https://wiki.hydrogenaud.io/api.php?action=feedcontributions&user=Zarkon&feedformat=atomHydrogenaudio Knowledgebase - User contributions [en]2024-03-29T15:50:48ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.22.7https://wiki.hydrogenaud.io/index.php?title=Foobar2000:Components_0.9/Panel_Stack_Splitter_(foo_uie_panel_splitter)Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Panel Stack Splitter (foo uie panel splitter)2008-09-30T08:35:05Z<p>Zarkon: Stub</p>
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'''foo_uie_panel_splitter''' is an extension for Columns UI that allows you to place objects freely within the foobar2000 window, including panels, text (e.g., track info), and images.<br />
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foobar2000 v0.9.4.3+, Columns UI0.1.3 beta1 v7+<br />
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= Requirements =<br />
* [http://www.foobar2000.org/ foobar2000 0.9.4.3+]<br />
* Columns UI 0.1.3 beta1 v7+<br />
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= External links =<br />
* [http://foo2k.chottu.net/ Official page with download link] (Japanese)<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=62114 Discussion thread]</div>Zarkonhttps://wiki.hydrogenaud.io/index.php?title=Foobar2000:ComponentsFoobar2000:Components2008-09-30T08:28:05Z<p>Zarkon: /* Panels */ panel stack splitter</p>
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This page contains most Foobar2000 v0.9.x components available at time of [http://wiki.hydrogenaudio.org/index.php?title=Foobar2000:Components_0.9&action=history last update].<br />
=1st Party= <br />
The following components are created and maintained by the foobar2000 development team. Support for them should be asked for in the [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showforum=29 Support forum]<br />
===Included in Installer===<br />
[[Image:Optional_features.png|thumb|The Optional Features screen of the fb2k Installer]]<br />
In addition to foobar2000's core functionality, the following components can be installed as needed, in the Optional Features section of the installer.<br />
*Audio CD Support (foo_cdda) Adds Support for [[CD|Audio CD]] Playback<br />
*Album List (foo_albumlist) Gives quick access to Media Library Content with customizable tree view<br />
*Standard DSPs (foo_dsp_std) Equalizer, resampler, advanced limiter, hard limiter, stereo to 4 channel upmixer and a couple other effects<br />
*ReplayGain Scanner (foo_rgscan) advanced solution for volume matching<br />
*[[Foobar2000:Converter|Converter (foo_converter)]] Converts files to WAV or any other formats using command line encoders<br />
*[[Foobar2000:File_operations|File Operations (foo_fileops)]] Renames, moves, or copies files according to specified patterns<br />
*Archive Reader (foo_unpack) Adds support for playing files directly from ZIP RAR and GZIP archives<br />
*ABX Comparator (foo_abx) [[ABX]] component for double blind listening tests<br />
*[[Foobar2000:Components_0.9/Freedb_Tagger_(foo_freedb2)|freedb Tagger (foo_freedb2)]] Tag retrieving support from freedb service for any set of files (mp3,mpc,flac,...-not only CDDA tracks)<br />
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===Additional Components===<br />
These components are provided as separate downloads, found on the [http://www.foobar2000.org/components/index.html Additional Components page]. <br />
====Input====<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Monkey's Audio Decoder (foo_input_monkey)|Monkey's Audio Decoder (foo_input_monkey)]] Adds decoding support for Monkey's Audio files (.[[APE]]) as well as APE Link files (.[[APL]]).<br />
*[[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/ALAC Decoder (foo_input_alac)|ALAC Decoder (foo_input_alac)]] Apple Lossless ([[ALAC]]) decoder (has known stability issues: random crashes during decoding)<br />
====Output====<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Kernel Streaming Output (foo_out_ks)|Kernel Streaming support (foo_out_ks)]] Allows bit-exact playback bypassing Windows kernel mixer.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/ASIO Output (foo_out_asio)|ASIO output support (foo_out_asio)]] Adds ASIO output support.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/WASAPI output support (foo_out_wasapi)|WASAPI output support (foo_out_wasapi)]] Adds Windows Audio Session API exclusive mode output support, allowing bit-exact output and muting all other sounds on Windows Vista systems.<br />
====Other====<br />
*[[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Playback Statistics (foo playcount)|Playback Statistics (foo playcount)]] Collects playback statistics for your Media Library content.<br />
*[[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Binary Comparator (foo_bitcompare)|Binary Comparator (foo_bitcompare)]] Performs binary comparison between two or more tracks and reports differences.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/File Integrity Verifier (foo_verifier)|File Integrity Verifier (foo_verifier)]] Checks specified media files for decoding errors.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Quick Tagger (foo_quicktag)| Quick Tagger (foo_quicktag)]] Adds customizable context menu commands for quickly setting tag fields to preconfigured values<br />
* Text Tools (foo_texttools) Adds customizable context menu commands for copying information about the selected tracks to Windows Clipboard. <br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Decoding Speed Test (foo_benchmark)|Decoding Speed Test (foo_benchmark)]] Measures decoding speed of audio files.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Convolve (foo_convolve)|Impulse response convolver (foo_convolve)]] Allows arbitrary effects to be captured and used inside foobar2000. ([http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=10611 More Info])<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Audio CD Writer (foo_burninate)|Audio CD Writer (foo_burninate)]] CD burning support (requires Nero to be installed on your system.)<br />
====Deprecated====<br />
These components are no longer maintained and provided only for compatibility with old configurations that rely on them. Functionality similar to what they offer is now provided through other still-maintained components.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Masstagger (foo_masstag)|Masstagger (foo_masstag)]]<br />
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=3rd Party=<br />
The following components are created and maintained by 3rd-party authors, using foobar2000's [http://www.foobar2000.org/SDK.html SDK]. Support for these components should be asked for in the [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showforum=33 3rd Party Plugins forum] Asking for help directly in the component's thread is usually preferred.<br />
== User Interfaces ==<br />
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=== Columns UI ===<br />
[[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Columns UI (foo_ui_columns)|Columns UI (foo_ui_columns)]] Very popular alternate interface for foobar2000 based on a columns and panel layout.<br />
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Columns UI introduced components with [[#Panels|panel]] capability which extend the user interface.<br />
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===GFX===<br />
[[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/GFX window (foo_ui_gfx)|GFX window (foo_ui_gfx)]] is a skinnable user interface, which doesn't only focus on looking good but tries to be as fast and "lightweight" as possible, too. It uses lua as scripting language. Two skins are included in the archive. Development of this component appears to have ceased.<br />
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===Panels UI===<br />
[[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Panels UI (foo_ui_panels)|Panels UI (foo_ui_panels)]] gives the ability to manage multiple [[#Panels|panels]] through titleformating. No longer maintained and not compatible with current foobar2000 releases anymore.<br />
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== User Interface Addons ==<br />
=== UI Elements ===<br />
The [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Default user interface (foo_ui_std)|default user interface (foo_ui_std)]], included in the standard installation package, can be extended with the following component(s):<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Facets (foo_facets)|Facets (foo_facets)]] Flexible media library viewer based on linked lists.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components_0.9/Infospect_%28foo_infospect%29|Infospect (foo_infospect)]] Displays low level playback information.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components_0.9/Screen_Saver_Host_%28foo_vis_screensaver%29|Screen Saver Host (foo_vis_screensaver)]] Displays a screen saver inside foobar2000 main window.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components_0.9/Text_Display_%28foo_textdisplay%29|Text Display (foo_textdisplay)]] Displays information about the playing or selected track.<br />
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=== Panels ===<br />
Panels extend the functionality of Columns UI / Panels UI components.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Album Art Panel (foo_uie_albumart)|Album Art Panel (foo_uie_albumart)]] Panel to display album art.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Album Art Panel for matroska (foo_uie_albumart_mka)|Album Art Panel for matroska (foo_uie_albumart_mka)]] Albumart mod to read matroska covers.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Album List Panel (foo_uie_albumlist)|Album List Panel (foo_uie_albumlist)]] Displays the database in a treeview using customizable sorting methods (by genre, artist, directory, etc.)<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Bookmarks (foo_uie_bookmarks)|Bookmarks (foo_uie_bookmarks)]] Help you remember positions in songs.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Console (foo_uie_console)|Console (foo_uie_console)]] Panel version of console. Displays diagnostic messages. Requires Columns UI 0.1.3 beta 1 or newer.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Cover Flow (foo_bubble_coverflow)|Cover Flow (foo_bubble_coverflow)]] The plugin can work either as a UI panel or a standalone window (found in the view menu), and a fullscreen mode for both.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Dockable Panels (foo_dockable_panels)|Dockable Panels (foo_dockable_panels)]] It allows you to create windows that host columns ui panels as floating windows that can be attached to the side of the main foobar2000 window or each other.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Egoh Spectrum Analyser (foo_uie_vis_egoh)|Egoh Spectrum Analyser (foo_uie_vis_egoh)]] Similar to the default spectrum analyser.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Explorer Panel (foo_uie_explorer)|Explorer Panel (foo_uie_explorer)]] Displays a treeview of selected disks/folders.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Grouped playlist panel (foo_uie_pvt)|Grouped playlist panel (foo_uie_pvt)]] Preview version of columns playlist with grouping.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Lyrics Panel (foo_uie_lyrics_panel)|Lyrics Panel (foo_uie_lyrics_panel)]] Display lyrics stored in file tags. <br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Music Browser (foo_browser)|Music Browser (foo_browser)]] Panels for Browsing Library, Similar to iTunes.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Panel Stack Splitter (foo_uie_panel_splitter)|Panel Stack Splitter (foo_uie_panel_splitter)]] Allows free positioning of panels within the foobar2000 window and displays track info.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Playlist Dropdown (foo_uie_playlists_dropdown)|Playlist Dropdown (foo_uie_playlists_dropdown)]] Displays the playlist in a dropdown menu.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Playlist Tree (foo_playlist_tree)|Playlist Tree (foo_playlist_tree)]] Tree based media library with many available customizations.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Power Panels (foo_uie_powerpanels)|Power Panels (foo_uie_powerpanels)]] Seekbar and volume transparent version panels. Useful for theming.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/ProjectM Visualisation Panel (foo_uie_vis_projectM)|ProjectM Visualisation Panel (foo_uie_vis_projectM)]] Based on the ProjectM project, which is a reimplementation of Milkdrop under OpenGL.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Queue Manager (foo_uie_queuemanager)|Queue Manager (foo_uie_queuemanager)]] It provides a window that shows the queue's contents and allows you to delete parts of them or clear the whole queue.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Quicksearch Panel (foo_uie_quicksearch)|Quicksearch Panel (foo_uie_quicksearch)]] Search toolbar that sends results to a playlist.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Shpeck (foo_vis_shpeck)|Shpeck (foo_vis_shpeck)]] Winamp visualisation plugins wrapper.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components_0.9/Single Column Playlist (foo_uie_single_column_playlist)|Single Column Playlist Viewer (foo_uie_single_column_playlist)]] Displays the playlist in a single column with "headers". Useful for creating a narrower and smaller layout.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Tabs (foo_uie_tabs)|Tabs (foo_uie_tabs)]] Tabs allows you to break Pauli's Exclusion principle by placing multiple panels in the same position at the same time.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Track Info Panel (foo_uie_trackinfo)|Track Info Panel (foo_uie_trackinfo)]] Uses TAGZ to display information about a selected track.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Track Info Panel Mod (foo_uie_trackinfo_mod)|Track Info Panel Mod (foo_uie_trackinfo_mod)]] Improved Track Info panel with the ability to use multiple fonts in the same panel. Also has the ability to display images.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Typefind (foo_typefind)|Typefind (foo_typefind)]] Provides some in-line search facilities.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/WmpVis (foo_uie_wmpvis)|<span id="wmpvis">WmpVis (foo_uie_wmpvis)</span>]] Uses the visualizations from WMP.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/WSH panel (foo_uie_wsh_panel)|WSH panel (foo_uie_wsh_panel)]] Windows script host panel.<br />
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==DSP==<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/4Front Headphones (foo_dsp_headphones9)|4Front Headphones (foo_dsp_headphones9)]] Effects for headphone users.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/ATSurround Processor (foo_dsp_atsurround)|ATSurround Processor (foo_dsp_atsurround)]] Reproduces surround sound information present in many stereo audio material and more.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/BS2D (foo_dsp_bs2p)|BS2D (foo_dsp_bs2p)]] Improves headphone listening of regular hi-fi stereo records.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Voice Cut Filter (foo_dsp_centercut)|Voice Cut Filter (foo_dsp_centercut)]] Voice cut filter.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Channel Mixer (foo_channel_mixer)|Channel Mixer (foo_channel_mixer)]] Up/down mix to/from 1-6 channels.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Crossfeed (foo_dsp_crossfeed)|Crossfeed (foo_dsp_crossfeed)]] Filters the music to help reduce fatigue caused by listening to music with headphones.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Dolby Headphone Wrapper (foo_dsp_dolbyhp)|Dolby Headphone Wrapper (foo_dsp_dolbyhp)]] Dolby Headphone engine DLL.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Dolby Pro Logic II wrapper (foo_dsp_pl2)|Dolby Pro Logic II wrapper (foo_dsp_pl2)]] Dolby Pro Logic II engine DLL (dll not included).<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Downmix (foo_dsp_downmix)|Downmix (foo_dsp_downmix)]] Downmix [[AC3]], [[DTS]], etc. to stereo.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/FreeSurround (foo_dsp_fsurround)|FreeSurround (foo_dsp_fsurround)]] It takes Dolby Surround / Pro Logic I/II encoded stereo music and decodes it into 5.1 sound. <br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/George Yohng's VST Wrapper (foo_dsp_vstwrap)|George Yohng's VST Wrapper (foo_dsp_vstwrapper)]] Enables VST plug-ins.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/LPCM - Delta-PCM Converter (foo_dsp_delta)|LPCM - Delta-PCM Converter (foo_dsp_delta)]] Noise sharpening filter.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/OSS/3D (foo_dsp_oss3ddsp)|OSS/3D (foo_dsp_oss3ddsp)]] Audio enhancement. SHAREWARE.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Post-track Silence (foo_dsp_silence)|Post-track Silence (foo_dsp_silence)]] Inserts a configurable amount of silence after each track to help external devices like MiniDisc players to sync track changes.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Secret Rabit Code Resampler (foo_dsp_src9)|Secret Rabit Code Resampler (foo_dsp_src9)]] Mega Nerd's Secret Rabbit Code sample rate converter.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Skip Silence (foo_dsp_skip_silence)|Skip Silence (foo_dsp_skip_silence)]] Detect and skip silence.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Soundtouch (foo_dsp_soundtouch)|Soundtouch (foo_dsp_soundtouch)]] Ajust pitch, tempo and rate.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/SSRC (foo_dsp_ssrc)|SSRC (foo_dsp_ssrc)]] Sample rate converter.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Stereo Convolver (foo_dsp_stereoconv)|Stereo Convolver (foo_dsp_stereoconv)]] Take stereo audio and convolve each channel with two impulse responses.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Surround Pan (foo_dsp_span)|Surround Pan (foo_dsp_span)]] WYSIWYG Surround panning.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Tube Sound (foo_dsp_tube)|Tube Sound (foo_dsp_tube)]] Emulate tube sound.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/VLevel (foo_dsp_vlevel)|VLevel (foo_dsp_vlevel)]] Dynamic compressor which amplifies the quiet parts of music.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/VST Host (foo_dsp_vst)|VST Host (foo_dsp_vst)]] Adds support to Virtual Studio Technology audio interface.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Winamp DSP Bridge (foo_dsp_winamp)|Winamp DSP Bridge (foo_dsp_winamp)]] Allows the use of Winamp DSPs.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/XOver (foo_dsp_xover)|XOver (foo_dsp_xover)]] Implements this digital crossover to achieve active multi-amplification.<br />
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==Input==<br />
===Music codecs===<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/AC3 Decoder (foo_ac3)|AC3 Decoder (foo_ac3)]] Decodes Dolby Digital lossy audio compression technologies format ([[AC3]]).<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/AC3 Packet Decoder (foo_packet_decoder_ac3)|AC3 Packet Decoder (foo_packet_decoder_ac3)]] Needed for [[AC3]] in [[Matroska]].<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/DTS Decoder (foo_dts)|DTS Decoder (foo_dts)]] Decodes Digital Theater Systems ([[DTS]]) audio format.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Matroska Plugin (foo_input_mkx)|Matroska Plugin (foo_input_mkx)]] Decodes [[Matroska]] audio container format.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/MIDI Synthesizer Host (foo_midi)|MIDI Synthesizer Host (foo_midi)]] <br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/OptimFROG Lossless Audio Decoder (foo_input_ofr)|OptimFROG Lossless Audio Decoder (foo_input_ofr)]] Decodes both the Lossless ([[OptimFROG|OFR]]) and DualStream (OFS) audio format.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Shorten Decoder (foo_input_shorten)|Shorten Decoder (foo_input_shorten)]] Decodes Shorten ([[SHN]]) audio format.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/SPDIF Passthrough (foo_spdif)|SPDIF Passthrough (foo_spdif)]] SPDIF passthrough for [[AC3]] and [[DTS]] files.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/TTA Audio Decoder (unofficial) (foo_input_tta)|TTA Audio Decoder (unofficial) (foo_input_tta)]] Decodes True Audio ([[TTA]]) audio format.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/WavPack Packet Decoder (foo_packet_decoder_wavpack)|WavPack Packet Decoder (foo_packet_decoder_wavpack)]].<br />
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===Other codecs===<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/ADPCM Decoder (foo_adpcm)|ADPCM Decoder (foo_adpcm)]] Plays GameCube ADPCM audio data and some. (DSP, ADP, GCM, HPS, STM, AST, etc.)<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Another Slight Atari Player (foo_asap)|Another Slight Atari Player (foo_asap)]] [http://asap.sourceforge.net/ ASAP] is a player/converter of Atari 8-bit music for modern computers. It provides high-quality, identical to the popular Atari800 emulator, emulation of the POKEY sound chip and the 6502 processor.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/DUMB Module Decoder (foo_dumb)|DUMB Module Decoder (foo_dumb)]] Plays your favorite module files, and then some. (MOD, S3M, XM, IT, 669, PTM, PSM, MTM, UMX)<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Game Audio Decoder (foo_game)|Game Audio Decoder (foo_game)]] Plays Westwood's audio (AUD), Sierra's sounds (SFX/AUD), Core design's cd audio (cdaudio.WAD), Funcom's music (ISS), Rome Total War's IDX (.IDX/DAT), Timegate's format (RWD), EA's Pathfinder audio (MUS) and Ben Gerard's music (SC68).<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Game Emu Player (foo_gep)|Game Emu Player (foo_gep)]] Plays several emulation formats. (GBS, NSF, SPC, GYM, HES, VGM)<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Ganbatte! (foo_ganbatte)|Ganbatte! (foo_ganbatte)]] Plays compressed Edlib (.d00, .d01) files.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Lunar 2 PCM Decoder (foo_lunar2)|Lunar 2 PCM Decoder (foo_lunar2)]] Plays audio files found on the original Lunar: Eternal Blue CD (RP*.PCM).<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/M1 Decoder (foo_m1)|M1 Decoder (foo_m1)]] Plays arcade/pinball game sound.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/MDX Decoder (foo_input_mdx)|MDX Decoder (foo_input_mdx)]] MDX is a MIDI-like format that is designed to be played using the X68000's FM synthesizer.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/NSF Decoder (foo_input_nsf)|NSF Decoder (foo_input_nsf)]] NSF file is a sound data file containing instructions for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) sound hardware.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/PSF Decoder (foo_psf)|PSF Decoder (foo_psf)]] Plays PlayStation Sound Format (PSF) files.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Reverse (foo_input_reverse)|Reverse (foo_input_reverse)]] Play music in reverse.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/SID Player 2 (foo_sid)|SID Player 2 (foo_sid)]] Sound chip of Commodore's CBM-II, Commodore 64 and Commodore 128 home computers.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/S98 Decoder (foo_input_s98)|S98 Decoder (foo_input_s98)]] Sound format for the NEC PC-98 microcomputer.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/USF Decoder (foo_input_usf)|USF Decoder (foo_input_usf)]] Decodes sound data ripped directly from a Nintendo 64 video game.<br />
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==Visualisation==<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Peakmeter (foo uie peakmeter)|Peakmeter for Columns UI (foo_uie_peakmeter)]] Displays the level for each channel in dB.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Peakmeter Spectrum (foo uie vis peakmeter spectrum)|Peakmeter and spectrum analyzer (foo_uie_vis_peakmeter_spectrum)]] Plugin that combines a peakmeter with a spectrum analyzer.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/ProjectM Visualisation (foo_vis_projectM)|ProjectM Visualisation (foo_vis_projectM)]] Based on the ProjectM project, which is a reimplementation of Milkdrop under OpenGL.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Shpeck (foo_vis_shpeck)|Shpeck (foo_vis_shpeck)]] Winamp visualisation plugins wrapper.<br />
* [[#wmpvis|WmpVis (foo_uie_wmpvis)]] Uses the visualizations from WMP. ''Panel version only''.<br />
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==Other==<br />
