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REACT 2 Released

Reply #1575
Did you enter the track titles in the format "<artist> / <title>"?
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Reply #1576
I was suprised by all those quick responses, good to know you don't live behind your pc

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Reply #1577
Did you enter the track titles in the format "<artist> / <title>"?




OOOOOOO I understand what went wrong duhh

I've put a check in the checkbox Various Artist, typed the Album title, then typed the track title for each track.
I did NOT type the artist for each track (since I don't know them). Now I understand what went wrong I modified the INI.
Thanks for all the help.

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Reply #1578
I would not adapt the INI, but rather enter the track titles in the correct format.

If you can't find the track artists online maybe just use "Unknown" or something.

Still, each to his own I suppose.
I'm on a horse.

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Reply #1579
EDIT:  Ok, ignore my below post.  It was apparently an install problem and there must have been an instance of react running when I unzipped or something.  Can't believe I'd do that... but it must have been something.  Looks like I'm still having other problems though.. so will likely post again.

New user here.  My .flac files have names "@trackname@.flac", so that's not good.

It seems there could be a problem with the REACT-track.cfg file, in that it does not specify the variable @trackname@ anywhere.  In the REACT-image.cfg file, there is a section right near the top that has:

IF @various@==0 SET TrackName=@TrackName_SA_acdir@
IF @various@==1 SET TrackName=@TrackName_VA_acdir@

But, there is nothing of the sort in the track-cfg file (would be without "acdir" of course).  All it has is a line later on that says:

SET TrackName=@trackname@

I realize that this is possibly specified in the src files, and after a cursory glance I saw an IF statement regarding various artists and a string replacement following that, but for whatever reason my tracks are being named as stated above, "@trackname@.flac", so somehow @trackname@ isn't specified.

I'm using all the latest downloads.  0.99pb5 and the akku.b04.  Is there possibly an install problem of some sort so that the wrong REACT file is being used?  (I followed instructions on wiki and just unzipped to REACT folder, replacing orginal files.  I've started from scratch and done the Ctrl-F2 thing, too.)


Thanks for you help.

Also... I'm having a hard time with the program knowing where it put the .wav files so it can convert to flac and mp3.  I discovered I can manually tell EAC to use the same album folder where the flac files will eventually reside, and then it starts to work, but this would be a pain to do every time when I start going through all my discs.  I'm saving this problem for later though, first thigns first...

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Reply #1580
Ok, I've figured everything out.  I'm ripping to both flac tracks and mp3 tracks in different folders, with each folder getting an appropriate m3u playlist with the right extensions and the flac folder also getting an appropriate .cue file with the correct extensions within it as well.  This is GREAT!

The only thing left for me to figure out really is how to get artwork embedding, and if there is going to be any way to do this automatically (finding the images online) or if that just isn't possible anymore. (I noticed amazon, itunes, walmart, etc are all returning errors at the moment.)  Does neither the old albumart nor the XUI work now over the internet?  (Or does XUI work online and I'm just losing out because I'm on Win2k on this machine?)

Once I figure the artwork out and decide on the best file naming and filetree schemes it's time to start ripping!

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Reply #1581
Well, after a few hours trying to find info, I have to ask:

1) Is there a currently working album art downloader for REACT 2 and EAC?

2) If so, what is the recommended size/resolution of images to be relatively "future-proof"?

3) Is there any chance embedded images are becoming obsolete, because they could be downloaded on the fly by most devices using tag info?  I only ask because of the seeming lack of information anywhere on this subject.  Nothing is clear.

Thanks.

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Reply #1582
1. http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index....showtopic=57392

I'm afraid I'm a bit out of touch, and don't know how this fits in with the latest mod.  That's the application to be using though.

2. I tend to go for the Album Art Exchange images, as they are good quality.  600px square.  Possibly larger than required, but it's nice to know that I'm not stretching images.

