Network Functions; Adressing Mp3 Files - ALCATECH BPM STUDIO 4 PRO User Manual

This part explains the extended network functions
of BPM Studio.
The first two subchapters separately explain the
different functions. Following, different examples
of application and example configurations are
described. Since the network functions strongly
interact with the user administration, it is
recommended to
Administration in your studies. Deploying BPM
Studio in a network basically has the objective of
serving MP3 files to clients from a central server,
res. a client that also shares this task. Additionally,
network wide access to file archives is possible.
3.22.1 Addressing MP3 Files
You can install BPM Studio on several client PCs,
and then use a shared pool of MP3 files, which is
basically a requirement when working with
network file archives. Although we recommend
the use of a 100Mbit network, but also 10Mbit
networks of up to 5 clients are known to run
smoothly. The folder /s with the MP3 files will be
shared on the server PC. On the client PCs
access can now be gained either over a network
drive (recommended), or via the network client
of Windows98.
Addressing via drive letter:
Example entry in a *.grp-file of the File Archive
(Displayed with a word wrap, that is not present in the original file)
Track0=C:\PROGRAMME\ALCATECH\BPM-STUDIO PROFI\DATA\A-HA - EARLY
MORNING.MP3|TAG|A-HA|EARLY MORNING||HEADLINES AND DEADLINES THE HITS OF A-
HA|||OTHER|MP3|0|179696|0|327680|0|0|-1|0|0|0|3|128|7|-1|0|0|0|-1|||0|
Example entry in a Playlist
(Displayed with a word wrap, that is not present in the original file)
C:\MP3\EIFEL 65 - BLUE DABADI.MP3|TAG|EIFEL 65|BLUE DABADI||||HTTP://
WWW.BPMSTUDIO.DE||MP3|0|221152|0|327680|0|0|-1|0|0|0|3|128|8|-1|0|0|0|1019794890|||0|
consult the User
Addressing MP3 files via the Drive letter
This form of addressing is predefined in the
Program Options logical drive letter assignment
on the "Storing" register tab. It is also a
requirement for correct functioning of the network
functionality in general, and the "Update" function
in the File Archive. Also when you add MP3 files
to the File Archive using the "+FILE" or "+DIR",
you usually select them via
Desktop\My Computer\[LW]:[Folder].
Addressing will follow the LW:\[Folder]\
[Subfolder]\*.mp3 pattern
At the end of this page two example entries are
shown. In the first section of the entry, the location
of the files becomes obvious. Also, at initial
program start, only logical drives, meaning local
drives, and network drives will be scanned. A
network drive can be connected in Windows
Explorer -> connect network drive.

Network Functions