===General===<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Alarm (foo_alarm)|Alarm (foo_alarm)]] Starts playback at the specified period of time.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Channel Usage Visualisation (foo_vis_channelusage)|Channel Usage Visualisation (foo_vis_channelusage)]] Channel Usage Visualisation.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Common Services (foo_common)|Common Services (foo_common)]] Common services.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Converter (foo converter)|Converter (foo converter)]]<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Cwbowron's Title formating (foo_cwb_hooks)|Cwbowron's Title Format Hooks (foo_cwb_hooks)]] Adds various global titleformat functions/variables, tagger window, new file tagger, and more. No longer maintained, not compatible with current foobar2000 versions anymore.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components_0.9/Directory_Monitor_(foo_dirwatch)|Directory Monitor (foo_dirwatch)]] Allows you to specify directories to monitor, and notifies the Media Library of any changes (additions, renames, deletions) that occur.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/EXTM3U Playlist Creater (foo_extm3u)|EXTM3U Playlist Creater (foo_extm3u)]] Allow to save current playlist in the EXTM3U format.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Feature Watcher (foo_whatsnew)|Feature Watcher (foo_whatsnew)]] Watches for added or removed features.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/File Date (foo_filedate)|File Date (foo_filedate)]] Add to file tag date added, accessed, created or modified from context menu entries.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/HyperIM (foo_2hyperim)|HyperIM (foo_2hyperim)]] Provides 19 media macros.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/iPod Manager (foo_dop)|iPod Manager (foo_dop)]] Experimental iPod plugin for foobar2000 0.9.2+, currently in alpha version.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Logitech G15 LCD Display (foo_g15lcd)|Logitech G15 LCD Display (foo_g15lcd)]] Control the LCD panel on a Logitech G15 keyboard.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Menu Addons (foo_menu_addons)|Menu Addons (foo_menu_addons)]] Adds a few shortcuts in menu.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Open URL (foo_openurl)|Open URL (foo_openurl)]] Adds a context menu item to open URLs from metadata fields in a web browser.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Pause On Lock (foo_lock)|Pause On Lock (foo_lock)]] Pauses/unpauses foobar2000 on workstation lock/unlock.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Pause on Lock (extended) (foo_lock_ex)|Pause on Lock (extended) (foo_lock_ex)]] Pause playing on workstation lock. Optimized for use with Windows XP/2003.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Preview (foo_preview)|Preview (foo_preview)]] Play only part of each track in the playlist.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Replaygain Override (foo_rg_trn)|Replaygain Override (foo_rg_trn)]] Allows you to automatically switch between replaygain modes based on specified criteria (e.g. use track based RG for shuffle mode, etc.)<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Run (foo_run)|Run (foo_run)]] Able you to run a external program with the foobar syntax.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Run Commands (foo_runcmd)|Run Commands (foo_runcmd)]] Search and execute menu commands.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Scheduler (foo_scheduler)|Scheduler (foo_scheduler)]] Plugin for scheduling actions like play, stop, system shutdown/wake up and many more.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Send To Device (foo_sendtodevice)|Send To Device (foo_sendtodevice)]] Add "Send to Device" feature.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Shell Link Resolver (foo_lnk)|Shell Link Resolver (foo_lnk)]] Shell link resolver.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Timebomb (foo_timebomb)|Timebomb (foo_timebomb)]] Stop playback / exit program after a specified time.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Unpacker for JMA archive (foo_unpack_jma)|Unpacker for JMA archive (foo_unpack_jma)]]<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Unpacker for LHA archive (foo_unpack_lha)|Unpacker for LHA archive (foo_unpack_lha)]]<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Winamp API Emulator (foo_winamp_spam)|Winamp API Emulator (foo_winamp_spam)]] Designed to create a fake Winamp 1.x window which will act as a wrapper between applications written to use the Winamp API and foobar2000.<br />
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===Lyrics===<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Gasazip Lyrics (foo_gasazip)|Gasazip Lyrics (foo_gasazip)]] Search for lyrics and displays it in external window.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/LyricsDB (foo_lyricsdb)|LyricsDB (foo_lyricsdb)]] Search lyrics basing on song's artist title and sometimes album.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Mini Lyrics (foo_ui_minilyrics)|Mini Lyrics (foo_ui_minilyrics)]] Lyrics viewer for synchronizing and displaying lyrics of the currently playing song.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Sakura Script Lyrics (foo_sstp_lyrics)|Sakura Script Lyrics (foo_sstp_lyrics)]] Plays a SAKURA script lyrics to a SSP client.<br />
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===Notifier===<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/AMIP Wrapper (foo_amipwrapper)|AMIP Wrapper (foo_amipwrapper)]] Complete now-playing plug-in for mIRC, PIRCH, Klient, Bersirc, other IRC and Mail clients, supporting full player control from mIRC, playlist search, clipboard integration, HTTP, dynamic image signatures, etc.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Listening To (foo_listeningto)|Listening To (foo_listeningto)]] Sends NowPlaying information to Miranda IM.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Miranda IM Notifier (foo_mim_notify)|Miranda IM Notifier (foo_mim_notify)]] Sends configurable information about the current playing song to Miranda-IM and shows popup windows with this info.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/MSN avatar changer (foo_uie_albumart_msn)|MSN avatar changer (foo_uie_albumart_msn)]] Set currently playing song's album art as avatar.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/MSN Now Playing (alt) (foo_msnalt)|MSN Now Playing (alt) (foo_msnalt)]] Show the current song as "Now Playing" in MSN and MS Live messenger.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/On-Screen Display (foo_osd)|On-Screen Display (foo_osd)]] On screen display of track information and volume bar.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/On-Screen Display GDI (foo_osd_gdiplus)|On-Screen Display GDI (foo_osd_gdiplus)]] Same as foo_osd but uses GDI+ for osd drawing.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Pretty Popup (foo_prettypop)|Pretty Popup (foo_prettypop)]] Display a moderately sized popup of song information when a new song plays.<br />
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===Online database===<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Audioscrobbler (foo_audioscrobbler)|Audioscrobbler (foo_audioscrobbler)]] Audioscrobbler will send the name of every song you play on your computer to Last.fm. This effortlessly populates your profile to play radio you like and make personalized recommendations.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Foosic Music Database (foo_sic)|Foosic Music Database (foo_sic)]] Sends track information to the [http://www.foosic.org/ foosic online database]. You can currently view your top artist, album and track statistics with foosic. Now support FooID fingerprints.<br />
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===Online radio===<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/MSLive (foo_input_mslive)|MSLive (foo_input_mslive)]] Support for [[MMS]] and [[RSTP]] broadcast radio protocols.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/XM Radio Online Player (foo_xm)|XM Radio Online Player (foo_xm)]] Allow you to listen to XM Radio channels over the Internet by using XM Radio Online.<br />
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===Playlist tools===<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Audioscrobble Charts (foo_scrobblecharts)|Audioscrobble Charts (foo_scrobblecharts)]] Generate a playlist from an artist's Last.fm chart. It also allows you to sort a selection in the playlist by the artist's charts.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Bin Pack (foo_binpack)|Bin Pack (foo_binpack)]] Creates playlists from a list with a maximum length.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Command Playlist (foo_cmd_playlist)|Command Playlist (foo_cmd_playlist)]] Add /playlist-activate:"Name" to the foobar command line to activate the named playlist.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Cuesheet Creator (foo_cuesheet_creator)|Cuesheet Creator (foo_cuesheet_creator)]] Cuesheet creator.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Database Search (foo_dbsearch)|Database Search (foo_dbsearch)]] Database search.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Default Video Player (foo_default_videoplayer)|Default Video Player (foo_default_videoplayer)]] Allows you to play your video clips from foobar playlist with default external player.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Delete Current (foo_deletecurrent)|Delete Current (foo_deletecurrent)]] Adds a menu item giving the possibility to delete from computer the current playing track.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Highlight Playing (foo_highlightplaying)|Highlight Playing (foo_highlightplaying)]] Highlights actual now playing item even when the playlist has been broken.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/History (foo_history)|History (foo_history)]] Very basic song history.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Inactive Tracks (foo_skip)|Inactive Tracks (foo_skip)]] Skips tracks that are marked via a tag as inactive.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/MeowDB (foo_meowdb)|MeowDB (foo_meowdb)]] Takes the Media Library and outputs the results to a form and uploads it to your server using the cURL library.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Navigator (foo_navigator)|Navigator (foo_navigator)]] Advanced history component.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Now Playing Simple (foo_np_simple)|Now Playing Simple (foo_np_simple)]] Simple now playing plugin to output formatted string to plain text file.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Playback Queue Viewer (foo_pqview)|Playback Queue Viewer (foo_pqview)]] Playback queue viewer.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Playlist Bind (foo_playlist_bind)|Playlist Bind (foo_playlist_bind)]] Synchronize playlist with contents of specific directory.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Playlist Clear (foo_playlistclear)|Playlist Clear (foo_playlistclear)]] All playlists are cleared at startup.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Playlist Manager (foo_playlist_manager)|Playlist Manager (foo_playlist_manager)]] Playlist manager.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Playlist Name Enhenced (foo_playlist_name_enhanced)|Playlist Name Enhenced (foo_playlist_name_enhanced)]] Appends automatically playlist info ("items / length") to all playlist names.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Playlist Tools (foo_utils)|Playlist Tools (foo_utils)]] Provides various general commands.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Playlist Tools for Matroska (foo_utils_mka)|Playlist Tools for Matroska (foo_utils_mka)]] Provides various general commands.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Queue Manager (foo_queuemanager)|Queue Manager (foo_queuemanager)]] It provides a window that shows the queue's contents and allows you to delete parts of them or clear the whole queue. ''Non-ColumnUI obsolete version, try panel version instead.''<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Randomized Playlist Entry (foo_random)|Randomized Playlist Entry (foo_random)]] Randomized playlist entry.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Rating (foo_rating)|Rating (foo_rating)]] Display an icon in the systray with a tooltip popup from which you can choose a rating between 1 and 5 for the currently playing file.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Remove Played (foo_removeplayed)|Remove Played (foo_removeplayed)]] It removes tracks from the playlist once they've been played.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Track Finder (foo_trackfinder)|Track Finder (foo_trackfinder)]] Displays a context menu that lets you quickly find songs based on their album title or artists name.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Track Position (foo_trackpos)|Track Position (foo_trackpos)]] Provides a new context menu item "place after current playing", that allows you to place any tracks after the current playing one in the playing playlist.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/XSPF (foo_xspf)|XSPF (foo_xspf)]] Adds XSPF support. XSPF is an open, XML based playlist format.<br />
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===Playback Statistics===<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Playback Statistics Custom (foo_playback_custom)|Playback Statistics Custom (foo_playback_custom)]] Stores playback statistics in tags like foo_playcount_mod, with claimed faster response, and uses foo_custominfo db if file is unavailable for writing.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Play Count Mod (foo_playcount_mod)|Play Count Mod (foo_playcount_mod)]] Unofficial playcount modded to supress the update tag popups.<br />
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===Remote control===<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Advanced Controls (foo_advancedcontrols)|Advanced Controls (foo_advancedcontrols)]] Control all the playback functions from icons in the Taskbar Notification Area (play, pause, next, previous, open)<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Appcommand (foo_appcommand)|Appcommand (foo_appcommand)]] Adds the ability to assign multimedia keyboard buttons that sends APPCOMMAND (for example some HP keyboards) as (global) keyboard hotkeys.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Bluetooth Control (foo_bluetooth_ctrl)|Bluetooth Control (foo_bluetooth_ctrl)]] Control your favourite music player using your favourite Symbian-based bluetooth enabled phone.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/COM Automation Server (foo_comserver2)|COM Automation Server (foo_comserver2)]] Allows controlling foobar2000 through COM Automation<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Control Server (foo_controlserver)|Control Server (foo_controlserver)]] Acts as a server to control Foobar2000. Connect with a telnet client and control it using ASCII commands.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/DDE Control (foo_ddecontrol)|DDE Control (foo_ddecontrol)]] Control foobar remotelly with DDE interprocess communication (interface in japanese only).<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/HTTP Writer (foo_write_http)|HTTP Writer (foo_write_http)]] It's TCP/IP server that listens on a specified port for incoming requests such as play, stop, etc.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Joystick Control (foo_joystick_control)|Joystick Control (foo_joystick_control)]] Control foobar2000 from a joystick/gamepad.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Minibar2k (foo_Minibar2k)|Minibar2k (foo_Minibar2k)]] Control Foobar2k from your PDA (PocketPC based).<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Remote Control (foo_remotecontrol)|Remote Control (foo_remotecontrol)]] Adds support to Melloware Intelliremote software which claims to work with Creative remote control (Soundblaster Live!, Audigy, Extigy, Audigy ZS and Soundblaster X-Fi.)<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/RM-1800 (foo_mr1800)|RM-1800 (foo_mr1800)]] Adds support of Creative X-Fi's remote (RM-1800).<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/RM-X Media Edition (foo_rmx)|RM-X Media Edition (foo_rmx)]] Yet another plugin for remote control. SHAREWARE.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Titlebar (foo_managedWrapper)|Titlebar (foo_managedWrapper)]] Create a personal title bar that shows the currently playing song on the top of the screen all the time. It supports custom-made skins.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/WinLIRC Client (foo_lirc)|WinLIRC Client (foo_lirc)]] Control Foobar from a remote control.<br />
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===Tagging===<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Custom Info (foo_custominfo)|Custom Info (foo_custominfo)]] Allows you to set info fields for files without modifying them. <br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Discogs (foo_discogs)|Discogs (foo_discogs)]] Retrieve info and album art from Discogs.com database.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Freedb Tagger (foo_freedb2)|Freedb Tagger (foo_freedb2)]] Freedb.org tagger. Now included with official foobar2000 installers.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Live Show Tagger (foo_tradersfriend)|Live Show Tagger (foo_tradersfriend)]] Live show tagger.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Masstagger Addons (foo_masstag_addons)|Masstagger Addons (foo_masstag_addons)]] Some addons for masstagger, including code page conversion and chinese conversion.<br />
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==Links==<br />
* [http://pelit.koillismaa.fi/plugins/ Official third-party components site]<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=42730&st=0 List of components] from earlier versions not yet ported to 0.9.x.<br />
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* [[foobar2000:foobar2000|Go back to Main Page]]</div>Zarkonhttps://wiki.hydrogenaud.io/index.php?title=Foobar2000:FAQFoobar2000:FAQ2008-09-22T15:23:03Z<p>Zarkon: /* How can I move to the currently playing track in the playlist? */</p>
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= General =<br />
<br />
== Is this the only FAQ? ==<br />
No. There is [http://www.foobar2000.org/FAQ.html an official one] at the foobar2000.org site. It is maintained independently of this one, and covers different topics.<br />
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== Is foobar2000 still under active development? ==<br />
Yes. Please see the forum and the foobar2000 homepage for the latest version and news about upcoming versions.<br />
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== I have Windows Vista and my foobar2000 has strange behavior. Do you plan on fixing those bugs soon? ==<br />
Foobar2000 fully supports Windows Vista (other than a limitation in Windows Explorer which causes the "Enqueue" command to not work properly with a large number of files). The problem is most probably due to a component, so updating to the latest version might resolve the problem.<br />
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== I'm looking for a specific feature. How should I know if a third-party component suits my needs ? ==<br />
If you are not the Ctrl+F kind of person with your web browser, this is the perfect opportunity for you to get familiar with it. Go to the [[Foobar2000:Components_0.9|components section]], press Ctrl+F and search for keywords related to what you are looking for. [http://pelit.koillismaa.fi/plugins/index.php Foobar2000 official 3rd party components site] is another option, although it does not contain all the components known for 0.9.x at the moment. You will hopefully find something that suits you. Otherwise, maybe you can make a request in the foobar2000 forum or even better, code it yourself then share it with the community!<br />
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== How do I upgrade Foobar2000? ==<br />
If it's a minor upgrade (e.g. 0.9.3 -> 0.9.4) then simply install it in the same directory. Remember to select the same "per user" setting while installing; you could lose all your configurations otherwise. If it's a major upgrade (e.g. 0.8 -> 0.9), it's recommended that you uninstall the previous version before installing the newer version, because the components are (almost always) incompatible with the newer version.<br />
<br />
== Where can I find old versions of Foobar2000? ==<br />
Old versions can be found [http://www.filehippo.com/download_foobar2000/ at filehippo.com]. Although old versions may be lacking critical bug fixes, they can be useful if you need to use a component or operating system that is no longer supported by the current version. For example, Windows 2000 users can't use foobar2000 versions newer than 0.9.4.5.<br />
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= Playback =<br />
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== There are multiple output methods available: DirectSound, waveOut and Kernel Streaming. Which one should I use? ==<br />
The default setting (waveOut) is recommended; it should be safe to use anywhere. Using DirectSound results in better performance (less CPU overhead)—especially under Windows 2000, Windows XP or newer—but there shouldn't be any audible difference between the two. In certain rare cases, Kernel Streaming may produce better results than DirectSound/waveOut (if for some reason you need data sent through digital out to be bit-identical to source stream); however, bit-identical results with DirectSound have been reported on soundcards capable of mixing multiple streams in hardware (with hardware mixing enabled in DirectSound settings).<br />
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Please note that Kernel Streaming is an experimental feature with known issues, and using it is ''not'' recommended unless you have a clear need to do so. Most of perceived "sound quality differences" between DirectSound and Kernel Streaming are related to the fact that Kernel Streaming usually bypasses the Windows volume control. In addition, Kernel Streaming only works on Windows 2000, Windows XP or newer.<br />
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== How can I send my files from Windows Explorer into a specific playlist, so as not to erase my active playlist? ==<br />
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Preferences → General → Always send to playlist (playlist name)<br />
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== Why does dragging and dropping directories / files have erratic results? == <br />
The culprit is most likely an input component. Removing the input components and adding them back one-by-one can help you pinpoint the location. Note: Haali has coded a stable Matroska component that doesn't cause this problem.<br />
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== Why can't I listen to unfinished downloading files? ==<br />
Foobar2000 needs exclusive access to files being played - they can be read by other software while foobar2000 is accessing them but not written to. A good workaround is to copy the unfinished file, then try to play it.<br />
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== The 'Previous' button doesn't work. ==<br />
In Random playback mode, the Previous button behaves as a Stop button.<br />
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== How can I (automatically) move to the currently playing track in the playlist? ==<br />
By default, double-clicking the status bar will highlight the currently playing track. To make it automatic, select Playback > Cursor follows playback.<br />
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= Look & Feel =<br />
<br />
== I just saw a great looking foobar2000 window, but I don't know how to get mine looking the same way! Is there no hope for me? ==<br />
Of course there is! First take a look at those threads and get in touch with what other users achieved:<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=58574 Default UI Gallery] {{foobar2000v09}}<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=43077 Foobar Gallery] {{foobar2000v09}}<br />
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Then, you are ready to give it a try! You can find some of the user's configuration in the links below. Note that [http://wiki.hydrogenaudio.org/index.php?title=Foobar2000:0.9_Single_Column_Playlist_%28foo_uie_single_column_playlist%29 Single Column Playlist] and [http://yuo.be/columns.php ColumnUI] are third-party components that you need to download.<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=49783 Single Column Playlist settings database]<br />
* [http://foobar.nub4life.net/columns/ Columns UI settings database]<br />