3.  Who knows.  I only started using album art recently, when I was given an iPod Nano.  I love cover flow.  Basic answer: if you have it locally you can view it when offline, and in apps that aren't as clever as you suggest.
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Reply #1583
I would not adapt the INI, but rather enter the track titles in the correct format.

If you can't find the track artists online maybe just use "Unknown" or something.

Still, each to his own I suppose.


Ofcourse! thats what I will do, enter the track titles correctly, with their artist or just unknown. But I also do not want the artist to look like this: [artist]. I just want: artist. So that's what I've changed in the ini for VA and SA.

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Reply #1584

Where is the actual source .au3 code for the akkurat mod???????????/

I have the src folder in the zip archive I downloaded, and I have unzipped it and converted it to .exe using AutoIt, but it is definitely NOT the same code that compiled the REACT.exe that I also downloaded in that same archive.

The REACT.exe file is 535KB, but the .exe file compiled from REACT 2.0.akku.b04.au3 (in the src folder) is only about 305KB, and roughly the same size as the other mods and the original.

It does NOT behave the same as the 535 REACT.exe file, of course.


I'm asking because I was making a few changes that would allow things to run more smoothly on my specific system, particular the artwork, but I need/want to use the source code that created the actual 535KB REACT.exe mod.

Thanks to anyone with info.

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Reply #1585
Hot to get EAC & React to work under Windows 7 RC, RTM? Everything works fine until it starts ripping CD. I got message: Unable to move cuesheet. Does not exists?
I checked all settings but everything seems fine. I also have WinXP and there everything is working fine.

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Reply #1586
The REACT.exe file is 535KB, but the .exe file compiled from REACT 2.0.akku.b04.au3 (in the src folder) is only about 305KB, and roughly the same size as the other mods and the original.
When compiling you can choose to compress using UPX, IIRC.  This should be the difference that you are seeing.

I can't remember how the files are organised, but I know that I have a copy of Akkurat's source, and line 49 has the line:

Code: [Select]
Global $g_version = "2.0.akku.b04"
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Reply #1587
Yeah, the UPX compression probably had something to do with it... but it actually still doesn't behave quite the same as the REACT.exe file that was in the akkurat zip archive.

Maybe akkurat, or whoever, changed some settings before putting the REACT.exe file in the archive, because it just doesn't start with all of the same setting and dialogue and everything, no matter what setting I use or if I ctrl-f2 it.

Also, without the UPX compression I still get between 617KB-620KB or so, choosing the various levels of compression.  This doesn't match the 535KB from the REACT.exe file standalone file.

BUT... it's ok.  I've got everything working how I wanted it to after making some of my own mods... just stuff like letting me use a smaller jpg for mp3s and a larger one for flac, and making sure there was nothing that had to be manually done regarding cue sheets and playlists, etc.  Everything comes out as it should, where it should, so I'm happy.

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Reply #1588
Or does XUI work online and I'm just losing out because I'm on Win2k on this machine?

You got it right there.

2) If so, what is the recommended size/resolution of images to be relatively "future-proof"?
3) Is there any chance embedded images are becoming obsolete, because they could be downloaded on the fly by most devices using tag info?

2) IMHO get as big as you can (with good quality).. they're still relatively small compared to the music files you embed them to. I just don't understand why you, and some others, bother with some KB's, or MB's heaven forbid, per one ripped album ("letting me use a smaller jpg for mp3s and a larger one for flac").. well, each to their own.
3) No way, not in the near future.

Where is the actual source .au3 code for the akkurat mod???????????/

In the src folder of the downloaded zip file!

it is definitely NOT the same code that compiled the REACT.exe that I also downloaded in that same archive.

Definitely.. you're wrong. Making claims like these requires you to explain why you came to those conclusions! In the end it would have been more nice to ASK about the issue rather than rave about it here while I was on holiday painting our new cottage shithouse.

but it actually still doesn't behave quite the same as the REACT.exe file that was in the akkurat zip archive.
...
Maybe akkurat, or whoever, changed some settings before putting the REACT.exe file in the archive, because it just doesn't start with all of the same setting and dialogue and everything, no matter what setting I use or if I ctrl-f2 it.

