ”qscan” command in qpxtool to show results from each disc. The results are then written by hand on a preprinted sticker and put on the jewel case. Now working on running that command automatically on disc insertion och eject when done. Will post here when this works. I’m a Mac/Linux guy not very familiar with command line scripts on Windows.

qscan -d [device] -t errc

Other software tested.
EAC: not meant for simple quality check as for all other rippers. You’re supposed to rip, not just read the disc. Cluttered interface not feasable for ”normal users”
Opti Drive Control: would be nice if weren’t for stability problems (clean Win7, Win10, Win11). Developer not reachable.
VSO Inspector: no report on C1, C2 or CU. Just good, somewhat good or bad disc.
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General - (fb2k) / Re: Discussion of "Default UI Gallery"
Last post by ilovefb2k -
Hi all,
Please find the latest update for the x64/64-bit foobar2000 instance/theme based on the Default UI.
(acknowledgments, credit and more information from DUI Gallery thread: https://hydrogenaud.io/index.php/topic,58574.msg1060461.html#msg1060461)

Version: fb2k_x64_DUI_HA_VNAV_01May25_ILD (May Day)
Link: (Hope this doesn’t break any forum rules) 606 MB
https://www.mediafire.com/file/bxern83zdtq8xxq/fb2k_x64_DUI_HA_VNAV_01May25_ILD.rar/file

Change log:
- Added more radio stations from the https://github.com/dream7180/foobox-en theme (credit to @dreamawake).
- Enabled direct loading of FPL radio links from files to prevent playlist clutter.
- Revived dead items, inspired by @rego's playlist revive script (https://github.com/regorxxx/Playlist-Tools-SMP/blob/main/main/playlists/playlist_revive.js) and @marc2k3’s foo_playlist_fix component (https://marc2k3.github.io/component/playlist-fix/).
- Added track rating functionality.
- Implemented a VU Meter LED for visualizing (based on audio data chunk from @oops Analog VU Meter Visualisation  foo_vis_vumeter, https://www.foobar2000.org/components/view/foo_vis_vumeter).

How to install:
This is a zipped, portable, and ready-to-run package:
- download zip file: https://www.mediafire.com/file/bxern83zdtq8xxq/fb2k_x64_DUI_HA_VNAV_01May25_ILD.rar/file
- download and replace all exe files to make sure they are safe (executable files maybe altered online)
- configure the Library as needed.

How to load radio:
from 'Now Playing' panel, select 'Radio search' from context menu.
System test:
- Operating System: Windows 11, x64 
- DirectX: Version 12.
- Hardware:
  - AMD Ryzen 7 4700U; 8 CPU threads ~ 2GHz.
  - Radeon Graphics Features: MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, LZCNT. 
  - RAM: 8 GB 
  - Screen: 14", 60Hz, Full HD (1920 x 1080), scaled to 150% 

Wishing you all a wonderful May Day.

regards
@Ilovefb2k
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Support - (fb2k) / BUG? - I cannot start FB in "Safe Mode"
Last post by AndreaT -
Hello @Peter and DevTeam,

nothing critical, just to inform you that (I don't know if a bug or my specific config) I cannot start FB 2.25 preview 2025-04-22 in Safe Mode.

Selecting that option after a regular crash, I get the message "Some components are corrupted or missing" (see attached screenshot). So, I reinstall FB, but then I keep going on having the same message. Only a normal start-up is possible.

Kind regards, Andrea
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foobar2000 for Mac / Design improvements from a professional UX Designer and foobar2000 fan
Last post by backslash -
Please find attached my proposal with some subtle design improvements for the Mac version of foobar2000.

The goals are:

- Optimizing hierarchy and accessibility
- Improving the overall look and feel while staying true to the minimalistic/utilitarian foobar2000 approach we all love
- Make the app feel more Mac native by applying Apple's UI guidelines/components

If it is appreciated from a User/Developer perspective, I can tackle/provide more states including respective hover states.

https://www.figma.com/design/zEiYTUsKIgpXcBWwJY7hnl/foobar2000?node-id=0-1&t=JUWFD2w7Bg2iSw2i-1

For development purposes, I could also provide a more elaborate access to the Figma workspace which makes the development process way easier.
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3rd Party Plugins - (fb2k) / Re: Columns UI
Last post by paregistrase -
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0544:fixme:dwrite:dwritefontcollection2_GetFontSet 00000000034F2100, 000000000011CD00.
Unfortunately, Wine implements a newer version of a particular DirectWrite interface, but without implementing all the methods. The fact that it indicates support for the newer interface causes Columns UI to try and use it, but it then use gets an error when using the unimplemented method.

You could stick with Columns UI 2.1.0.

You could file a bug report to Wine to request that IDWriteFontCollection2::GetFontSet is implemented. (Note that, even if that one is implemented, it's possible there are other unimplemented methods that could still stop it from working.)

You could configure your fonts with 2.1.0, and then upgrade again.

Or, if it's at all possible, you could try and get a native copy of DWrite.dll working.

The message error is gone now with wine 10.6

In the bug report is said something about direct2d SVG features in columns ui doesn't supported in wine but as I don't use it as daily basic I don't know isf is there others problems.
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3rd Party Plugins - (fb2k) / Re: foo_vis_vumeter
Last post by calabuig -
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Thanks for your reply, but it doesn't work.
I tried to install that drivers and some older, but the problem was not solved
Sorry, I don't have any additional insights to offer. Essentially your driver is failing to run a fundamental DirectX 12 function call. As fond as I personally am for the Haswell microarchitecture, I'm sorry to tell you that your system does not seem to support the needed baseline functionality.
It's not just the DX12 issue which you should be able to solve by installing the older drivers. Imo the combination with a 4GB system ram is the issue, especially since the Haswell GPU draws on system ram too.

Only one way to check, add system memory. Question is if you want to spend extra money/effort on a 2013 Q3 system with no guarantees that the issue will be solved by adding memory.
EDIT: On the other hand it is not just about fooBar. Increasing system memory from 4GB to 16GB (or even to 8GB) will improve overall current windows 10 or 11 system performance a lot.

I found 4GB extra memory and I add it to my PC, so it has a total of 8GB memory.
But the skin, with the old drivers, crashes anyway!
P.S. I even try to add the new foo_vis_vumeter 0.10.15