** [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=31509&hl=foobar+gallery Navigator-Suite]<br />
** [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=33450 Azrael]<br />
* [http://pelit.koillismaa.fi/fb2k/index.php foobar2000 formatting]<br />
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== Is there a way to make my instant messenger's "Now Playing" show the song I'm listening to with foobar? ==<br />
Yes, through plugins:<br />
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* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=10632 AMIP] Complete now-playing plug-in for mIRC, PIRCH, Klient, Bersirc, other IRC and Mail clients, supporting full player control from mIRC, playlist search, clipboard integration, HTTP, dynamic image signatures, etc.<br />
* [http://stephan.kochen.nl/proj/foobar2000.html#msn for MSN]<br />
* [http://pelit.koillismaa.fi/plugins/general.php#76 for Miranda-IM]<br />
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== I have seen some people using something which pops up to display the song being listened to. Where can I find it? ==<br />
* It's called [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=33236&hl=foo_pretty+pop-up foo_prettypop]. Note that it requires the .NET Framework to work.<br />
* If you are using Columns UI, it has a popup notification feature too ("Preferences -> Display -> ColumnsUI -> Status Bar/Systray (tab) -> Show popup notification baloon")<br />
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== Is there a way to map my multimedia keyboard keys? ==<br />
You can assign actions with keys including multimedia key from the in "Preference -> General -> Keyboard Shortcuts". If it still does not work, take a look at [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?s=39a242a80d03f35b424165dd8e06be6b&showtopic=50067 this] tutorial.<br />
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= Columns UI =<br />
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== How do I know which component is meant to be used with Columns UI?==<br />
[[Foobar2000:Components_0.9|Component section]] of the wiki shows which plugin you can use for ColumnsUI's interface.<br />
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== How can I get tabbed panels? ==<br />
Use [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=46106&st=0&p=410247&#entry410247 uie tabs]. Also, the latest version of Column UI (0.2.0 Alpha 3) has the feature built-in.<br />
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== Where are the options for changing the playback buttons? ==<br />
Right click on buttons area → Customise...<br />
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== How can I display the album art and cover above my playlist? ==<br />
To set the panels above your playlist, just use <tt>list all toolbars</tt>, then add the panels/toolbars/visualizations that you want to use. Organize them as you want them to be displayed. And finally, use the 'minimum height' values of the corresponding panels. As it is not a common way to use the toolbar, you may experience some unexpected behaviour. Keep in mind that it may create some display problems. Musicmusic may fix this into the next version of Columns UI.<br />
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== I have more questions. ==<br />
Refer to the [http://yuo.be/wiki/columns_ui:faqs offial ColumnsUI FAQ].<br />
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= Media Library, Tagging & Album Cover =<br />
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== I updated my tags, but foobar still shows the old tags. How can I fix this? ==<br />
This happens almost exclusively when you use a third party program to update tags (updates made by Foobar2000 itself are immediately reflected). Select the file(s), right click on any of them, go to Tagging, then click on "Reload Info from File(s)".<br />
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== How can I fill in tags based on file names or directory structure? ==<br />
Right click on the file(s) in the playlist → open the [[Foobar2000:Properties|Properties dialog]] → choose "Automatically Fill Values" from its "Tools" menu. For more details, see the [[Foobar2000:Properties/Automatically Fill Values|Automatically Fill Values]] page.<br />
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== How can I automatically assign tracknumbers to a group of files? ==<br />
Select all tracks that need to be filled with tracknumbers → right click → open the [[Foobar2000:Properties|Properties dialog]] → choose "Auto Track Number" from the "Tools" menu.<br />
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== Is there a way to have album covers downloaded automatically? ==<br />
Unfortunately, it is not possible. But, there is a way to be 2 clicks away from those cover arts. Take a look at [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=43429&hl=cover+download this thread] for more info.<br />
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== How can I make a playlist containing duplicate entries? ==<br />
Unfortunately, this is not possible. However, you can use the album list panel component to remove the dead entries from your library, and use a free program like [http://zabkat.com/xplorer2] to find the duplicate files in your computer.<br />
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== How can I make a playlist containing files recently added to the media library? ==<br />
One of the information which the [[Foobar2000:Components_0.9/Playback_Statistics_(foo_playcount)|official playback statistics component (foo_playcount)]] collects is the time a file was added to the Media Library. This data is accessible by the %added% field, so you can search by a query such as <tt>%added% DURING LAST 2 WEEKS</tt> in Facets, Album List, or Media Library Search.<br />
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== How do I save tags in a database (as opposed to writing it in the file)? ==<br />
The [[Foobar2000:Components_0.9/Playback_Statistics_(foo_playcount)|official playback statistics component (foo_playcount)]] stores the information it has collected in a database by default. If you need to store some other information in a database, use [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=45994 foo_custominfo]. Note that foo_custominfo is incompatible with foobar2000 since version 0.9.5.3.<br />
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== How do I tag various artist albums (compilations)? ==<br />
Enter the information in the Album Artist tag. Most people use "VA", "Various" or "Various Artists", but you can put anything you want.<br />
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= Titleformatting =<br />
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== How can I display information about the next track in the playlist? ==<br />
This is not possible in foobar2000 since v0.9.5.3.<br />
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== How can I calculate and display how long it's been since I last played a track? ==<br />
The [[Foobar2000:Components_0.9/Playback_Statistics_(foo_playcount)|official playback statistics component (foo_playcount)]] stores the information in the <tt>%last_played%</tt> field. However, the current system time cannot be retrieved via titleformatting in foobar2000 v0.9.5.3 and beyond, so in most cases, you cannot calculate how long it has been (e.g., in days) since a track was last played. (See the [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?s=&showtopic=58233&view=findpost&p=564223 relevant discussion] at the Hydrogenaudio forums.)<br />
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The one exception is [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Columns UI (foo ui columns)|ColumnsUI (foo_ui_columns)]], which makes <tt>%_system_year%, %_system_day%, %_system_month%, %_system_day_of_week%,</tt> and <tt>%_system_hour%</tt> available. Hence it is technically possible to calculate and display the difference, but it is only accessible from within the Columns UI playlists.<br />
<br />
== How can I apply color changes to my titleformatting results? ==<br />
The <tt>$rgb()</tt> command is currently unsupported in the Default UI playlist. For complex coloring schemes, you need to use [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Columns UI (foo ui columns)|ColumnsUI (foo_ui_columns)]].<br />
<br />
= Troubleshooting =<br />
<br />
== List of banned components ==<br />
Before posting bug reports, be sure that none of [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=44213 those problematic components] are installed.<br />
<br />
== There is always a long delay before changes to the DSPs take effect. Can I reduce this? ==<br />
Try reducing the output buffer length from Preferences → Playback → Output → (your selected output method). However, do not put it at the minimum length. 300ms should be enough (more if you are using several DSPs).<br />
<br />
== What are metadb_handle leaks? ==<br />
metadb_handles are resources used in the metadata management in foobar2000. A leak indicates that a component does not release them (in time). The overall effect of such a leak is relatively harmless. Nevertheless, this is a programming error and foobar2000 detects and reports it to the user. Unfortunately, it is not possible for foobar2000 to detect which component caused the leak.<br />
<br />
== I hear static when fading in/out - pause/unpause. ==<br />
Be sure you have the latest sound drivers installed and disable your DSPs before reporting it. Some users reported that using [http://foobar2000.org/components/index.html Kernel Streaming] instead of the default output fixed the problem ("Preferences -> Playback -> Output"), but be aware that this plugin is still experimental and it is issue related in some cases.<br />
<br />
== Playing certain files over HTTP doesn't seem to work in foobar2000. It works in other players. What's wrong? ==<br />
foobar2000 uses MIME types to determine the file type of a given file. If an invalid MIME type is returned, it will cause foobar2000 to use the wrong decoder. If an unidentified MIME type is returned, foobar2000 will use the extension to determine the file's contents. Using the extension to determine the file's contents is a difficult thing to do in code, and is unlikely to be included in foobar2000. To fix the problem, get the server to return valid MIME types. This is a server-side problem, not a foobar2000 problem.<br />
<br />
== Foobar2000 shut down improperly / crashed, and now my recent changes are all gone! How do I prevent this in the future? ==<br />
Foobar2000 automatically saves configuration changes (including edits to the playlists) only when it is closed properly. If foobar2000 crashed, you should first try to find and remove the cause of the crash, e.g., an unstable third-party component. There are, of course, other causes for an improper shutdown, such as Windows crashing or a power outage. To reduce the risk of losing changes, you should manually save the settings by doing one of the following:<br />
* Closing and restarting foobar2000 during/after making major changes<br />
* Using the Save All button in the Preferences window<br />
* Binding the 'Save Configuration' command to a keyboard shortcut/toolbar button.<br />
<br />
= Foobar2000 and other players =<br />
<br />
== Is foobar really better than Winamp? ==<br />
There is no set answer. According to public opinion, foobar is great for people wanting a minimal player, as well as the opposite: people needing advanced features. However, the medium users are lost between the profusion of settings and components to find. Some relevant links:<br />
<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=20322 Tell us why have you chosen foobar2000, or why don't you like it]<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=29501&hl=winamp Could foobar2000 replace winamp?]<br />
<br />
== I won't leave iTunes, it manages my iPod perfectly! ==<br />
Maybe this will change your mind: [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=45160&hl=dop foo_dop].<br />
<br />
== How do I add the iTunes like panel showing (genre, artist, album)? ==<br />
Use [http://foobar2000.audiohq.de/foo_facets/ Facets] if you're using DefaultUI or the "Filter" UI component that comes with the latest version of Column UI. You can also use [http://www.bazquux.com/wiki/Foobar2000:Browser foo_browser] with ColumnUI. <br />
<br />
== How do I add the iTunes like search toolbar? ==<br />
Use [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=44012 foo_uie_quicksearch].<br />
<br />
== Why do my songs show a square block next to the title/artist fields in iTunes? ==<br />
Although the ID3v2.4 is the standard, iTunes (and many other software players as well as portables) still support only ID3v2.3. A workaround for this is to use compatibility mode tagging (Preferences -> Advanced -> Tagging -> MP3 -> "ID3v2 Compatibility Mode")<br />
<br />
== How do I have a Winamp / MediaMonkey style "now playing" playlist? ==<br />
Unlike winamp (and mediamonkey), there is no special "now playing" playlist in foobar; the foobar way of doing things is to play playlists. That said, you can use the playback queue to get a similar functionality. Instead of clicking "play", use the "add to playback queue" command. You can use [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/lofiversion/index.php/t47650-50.html foo_uie_queuemanager] component to display a panel that displays queued songs.<br />
<br />
[[Category:foobar2000 Guides|FAQ]]</div>Zarkonhttps://wiki.hydrogenaud.io/index.php?title=Foobar2000:FAQFoobar2000:FAQ2008-09-22T12:45:25Z<p>Zarkon: /* Playback */</p>
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<div>{{fb2k}}<br />
<br />
= General =<br />
<br />
== Is this the only FAQ? ==<br />
No. There is [http://www.foobar2000.org/FAQ.html an official one] at the foobar2000.org site. It is maintained independently of this one, and covers different topics.<br />
<br />
== Is foobar2000 still under active development? ==<br />
Yes. Please see the forum and the foobar2000 homepage for the latest version and news about upcoming versions.<br />
<br />
== I have Windows Vista and my foobar2000 has strange behavior. Do you plan on fixing those bugs soon? ==<br />
Foobar2000 fully supports Windows Vista (other than a limitation in Windows Explorer which causes the "Enqueue" command to not work properly with a large number of files). The problem is most probably due to a component, so updating to the latest version might resolve the problem.<br />
<br />
== I'm looking for a specific feature. How should I know if a third-party component suits my needs ? ==<br />
If you are not the Ctrl+F kind of person with your web browser, this is the perfect opportunity for you to get familiar with it. Go to the [[Foobar2000:Components_0.9|components section]], press Ctrl+F and search for keywords related to what you are looking for. [http://pelit.koillismaa.fi/plugins/index.php Foobar2000 official 3rd party components site] is another option, although it does not contain all the components known for 0.9.x at the moment. You will hopefully find something that suits you. Otherwise, maybe you can make a request in the foobar2000 forum or even better, code it yourself then share it with the community!<br />
<br />
== How do I upgrade Foobar2000? ==<br />
If it's a minor upgrade (e.g. 0.9.3 -> 0.9.4) then simply install it in the same directory. Remember to select the same "per user" setting while installing; you could lose all your configurations otherwise. If it's a major upgrade (e.g. 0.8 -> 0.9), it's recommended that you uninstall the previous version before installing the newer version, because the components are (almost always) incompatible with the newer version.<br />
<br />
== Where can I find old versions of Foobar2000? ==<br />
Old versions can be found [http://www.filehippo.com/download_foobar2000/ at filehippo.com]. Although old versions may be lacking critical bug fixes, they can be useful if you need to use a component or operating system that is no longer supported by the current version. For example, Windows 2000 users can't use foobar2000 versions newer than 0.9.4.5.<br />
<br />
= Playback =<br />
<br />
== There are multiple output methods available: DirectSound, waveOut and Kernel Streaming. Which one should I use? ==<br />
The default setting (waveOut) is recommended; it should be safe to use anywhere. Using DirectSound results in better performance (less CPU overhead)—especially under Windows 2000, Windows XP or newer—but there shouldn't be any audible difference between the two. In certain rare cases, Kernel Streaming may produce better results than DirectSound/waveOut (if for some reason you need data sent through digital out to be bit-identical to source stream); however, bit-identical results with DirectSound have been reported on soundcards capable of mixing multiple streams in hardware (with hardware mixing enabled in DirectSound settings).<br />
<br />
Please note that Kernel Streaming is an experimental feature with known issues, and using it is ''not'' recommended unless you have a clear need to do so. Most of perceived "sound quality differences" between DirectSound and Kernel Streaming are related to the fact that Kernel Streaming usually bypasses the Windows volume control. In addition, Kernel Streaming only works on Windows 2000, Windows XP or newer.<br />
<br />
== How can I send my files from Windows Explorer into a specific playlist, so as not to erase my active playlist? ==<br />
<br />
Preferences → General → Always send to playlist (playlist name)<br />
<br />
== Why does dragging and dropping directories / files have erratic results? == <br />
The culprit is most likely an input component. Removing the input components and adding them back one-by-one can help you pinpoint the location. Note: Haali has coded a stable Matroska component that doesn't cause this problem.<br />
<br />
== Why can't I listen to unfinished downloading files? ==<br />
Foobar2000 needs exclusive access to files being played - they can be read by other software while foobar2000 is accessing them but not written to. A good workaround is to copy the unfinished file, then try to play it.<br />
<br />
== The 'Previous' button doesn't work. ==<br />
In Random playback mode, the Previous button behaves as a Stop button.<br />
<br />
== How can I move to the currently playing track in the playlist? ==<br />
1. Double-click the status bar.<br />
2. To make it automatic, select Playback > Cursor follows playback.<br />
<br />
= Look & Feel =<br />
<br />
== I just saw a great looking foobar2000 window, but I don't know how to get mine looking the same way! Is there no hope for me? ==<br />
Of course there is! First take a look at those threads and get in touch with what other users achieved:<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=58574 Default UI Gallery] {{foobar2000v09}}<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=43077 Foobar Gallery] {{foobar2000v09}}<br />
<br />
Then, you are ready to give it a try! You can find some of the user's configuration in the links below. Note that [http://wiki.hydrogenaudio.org/index.php?title=Foobar2000:0.9_Single_Column_Playlist_%28foo_uie_single_column_playlist%29 Single Column Playlist] and [http://yuo.be/columns.php ColumnUI] are third-party components that you need to download.<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=49783 Single Column Playlist settings database]<br />
* [http://foobar.nub4life.net/columns/ Columns UI settings database]<br />
** [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=31509&hl=foobar+gallery Navigator-Suite]<br />
** [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=33450 Azrael]<br />
* [http://pelit.koillismaa.fi/fb2k/index.php foobar2000 formatting]<br />
<br />
== Is there a way to make my instant messenger's "Now Playing" show the song I'm listening to with foobar? ==<br />
Yes, through plugins:<br />
<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=10632 AMIP] Complete now-playing plug-in for mIRC, PIRCH, Klient, Bersirc, other IRC and Mail clients, supporting full player control from mIRC, playlist search, clipboard integration, HTTP, dynamic image signatures, etc.<br />
* [http://stephan.kochen.nl/proj/foobar2000.html#msn for MSN]<br />
* [http://pelit.koillismaa.fi/plugins/general.php#76 for Miranda-IM]<br />
<br />
== I have seen some people using something which pops up to display the song being listened to. Where can I find it? ==<br />
* It's called [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=33236&hl=foo_pretty+pop-up foo_prettypop]. Note that it requires the .NET Framework to work.<br />
* If you are using Columns UI, it has a popup notification feature too ("Preferences -> Display -> ColumnsUI -> Status Bar/Systray (tab) -> Show popup notification baloon")<br />
<br />
== Is there a way to map my multimedia keyboard keys? ==<br />
You can assign actions with keys including multimedia key from the in "Preference -> General -> Keyboard Shortcuts". If it still does not work, take a look at [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?s=39a242a80d03f35b424165dd8e06be6b&showtopic=50067 this] tutorial.<br />
<br />
<br />
= Columns UI =<br />
<br />
== How do I know which component is meant to be used with Columns UI?==<br />
[[Foobar2000:Components_0.9|Component section]] of the wiki shows which plugin you can use for ColumnsUI's interface.<br />
<br />
== How can I get tabbed panels? ==<br />
Use [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=46106&st=0&p=410247&#entry410247 uie tabs]. Also, the latest version of Column UI (0.2.0 Alpha 3) has the feature built-in.<br />
<br />
== Where are the options for changing the playback buttons? ==<br />
Right click on buttons area → Customise...<br />
<br />
== How can I display the album art and cover above my playlist? ==<br />
To set the panels above your playlist, just use <tt>list all toolbars</tt>, then add the panels/toolbars/visualizations that you want to use. Organize them as you want them to be displayed. And finally, use the 'minimum height' values of the corresponding panels. As it is not a common way to use the toolbar, you may experience some unexpected behaviour. Keep in mind that it may create some display problems. Musicmusic may fix this into the next version of Columns UI.<br />
<br />
== I have more questions. ==<br />
Refer to the [http://yuo.be/wiki/columns_ui:faqs offial ColumnsUI FAQ].<br />
<br />
<br />
= Media Library, Tagging & Album Cover =<br />
<br />
== I updated my tags, but foobar still shows the old tags. How can I fix this? ==<br />
This happens almost exclusively when you use a third party program to update tags (updates made by Foobar2000 itself are immediately reflected). Select the file(s), right click on any of them, go to Tagging, then click on "Reload Info from File(s)".<br />
<br />
== How can I fill in tags based on file names or directory structure? ==<br />
Right click on the file(s) in the playlist → open the [[Foobar2000:Properties|Properties dialog]] → choose "Automatically Fill Values" from its "Tools" menu. For more details, see the [[Foobar2000:Properties/Automatically Fill Values|Automatically Fill Values]] page.<br />
<br />
== How can I automatically assign tracknumbers to a group of files? ==<br />
Select all tracks that need to be filled with tracknumbers → right click → open the [[Foobar2000:Properties|Properties dialog]] → choose "Auto Track Number" from the "Tools" menu.<br />
<br />
== Is there a way to have album covers downloaded automatically? ==<br />
Unfortunately, it is not possible. But, there is a way to be 2 clicks away from those cover arts. Take a look at [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=43429&hl=cover+download this thread] for more info.<br />
<br />
== How can I make a playlist containing duplicate entries? ==<br />
Unfortunately, this is not possible. However, you can use the album list panel component to remove the dead entries from your library, and use a free program like [http://zabkat.com/xplorer2] to find the duplicate files in your computer.<br />
<br />
== How can I make a playlist containing files recently added to the media library? ==<br />
One of the information which the [[Foobar2000:Components_0.9/Playback_Statistics_(foo_playcount)|official playback statistics component (foo_playcount)]] collects is the time a file was added to the Media Library. This data is accessible by the %added% field, so you can search by a query such as <tt>%added% DURING LAST 2 WEEKS</tt> in Facets, Album List, or Media Library Search.<br />
<br />
== How do I save tags in a database (as opposed to writing it in the file)? ==<br />
The [[Foobar2000:Components_0.9/Playback_Statistics_(foo_playcount)|official playback statistics component (foo_playcount)]] stores the information it has collected in a database by default. If you need to store some other information in a database, use [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=45994 foo_custominfo]. Note that foo_custominfo is incompatible with foobar2000 since version 0.9.5.3.<br />