Have you read the comments in the main source file? Lines #27-29: "This file has been edited by Akkurat. Use AutoIt v3.2.12.1 to compile. Newer AutoIt versions might not be compatible with this script."

Using the next version after 3.2.12.1 (3.3.0.0) already has script-breaking changes. "RegRead() and RegWrite() no longer use hex strings for REG_BINARY types - native binary datatypes are enforced." Also the normal changelog could reveal some changes which could affect REACT. Updating dev tools are not an easy and quick job, you HAVE TO check out what the update changes.. I do that with every app though, not just with dev tools.

What AutoIt version are you using?

Also, without the UPX compression I still get between 617KB-620KB or so, choosing the various levels of compression.  This doesn't match the 535KB from the REACT.exe file standalone file.

The compression levels apply ONLY to UPX compression, i.e. when you turn off the UPX, changing the levels do nothing! Why are you seeing the small difference? Take a look how big is the REACT.ico file. 3,18 KB. You have compiled with and without the .ico file, and compared the results.

The difference in file sizes is probably explained by the fact that you're using a different AutoIt version to compile the source. Also, I'm not sure about this but, the different hardware in your 'puter could have an effect too (hardware optimizations, if AutoIt does it).

I've got everything working how I wanted it to

I wonder how you managed to do that when you complained how the compiled source doesn't work like the distributed .exe.. and if you're using a newer AutoIt version which has script breaking changes.


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Reply #1590
@Akkurat

I have one problem with REACT again. Yesterday everything worked normally. I ripped few albums normally. But today nothing is working right. I didnt change any settings in my config.
Now REACT behaves strange again. I did backup settings few day ago. Just in case if that happens. And copied backup files to original folders. Nothing changed. I even reinstalled EAC. But with no success. This errors i get in both Windows XP & Windows 7.



So Album ArtDownloader does not have album artist and album in fields. And also there is problem with cuesheet...

React.ini that worked until now:

Code: [Select]
[Settings]
Version=2.0.akku.b04
ImageExt=flac
ImageNaming=$artist$ - [$year$] $album$
ImageHotKey={F10}
TracksHotKey={F4}
TracksHotVal=+{F5}
VA=Various Artists
CreateCuesheet=mg
RunCoverDownloader=1
CoverDownloader=C:\Programs\AlbumArtDownloader\albumart.exe
CoverDownloaderXUI=0
CoverDownloaderLocalPath=@OutRoot@
OpenAddMetaDataDiag=0
EAC=C:\Program Files\Exact Audio Copy\EAC.exe
Tools=C:\Program Files\REACT2\tools
MinimizeCompressionWindow=1
ProcessPriority=1
Sla_Bks_Col_Qst_Bar_Quo_Ast_Lt_Gt=-|-|-||!|'|#|[|]
Test=0

[UserTrackFormats]
Flac=0
Wavpack=0
LameMP3=1
NeroAac=0
iTunesAac=0
OggEnc2=0
Tak=0

[UserOutputNames]
OutRoot=M:\Music
ImageDir_Flac=@OutRoot@\FLAC\$cdartist$\[$year$] $album$
ImageDir_Wavpack=@OutRoot@\WV Images\$cdartist$\[$year$] $album$
ImageDir_MP3=@OutRoot@\MP3 Images\$cdartist$\[$year$] $album$
ImageDir_Tak=@OutRoot@\TAK Images\$cdartist$\[$year$] $album$
TrackDir_Flac=@OutRoot@\FLAC\$cdartist$\[$year$] $album$
TrackDir_Wavpack=@OutRoot@\WV\$cdartist$\[$year$] $album$
TrackDir_MP3=@OutRoot@\MP3\$cdartist$\[$year$] $album$
TrackDir_AAC=@OutRoot@\AAC\$cdartist$\[$year$] $album$
TrackDir_OGG=@OutRoot@\OGG\$cdartist$\[$year$] $album$
TrackDir_Tak=@OutRoot@\TAK\$cdartist$\[$year$] $album$
TrackName_SA=$track$. $title$
TrackName_VA=$track$. $title$ [$artist$]
TrackName_SA_acdir=$n. $~t
TrackName_VA_acdir=$n. $~t [$~a]