<br />
== How do I tag various artist albums (compilations)? ==<br />
Enter the information in the Album Artist tag. Most people use "VA", "Various" or "Various Artists", but you can put anything you want.<br />
<br />
= Titleformatting =<br />
<br />
== How can I display information about the next track in the playlist? ==<br />
This is not possible in foobar2000 since v0.9.5.3.<br />
<br />
== How can I calculate and display how long it's been since I last played a track? ==<br />
The [[Foobar2000:Components_0.9/Playback_Statistics_(foo_playcount)|official playback statistics component (foo_playcount)]] stores the information in the <tt>%last_played%</tt> field. However, the current system time cannot be retrieved via titleformatting in foobar2000 v0.9.5.3 and beyond, so in most cases, you cannot calculate how long it has been (e.g., in days) since a track was last played. (See the [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?s=&showtopic=58233&view=findpost&p=564223 relevant discussion] at the Hydrogenaudio forums.)<br />
<br />
The one exception is [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Columns UI (foo ui columns)|ColumnsUI (foo_ui_columns)]], which makes <tt>%_system_year%, %_system_day%, %_system_month%, %_system_day_of_week%,</tt> and <tt>%_system_hour%</tt> available. Hence it is technically possible to calculate and display the difference, but it is only accessible from within the Columns UI playlists.<br />
<br />
== How can I apply color changes to my titleformatting results? ==<br />
The <tt>$rgb()</tt> command is currently unsupported in the Default UI playlist. For complex coloring schemes, you need to use [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Columns UI (foo ui columns)|ColumnsUI (foo_ui_columns)]].<br />
<br />
= Troubleshooting =<br />
<br />
== List of banned components ==<br />
Before posting bug reports, be sure that none of [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=44213 those problematic components] are installed.<br />
<br />
== There is always a long delay before changes to the DSPs take effect. Can I reduce this? ==<br />
Try reducing the output buffer length from Preferences → Playback → Output → (your selected output method). However, do not put it at the minimum length. 300ms should be enough (more if you are using several DSPs).<br />
<br />
== What are metadb_handle leaks? ==<br />
metadb_handles are resources used in the metadata management in foobar2000. A leak indicates that a component does not release them (in time). The overall effect of such a leak is relatively harmless. Nevertheless, this is a programming error and foobar2000 detects and reports it to the user. Unfortunately, it is not possible for foobar2000 to detect which component caused the leak.<br />
<br />
== I hear static when fading in/out - pause/unpause. ==<br />
Be sure you have the latest sound drivers installed and disable your DSPs before reporting it. Some users reported that using [http://foobar2000.org/components/index.html Kernel Streaming] instead of the default output fixed the problem ("Preferences -> Playback -> Output"), but be aware that this plugin is still experimental and it is issue related in some cases.<br />
<br />
== Playing certain files over HTTP doesn't seem to work in foobar2000. It works in other players. What's wrong? ==<br />
foobar2000 uses MIME types to determine the file type of a given file. If an invalid MIME type is returned, it will cause foobar2000 to use the wrong decoder. If an unidentified MIME type is returned, foobar2000 will use the extension to determine the file's contents. Using the extension to determine the file's contents is a difficult thing to do in code, and is unlikely to be included in foobar2000. To fix the problem, get the server to return valid MIME types. This is a server-side problem, not a foobar2000 problem.<br />
<br />
== Foobar2000 shut down improperly / crashed, and now my recent changes are all gone! How do I prevent this in the future? ==<br />
Foobar2000 automatically saves configuration changes (including edits to the playlists) only when it is closed properly. If foobar2000 crashed, you should first try to find and remove the cause of the crash, e.g., an unstable third-party component. There are, of course, other causes for an improper shutdown, such as Windows crashing or a power outage. To reduce the risk of losing changes, you should manually save the settings by doing one of the following:<br />
* Closing and restarting foobar2000 during/after making major changes<br />
* Using the Save All button in the Preferences window<br />
* Binding the 'Save Configuration' command to a keyboard shortcut/toolbar button.<br />
<br />
= Foobar2000 and other players =<br />
<br />
== Is foobar really better than Winamp? ==<br />
There is no set answer. According to public opinion, foobar is great for people wanting a minimal player, as well as the opposite: people needing advanced features. However, the medium users are lost between the profusion of settings and components to find. Some relevant links:<br />
<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=20322 Tell us why have you chosen foobar2000, or why don't you like it]<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=29501&hl=winamp Could foobar2000 replace winamp?]<br />
<br />
== I won't leave iTunes, it manages my iPod perfectly! ==<br />
Maybe this will change your mind: [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=45160&hl=dop foo_dop].<br />
<br />
== How do I add the iTunes like panel showing (genre, artist, album)? ==<br />
Use [http://foobar2000.audiohq.de/foo_facets/ Facets] if you're using DefaultUI or the "Filter" UI component that comes with the latest version of Column UI. You can also use [http://www.bazquux.com/wiki/Foobar2000:Browser foo_browser] with ColumnUI. <br />
<br />
== How do I add the iTunes like search toolbar? ==<br />
Use [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=44012 foo_uie_quicksearch].<br />
<br />
== Why do my songs show a square block next to the title/artist fields in iTunes? ==<br />
Although the ID3v2.4 is the standard, iTunes (and many other software players as well as portables) still support only ID3v2.3. A workaround for this is to use compatibility mode tagging (Preferences -> Advanced -> Tagging -> MP3 -> "ID3v2 Compatibility Mode")<br />
<br />
== How do I have a Winamp / MediaMonkey style "now playing" playlist? ==<br />
Unlike winamp (and mediamonkey), there is no special "now playing" playlist in foobar; the foobar way of doing things is to play playlists. That said, you can use the playback queue to get a similar functionality. Instead of clicking "play", use the "add to playback queue" command. You can use [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/lofiversion/index.php/t47650-50.html foo_uie_queuemanager] component to display a panel that displays queued songs.<br />
<br />
[[Category:foobar2000 Guides|FAQ]]</div>Zarkonhttps://wiki.hydrogenaud.io/index.php?title=Foobar2000:FAQFoobar2000:FAQ2008-09-22T12:44:42Z<p>Zarkon: cursor follows playback</p>
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<div>{{fb2k}}<br />
<br />
= General =<br />
<br />
== Is this the only FAQ? ==<br />
No. There is [http://www.foobar2000.org/FAQ.html an official one] at the foobar2000.org site. It is maintained independently of this one, and covers different topics.<br />
<br />
== Is foobar2000 still under active development? ==<br />
Yes. Please see the forum and the foobar2000 homepage for the latest version and news about upcoming versions.<br />
<br />
== I have Windows Vista and my foobar2000 has strange behavior. Do you plan on fixing those bugs soon? ==<br />
Foobar2000 fully supports Windows Vista (other than a limitation in Windows Explorer which causes the "Enqueue" command to not work properly with a large number of files). The problem is most probably due to a component, so updating to the latest version might resolve the problem.<br />
<br />
== I'm looking for a specific feature. How should I know if a third-party component suits my needs ? ==<br />
If you are not the Ctrl+F kind of person with your web browser, this is the perfect opportunity for you to get familiar with it. Go to the [[Foobar2000:Components_0.9|components section]], press Ctrl+F and search for keywords related to what you are looking for. [http://pelit.koillismaa.fi/plugins/index.php Foobar2000 official 3rd party components site] is another option, although it does not contain all the components known for 0.9.x at the moment. You will hopefully find something that suits you. Otherwise, maybe you can make a request in the foobar2000 forum or even better, code it yourself then share it with the community!<br />
<br />
== How do I upgrade Foobar2000? ==<br />
If it's a minor upgrade (e.g. 0.9.3 -> 0.9.4) then simply install it in the same directory. Remember to select the same "per user" setting while installing; you could lose all your configurations otherwise. If it's a major upgrade (e.g. 0.8 -> 0.9), it's recommended that you uninstall the previous version before installing the newer version, because the components are (almost always) incompatible with the newer version.<br />
<br />
== Where can I find old versions of Foobar2000? ==<br />
Old versions can be found [http://www.filehippo.com/download_foobar2000/ at filehippo.com]. Although old versions may be lacking critical bug fixes, they can be useful if you need to use a component or operating system that is no longer supported by the current version. For example, Windows 2000 users can't use foobar2000 versions newer than 0.9.4.5.<br />
<br />
= Playback =<br />
<br />
== There are multiple output methods available: DirectSound, waveOut and Kernel Streaming. Which one should I use? ==<br />
The default setting (waveOut) is recommended; it should be safe to use anywhere. Using DirectSound results in better performance (less CPU overhead)—especially under Windows 2000, Windows XP or newer—but there shouldn't be any audible difference between the two. In certain rare cases, Kernel Streaming may produce better results than DirectSound/waveOut (if for some reason you need data sent through digital out to be bit-identical to source stream); however, bit-identical results with DirectSound have been reported on soundcards capable of mixing multiple streams in hardware (with hardware mixing enabled in DirectSound settings).<br />
<br />
Please note that Kernel Streaming is an experimental feature with known issues, and using it is ''not'' recommended unless you have a clear need to do so. Most of perceived "sound quality differences" between DirectSound and Kernel Streaming are related to the fact that Kernel Streaming usually bypasses the Windows volume control. In addition, Kernel Streaming only works on Windows 2000, Windows XP or newer.<br />
<br />
== How can I send my files from Windows Explorer into a specific playlist, so as not to erase my active playlist? ==<br />
<br />
Preferences → General → Always send to playlist (playlist name)<br />
<br />
== Why does dragging and dropping directories / files have erratic results? == <br />
The culprit is most likely an input component. Removing the input components and adding them back one-by-one can help you pinpoint the location. Note: Haali has coded a stable Matroska component that doesn't cause this problem.<br />
<br />
== Why can't I listen to unfinished downloading files? ==<br />
Foobar2000 needs exclusive access to files being played - they can be read by other software while foobar2000 is accessing them but not written to. A good workaround is to copy the unfinished file, then try to play it.<br />
<br />
== The 'Previous' button doesn't work. ==<br />
In Random playback mode, the Previous button behaves as a Stop button.<br />
<br />
== How can I move to the currently playing track in the playlist?<br />
1. Double-click the status bar.<br />
2. To make it automatic, select Playback > Cursor follows playback.<br />
<br />
= Look & Feel =<br />
<br />
== I just saw a great looking foobar2000 window, but I don't know how to get mine looking the same way! Is there no hope for me? ==<br />
Of course there is! First take a look at those threads and get in touch with what other users achieved:<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=58574 Default UI Gallery] {{foobar2000v09}}<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=43077 Foobar Gallery] {{foobar2000v09}}<br />
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Then, you are ready to give it a try! You can find some of the user's configuration in the links below. Note that [http://wiki.hydrogenaudio.org/index.php?title=Foobar2000:0.9_Single_Column_Playlist_%28foo_uie_single_column_playlist%29 Single Column Playlist] and [http://yuo.be/columns.php ColumnUI] are third-party components that you need to download.<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=49783 Single Column Playlist settings database]<br />
* [http://foobar.nub4life.net/columns/ Columns UI settings database]<br />
** [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=31509&hl=foobar+gallery Navigator-Suite]<br />
** [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=33450 Azrael]<br />
* [http://pelit.koillismaa.fi/fb2k/index.php foobar2000 formatting]<br />
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== Is there a way to make my instant messenger's "Now Playing" show the song I'm listening to with foobar? ==<br />
Yes, through plugins:<br />
<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=10632 AMIP] Complete now-playing plug-in for mIRC, PIRCH, Klient, Bersirc, other IRC and Mail clients, supporting full player control from mIRC, playlist search, clipboard integration, HTTP, dynamic image signatures, etc.<br />
* [http://stephan.kochen.nl/proj/foobar2000.html#msn for MSN]<br />
* [http://pelit.koillismaa.fi/plugins/general.php#76 for Miranda-IM]<br />
<br />
== I have seen some people using something which pops up to display the song being listened to. Where can I find it? ==<br />
* It's called [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=33236&hl=foo_pretty+pop-up foo_prettypop]. Note that it requires the .NET Framework to work.<br />
* If you are using Columns UI, it has a popup notification feature too ("Preferences -> Display -> ColumnsUI -> Status Bar/Systray (tab) -> Show popup notification baloon")<br />
<br />
== Is there a way to map my multimedia keyboard keys? ==<br />
You can assign actions with keys including multimedia key from the in "Preference -> General -> Keyboard Shortcuts". If it still does not work, take a look at [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?s=39a242a80d03f35b424165dd8e06be6b&showtopic=50067 this] tutorial.<br />
<br />
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= Columns UI =<br />
<br />
== How do I know which component is meant to be used with Columns UI?==<br />
[[Foobar2000:Components_0.9|Component section]] of the wiki shows which plugin you can use for ColumnsUI's interface.<br />
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== How can I get tabbed panels? ==<br />
Use [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=46106&st=0&p=410247&#entry410247 uie tabs]. Also, the latest version of Column UI (0.2.0 Alpha 3) has the feature built-in.<br />
<br />
== Where are the options for changing the playback buttons? ==<br />
Right click on buttons area → Customise...<br />
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== How can I display the album art and cover above my playlist? ==<br />
To set the panels above your playlist, just use <tt>list all toolbars</tt>, then add the panels/toolbars/visualizations that you want to use. Organize them as you want them to be displayed. And finally, use the 'minimum height' values of the corresponding panels. As it is not a common way to use the toolbar, you may experience some unexpected behaviour. Keep in mind that it may create some display problems. Musicmusic may fix this into the next version of Columns UI.<br />
<br />
== I have more questions. ==<br />
Refer to the [http://yuo.be/wiki/columns_ui:faqs offial ColumnsUI FAQ].<br />
<br />
<br />
= Media Library, Tagging & Album Cover =<br />
<br />
== I updated my tags, but foobar still shows the old tags. How can I fix this? ==<br />
This happens almost exclusively when you use a third party program to update tags (updates made by Foobar2000 itself are immediately reflected). Select the file(s), right click on any of them, go to Tagging, then click on "Reload Info from File(s)".<br />
<br />
== How can I fill in tags based on file names or directory structure? ==<br />
Right click on the file(s) in the playlist → open the [[Foobar2000:Properties|Properties dialog]] → choose "Automatically Fill Values" from its "Tools" menu. For more details, see the [[Foobar2000:Properties/Automatically Fill Values|Automatically Fill Values]] page.<br />
<br />
== How can I automatically assign tracknumbers to a group of files? ==<br />
Select all tracks that need to be filled with tracknumbers → right click → open the [[Foobar2000:Properties|Properties dialog]] → choose "Auto Track Number" from the "Tools" menu.<br />
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== Is there a way to have album covers downloaded automatically? ==<br />
Unfortunately, it is not possible. But, there is a way to be 2 clicks away from those cover arts. Take a look at [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=43429&hl=cover+download this thread] for more info.<br />
<br />
== How can I make a playlist containing duplicate entries? ==<br />
Unfortunately, this is not possible. However, you can use the album list panel component to remove the dead entries from your library, and use a free program like [http://zabkat.com/xplorer2] to find the duplicate files in your computer.<br />
<br />
== How can I make a playlist containing files recently added to the media library? ==<br />
One of the information which the [[Foobar2000:Components_0.9/Playback_Statistics_(foo_playcount)|official playback statistics component (foo_playcount)]] collects is the time a file was added to the Media Library. This data is accessible by the %added% field, so you can search by a query such as <tt>%added% DURING LAST 2 WEEKS</tt> in Facets, Album List, or Media Library Search.<br />
<br />
== How do I save tags in a database (as opposed to writing it in the file)? ==<br />
The [[Foobar2000:Components_0.9/Playback_Statistics_(foo_playcount)|official playback statistics component (foo_playcount)]] stores the information it has collected in a database by default. If you need to store some other information in a database, use [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=45994 foo_custominfo]. Note that foo_custominfo is incompatible with foobar2000 since version 0.9.5.3.<br />
<br />
== How do I tag various artist albums (compilations)? ==<br />
Enter the information in the Album Artist tag. Most people use "VA", "Various" or "Various Artists", but you can put anything you want.<br />
<br />
= Titleformatting =<br />
<br />
== How can I display information about the next track in the playlist? ==<br />
This is not possible in foobar2000 since v0.9.5.3.<br />
<br />
== How can I calculate and display how long it's been since I last played a track? ==<br />
The [[Foobar2000:Components_0.9/Playback_Statistics_(foo_playcount)|official playback statistics component (foo_playcount)]] stores the information in the <tt>%last_played%</tt> field. However, the current system time cannot be retrieved via titleformatting in foobar2000 v0.9.5.3 and beyond, so in most cases, you cannot calculate how long it has been (e.g., in days) since a track was last played. (See the [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?s=&showtopic=58233&view=findpost&p=564223 relevant discussion] at the Hydrogenaudio forums.)<br />
<br />
The one exception is [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Columns UI (foo ui columns)|ColumnsUI (foo_ui_columns)]], which makes <tt>%_system_year%, %_system_day%, %_system_month%, %_system_day_of_week%,</tt> and <tt>%_system_hour%</tt> available. Hence it is technically possible to calculate and display the difference, but it is only accessible from within the Columns UI playlists.<br />
<br />
== How can I apply color changes to my titleformatting results? ==<br />
The <tt>$rgb()</tt> command is currently unsupported in the Default UI playlist. For complex coloring schemes, you need to use [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Columns UI (foo ui columns)|ColumnsUI (foo_ui_columns)]].<br />
<br />
= Troubleshooting =<br />
<br />
== List of banned components ==<br />
Before posting bug reports, be sure that none of [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=44213 those problematic components] are installed.<br />
<br />
== There is always a long delay before changes to the DSPs take effect. Can I reduce this? ==<br />
Try reducing the output buffer length from Preferences → Playback → Output → (your selected output method). However, do not put it at the minimum length. 300ms should be enough (more if you are using several DSPs).<br />
<br />
== What are metadb_handle leaks? ==<br />
metadb_handles are resources used in the metadata management in foobar2000. A leak indicates that a component does not release them (in time). The overall effect of such a leak is relatively harmless. Nevertheless, this is a programming error and foobar2000 detects and reports it to the user. Unfortunately, it is not possible for foobar2000 to detect which component caused the leak.<br />
<br />
== I hear static when fading in/out - pause/unpause. ==<br />
Be sure you have the latest sound drivers installed and disable your DSPs before reporting it. Some users reported that using [http://foobar2000.org/components/index.html Kernel Streaming] instead of the default output fixed the problem ("Preferences -> Playback -> Output"), but be aware that this plugin is still experimental and it is issue related in some cases.<br />
<br />
== Playing certain files over HTTP doesn't seem to work in foobar2000. It works in other players. What's wrong? ==<br />
foobar2000 uses MIME types to determine the file type of a given file. If an invalid MIME type is returned, it will cause foobar2000 to use the wrong decoder. If an unidentified MIME type is returned, foobar2000 will use the extension to determine the file's contents. Using the extension to determine the file's contents is a difficult thing to do in code, and is unlikely to be included in foobar2000. To fix the problem, get the server to return valid MIME types. This is a server-side problem, not a foobar2000 problem.<br />
<br />
== Foobar2000 shut down improperly / crashed, and now my recent changes are all gone! How do I prevent this in the future? ==<br />
Foobar2000 automatically saves configuration changes (including edits to the playlists) only when it is closed properly. If foobar2000 crashed, you should first try to find and remove the cause of the crash, e.g., an unstable third-party component. There are, of course, other causes for an improper shutdown, such as Windows crashing or a power outage. To reduce the risk of losing changes, you should manually save the settings by doing one of the following:<br />
* Closing and restarting foobar2000 during/after making major changes<br />
* Using the Save All button in the Preferences window<br />
* Binding the 'Save Configuration' command to a keyboard shortcut/toolbar button.<br />
<br />
= Foobar2000 and other players =<br />
<br />
== Is foobar really better than Winamp? ==<br />
There is no set answer. According to public opinion, foobar is great for people wanting a minimal player, as well as the opposite: people needing advanced features. However, the medium users are lost between the profusion of settings and components to find. Some relevant links:<br />
<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=20322 Tell us why have you chosen foobar2000, or why don't you like it]<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=29501&hl=winamp Could foobar2000 replace winamp?]<br />
<br />
== I won't leave iTunes, it manages my iPod perfectly! ==<br />
Maybe this will change your mind: [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=45160&hl=dop foo_dop].<br />
<br />
== How do I add the iTunes like panel showing (genre, artist, album)? ==<br />
Use [http://foobar2000.audiohq.de/foo_facets/ Facets] if you're using DefaultUI or the "Filter" UI component that comes with the latest version of Column UI. You can also use [http://www.bazquux.com/wiki/Foobar2000:Browser foo_browser] with ColumnUI. <br />
<br />
== How do I add the iTunes like search toolbar? ==<br />
Use [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=44012 foo_uie_quicksearch].<br />
<br />
== Why do my songs show a square block next to the title/artist fields in iTunes? ==<br />
Although the ID3v2.4 is the standard, iTunes (and many other software players as well as portables) still support only ID3v2.3. A workaround for this is to use compatibility mode tagging (Preferences -> Advanced -> Tagging -> MP3 -> "ID3v2 Compatibility Mode")<br />
<br />
== How do I have a Winamp / MediaMonkey style "now playing" playlist? ==<br />
Unlike winamp (and mediamonkey), there is no special "now playing" playlist in foobar; the foobar way of doing things is to play playlists. That said, you can use the playback queue to get a similar functionality. Instead of clicking "play", use the "add to playback queue" command. You can use [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/lofiversion/index.php/t47650-50.html foo_uie_queuemanager] component to display a panel that displays queued songs.<br />
<br />
[[Category:foobar2000 Guides|FAQ]]</div>Zarkonhttps://wiki.hydrogenaud.io/index.php?title=User:Zarkon/DraftsUser:Zarkon/Drafts2008-06-30T01:36:18Z<p>Zarkon: /* Guides */</p>
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<div>Various drafts.<br />
<br />
=== Guides ===<br />
'''Title Formatting'''<br />
* [[foobar2000:Titleformat Introduction|Introduction to titleformat scripts]]<br />
* [[foobar2000:Titleformat Reference|Titleformat Reference]] - Quick reference for fields and functions.<br />
'''Media Library / Playlist'''<br />
* [[foobar2000:Query Syntax Guide|Query syntax guide]] - How to search and browse playlists and the Media Library.<br />
* [[foobar2000:Autoplaylist|Autoplaylists]] - Create playlists which update automatically based on changes in the Media Library.<br />
'''Other Core Features'''<br />
* [[foobar2000:Preferences|Preferences dialog]]<br />
** [[Foobar2000:Preferences:General:Keyboard_Shortcuts|Keyboard shortcuts]]<br />
* [[foobar2000:Properties|Properties dialog]] - Edit tags.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:File operations|File Operations dialog]] - Move, copy, rename, and delete files from within foobar2000.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Converter|Converter component]] - Convert audio files to other file formats.<br />
** [[Foobar2000:Preferences:Converter|Converter component preferences]]<br />
** [[Foobar2000:Ripping_CDs|Ripping CDs]]<br />
'''Other Topics'''<br />
* [[foobar2000:Commandline Guide|Commandline Usage]]<br />
* [[foobar2000:Increasing Performance|Increasing Performance]]</div>Zarkonhttps://wiki.hydrogenaud.io/index.php?title=User:Zarkon/DraftsUser:Zarkon/Drafts2008-06-30T01:27:37Z<p>Zarkon: </p>
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<div>Various drafts.<br />
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=== Guides ===<br />
* '''Title Formatting'''<br />
** [[foobar2000:Titleformat Introduction|Introduction to titleformat scripts]]<br />
** [[foobar2000:Titleformat Reference|Titleformat Reference]] - Quick reference for fields and functions.<br />
* '''Media Library / Playlist'''<br />
** [[foobar2000:Query Syntax Guide|Query syntax guide]] - How to search and browse playlists and the Media Library.<br />
** [[foobar2000:Autoplaylist|Autoplaylists]] - Create playlists which update automatically based on changes in the Media Library.<br />
* '''Other Core Features'''<br />
** [[foobar2000:Preferences|Preferences dialog]]<br />
*** [[Foobar2000:Preferences:General:Keyboard_Shortcuts|Keyboard shortcuts]]<br />
** [[foobar2000:Properties|Properties dialog]] - Edit tags.<br />
** [[Foobar2000:File operations|File Operations dialog]] - Move, copy, rename, and delete files from within foobar2000.<br />
** [[Foobar2000:Converter|Converter component]] - Convert audio files to other file formats.<br />
*** [[Foobar2000:Preferences:Converter|Converter component preferences]]<br />
*** [[Foobar2000:Ripping_CDs|Ripping CDs]]<br />
* '''Other Topics'''<br />
** [[foobar2000:Commandline Guide|Commandline Usage]]<br />
** [[foobar2000:Increasing Performance|Increasing Performance]]</div>Zarkonhttps://wiki.hydrogenaud.io/index.php?title=User:Zarkon/DraftsUser:Zarkon/Drafts2008-06-30T01:21:16Z<p>Zarkon: </p>
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<div>Various drafts.<br />
<br />
=== Guides ===<br />
* '''Title Formatting'''<br />
** [[foobar2000:Titleformat Introduction|Introduction to titleformat scripts]]<br />
** [[foobar2000:Titleformat Reference|Titleformat Reference]] - Quick reference for fields and functions.<br />
* '''Media Library / Playlist'''<br />
** [[foobar2000:Query Syntax Guide|Query syntax guide]] - How to search and browse playlists and the Media Library.<br />
** [[foobar2000:Autoplaylist|Autoplaylists]] - Create playlists which update automatically based on changes in the Media Library.<br />
* '''Other Core Features'''<br />
** [[foobar2000:Preferences|Preferences dialog]]<br />
*** [[Foobar2000:Preferences:General:Keyboard_Shortcuts|Keyboard shortcuts]]<br />
** [[foobar2000:Properties|Properties dialog]] - Edit tags.<br />
** [[Foobar2000:File operations|File Operations dialog]] - Move, copy, rename, and delete files from within foobar2000.<br />
* '''Other Topics'''<br />
** [[foobar2000:Commandline Guide|Commandline Usage]]<br />
** [[foobar2000:Increasing Performance|Increasing Performance]]</div>Zarkonhttps://wiki.hydrogenaud.io/index.php?title=User:Zarkon/DraftsUser:Zarkon/Drafts2008-06-30T01:08:15Z<p>Zarkon: /* Guides */</p>
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<div>Various drafts.<br />
<br />
=== Guides ===<br />
* '''Title Formatting'''<br />
** [[foobar2000:Titleformat Introduction|Introduction to titleformat scripts]]<br />
** [[foobar2000:Titleformat Reference|Titleformat Reference]] - Quick reference for fields and functions.<br />
* '''Media Library / Playlist'''<br />
** [[foobar2000:Query syntax|Query syntax]] - Search through playlists and the Media Library.<br />
** [[foobar2000:Autoplaylist|Autoplaylists]] - Create playlists which update automatically based on changes in the Media Library.<br />
* '''Specific Dialogs'''<br />
** [[foobar2000:Preferences|Preferences dialog]]<br />
** [[foobar2000:Properties|Properties dialog]] - Edit tags.<br />
** [[Foobar2000:File operations|File Operations dialog]] - Move, copy, rename, and delete files from within foobar2000.<br />
* '''Other Topics'''<br />
** [[foobar2000:Commandline Guide|Commandline Usage]]<br />
** [[foobar2000:Increasing Performance|Increasing Performance]]</div>Zarkonhttps://wiki.hydrogenaud.io/index.php?title=User:Zarkon/DraftsUser:Zarkon/Drafts2008-06-30T01:04:57Z<p>Zarkon: New page: Various drafts. === Guides === * '''Title Formatting''' ** Introduction to titleformat scripts ** [[foobar2000:Titleformat Reference|Titleformat Re...</p>
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<div>Various drafts.<br />
<br />
=== Guides ===<br />
* '''Title Formatting'''<br />
** [[foobar2000:Titleformat Introduction|Introduction to titleformat scripts]]<br />
** [[foobar2000:Titleformat Reference|Titleformat Reference]] - Quick reference for fields and functions.<br />
* '''Specific Dialogs/Features'''<br />
** [[foobar2000:Query syntax|Query syntax]] - Search through playlists and the Media Library.<br />
** [[foobar2000:Autoplaylist|Autoplaylists]] - Create playlists which update automatically.<br />
** [[foobar2000:Preferences|Preferences dialog]]<br />
** [[foobar2000:Properties|Properties dialog]] - Edit tags.<br />
** [[Foobar2000:File operations|File Operations dialog]] - Move, copy, rename, and delete files from within foobar2000.<br />
* '''Other Topics'''<br />
** [[foobar2000:Commandline Guide|Commandline Usage]]<br />
** [[foobar2000:Increasing Performance|Increasing Performance]]</div>Zarkonhttps://wiki.hydrogenaud.io/index.php?title=Foobar2000:Foobar2000Foobar2000:Foobar20002008-06-29T15:41:53Z<p>Zarkon: </p>
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'''foobar2000''' is an advanced freeware audio player for the Windows platform. Some of the basic features include full unicode support, ReplayGain support and native support for several popular audio formats.<br />
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'''The latest version is:''' [http://www.foobar2000.org/download.html v0.9.5.3]<br />
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'''The latest beta version is:''' [http://www.foobar2000.org/beta/ v0.9.5.4 beta 3] ([http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=64161&hl= Forum thread])<br />
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== Features ==<br />
* Powerful open component architecture allowing third-party developers to extend functionality of the player, including the ability to fully replace the user interface.<br />
* Full Unicode support: File names, user interface, tagging, etc.<br />
* [[ReplayGain]] support: Both playback and writing ReplayGain information to file tags.<br />
* [[Gapless]] playback.<br />
* Advanced [[tagging]] capabilities - through built-in [[Foobar2000:Properties|Properties dialog]] and various optional tagging-related components.<br />
* Built-in [[Foobar2000:Preferences:Media Library|Media Library]] functionality.<br />
** Intuitive [[Foobar2000:Query syntax|query syntax]] for searching the Media Library.<br />
** [[Foobar2000:Autoplaylist|Autoplaylist]] support: Generate dynamically updating playlists based on queries.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Preferences:General:Keyboard Shortcuts|Customizable keyboard shortcuts]].<br />
* Support for transcoding all supported audio formats using the [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Converter (foo converter)|Converter component]] (requires external commandline encoder executables for different output formats).<br />
* [[Secure_ripping|Secure]] [[Foobar2000:Ripping CDs|CD ripping]].<br />
* Streaming support.<br />
* Efficient handling of large playlists.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components_0.9/Default_user_interface_%28foo_ui_std%29|User interface]] with simple configuration to create even complex layouts quickly and easily.<br />
* Highly customizable display of track information using [[Foobar2000:Titleformat_Introduction|title formating scripts]].<br />
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== Supported Audio Formats ==<br />
Native Support ("out-of-the-box"):<br />
* [[MP1]], [[MP2]], [[MP3]], [[MP4]], [[Musepack]], [[AAC]], [[Ogg Vorbis]], [[FLAC]] / Ogg FLAC, [[Speex]], [[WavPack]], [[WAV]], [[AIFF]], [[AU|AU/SND]], [[CDDA]], [[WMA]].<br />
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Supported through optional components:<br />
* [[TTA]], [[Monkey's Audio]], [[ALAC]], [[MOD]], [[SPC]], [[Shorten]], [[OptimFROG]], [[AC3]], [[DTS]], [[PSF]], [[NSF]], [[XID]], [[XA]], [[Matroska]], [[MMS]], [[RSTP]], [[TAK]], etc.<br />
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In addition, foobar2000 can also play music directly from compressed ZIP and without requiring the user to extract the files prior to playing. More archive formats supported through additional components: [http://kode54.foobar2000.org/ JMA], [http://kode54.foobar2000.org/ LHA].<br />
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Foobar2000 has been written for the Windows platform only. Ports to other platforms are not planned. However, several people have had success [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?act=ST&f=24&t=6349&hl=wine running foobar2000 on x86 Linux systems] by using [http://www.winehq.org/ Wine].<br />
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Foobar2000 user interface is in English language only. Translations are not supported.<br />
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== Using foobar2000 ==<br />
* [http://foobar2000.org/FAQ.html foobar2000 FAQ]<br />
* [[foobar2000:components 0.9|foobar2000 0.9.x Components]]<br />
* [[foobar2000:Directories|foobar2000 Directories]]<br />
* [[foobar2000:Encouraged Tag Standards|foobar2000 Encouraged Tag Standards]]<br />
* [[foobar2000:FAQ|foobar2000 FAQ (unofficial)]]<br />
* [http://wiki.hydrogenaudio.org/index.php?title=Category:Foobar2000_Guides foobar2000 Guides (category)]<br />
* [http://wiki.hydrogenaudio.org/index.php?title=Category:Foobar2000_Preferences foobar2000 Preferences (category)]<br />
* [[foobar2000:Tips & Tricks|foobar2000 Tips & Tricks]]<br />
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=== Technical Information ===<br />
* [[Foobar2000:ID3 Tag Mapping|ID3 Tag Mapping]]<br />
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=== Specific Guides ===<br />
* [[foobar2000:Preferences|Preferences Dialog]]<br />
* [[foobar2000:Properties|Tag editing: the Properties dialog]]<br />
* [[foobar2000:Titleformat Introduction|Introduction to titleformat scripts]]<br />
* [[foobar2000:Titleformat Reference|Titleformat Reference]] - Quick-Reference for fields and functions<br />
* [[Foobar2000:File operations|File operations dialog]] - Move, copy, rename, and delete files from within foobar2000<br />
* [[foobar2000:Commandline Guide|Commandline Usage]]<br />
* [[foobar2000:Increasing Performance|Increasing Performance]] - Tips<br />
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=== External Guides ===<br />
* [http://fooblog2000.com/ Fooblog2000] News blog with the latest configuration/component tips and guides.<br />
* [http://eolindel.free.fr/foobar0.9/ Bachi-Bouzouk's English/French guide] Complete manual about foobar2000, Replay Gain, the masstagger (with a tutorial) and common plugins. Two rather extensive FAQ for UI columns and overall use. Step by step guide to help new users.<br />
* [http://foobar2000.xrea.jp/ fb2k Wiki Page] for Japanese users.<br />
* [http://foobar2000.audiohq.de/ Frank Bicking's German-language guide].<br />
* [http://www.bobulous.org.uk/misc/Replay-Gain.html Replay Gain] focusing on Foobar2000. (But the other articles on this site contain misleading information)<br />
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==== Scripting Tutorials ====<br />
* [http://eolindel.free.fr/foobar0.9/tutorial.php Bachi-Bouzouk's Scripting Tutorial] Color schemes detailed. Main functions explained, basic and complex code for your columns. Several .fcs explained, detailed FAQ.<br />
* [http://tagz.brother-john.net/ Brother John's Foobar2000 Scripting Tutorial]<br />
<br />
== Important Links ==<br />
=== Official Site ===<br />
* [http://www.foobar2000.org foobar2000.org: Homepage]<br />
* [http://www.foobar2000.org/download.html foobar2000.org: Download]<br />
* [http://www.foobar2000.org/requirements.html foobar2000.org: Requirements]<br />
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=== Community ===<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showforum=28 Official foobar2000 forum]<br />
* [http://foobar-users.de/ German Support Forum]<br />
* [http://foobar2000.pl/index.php?act=idx Polish Support Forum]<br />
* [http://www.foobar2000.pt.vu Portuguese forum]<br />
* [http://www.fforum.ru/index.php?showforum=59 Russian-language forum]<br />
* [http://www.foobar2000.ru/forum/ Another Russian-language forum]<br />
<br />
=== Appearance ===<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=49783 Configuration Distribution Thread] Fast Way To Clone Another's Advanced Configuration.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Preferences:Columns UI/Appearance|Columns UI appearance customization guides]]<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=43077 Columns UI / Panels UI appearance] forum thread<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=31027 Columns UI configurations]<br />
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{{Software Infobox|<br />
|name = foobar2000<br />
|screenshot = [[Image:Foobar2000-0.9.5.3-default-ui.png|250px]]<br />
|caption = Screenshot of foobar2000 v0.9.5.3 using the default user interface<br />
|maintainer = Peter Pawlowski<br />
|stable_release = 0.9.5.3<br />
|preview_release = 0.9.5.4 beta 2<br />
|operating_system = Windows<br />
|use = Media Player<br />
|license = Proprietary, BSD<br />
|website = [http://www.foobar2000.org/ www.foobar2000.org]<br />
}}<br clear="both" /><br />
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|}<br />
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[[Category:foobar2000]]<br />
[[Category:Media Players|foobar2000]]</div>Zarkonhttps://wiki.hydrogenaud.io/index.php?title=Foobar2000:Foobar2000Foobar2000:Foobar20002008-06-29T15:40:59Z<p>Zarkon: v0.9.5.4b3</p>
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'''foobar2000''' is an advanced freeware audio player for the Windows platform. Some of the basic features include full unicode support, ReplayGain support and native support for several popular audio formats.<br />
<br />
<div style="border: 1px solid #CCCCCC; padding: 5px 10px;"><br />
'''The latest version is:''' [http://www.foobar2000.org/download.html v0.9.5.3]<br />
<br />
'''The latest beta version is:''' [http://www.foobar2000.org/beta/ v0.9.5.4 beta 3]<br />
<br />
</div><br />
<br />
== Features ==<br />
* Powerful open component architecture allowing third-party developers to extend functionality of the player, including the ability to fully replace the user interface.<br />
* Full Unicode support: File names, user interface, tagging, etc.<br />
* [[ReplayGain]] support: Both playback and writing ReplayGain information to file tags.<br />
* [[Gapless]] playback.<br />
* Advanced [[tagging]] capabilities - through built-in [[Foobar2000:Properties|Properties dialog]] and various optional tagging-related components.<br />
* Built-in [[Foobar2000:Preferences:Media Library|Media Library]] functionality.<br />
** Intuitive [[Foobar2000:Query syntax|query syntax]] for searching the Media Library.<br />
** [[Foobar2000:Autoplaylist|Autoplaylist]] support: Generate dynamically updating playlists based on queries.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Preferences:General:Keyboard Shortcuts|Customizable keyboard shortcuts]].<br />
* Support for transcoding all supported audio formats using the [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Converter (foo converter)|Converter component]] (requires external commandline encoder executables for different output formats).<br />
* [[Secure_ripping|Secure]] [[Foobar2000:Ripping CDs|CD ripping]].<br />
* Streaming support.<br />
* Efficient handling of large playlists.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components_0.9/Default_user_interface_%28foo_ui_std%29|User interface]] with simple configuration to create even complex layouts quickly and easily.<br />
* Highly customizable display of track information using [[Foobar2000:Titleformat_Introduction|title formating scripts]].<br />
<br />
== Supported Audio Formats ==<br />
Native Support ("out-of-the-box"):<br />
* [[MP1]], [[MP2]], [[MP3]], [[MP4]], [[Musepack]], [[AAC]], [[Ogg Vorbis]], [[FLAC]] / Ogg FLAC, [[Speex]], [[WavPack]], [[WAV]], [[AIFF]], [[AU|AU/SND]], [[CDDA]], [[WMA]].<br />
<br />
Supported through optional components:<br />
* [[TTA]], [[Monkey's Audio]], [[ALAC]], [[MOD]], [[SPC]], [[Shorten]], [[OptimFROG]], [[AC3]], [[DTS]], [[PSF]], [[NSF]], [[XID]], [[XA]], [[Matroska]], [[MMS]], [[RSTP]], [[TAK]], etc.<br />
<br />
In addition, foobar2000 can also play music directly from compressed ZIP and without requiring the user to extract the files prior to playing. More archive formats supported through additional components: [http://kode54.foobar2000.org/ JMA], [http://kode54.foobar2000.org/ LHA].<br />
<br />
Foobar2000 has been written for the Windows platform only. Ports to other platforms are not planned. However, several people have had success [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?act=ST&f=24&t=6349&hl=wine running foobar2000 on x86 Linux systems] by using [http://www.winehq.org/ Wine].<br />
<br />
Foobar2000 user interface is in English language only. Translations are not supported.<br />
<br />
== Using foobar2000 ==<br />
* [http://foobar2000.org/FAQ.html foobar2000 FAQ]<br />
* [[foobar2000:components 0.9|foobar2000 0.9.x Components]]<br />
* [[foobar2000:Directories|foobar2000 Directories]]<br />
* [[foobar2000:Encouraged Tag Standards|foobar2000 Encouraged Tag Standards]]<br />
* [[foobar2000:FAQ|foobar2000 FAQ (unofficial)]]<br />
* [http://wiki.hydrogenaudio.org/index.php?title=Category:Foobar2000_Guides foobar2000 Guides (category)]<br />
* [http://wiki.hydrogenaudio.org/index.php?title=Category:Foobar2000_Preferences foobar2000 Preferences (category)]<br />
* [[foobar2000:Tips & Tricks|foobar2000 Tips & Tricks]]<br />
<br />
=== Technical Information ===<br />
* [[Foobar2000:ID3 Tag Mapping|ID3 Tag Mapping]]<br />
<br />
=== Specific Guides ===<br />
* [[foobar2000:Preferences|Preferences Dialog]]<br />
* [[foobar2000:Properties|Tag editing: the Properties dialog]]<br />
* [[foobar2000:Titleformat Introduction|Introduction to titleformat scripts]]<br />
* [[foobar2000:Titleformat Reference|Titleformat Reference]] - Quick-Reference for fields and functions<br />
* [[Foobar2000:File operations|File operations dialog]] - Move, copy, rename, and delete files from within foobar2000<br />
* [[foobar2000:Commandline Guide|Commandline Usage]]<br />
* [[foobar2000:Increasing Performance|Increasing Performance]] - Tips<br />
<br />
=== External Guides ===<br />
* [http://fooblog2000.com/ Fooblog2000] News blog with the latest configuration/component tips and guides.<br />
* [http://eolindel.free.fr/foobar0.9/ Bachi-Bouzouk's English/French guide] Complete manual about foobar2000, Replay Gain, the masstagger (with a tutorial) and common plugins. Two rather extensive FAQ for UI columns and overall use. Step by step guide to help new users.<br />
* [http://foobar2000.xrea.jp/ fb2k Wiki Page] for Japanese users.<br />
* [http://foobar2000.audiohq.de/ Frank Bicking's German-language guide].<br />
* [http://www.bobulous.org.uk/misc/Replay-Gain.html Replay Gain] focusing on Foobar2000. (But the other articles on this site contain misleading information)<br />
<br />
==== Scripting Tutorials ====<br />
* [http://eolindel.free.fr/foobar0.9/tutorial.php Bachi-Bouzouk's Scripting Tutorial] Color schemes detailed. Main functions explained, basic and complex code for your columns. Several .fcs explained, detailed FAQ.<br />
* [http://tagz.brother-john.net/ Brother John's Foobar2000 Scripting Tutorial]<br />
<br />
== Important Links ==<br />
=== Official Site ===<br />
* [http://www.foobar2000.org foobar2000.org: Homepage]<br />
* [http://www.foobar2000.org/download.html foobar2000.org: Download]<br />
* [http://www.foobar2000.org/requirements.html foobar2000.org: Requirements]<br />
<br />
=== Community ===<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showforum=28 Official foobar2000 forum]<br />
* [http://foobar-users.de/ German Support Forum]<br />
* [http://foobar2000.pl/index.php?act=idx Polish Support Forum]<br />
* [http://www.foobar2000.pt.vu Portuguese forum]<br />
* [http://www.fforum.ru/index.php?showforum=59 Russian-language forum]<br />
* [http://www.foobar2000.ru/forum/ Another Russian-language forum]<br />
<br />
=== Appearance ===<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=49783 Configuration Distribution Thread] Fast Way To Clone Another's Advanced Configuration.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Preferences:Columns UI/Appearance|Columns UI appearance customization guides]]<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=43077 Columns UI / Panels UI appearance] forum thread<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=31027 Columns UI configurations]<br />
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{{Software Infobox|<br />
|name = foobar2000<br />
|screenshot = [[Image:Foobar2000-0.9.5.3-default-ui.png|250px]]<br />
|caption = Screenshot of foobar2000 v0.9.5.3 using the default user interface<br />
|maintainer = Peter Pawlowski<br />
|stable_release = 0.9.5.3<br />
|preview_release = 0.9.5.4 beta 2<br />
|operating_system = Windows<br />
|use = Media Player<br />
|license = Proprietary, BSD<br />
|website = [http://www.foobar2000.org/ www.foobar2000.org]<br />
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[[Category:Media Players|foobar2000]]</div>Zarkonhttps://wiki.hydrogenaud.io/index.php?title=Foobar2000:File_OperationsFoobar2000:File Operations2008-06-29T15:36:08Z<p>Zarkon: Redirecting to Foobar2000:File operations</p>
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<div>#REDIRECT [[Foobar2000:File operations]]</div>Zarkonhttps://wiki.hydrogenaud.io/index.php?title=Foobar2000:File_Operations_(foo_fileops)Foobar2000:File Operations (foo fileops)2008-06-29T15:02:35Z<p>Zarkon: /* Usage */</p>
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<br />
The '''file operations''' dialog box allows you to copy, move, rename, and delete files from within foobar2000. The key benefits of using the file operations component (as opposed to using Windows Explorer) are:<br />
* Based on title formatting.<br />