[UserSettings]
DebugMode=0
Debug=0
Comment=Created with EAC/@reactversion@, @curdate@
EmbedCover=1
ReplayGain=0
ApplyAlbumGain=0
AdjustAlbumGain_dB=+3.0
AddCuesheetAG=0
UseWaveGainAG=0
Opt_Flac=-8 -f
Opt_Wavpack=-hmy
Opt_LameMP3=-V0 --noreplaygain --nohist
Opt_NeroAac=-lc -q 0.21
Opt_iTunesAac=-d -s 2000
Opt_OggEnc2=-q 3.0
Opt_Tak=-pN -overwrite
Ver_Flac=1.2.1b
Ver_Wavpack=4.40
Ver_LameMP3=3.98.2
Ver_NeroAac=1.0.0.2
Ver_OggEnc2=2.83 Lancer aoTuV b5
Ver_Tak=1.0.1

[DefaultMetaData]
discnumber=1
totaldiscs=1
discname=

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Reply #1591
Can't open the image at all, "HTTP gateway timed out".

Are you using AAD XUI? If yes, then put CoverDownloaderXUI=1

What are you trying to do with this? CoverDownloaderLocalPath=@OutRoot@

You can't use tokens in [Settings] part of the INI.

Please read this (again?): [Settings] CoverDownloaderLocalPath

I think this should fix the AAD problems (hopefully).

Can't say anything about the cuesheet thing yet since I can't open the image.

Anything else? You wrote that nothing works.

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Reply #1592
Here is image again.


But CoverDownloaderLocalPath=@OutRoot@ worked few days back. Without a problem. I ripped with this settings about 150 cds without problem. Now its not working.

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Reply #1593
The @OutRoot@ and AAD XUI not working properly are different issues. I reiterate, you can't use tokens in [Settings] part of the INI.

Did you read the link I posted? The CoverDownloaderLocalPath setting is used when you have existing cover image(s) and it has two "modes":
  • You can point it to a specific file like this: C:\Path\folder.jpg (AAD will not be opened if REACT finds that file)
  • Or you can use it to "specify a more general local search" e.g. C:\Path\**\*.jpg which would "open Album Art Downloader XUI, using any JPEG in "C:\Path" and its subfolders as a potential source." Look at the "Local Files" source in AAD XUI, that's where the setting value goes, and since the tokens under [Settings] part are NOT replaced by real values, AAD tries to locate images for the "Local Files" source from @OutRoot@.. which obviously doesn't work.
If you don't have existing cover images, leave that setting empty.

Here's couple of instructions and questions:
  • Let me get this straight, you see the "unable to move cuesheet" error in both XP and Win7?
  • Does these errors happen every time and with every CD?
  • Have you done any changes to your REACT setup or to your Win systems (new apps, changed user accounts, etc.) after REACT was working fine?
  • Are you using the Sony Ericsson PC suite? If yes, close that from the systray and try REACT again.
  • Try closing ALL other programs running before using REACT, from the systray also. (don't have to shutdown firewall/AV) Does it work now?
  • You definitely have done the things described in Akkurat's Mod - Documentation - Notes - Windows Vista? (applies to Win7 only) And you've NOT changed the directories after that? Remember that configuring REACT with "Ctrl-F2 will always reset the "Use this directory" path setting in EAC to user "My Music" folder".
  • Put DebugMode=1 in INI. (on both OS's if both fail) Run REACT until you get the errors. Copy the contents of debugging.txt file (in REACT folder) here in codebox tags.