* The Media Library and playlists are automatically updated to reflect the change.<br />
* Data from the [[Foobar2000:Components_0.9/Playback_Statistics_(foo_playcount)|official playback statistics component]] is preserved when moving files.<br />
** Note: If the files are moved to a folder which is not monitored by the Media Library, they will be removed from the Media Library and playback statistics will also be lost.<br />
<br />
=Usage=<br />
The optional component <tt>foo_fileops</tt> is required. To install this component, run the foobar2000 installer and check Optional features > Tools > File Operations. Once installed, you can right-click a group of tracks in the playlist and File Operations will appear in the context menu.<br />
<br />
[[Image:Foobar-Fileops-1.png|center]]<br />
<br />
* '''Operation''': Copy, rename, or move the files. Note that some options below will be disabled depending on the selected operation.<br />
* '''Presets''': See below.<br />
* '''Destination Folder''': The root destination folder. You cannot use title formatting in this field, and the folder must already exist.<br />
* '''File Name Pattern''': Specify how the files will be named, and indicate any subfolders (separated by '\'). Title formatting is allowed in this field, and any subfolder which does not exist will be created under the destination folder. The '...' button allows you to select from a set of preset patterns.<br />
<br />
* '''Options''':<br />
** Copy/Move Entire Source Folder Content: Useful when you have supplementary files such as cover art in the music folder.<br />
** Remove Empty Source Folders<br />
<br />
* '''Preview''': Shows the potential results of the file operation.<br />
<br />
<br />
==Presets==<br />
[[Image:Foobar-Fileops-2.png|center]]<br />
<br />
Presets allow you to save the current settings in the File Operations Setup dialog. Once a preset is created, it is not only accessible from the setup dialog, but from the context menu under File Operations. The latter opens a preview/confirmation dialog (shown above), and you can access the detailed setup menu with the 'More...' button.<br />
<br />
==Usage Tips==<br />
* Symbols which are invalid in folder and file names such as '?' are replaced by '_'. <br />
* You may want to consider using <tt>$ascii()</tt> or <tt>$ansi()</tt> to sanitize the names when applying file operations.</div>Zarkonhttps://wiki.hydrogenaud.io/index.php?title=Foobar2000:File_Operations_(foo_fileops)Foobar2000:File Operations (foo fileops)2008-06-29T15:01:15Z<p>Zarkon: /* Presets */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{fb2k}}<br />
<br />
The '''file operations''' dialog box allows you to copy, move, rename, and delete files from within foobar2000. The key benefits of using the file operations component (as opposed to using Windows Explorer) are:<br />
* Based on title formatting.<br />
* The Media Library and playlists are automatically updated to reflect the change.<br />
* Data from the [[Foobar2000:Components_0.9/Playback_Statistics_(foo_playcount)|official playback statistics component]] is preserved when moving files.<br />
** Note: If the files are moved to a folder which is not monitored by the Media Library, they will be removed from the Media Library and playback statistics will also be lost.<br />
<br />
=Usage=<br />
The optional component <tt>foo_fileops</tt> is required. To install this component, run the foobar2000 installer and check Optional features > Tools > File Operations. Once installed, you can right-click a group of tracks in the playlist and File Operations will appear in the context menu.<br />
<br />
[[Image:Foobar-Fileops-1.png]]<br />
<br />
* '''Operation''': Copy, rename, or move the files. Note that some options below will be disabled depending on the selected operation.<br />
* '''Presets''': See below.<br />
* '''Destination Folder''': The root destination folder. You cannot use title formatting in this field, and the folder must already exist.<br />
* '''File Name Pattern''': Specify how the files will be named, and indicate any subfolders (separated by '\'). Title formatting is allowed in this field, and any subfolder which does not exist will be created under the destination folder. The '...' button allows you to select from a set of preset patterns.<br />
<br />
* '''Options''':<br />
** Copy/Move Entire Source Folder Content: Useful when you have supplementary files such as cover art in the music folder.<br />
** Remove Empty Source Folders<br />
<br />
* '''Preview''': Shows the potential results of the file operation.<br />
<br />
<br />
==Presets==<br />
[[Image:Foobar-Fileops-2.png]]<br />
<br />
Presets allow you to save the current settings in the File Operations Setup dialog. Once a preset is created, it is not only accessible from the setup dialog, but from the context menu under File Operations. The latter opens a preview/confirmation dialog (shown above), and you can access the detailed setup menu with the 'More...' button.<br />
<br />
==Usage Tips==<br />
* Symbols which are invalid in folder and file names such as '?' are replaced by '_'. <br />
* You may want to consider using <tt>$ascii()</tt> or <tt>$ansi()</tt> to sanitize the names when applying file operations.</div>Zarkonhttps://wiki.hydrogenaud.io/index.php?title=Foobar2000:File_Operations_(foo_fileops)Foobar2000:File Operations (foo fileops)2008-06-29T14:59:22Z<p>Zarkon: /* Usage */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{fb2k}}<br />
<br />
The '''file operations''' dialog box allows you to copy, move, rename, and delete files from within foobar2000. The key benefits of using the file operations component (as opposed to using Windows Explorer) are:<br />
* Based on title formatting.<br />
* The Media Library and playlists are automatically updated to reflect the change.<br />
* Data from the [[Foobar2000:Components_0.9/Playback_Statistics_(foo_playcount)|official playback statistics component]] is preserved when moving files.<br />
** Note: If the files are moved to a folder which is not monitored by the Media Library, they will be removed from the Media Library and playback statistics will also be lost.<br />
<br />
=Usage=<br />
The optional component <tt>foo_fileops</tt> is required. To install this component, run the foobar2000 installer and check Optional features > Tools > File Operations. Once installed, you can right-click a group of tracks in the playlist and File Operations will appear in the context menu.<br />
<br />
[[Image:Foobar-Fileops-1.png]]<br />
<br />
* '''Operation''': Copy, rename, or move the files. Note that some options below will be disabled depending on the selected operation.<br />
* '''Presets''': See below.<br />
* '''Destination Folder''': The root destination folder. You cannot use title formatting in this field, and the folder must already exist.<br />
* '''File Name Pattern''': Specify how the files will be named, and indicate any subfolders (separated by '\'). Title formatting is allowed in this field, and any subfolder which does not exist will be created under the destination folder. The '...' button allows you to select from a set of preset patterns.<br />
<br />
* '''Options''':<br />
** Copy/Move Entire Source Folder Content: Useful when you have supplementary files such as cover art in the music folder.<br />
** Remove Empty Source Folders<br />
<br />
* '''Preview''': Shows the potential results of the file operation.<br />
<br />
<br />
==Presets==<br />
Presets allow you to save the current settings in the File Operations Setup dialog. Once a preset is created, it is not only accessible from the setup dialog, but from the context menu under File Operations. The latter opens a preview/confirmation dialog, and you can access the detailed setup menu with the 'More...' button.<br />
<br />
[[Image:Foobar-Fileops-2.png]]<br />
<br />
<br />
==Usage Tips==<br />
* Symbols which are invalid in folder and file names such as '?' are replaced by '_'. <br />
* You may want to consider using <tt>$ascii()</tt> or <tt>$ansi()</tt> to sanitize the names when applying file operations.</div>Zarkonhttps://wiki.hydrogenaud.io/index.php?title=Foobar2000:File_Operations_(foo_fileops)Foobar2000:File Operations (foo fileops)2008-06-29T14:58:52Z<p>Zarkon: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{fb2k}}<br />
<br />
The '''file operations''' dialog box allows you to copy, move, rename, and delete files from within foobar2000. The key benefits of using the file operations component (as opposed to using Windows Explorer) are:<br />
* Based on title formatting.<br />
* The Media Library and playlists are automatically updated to reflect the change.<br />
* Data from the [[Foobar2000:Components_0.9/Playback_Statistics_(foo_playcount)|official playback statistics component]] is preserved when moving files.<br />
** Note: If the files are moved to a folder which is not monitored by the Media Library, they will be removed from the Media Library and playback statistics will also be lost.<br />
<br />
=Usage=<br />
The optional component <tt>foo_fileops</tt> is required. To install this component, run the foobar2000 installer and check Optional features > Tools > File Operations. Once installed, you can select a group of tracks in the playlist and File Operations will appear in the context menu.<br />
<br />
[[Image:Foobar-Fileops-1.png]]<br />
<br />
* '''Operation''': Copy, rename, or move the files. Note that some options below will be disabled depending on the selected operation.<br />
* '''Presets''': See below.<br />
* '''Destination Folder''': The root destination folder. You cannot use title formatting in this field, and the folder must already exist.<br />
* '''File Name Pattern''': Specify how the files will be named, and indicate any subfolders (separated by '\'). Title formatting is allowed in this field, and any subfolder which does not exist will be created under the destination folder. The '...' button allows you to select from a set of preset patterns.<br />
<br />
* '''Options''':<br />
** Copy/Move Entire Source Folder Content: Useful when you have supplementary files such as cover art in the music folder.<br />
** Remove Empty Source Folders<br />
<br />
* '''Preview''': Shows the potential results of the file operation.<br />
<br />
<br />
==Presets==<br />
Presets allow you to save the current settings in the File Operations Setup dialog. Once a preset is created, it is not only accessible from the setup dialog, but from the context menu under File Operations. The latter opens a preview/confirmation dialog, and you can access the detailed setup menu with the 'More...' button.<br />
<br />
[[Image:Foobar-Fileops-2.png]]<br />
<br />
<br />
==Usage Tips==<br />
* Symbols which are invalid in folder and file names such as '?' are replaced by '_'. <br />
* You may want to consider using <tt>$ascii()</tt> or <tt>$ansi()</tt> to sanitize the names when applying file operations.</div>Zarkonhttps://wiki.hydrogenaud.io/index.php?title=Foobar2000:File_Operations_(foo_fileops)Foobar2000:File Operations (foo fileops)2008-06-29T14:58:23Z<p>Zarkon: First draft</p>
<hr />
<div>{{fb2k}}<br />
<br />
The file operations dialog box allows you to copy, move, rename, and delete files from within foobar2000. The key benefits of using the file operations component (as opposed to using Windows Explorer) are:<br />
* Based on title formatting.<br />
* The Media Library and playlists are automatically updated to reflect the change.<br />
* Data from the [[Foobar2000:Components_0.9/Playback_Statistics_(foo_playcount)|official playback statistics component]] is preserved when moving files.<br />
** Note: If the files are moved to a folder which is not monitored by the Media Library, they will be removed from the Media Library and playback statistics will also be lost.<br />
<br />
=Usage=<br />
The optional component <tt>foo_fileops</tt> is required. To install this component, run the foobar2000 installer and check Optional features > Tools > File Operations. Once installed, you can select a group of tracks in the playlist and File Operations will appear in the context menu.<br />
<br />
[[Image:Foobar-Fileops-1.png]]<br />
<br />
* '''Operation''': Copy, rename, or move the files. Note that some options below will be disabled depending on the selected operation.<br />
* '''Presets''': See below.<br />
* '''Destination Folder''': The root destination folder. You cannot use title formatting in this field, and the folder must already exist.<br />
* '''File Name Pattern''': Specify how the files will be named, and indicate any subfolders (separated by '\'). Title formatting is allowed in this field, and any subfolder which does not exist will be created under the destination folder. The '...' button allows you to select from a set of preset patterns.<br />
<br />
* '''Options''':<br />
** Copy/Move Entire Source Folder Content: Useful when you have supplementary files such as cover art in the music folder.<br />
** Remove Empty Source Folders<br />
<br />
* '''Preview''': Shows the potential results of the file operation.<br />
<br />
<br />
==Presets==<br />
Presets allow you to save the current settings in the File Operations Setup dialog. Once a preset is created, it is not only accessible from the setup dialog, but from the context menu under File Operations. The latter opens a preview/confirmation dialog, and you can access the detailed setup menu with the 'More...' button.<br />
<br />
[[Image:Foobar-Fileops-2.png]]<br />
<br />
<br />
==Usage Tips==<br />
* Symbols which are invalid in folder and file names such as '?' are replaced by '_'. <br />
* You may want to consider using <tt>$ascii()</tt> or <tt>$ansi()</tt> to sanitize the names when applying file operations.</div>Zarkonhttps://wiki.hydrogenaud.io/index.php?title=File:Foobar-Fileops-2.pngFile:Foobar-Fileops-2.png2008-06-29T14:41:20Z<p>Zarkon: </p>
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<div></div>Zarkonhttps://wiki.hydrogenaud.io/index.php?title=File:Foobar-Fileops-1.pngFile:Foobar-Fileops-1.png2008-06-29T14:08:36Z<p>Zarkon: </p>
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<div></div>Zarkonhttps://wiki.hydrogenaud.io/index.php?title=Foobar2000:Foobar2000Foobar2000:Foobar20002008-06-29T13:42:19Z<p>Zarkon: /* Specific Guides */ File operations</p>
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'''foobar2000''' is an advanced freeware audio player for the Windows platform. Some of the basic features include full unicode support, ReplayGain support and native support for several popular audio formats.<br />
<br />
<div style="border: 1px solid #CCCCCC; padding: 5px 10px;"><br />
'''The latest version is:''' [http://www.foobar2000.org/download.html v0.9.5.3]<br />
<br />
'''The latest beta version is:''' [http://www.foobar2000.org/beta/ v0.9.5.4 beta 2]<br />
<br />
</div><br />
<br />
== Features ==<br />
* Powerful open component architecture allowing third-party developers to extend functionality of the player, including the ability to fully replace the user interface.<br />
* Full Unicode support: File names, user interface, tagging, etc.<br />
* [[ReplayGain]] support: Both playback and writing ReplayGain information to file tags.<br />
* [[Gapless]] playback.<br />
* Advanced [[tagging]] capabilities - through built-in [[Foobar2000:Properties|Properties dialog]] and various optional tagging-related components.<br />
* Built-in [[Foobar2000:Preferences:Media Library|Media Library]] functionality.<br />
** Intuitive [[Foobar2000:Query syntax|query syntax]] for searching the Media Library.<br />
** [[Foobar2000:Autoplaylist|Autoplaylist]] support: Generate dynamically updating playlists based on queries.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Preferences:General:Keyboard Shortcuts|Customizable keyboard shortcuts]].<br />
* Support for transcoding all supported audio formats using the [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Converter (foo converter)|Converter component]] (requires external commandline encoder executables for different output formats).<br />
* [[Secure_ripping|Secure]] [[Foobar2000:Ripping CDs|CD ripping]].<br />
* Streaming support.<br />
* Efficient handling of large playlists.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components_0.9/Default_user_interface_%28foo_ui_std%29|User interface]] with simple configuration to create even complex layouts quickly and easily.<br />
* Highly customizable display of track information using [[Foobar2000:Titleformat_Introduction|title formating scripts]].<br />
<br />
== Supported Audio Formats ==<br />
Native Support ("out-of-the-box"):<br />
* [[MP1]], [[MP2]], [[MP3]], [[MP4]], [[Musepack]], [[AAC]], [[Ogg Vorbis]], [[FLAC]] / Ogg FLAC, [[Speex]], [[WavPack]], [[WAV]], [[AIFF]], [[AU|AU/SND]], [[CDDA]], [[WMA]].<br />
<br />
Supported through optional components:<br />
* [[TTA]], [[Monkey's Audio]], [[ALAC]], [[MOD]], [[SPC]], [[Shorten]], [[OptimFROG]], [[AC3]], [[DTS]], [[PSF]], [[NSF]], [[XID]], [[XA]], [[Matroska]], [[MMS]], [[RSTP]], [[TAK]], etc.<br />
<br />
In addition, foobar2000 can also play music directly from compressed ZIP and without requiring the user to extract the files prior to playing. More archive formats supported through additional components: [http://kode54.foobar2000.org/ JMA], [http://kode54.foobar2000.org/ LHA].<br />
<br />
Foobar2000 has been written for the Windows platform only. Ports to other platforms are not planned. However, several people have had success [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?act=ST&f=24&t=6349&hl=wine running foobar2000 on x86 Linux systems] by using [http://www.winehq.org/ Wine].<br />
<br />
Foobar2000 user interface is in English language only. Translations are not supported.<br />
<br />
== Using foobar2000 ==<br />
* [http://foobar2000.org/FAQ.html foobar2000 FAQ]<br />
* [[foobar2000:components 0.9|foobar2000 0.9.x Components]]<br />
* [[foobar2000:Directories|foobar2000 Directories]]<br />
* [[foobar2000:Encouraged Tag Standards|foobar2000 Encouraged Tag Standards]]<br />
* [[foobar2000:FAQ|foobar2000 FAQ (unofficial)]]<br />
* [http://wiki.hydrogenaudio.org/index.php?title=Category:Foobar2000_Guides foobar2000 Guides (category)]<br />
* [http://wiki.hydrogenaudio.org/index.php?title=Category:Foobar2000_Preferences foobar2000 Preferences (category)]<br />
* [[foobar2000:Tips & Tricks|foobar2000 Tips & Tricks]]<br />
<br />
=== Technical Information ===<br />
* [[Foobar2000:ID3 Tag Mapping|ID3 Tag Mapping]]<br />
<br />
=== Specific Guides ===<br />
* [[foobar2000:Preferences|Preferences Dialog]]<br />
* [[foobar2000:Properties|Tag editing: the Properties dialog]]<br />
* [[foobar2000:Titleformat Introduction|Introduction to titleformat scripts]]<br />
* [[foobar2000:Titleformat Reference|Titleformat Reference]] - Quick-Reference for fields and functions<br />
* [[Foobar2000:File operations|File operations dialog]] - Move, copy, rename, and delete files from within foobar2000<br />
* [[foobar2000:Commandline Guide|Commandline Usage]]<br />
* [[foobar2000:Increasing Performance|Increasing Performance]] - Tips<br />
<br />
=== External Guides ===<br />
* [http://fooblog2000.com/ Fooblog2000] News blog with the latest configuration/component tips and guides.<br />
* [http://eolindel.free.fr/foobar0.9/ Bachi-Bouzouk's English/French guide] Complete manual about foobar2000, Replay Gain, the masstagger (with a tutorial) and common plugins. Two rather extensive FAQ for UI columns and overall use. Step by step guide to help new users.<br />
* [http://foobar2000.xrea.jp/ fb2k Wiki Page] for Japanese users.<br />
* [http://foobar2000.audiohq.de/ Frank Bicking's German-language guide].<br />
* [http://www.bobulous.org.uk/misc/Replay-Gain.html Replay Gain] focusing on Foobar2000. (But the other articles on this site contain misleading information)<br />
<br />
==== Scripting Tutorials ====<br />
* [http://eolindel.free.fr/foobar0.9/tutorial.php Bachi-Bouzouk's Scripting Tutorial] Color schemes detailed. Main functions explained, basic and complex code for your columns. Several .fcs explained, detailed FAQ.<br />
* [http://tagz.brother-john.net/ Brother John's Foobar2000 Scripting Tutorial]<br />
<br />
== Important Links ==<br />
=== Official Site ===<br />
* [http://www.foobar2000.org foobar2000.org: Homepage]<br />
* [http://www.foobar2000.org/download.html foobar2000.org: Download]<br />
* [http://www.foobar2000.org/requirements.html foobar2000.org: Requirements]<br />
<br />
=== Community ===<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showforum=28 Official foobar2000 forum]<br />
* [http://foobar-users.de/ German Support Forum]<br />
* [http://foobar2000.pl/index.php?act=idx Polish Support Forum]<br />
* [http://www.foobar2000.pt.vu Portuguese forum]<br />
* [http://www.fforum.ru/index.php?showforum=59 Russian-language forum]<br />
* [http://www.foobar2000.ru/forum/ Another Russian-language forum]<br />
<br />
=== Appearance ===<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=49783 Configuration Distribution Thread] Fast Way To Clone Another's Advanced Configuration.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Preferences:Columns UI/Appearance|Columns UI appearance customization guides]]<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=43077 Columns UI / Panels UI appearance] forum thread<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=31027 Columns UI configurations]<br />
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|name = foobar2000<br />
|screenshot = [[Image:Foobar2000-0.9.5.3-default-ui.png|250px]]<br />
|caption = Screenshot of foobar2000 v0.9.5.3 using the default user interface<br />
|maintainer = Peter Pawlowski<br />
|stable_release = 0.9.5.3<br />
|preview_release = 0.9.5.4 beta 2<br />
|operating_system = Windows<br />
|use = Media Player<br />
|license = Proprietary, BSD<br />
|website = [http://www.foobar2000.org/ www.foobar2000.org]<br />
}}<br clear="both" /><br />
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'''foobar2000''' is an advanced freeware audio player for the Windows platform. Some of the basic features include full unicode support, ReplayGain support and native support for several popular audio formats.<br />
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<div style="border: 1px solid #CCCCCC; padding: 5px 10px;"><br />
'''The latest version is:''' [http://www.foobar2000.org/download.html v0.9.5.3]<br />
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'''The latest beta version is:''' [http://www.foobar2000.org/beta/ v0.9.5.4 beta 2]<br />
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</div><br />
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== Features ==<br />
* Powerful open component architecture allowing third-party developers to extend functionality of the player, including the ability to fully replace the user interface.<br />
* Full Unicode support: File names, user interface, tagging, etc.<br />
* [[ReplayGain]] support: Both playback and writing ReplayGain information to file tags.<br />
* [[Gapless]] playback.<br />
* Advanced [[tagging]] capabilities - through built-in [[Foobar2000:Properties|Properties dialog]] and various optional tagging-related components.<br />
* Built-in [[Foobar2000:Preferences:Media Library|Media Library]] functionality.<br />
** Intuitive [[Foobar2000:Query syntax|query syntax]] for searching the Media Library.<br />
** [[Foobar2000:Autoplaylist|Autoplaylist]] support: Generate dynamically updating playlists based on queries.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Preferences:General:Keyboard Shortcuts|Customizable keyboard shortcuts]].<br />
* Support for transcoding all supported audio formats using the [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Converter (foo converter)|Converter component]] (requires external commandline encoder executables for different output formats).<br />
* [[Secure_ripping|Secure]] [[Foobar2000:Ripping CDs|CD ripping]].<br />
* Streaming support.<br />
* Efficient handling of large playlists.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components_0.9/Default_user_interface_%28foo_ui_std%29|User interface]] with simple configuration to create even complex layouts quickly and easily.<br />
* Highly customizable display of track information using [[Foobar2000:Titleformat_Introduction|title formating scripts]].<br />
<br />
== Supported Audio Formats ==<br />
Native Support ("out-of-the-box"):<br />
* [[MP1]], [[MP2]], [[MP3]], [[MP4]], [[Musepack]], [[AAC]], [[Ogg Vorbis]], [[FLAC]] / Ogg FLAC, [[Speex]], [[WavPack]], [[WAV]], [[AIFF]], [[AU|AU/SND]], [[CDDA]], [[WMA]].<br />
<br />
Supported through optional components:<br />
* [[TTA]], [[Monkey's Audio]], [[ALAC]], [[MOD]], [[SPC]], [[Shorten]], [[OptimFROG]], [[AC3]], [[DTS]], [[PSF]], [[NSF]], [[XID]], [[XA]], [[Matroska]], [[MMS]], [[RSTP]], [[TAK]], etc.<br />
<br />
In addition, foobar2000 can also play music directly from compressed ZIP and without requiring the user to extract the files prior to playing. More archive formats supported through additional components: [http://kode54.foobar2000.org/ JMA], [http://kode54.foobar2000.org/ LHA].<br />
<br />
Foobar2000 has been written for the Windows platform only. Ports to other platforms are not planned. However, several people have had success [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?act=ST&f=24&t=6349&hl=wine running foobar2000 on x86 Linux systems] by using [http://www.winehq.org/ Wine].<br />
<br />
Foobar2000 user interface is in English language only. Translations are not supported.<br />
<br />
== Using foobar2000 ==<br />
* [http://foobar2000.org/FAQ.html foobar2000 FAQ]<br />
* [[foobar2000:components 0.9|foobar2000 0.9.x Components]]<br />
* [[foobar2000:Directories|foobar2000 Directories]]<br />
* [[foobar2000:Encouraged Tag Standards|foobar2000 Encouraged Tag Standards]]<br />
* [[foobar2000:FAQ|foobar2000 FAQ (unofficial)]]<br />
* [http://wiki.hydrogenaudio.org/index.php?title=Category:Foobar2000_Guides foobar2000 Guides (category)]<br />
* [http://wiki.hydrogenaudio.org/index.php?title=Category:Foobar2000_Preferences foobar2000 Preferences (category)]<br />
* [[foobar2000:Tips & Tricks|foobar2000 Tips & Tricks]]<br />
<br />
=== Technical Information ===<br />
* [[Foobar2000:ID3 Tag Mapping|ID3 Tag Mapping]]<br />
<br />
=== Specific Guides ===<br />
* [[foobar2000:Preferences|Preferences Dialog]]<br />
* [[foobar2000:Properties|Tag editing: the Properties dialog]]<br />
* [[foobar2000:Titleformat Introduction|Introduction to titleformat scripts]]<br />
* [[foobar2000:Titleformat Reference|Titleformat Reference]] - Quick-Reference for fields and functions<br />
* [[foobar2000:Commandline Guide|Commandline Usage]]<br />
* [[foobar2000:Increasing Performance|Increasing Performance]] - Tips<br />
<br />
=== External Guides ===<br />
* [http://fooblog2000.com/ Fooblog2000] News blog with the latest configuration/component tips and guides.<br />
* [http://eolindel.free.fr/foobar0.9/ Bachi-Bouzouk's English/French guide] Complete manual about foobar2000, Replay Gain, the masstagger (with a tutorial) and common plugins. Two rather extensive FAQ for UI columns and overall use. Step by step guide to help new users.<br />
* [http://foobar2000.xrea.jp/ fb2k Wiki Page] for Japanese users.<br />
* [http://foobar2000.audiohq.de/ Frank Bicking's German-language guide].<br />
* [http://www.bobulous.org.uk/misc/Replay-Gain.html Replay Gain] focusing on Foobar2000. (But the other articles on this site contain misleading information)<br />
<br />
==== Scripting Tutorials ====<br />
* [http://eolindel.free.fr/foobar0.9/tutorial.php Bachi-Bouzouk's Scripting Tutorial] Color schemes detailed. Main functions explained, basic and complex code for your columns. Several .fcs explained, detailed FAQ.<br />
* [http://tagz.brother-john.net/ Brother John's Foobar2000 Scripting Tutorial]<br />
<br />
== Important Links ==<br />
=== Official Site ===<br />
* [http://www.foobar2000.org foobar2000.org: Homepage]<br />
* [http://www.foobar2000.org/download.html foobar2000.org: Download]<br />
* [http://www.foobar2000.org/requirements.html foobar2000.org: Requirements]<br />
<br />
=== Community ===<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showforum=28 Official foobar2000 forum]<br />
* [http://foobar-users.de/ German Support Forum]<br />
* [http://foobar2000.pl/index.php?act=idx Polish Support Forum]<br />
* [http://www.foobar2000.pt.vu Portuguese forum]<br />
* [http://www.fforum.ru/index.php?showforum=59 Russian-language forum]<br />
* [http://www.foobar2000.ru/forum/ Another Russian-language forum]<br />
<br />
=== Appearance ===<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=49783 Configuration Distribution Thread] Fast Way To Clone Another's Advanced Configuration.<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Preferences:Columns UI/Appearance|Columns UI appearance customization guides]]<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=43077 Columns UI / Panels UI appearance] forum thread<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=31027 Columns UI configurations]<br />
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{{Software Infobox|<br />
|name = foobar2000<br />
|screenshot = [[Image:Foobar2000-0.9.5.3-default-ui.png|250px]]<br />
|caption = Screenshot of foobar2000 v0.9.5.3 using the default user interface<br />
|maintainer = Peter Pawlowski<br />
|stable_release = 0.9.5.3<br />
|preview_release = 0.9.5.4 beta 2<br />
|operating_system = Windows<br />
|use = Media Player<br />
|license = Proprietary, BSD<br />
|website = [http://www.foobar2000.org/ www.foobar2000.org]<br />
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[[Category:Media Players|foobar2000]]</div>Zarkonhttps://wiki.hydrogenaud.io/index.php?title=Foobar2000:Components_0.9/Randomized_Playlist_Entry_(foo_random)Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Randomized Playlist Entry (foo random)2008-06-29T12:29:18Z<p>Zarkon: /* Link */</p>
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=Description=<br />
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Randomized playlist entry.<br />
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=Link=<br />
* [[Foobar2000:Components_0.9/Randomized_Playlist_Entry_(foo_random)/Query_syntax]]<br />
* [http://foosion.foobar2000.org/0.9/ Official Website]</div>Zarkonhttps://wiki.hydrogenaud.io/index.php?title=Foobar2000:Query_syntaxFoobar2000:Query syntax2008-06-29T12:28:45Z<p>Zarkon: Blank</p>
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<div></div>Zarkonhttps://wiki.hydrogenaud.io/index.php?title=Foobar2000:Components_0.9/Randomized_Playlist_Entry_(foo_random)/Query_syntaxFoobar2000:Components 0.9/Randomized Playlist Entry (foo random)/Query syntax2008-06-29T12:28:15Z<p>Zarkon: Foobar2000:Query syntax moved to Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Randomized Playlist Entry (foo random)/Query syntax: In preparation for query syntax page which applies to the query syntax supported by the Media Library Search component</p>
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Query syntax used for [[Foobar2000:Components_0.9/Randomized_Playlist_Entry_%28foo_random%29]]<br />
<br />
Simple search:<br />
* "<any string>" - returns only items that have all words from specified string in their metadata / tech infos / file path.<br />
<br />
Advanced search:<br />
* "<field> HAS <string>" - returns only items that have all words from <string> in metadata field named <field>, e.g. "title HAS blah".<br />
* "<field> IS <string>" - returns only items where (at least one) metadata field <field> is equal to <string>, e.g. "artist IS blah".<br />
* "* HAS <string>" - same as simple search, but can be combined using logical operators (see below).<br />
* "<pattern1> AND <pattern2>" - performs logical AND operation on two search patterns, e.g. "artist IS blah AND title HAS blah". You can also enclose patterns in parentheses to control order of logical operations, e.g. "(artist IS blah) AND (title HAS blah)".<br />
* "<pattern1> OR <pattern2>" - same as above, but with OR logical operation.<br />
* "NOT <pattern>" - inverts results of <pattern>, e.g. "NOT comment HAS sucks".<br />
* "<field> GREATER <number>", "<field> LESS <number>", "<field> EQUAL <number>" - performs integral number comparison between <field> value and <number>, e.g. "date LESS 1998".<br />
* "<field> MISSING" - returns only items where <field> is not defined, <field> must be a field name without percent signs<br />
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Note 1 : <field> and <string> in HAS/IS operations should be enclosed in double quotation marks (") if it includes spaces.<br />
Note 2 : If <field> in HAS/IS/GREATER/LESS/EQUAL includes at least one of #$% characters, it will be treated as title formatting string, e.g. " "%__codec%" IS MP3". Using title formatting string instead of simple field name will decrease search speed and break multiple field handling in IS operator.<br />
Note 3 : All search operations are non-case sensitive. All operator words *must* be uppercase.</div>Zarkonhttps://wiki.hydrogenaud.io/index.php?title=Foobar2000:Query_syntaxFoobar2000:Query syntax2008-06-29T12:28:15Z<p>Zarkon: Foobar2000:Query syntax moved to Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Randomized Playlist Entry (foo random)/Query syntax: In preparation for query syntax page which applies to the query syntax supported by the Media Library Search component</p>
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<div>#REDIRECT [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Randomized Playlist Entry (foo random)/Query syntax]]</div>Zarkonhttps://wiki.hydrogenaud.io/index.php?title=Foobar2000:FAQFoobar2000:FAQ2008-06-29T12:15:35Z<p>Zarkon: /* The previous button doesn't work. */</p>
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= General =<br />
<br />
== Is this the only FAQ? ==<br />
No. There is [http://www.foobar2000.org/FAQ.html an official one] at the foobar2000.org site. It is maintained independently of this one, and covers different topics.<br />
<br />
== Is foobar2000 still under active development? ==<br />
Yes. Please see the forum and the foobar2000 homepage for the latest version and news about upcoming versions.<br />
<br />
== I have Windows Vista and my foobar2000 has strange behavior. Do you plan on fixing those bugs soon? ==<br />
Foobar2000 fully supports Windows Vista (other than a limitation in Windows Explorer which causes the "Enqueue" command to not work properly with a large number of files). The problem is most probably due to a component, so updating to the latest version might resolve the problem.<br />
<br />
== I'm looking for a specific feature. How should I know if a third-party component suits my needs ? ==<br />
If you are not the Ctrl+F kind of person with your web browser, this is the perfect opportunity for you to get familiar with it. Go to the [[Foobar2000:Components_0.9|components section]], press Ctrl+F and search for keywords related to what you are looking for. [http://pelit.koillismaa.fi/plugins/index.php Foobar2000 official 3rd party components site] is another option, although it does not contain all the components known for 0.9.x at the moment. You will hopefully find something that suits you. Otherwise, maybe you can make a request in the foobar2000 forum or even better, code it yourself then share it with the community!<br />
<br />
== How do I upgrade Foobar2000? ==<br />
If it's a minor upgrade (e.g. 0.9.3 -> 0.9.4) then simply install it in the same directory. Remember to select the same "per user" setting while installing; you could lose all your configurations otherwise. If it's a major upgrade (e.g. 0.8 -> 0.9), it's recommended that you uninstall the previous version before installing the newer version, because the components are (almost always) incompatible with the newer version.<br />
<br />
== Where can I find old versions of Foobar2000? ==<br />
Old versions can be found [http://www.filehippo.com/download_foobar2000/ at filehippo.com]. Although old versions may be lacking critical bug fixes, they can be useful if you need to use a component or operating system that is no longer supported by the current version. For example, Windows 2000 users can't use foobar2000 versions newer than 0.9.4.5.<br />
<br />
= Playback =<br />
<br />
== There are multiple output methods available: DirectSound, waveOut and Kernel Streaming. Which one should I use? ==<br />
The default setting (waveOut) is recommended; it should be safe to use anywhere. Using DirectSound results in better performance (less CPU overhead)—especially under Windows 2000, Windows XP or newer—but there shouldn't be any audible difference between the two. In certain rare cases, Kernel Streaming may produce better results than DirectSound/waveOut (if for some reason you need data sent through digital out to be bit-identical to source stream); however, bit-identical results with DirectSound have been reported on soundcards capable of mixing multiple streams in hardware (with hardware mixing enabled in DirectSound settings).<br />
<br />
Please note that Kernel Streaming is an experimental feature with known issues, and using it is ''not'' recommended unless you have a clear need to do so. Most of perceived "sound quality differences" between DirectSound and Kernel Streaming are related to the fact that Kernel Streaming usually bypasses the Windows volume control. In addition, Kernel Streaming only works on Windows 2000, Windows XP or newer.<br />
<br />
== How can I send my files from Windows Explorer into a specific playlist, so as not to erase my active playlist? ==<br />
<br />
Preferences → General → Always send to playlist (playlist name)<br />
<br />
== Why does dragging and dropping directories / files have erratic results? == <br />
The culprit is most likely an input component. Removing the input components and adding them back one-by-one can help you pinpoint the location. Note: Haali has coded a stable Matroska component that doesn't cause this problem.<br />
<br />
== Why can't I listen to unfinished downloading files? ==<br />
Foobar2000 needs exclusive access to files being played - they can be read by other software while foobar2000 is accessing them but not written to. A good workaround is to copy the unfinished file, then try to play it.<br />
<br />
== The 'Previous' button doesn't work. ==<br />
In Random playback mode, the Previous button behaves as a Stop button.<br />
<br />
= Look & Feel =<br />
<br />
== I just saw a great looking foobar2000 window, but I don't know how to get mine looking the same way! Is there no hope for me? ==<br />
Of course there is! First take a look at those threads and get in touch with what other users achieved:<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=58574 Default UI Gallery] {{foobar2000v09}}<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=43077 Foobar Gallery] {{foobar2000v09}}<br />
<br />
Then, you are ready to give it a try! You can find some of the user's configuration in the links below. Note that [http://wiki.hydrogenaudio.org/index.php?title=Foobar2000:0.9_Single_Column_Playlist_%28foo_uie_single_column_playlist%29 Single Column Playlist] and [http://yuo.be/columns.php ColumnUI] are third-party components that you need to download.<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=49783 Single Column Playlist settings database]<br />
* [http://foobar.nub4life.net/columns/ Columns UI settings database]<br />
** [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=31509&hl=foobar+gallery Navigator-Suite]<br />
** [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=33450 Azrael]<br />
* [http://pelit.koillismaa.fi/fb2k/index.php foobar2000 formatting]<br />
<br />
== Is there a way to make my instant messenger's "Now Playing" show the song I'm listening to with foobar? ==<br />
Yes, through plugins:<br />
<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=10632 AMIP] Complete now-playing plug-in for mIRC, PIRCH, Klient, Bersirc, other IRC and Mail clients, supporting full player control from mIRC, playlist search, clipboard integration, HTTP, dynamic image signatures, etc.<br />
* [http://stephan.kochen.nl/proj/foobar2000.html#msn for MSN]<br />
* [http://pelit.koillismaa.fi/plugins/general.php#76 for Miranda-IM]<br />
<br />
== I have seen some people using something which pops up to display the song being listened to. Where can I find it? ==<br />
* It's called [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=33236&hl=foo_pretty+pop-up foo_prettypop]. Note that it requires the .NET Framework to work.<br />
* If you are using Columns UI, it has a popup notification feature too ("Preferences -> Display -> ColumnsUI -> Status Bar/Systray (tab) -> Show popup notification baloon")<br />
<br />
== Is there a way to map my multimedia keyboard keys? ==<br />
You can assign actions with keys including multimedia key from the in "Preference -> General -> Keyboard Shortcuts". If it still does not work, take a look at [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?s=39a242a80d03f35b424165dd8e06be6b&showtopic=50067 this] tutorial.<br />
<br />
<br />
= Columns UI =<br />
<br />
== How do I know which component is meant to be used with Columns UI?==<br />
[[Foobar2000:Components_0.9|Component section]] of the wiki shows which plugin you can use for ColumnsUI's interface.<br />
<br />
== How can I get tabbed panels? ==<br />
Use [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=46106&st=0&p=410247&#entry410247 uie tabs]. Also, the latest version of Column UI (0.2.0 Alpha 3) has the feature built-in.<br />
<br />
== Where are the options for changing the playback buttons? ==<br />
Right click on buttons area → Customise...<br />
<br />
== How can I display the album art and cover above my playlist? ==<br />
To set the panels above your playlist, just use <tt>list all toolbars</tt>, then add the panels/toolbars/visualizations that you want to use. Organize them as you want them to be displayed. And finally, use the 'minimum height' values of the corresponding panels. As it is not a common way to use the toolbar, you may experience some unexpected behaviour. Keep in mind that it may create some display problems. Musicmusic may fix this into the next version of Columns UI.<br />
<br />
== I have more questions. ==<br />
Refer to the [http://yuo.be/wiki/columns_ui:faqs offial ColumnsUI FAQ].<br />
<br />
<br />
= Media Library, Tagging & Album Cover =<br />
<br />
== I updated my tags, but foobar still shows the old tags. How can I fix this? ==<br />
This happens almost exclusively when you use a third party program to update tags (updates made by Foobar2000 itself are immediately reflected). Select the file(s), right click on any of them, go to Tagging, then click on "Reload Info from File(s)".<br />
<br />
== How can I fill in tags based on file names or directory structure? ==<br />
Right click on the file(s) in the playlist → open the [[Foobar2000:Properties|Properties dialog]] → choose "Automatically Fill Values" from its "Tools" menu. For more details, see the [[Foobar2000:Properties/Automatically Fill Values|Automatically Fill Values]] page.<br />
<br />
== How can I automatically assign tracknumbers to a group of files? ==<br />
Select all tracks that need to be filled with tracknumbers → right click → open the [[Foobar2000:Properties|Properties dialog]] → choose "Auto Track Number" from the "Tools" menu.<br />
<br />
== Is there a way to have album covers downloaded automatically? ==<br />
Unfortunately, it is not possible. But, there is a way to be 2 clicks away from those cover arts. Take a look at [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=43429&hl=cover+download this thread] for more info.<br />
<br />
== How can I make a playlist containing duplicate entries? ==<br />
Unfortunately, this is not possible. However, you can use the album list panel component to remove the dead entries from your library, and use a free program like [http://zabkat.com/xplorer2] to find the duplicate files in your computer.<br />
<br />
== How can I make a playlist containing files recently added to the media library? ==<br />
One of the information which the [[Foobar2000:Components_0.9/Playback_Statistics_(foo_playcount)|official playback statistics component (foo_playcount)]] collects is the time a file was added to the Media Library. This data is accessible by the %added% field, so you can search by a query such as <tt>%added% DURING LAST 2 WEEKS</tt> in Facets, Album List, or Media Library Search.<br />
<br />
== How do I save tags in a database (as opposed to writing it in the file)? ==<br />
The [[Foobar2000:Components_0.9/Playback_Statistics_(foo_playcount)|official playback statistics component (foo_playcount)]] stores the information it has collected in a database by default. If you need to store some other information in a database, use [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=45994 foo_custominfo]. Note that foo_custominfo is incompatible with foobar2000 since version 0.9.5.3.<br />
<br />
== How do I tag various artist albums (compilations)? ==<br />
Enter the information in the Album Artist tag. Most people use "VA", "Various" or "Various Artists", but you can put anything you want.<br />
<br />
= Titleformatting =<br />
<br />
== How can I display information about the next track in the playlist? ==<br />
This is not possible in foobar2000 since v0.9.5.3.<br />
<br />
== How can I calculate and display how long it's been since I last played a track? ==<br />
The [[Foobar2000:Components_0.9/Playback_Statistics_(foo_playcount)|official playback statistics component (foo_playcount)]] stores the information in the <tt>%last_played%</tt> field. However, the current system time cannot be retrieved via titleformatting in foobar2000 v0.9.5.3 and beyond, so in most cases, you cannot calculate how long it has been (e.g., in days) since a track was last played. (See the [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?s=&showtopic=58233&view=findpost&p=564223 relevant discussion] at the Hydrogenaudio forums.)<br />
<br />
The one exception is [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Columns UI (foo ui columns)|ColumnsUI (foo_ui_columns)]], which makes <tt>%_system_year%, %_system_day%, %_system_month%, %_system_day_of_week%,</tt> and <tt>%_system_hour%</tt> available. Hence it is technically possible to calculate and display the difference, but it is only accessible from within the Columns UI playlists.<br />
<br />
== How can I apply color changes to my titleformatting results? ==<br />
The <tt>$rgb()</tt> command is currently unsupported in the Default UI playlist. For complex coloring schemes, you need to use [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Columns UI (foo ui columns)|ColumnsUI (foo_ui_columns)]].<br />
<br />
= Troubleshooting =<br />
<br />
== List of banned components ==<br />
Before posting bug reports, be sure that none of [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=44213 those problematic components] are installed.<br />
<br />
== There is always a long delay before changes to the DSPs take effect. Can I reduce this? ==<br />
Try reducing the output buffer length from Preferences → Playback → Output → (your selected output method). However, do not put it at the minimum length. 300ms should be enough (more if you are using several DSPs).<br />
<br />
== What are metadb_handle leaks? ==<br />
metadb_handles are resources used in the metadata management in foobar2000. A leak indicates that a component does not release them (in time). The overall effect of such a leak is relatively harmless. Nevertheless, this is a programming error and foobar2000 detects and reports it to the user. Unfortunately, it is not possible for foobar2000 to detect which component caused the leak.<br />
<br />
== I hear static when fading in/out - pause/unpause. ==<br />
Be sure you have the latest sound drivers installed and disable your DSPs before reporting it. Some users reported that using [http://foobar2000.org/components/index.html Kernel Streaming] instead of the default output fixed the problem ("Preferences -> Playback -> Output"), but be aware that this plugin is still experimental and it is issue related in some cases.<br />
<br />
== Playing certain files over HTTP doesn't seem to work in foobar2000. It works in other players. What's wrong? ==<br />
foobar2000 uses MIME types to determine the file type of a given file. If an invalid MIME type is returned, it will cause foobar2000 to use the wrong decoder. If an unidentified MIME type is returned, foobar2000 will use the extension to determine the file's contents. Using the extension to determine the file's contents is a difficult thing to do in code, and is unlikely to be included in foobar2000. To fix the problem, get the server to return valid MIME types. This is a server-side problem, not a foobar2000 problem.<br />
<br />
== Foobar2000 shut down improperly / crashed, and now my recent changes are all gone! How do I prevent this in the future? ==<br />
Foobar2000 automatically saves configuration changes (including edits to the playlists) only when it is closed properly. If foobar2000 crashed, you should first try to find and remove the cause of the crash, e.g., an unstable third-party component. There are, of course, other causes for an improper shutdown, such as Windows crashing or a power outage. To reduce the risk of losing changes, you should manually save the settings by doing one of the following:<br />
* Closing and restarting foobar2000 during/after making major changes<br />
* Using the Save All button in the Preferences window<br />
* Binding the 'Save Configuration' command to a keyboard shortcut/toolbar button.<br />
<br />
= Foobar2000 and other players =<br />
<br />
== Is foobar really better than Winamp? ==<br />