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Reply #1594
**LINUX & WINE RELATED POST**
Linux already uses Ctrl-F2 (to change to desktop 2).  So I cannot get EAC to configure for REACT. Is there a way to change this?
Change the shortcut used in REACT? No.

1) Ask for help: Ubuntu Forums (e.g. Is it possible to assign a particular key combo to perform an action on an explicit window? Or rather: is it possible to exclude system wide shortcuts for a specific window/application?)
2) Try this (I'm not a linux expert, not even a noob, not using any distro, so it might not work for REACT): Assign Custom Shortcut Keys on Ubuntu Linux
3) Move the INI file out of the REACT folder and start REACT, this will cause the config to start. After that, move the original INI back.

Also Alt-F5 does not work to get the Additional Meta Data dialogue
One solution is to put the "OpenAddMetaDataDiag" on in INI.

P.S. Is REACT working under wine? Have you tested thoroughly?

Sorry been away!  Thanks for the above!  removing the ini did the initial config fine.  I've got the Add Meta Data dialog up by changing the ini as you said.  Must I leave it up or will this configuration make it appear with a new disc insertion?

No, I haven't tested thoroughly.  I gave EAC a good trial, then ground to a halt with REACT.  With these tips I am back on track.  Great help as ever.  I'll report issues, but I don't want to confuse people with WINE issues so I will label my posts as this one

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Reply #1595
**LINUX & WINE RELATED POST**
Ah, it's not going well.  Detects the pre-track gaps then.....nothing
Perhaps I should make this easy on myself and rip in windows.

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Reply #1596
I've got the Add Meta Data dialog up by changing the ini as you said.  Must I leave it up or will this configuration make it appear with a new disc insertion?

It only works when opening REACT.

Perhaps I should make this easy on myself and rip in windows.

If you can, do it, saves your time.  Also considering how many different tools REACT is actually using, there could easily be problems.

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Reply #1597
Thanks Akkurat.

I was thinking about using EAC under WINE, then doing all the tasks with a linux script.  Haven't come up with a solution as neat as REACT though

So REACT under my XP partition it is

 

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Reply #1598
OK, I'm getting on with this.  It has been a long time, but like riding a bike you never forget.

One small observation. It seems strange to me that you have to edit the cfg file to even get the standard cuesheets copied to the destination directory. Why did this stuff: http://wiki.hydrogenaudio.org/index.php?ti...File_References never make it into the standard mod?  I would have thought that a lot of people want the cue sheet to be adjusted to go with their FLAC tracks.

While on the subject thanks for the GSAR solution.  I finished my last ripping batch before the ampersand problem with SED was discovered

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Reply #1599
Hi Akkurat, I've recently reformatted my PC and changed from Vista 32-bit to Vista 64-bit. My old REACT setup was functioning right up to the point of the OS change. I'm trying to determine if I have a simple configuration error or if the 64-bit version of Windows is an issue.

I have installed version 0.99 prebeta 5 of EAC (which I was not using in my 32-bit setup) to \Program Files (x86). I have copied my previous REACT/FLAC folders also to \Program Files (x86). I then edited react.ini to reflect the new paths (see code box below). I read about 2.0.akku.b04 and installed it as well. In my react.ini I think I only updated the version line after the 2.0.akku.b04 install. What's shown in the code box below was done before the b04 changes.

When I open EAC via react.exe and press F4, nothing seems to happen. Occasionally my old setup would experience pauses of 10+ seconds before the cue sheet generation started, but with this, it never starts. Maybe I am not waiting long enough, though I have tried 15 minutes already. If I press the compression button on the left side of the EAC window, extraction, compression to FLAC, and then file movement does work.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Code: [Select]
CoverDownloader=C:\Program Files (x86)\FLAC\albumart.exe
EAC=C:\Program Files (x86)\Exact Audio Copy\EAC.exe -usefua
Tools=C:\Program Files (x86)\FLAC