There is no set answer. According to public opinion, foobar is great for people wanting a minimal player, as well as the opposite: people needing advanced features. However, the medium users are lost between the profusion of settings and components to find. Some relevant links:<br />
<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=20322 Tell us why have you chosen foobar2000, or why don't you like it]<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=29501&hl=winamp Could foobar2000 replace winamp?]<br />
<br />
== I won't leave iTunes, it manages my iPod perfectly! ==<br />
Maybe this will change your mind: [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=45160&hl=dop foo_dop].<br />
<br />
== How do I add the iTunes like panel showing (genre, artist, album)? ==<br />
Use [http://foobar2000.audiohq.de/foo_facets/ Facets] if you're using DefaultUI or the "Filter" UI component that comes with the latest version of Column UI. You can also use [http://www.bazquux.com/wiki/Foobar2000:Browser foo_browser] with ColumnUI. <br />
<br />
== How do I add the iTunes like search toolbar? ==<br />
Use [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=44012 foo_uie_quicksearch].<br />
<br />
== Why do my songs show a square block next to the title/artist fields in iTunes? ==<br />
Although the ID3v2.4 is the standard, iTunes (and many other software players as well as portables) still support only ID3v2.3. A workaround for this is to use compatibility mode tagging (Preferences -> Advanced -> Tagging -> MP3 -> "ID3v2 Compatibility Mode")<br />
<br />
== How do I have a Winamp / MediaMonkey style "now playing" playlist? ==<br />
Unlike winamp (and mediamonkey), there is no special "now playing" playlist in foobar; the foobar way of doing things is to play playlists. That said, you can use the playback queue to get a similar functionality. Instead of clicking "play", use the "add to playback queue" command. You can use [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/lofiversion/index.php/t47650-50.html foo_uie_queuemanager] component to display a panel that displays queued songs.<br />
<br />
[[Category:foobar2000 Guides|FAQ]]</div>Zarkonhttps://wiki.hydrogenaud.io/index.php?title=Foobar2000:FAQFoobar2000:FAQ2008-06-29T12:14:59Z<p>Zarkon: /* Playback */ - previous button + random playback mode</p>
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<br />
= General =<br />
<br />
== Is this the only FAQ? ==<br />
No. There is [http://www.foobar2000.org/FAQ.html an official one] at the foobar2000.org site. It is maintained independently of this one, and covers different topics.<br />
<br />
== Is foobar2000 still under active development? ==<br />
Yes. Please see the forum and the foobar2000 homepage for the latest version and news about upcoming versions.<br />
<br />
== I have Windows Vista and my foobar2000 has strange behavior. Do you plan on fixing those bugs soon? ==<br />
Foobar2000 fully supports Windows Vista (other than a limitation in Windows Explorer which causes the "Enqueue" command to not work properly with a large number of files). The problem is most probably due to a component, so updating to the latest version might resolve the problem.<br />
<br />
== I'm looking for a specific feature. How should I know if a third-party component suits my needs ? ==<br />
If you are not the Ctrl+F kind of person with your web browser, this is the perfect opportunity for you to get familiar with it. Go to the [[Foobar2000:Components_0.9|components section]], press Ctrl+F and search for keywords related to what you are looking for. [http://pelit.koillismaa.fi/plugins/index.php Foobar2000 official 3rd party components site] is another option, although it does not contain all the components known for 0.9.x at the moment. You will hopefully find something that suits you. Otherwise, maybe you can make a request in the foobar2000 forum or even better, code it yourself then share it with the community!<br />
<br />
== How do I upgrade Foobar2000? ==<br />
If it's a minor upgrade (e.g. 0.9.3 -> 0.9.4) then simply install it in the same directory. Remember to select the same "per user" setting while installing; you could lose all your configurations otherwise. If it's a major upgrade (e.g. 0.8 -> 0.9), it's recommended that you uninstall the previous version before installing the newer version, because the components are (almost always) incompatible with the newer version.<br />
<br />
== Where can I find old versions of Foobar2000? ==<br />
Old versions can be found [http://www.filehippo.com/download_foobar2000/ at filehippo.com]. Although old versions may be lacking critical bug fixes, they can be useful if you need to use a component or operating system that is no longer supported by the current version. For example, Windows 2000 users can't use foobar2000 versions newer than 0.9.4.5.<br />
<br />
= Playback =<br />
<br />
== There are multiple output methods available: DirectSound, waveOut and Kernel Streaming. Which one should I use? ==<br />
The default setting (waveOut) is recommended; it should be safe to use anywhere. Using DirectSound results in better performance (less CPU overhead)—especially under Windows 2000, Windows XP or newer—but there shouldn't be any audible difference between the two. In certain rare cases, Kernel Streaming may produce better results than DirectSound/waveOut (if for some reason you need data sent through digital out to be bit-identical to source stream); however, bit-identical results with DirectSound have been reported on soundcards capable of mixing multiple streams in hardware (with hardware mixing enabled in DirectSound settings).<br />
<br />
Please note that Kernel Streaming is an experimental feature with known issues, and using it is ''not'' recommended unless you have a clear need to do so. Most of perceived "sound quality differences" between DirectSound and Kernel Streaming are related to the fact that Kernel Streaming usually bypasses the Windows volume control. In addition, Kernel Streaming only works on Windows 2000, Windows XP or newer.<br />
<br />
== How can I send my files from Windows Explorer into a specific playlist, so as not to erase my active playlist? ==<br />
<br />
Preferences → General → Always send to playlist (playlist name)<br />
<br />
== Why does dragging and dropping directories / files have erratic results? == <br />
The culprit is most likely an input component. Removing the input components and adding them back one-by-one can help you pinpoint the location. Note: Haali has coded a stable Matroska component that doesn't cause this problem.<br />
<br />
== Why can't I listen to unfinished downloading files? ==<br />
Foobar2000 needs exclusive access to files being played - they can be read by other software while foobar2000 is accessing them but not written to. A good workaround is to copy the unfinished file, then try to play it.<br />
<br />
== The previous button doesn't work. ==<br />
In Random playback mode, the previous button behaves as a stop button.<br />
<br />
= Look & Feel =<br />
<br />
== I just saw a great looking foobar2000 window, but I don't know how to get mine looking the same way! Is there no hope for me? ==<br />
Of course there is! First take a look at those threads and get in touch with what other users achieved:<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=58574 Default UI Gallery] {{foobar2000v09}}<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=43077 Foobar Gallery] {{foobar2000v09}}<br />
<br />
Then, you are ready to give it a try! You can find some of the user's configuration in the links below. Note that [http://wiki.hydrogenaudio.org/index.php?title=Foobar2000:0.9_Single_Column_Playlist_%28foo_uie_single_column_playlist%29 Single Column Playlist] and [http://yuo.be/columns.php ColumnUI] are third-party components that you need to download.<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=49783 Single Column Playlist settings database]<br />
* [http://foobar.nub4life.net/columns/ Columns UI settings database]<br />
** [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=31509&hl=foobar+gallery Navigator-Suite]<br />
** [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=33450 Azrael]<br />
* [http://pelit.koillismaa.fi/fb2k/index.php foobar2000 formatting]<br />
<br />
== Is there a way to make my instant messenger's "Now Playing" show the song I'm listening to with foobar? ==<br />
Yes, through plugins:<br />
<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=10632 AMIP] Complete now-playing plug-in for mIRC, PIRCH, Klient, Bersirc, other IRC and Mail clients, supporting full player control from mIRC, playlist search, clipboard integration, HTTP, dynamic image signatures, etc.<br />
* [http://stephan.kochen.nl/proj/foobar2000.html#msn for MSN]<br />
* [http://pelit.koillismaa.fi/plugins/general.php#76 for Miranda-IM]<br />
<br />
== I have seen some people using something which pops up to display the song being listened to. Where can I find it? ==<br />
* It's called [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=33236&hl=foo_pretty+pop-up foo_prettypop]. Note that it requires the .NET Framework to work.<br />
* If you are using Columns UI, it has a popup notification feature too ("Preferences -> Display -> ColumnsUI -> Status Bar/Systray (tab) -> Show popup notification baloon")<br />
<br />
== Is there a way to map my multimedia keyboard keys? ==<br />
You can assign actions with keys including multimedia key from the in "Preference -> General -> Keyboard Shortcuts". If it still does not work, take a look at [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?s=39a242a80d03f35b424165dd8e06be6b&showtopic=50067 this] tutorial.<br />
<br />
<br />
= Columns UI =<br />
<br />
== How do I know which component is meant to be used with Columns UI?==<br />
[[Foobar2000:Components_0.9|Component section]] of the wiki shows which plugin you can use for ColumnsUI's interface.<br />
<br />
== How can I get tabbed panels? ==<br />
Use [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=46106&st=0&p=410247&#entry410247 uie tabs]. Also, the latest version of Column UI (0.2.0 Alpha 3) has the feature built-in.<br />
<br />
== Where are the options for changing the playback buttons? ==<br />
Right click on buttons area → Customise...<br />
<br />
== How can I display the album art and cover above my playlist? ==<br />
To set the panels above your playlist, just use <tt>list all toolbars</tt>, then add the panels/toolbars/visualizations that you want to use. Organize them as you want them to be displayed. And finally, use the 'minimum height' values of the corresponding panels. As it is not a common way to use the toolbar, you may experience some unexpected behaviour. Keep in mind that it may create some display problems. Musicmusic may fix this into the next version of Columns UI.<br />
<br />
== I have more questions. ==<br />
Refer to the [http://yuo.be/wiki/columns_ui:faqs offial ColumnsUI FAQ].<br />
<br />
<br />
= Media Library, Tagging & Album Cover =<br />
<br />
== I updated my tags, but foobar still shows the old tags. How can I fix this? ==<br />
This happens almost exclusively when you use a third party program to update tags (updates made by Foobar2000 itself are immediately reflected). Select the file(s), right click on any of them, go to Tagging, then click on "Reload Info from File(s)".<br />
<br />
== How can I fill in tags based on file names or directory structure? ==<br />
Right click on the file(s) in the playlist → open the [[Foobar2000:Properties|Properties dialog]] → choose "Automatically Fill Values" from its "Tools" menu. For more details, see the [[Foobar2000:Properties/Automatically Fill Values|Automatically Fill Values]] page.<br />
<br />
== How can I automatically assign tracknumbers to a group of files? ==<br />
Select all tracks that need to be filled with tracknumbers → right click → open the [[Foobar2000:Properties|Properties dialog]] → choose "Auto Track Number" from the "Tools" menu.<br />
<br />
== Is there a way to have album covers downloaded automatically? ==<br />
Unfortunately, it is not possible. But, there is a way to be 2 clicks away from those cover arts. Take a look at [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=43429&hl=cover+download this thread] for more info.<br />
<br />
== How can I make a playlist containing duplicate entries? ==<br />
Unfortunately, this is not possible. However, you can use the album list panel component to remove the dead entries from your library, and use a free program like [http://zabkat.com/xplorer2] to find the duplicate files in your computer.<br />
<br />
== How can I make a playlist containing files recently added to the media library? ==<br />
One of the information which the [[Foobar2000:Components_0.9/Playback_Statistics_(foo_playcount)|official playback statistics component (foo_playcount)]] collects is the time a file was added to the Media Library. This data is accessible by the %added% field, so you can search by a query such as <tt>%added% DURING LAST 2 WEEKS</tt> in Facets, Album List, or Media Library Search.<br />
<br />
== How do I save tags in a database (as opposed to writing it in the file)? ==<br />
The [[Foobar2000:Components_0.9/Playback_Statistics_(foo_playcount)|official playback statistics component (foo_playcount)]] stores the information it has collected in a database by default. If you need to store some other information in a database, use [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=45994 foo_custominfo]. Note that foo_custominfo is incompatible with foobar2000 since version 0.9.5.3.<br />
<br />
== How do I tag various artist albums (compilations)? ==<br />
Enter the information in the Album Artist tag. Most people use "VA", "Various" or "Various Artists", but you can put anything you want.<br />
<br />
= Titleformatting =<br />
<br />
== How can I display information about the next track in the playlist? ==<br />
This is not possible in foobar2000 since v0.9.5.3.<br />
<br />
== How can I calculate and display how long it's been since I last played a track? ==<br />
The [[Foobar2000:Components_0.9/Playback_Statistics_(foo_playcount)|official playback statistics component (foo_playcount)]] stores the information in the <tt>%last_played%</tt> field. However, the current system time cannot be retrieved via titleformatting in foobar2000 v0.9.5.3 and beyond, so in most cases, you cannot calculate how long it has been (e.g., in days) since a track was last played. (See the [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?s=&showtopic=58233&view=findpost&p=564223 relevant discussion] at the Hydrogenaudio forums.)<br />
<br />
The one exception is [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Columns UI (foo ui columns)|ColumnsUI (foo_ui_columns)]], which makes <tt>%_system_year%, %_system_day%, %_system_month%, %_system_day_of_week%,</tt> and <tt>%_system_hour%</tt> available. Hence it is technically possible to calculate and display the difference, but it is only accessible from within the Columns UI playlists.<br />
<br />
== How can I apply color changes to my titleformatting results? ==<br />
The <tt>$rgb()</tt> command is currently unsupported in the Default UI playlist. For complex coloring schemes, you need to use [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Columns UI (foo ui columns)|ColumnsUI (foo_ui_columns)]].<br />
<br />
= Troubleshooting =<br />
<br />
== List of banned components ==<br />
Before posting bug reports, be sure that none of [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=44213 those problematic components] are installed.<br />
<br />
== There is always a long delay before changes to the DSPs take effect. Can I reduce this? ==<br />
Try reducing the output buffer length from Preferences → Playback → Output → (your selected output method). However, do not put it at the minimum length. 300ms should be enough (more if you are using several DSPs).<br />
<br />
== What are metadb_handle leaks? ==<br />
metadb_handles are resources used in the metadata management in foobar2000. A leak indicates that a component does not release them (in time). The overall effect of such a leak is relatively harmless. Nevertheless, this is a programming error and foobar2000 detects and reports it to the user. Unfortunately, it is not possible for foobar2000 to detect which component caused the leak.<br />
<br />
== I hear static when fading in/out - pause/unpause. ==<br />
Be sure you have the latest sound drivers installed and disable your DSPs before reporting it. Some users reported that using [http://foobar2000.org/components/index.html Kernel Streaming] instead of the default output fixed the problem ("Preferences -> Playback -> Output"), but be aware that this plugin is still experimental and it is issue related in some cases.<br />
<br />
== Playing certain files over HTTP doesn't seem to work in foobar2000. It works in other players. What's wrong? ==<br />
foobar2000 uses MIME types to determine the file type of a given file. If an invalid MIME type is returned, it will cause foobar2000 to use the wrong decoder. If an unidentified MIME type is returned, foobar2000 will use the extension to determine the file's contents. Using the extension to determine the file's contents is a difficult thing to do in code, and is unlikely to be included in foobar2000. To fix the problem, get the server to return valid MIME types. This is a server-side problem, not a foobar2000 problem.<br />
<br />
== Foobar2000 shut down improperly / crashed, and now my recent changes are all gone! How do I prevent this in the future? ==<br />
Foobar2000 automatically saves configuration changes (including edits to the playlists) only when it is closed properly. If foobar2000 crashed, you should first try to find and remove the cause of the crash, e.g., an unstable third-party component. There are, of course, other causes for an improper shutdown, such as Windows crashing or a power outage. To reduce the risk of losing changes, you should manually save the settings by doing one of the following:<br />
* Closing and restarting foobar2000 during/after making major changes<br />
* Using the Save All button in the Preferences window<br />
* Binding the 'Save Configuration' command to a keyboard shortcut/toolbar button.<br />
<br />
= Foobar2000 and other players =<br />
<br />
== Is foobar really better than Winamp? ==<br />
There is no set answer. According to public opinion, foobar is great for people wanting a minimal player, as well as the opposite: people needing advanced features. However, the medium users are lost between the profusion of settings and components to find. Some relevant links:<br />
<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=20322 Tell us why have you chosen foobar2000, or why don't you like it]<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=29501&hl=winamp Could foobar2000 replace winamp?]<br />
<br />
== I won't leave iTunes, it manages my iPod perfectly! ==<br />
Maybe this will change your mind: [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=45160&hl=dop foo_dop].<br />
<br />
== How do I add the iTunes like panel showing (genre, artist, album)? ==<br />
Use [http://foobar2000.audiohq.de/foo_facets/ Facets] if you're using DefaultUI or the "Filter" UI component that comes with the latest version of Column UI. You can also use [http://www.bazquux.com/wiki/Foobar2000:Browser foo_browser] with ColumnUI. <br />
<br />
== How do I add the iTunes like search toolbar? ==<br />
Use [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=44012 foo_uie_quicksearch].<br />
<br />
== Why do my songs show a square block next to the title/artist fields in iTunes? ==<br />
Although the ID3v2.4 is the standard, iTunes (and many other software players as well as portables) still support only ID3v2.3. A workaround for this is to use compatibility mode tagging (Preferences -> Advanced -> Tagging -> MP3 -> "ID3v2 Compatibility Mode")<br />
<br />
== How do I have a Winamp / MediaMonkey style "now playing" playlist? ==<br />
Unlike winamp (and mediamonkey), there is no special "now playing" playlist in foobar; the foobar way of doing things is to play playlists. That said, you can use the playback queue to get a similar functionality. Instead of clicking "play", use the "add to playback queue" command. You can use [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/lofiversion/index.php/t47650-50.html foo_uie_queuemanager] component to display a panel that displays queued songs.<br />
<br />
[[Category:foobar2000 Guides|FAQ]]</div>Zarkonhttps://wiki.hydrogenaud.io/index.php?title=Foobar2000:FAQFoobar2000:FAQ2008-06-29T11:49:51Z<p>Zarkon: /* Titleformatting */ - color</p>
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= General =<br />
<br />
== Is this the only FAQ? ==<br />
No. There is [http://www.foobar2000.org/FAQ.html an official one] at the foobar2000.org site. It is maintained independently of this one, and covers different topics.<br />
<br />
== Is foobar2000 still under active development? ==<br />
Yes. Please see the forum and the foobar2000 homepage for the latest version and news about upcoming versions.<br />
<br />
== I have Windows Vista and my foobar2000 has strange behavior. Do you plan on fixing those bugs soon? ==<br />
Foobar2000 fully supports Windows Vista (other than a limitation in Windows Explorer which causes the "Enqueue" command to not work properly with a large number of files). The problem is most probably due to a component, so updating to the latest version might resolve the problem.<br />
<br />
== I'm looking for a specific feature. How should I know if a third-party component suits my needs ? ==<br />
If you are not the Ctrl+F kind of person with your web browser, this is the perfect opportunity for you to get familiar with it. Go to the [[Foobar2000:Components_0.9|components section]], press Ctrl+F and search for keywords related to what you are looking for. [http://pelit.koillismaa.fi/plugins/index.php Foobar2000 official 3rd party components site] is another option, although it does not contain all the components known for 0.9.x at the moment. You will hopefully find something that suits you. Otherwise, maybe you can make a request in the foobar2000 forum or even better, code it yourself then share it with the community!<br />
<br />
== How do I upgrade Foobar2000? ==<br />
If it's a minor upgrade (e.g. 0.9.3 -> 0.9.4) then simply install it in the same directory. Remember to select the same "per user" setting while installing; you could lose all your configurations otherwise. If it's a major upgrade (e.g. 0.8 -> 0.9), it's recommended that you uninstall the previous version before installing the newer version, because the components are (almost always) incompatible with the newer version.<br />
<br />
== Where can I find old versions of Foobar2000? ==<br />
Old versions can be found [http://www.filehippo.com/download_foobar2000/ at filehippo.com]. Although old versions may be lacking critical bug fixes, they can be useful if you need to use a component or operating system that is no longer supported by the current version. For example, Windows 2000 users can't use foobar2000 versions newer than 0.9.4.5.<br />
<br />
= Playback =<br />
<br />
== There are multiple output methods available: DirectSound, waveOut and Kernel Streaming. Which one should I use? ==<br />
The default setting (waveOut) is recommended; it should be safe to use anywhere. Using DirectSound results in better performance (less CPU overhead)—especially under Windows 2000, Windows XP or newer—but there shouldn't be any audible difference between the two. In certain rare cases, Kernel Streaming may produce better results than DirectSound/waveOut (if for some reason you need data sent through digital out to be bit-identical to source stream); however, bit-identical results with DirectSound have been reported on soundcards capable of mixing multiple streams in hardware (with hardware mixing enabled in DirectSound settings).<br />
<br />
Please note that Kernel Streaming is an experimental feature with known issues, and using it is ''not'' recommended unless you have a clear need to do so. Most of perceived "sound quality differences" between DirectSound and Kernel Streaming are related to the fact that Kernel Streaming usually bypasses the Windows volume control. In addition, Kernel Streaming only works on Windows 2000, Windows XP or newer.<br />
<br />
== How can I send my files from Windows Explorer into a specific playlist, so as not to erase my active playlist? ==<br />
<br />
Preferences → General → Always send to playlist (playlist name)<br />
<br />
== Why does dragging and dropping directories / files have erratic results? == <br />
The culprit is most likely an input component. Removing the input components and adding them back one-by-one can help you pinpoint the location. Note: Haali has coded a stable Matroska component that doesn't cause this problem.<br />
<br />
== Why can't I listen to unfinished downloading files? ==<br />
Foobar2000 needs exclusive access to files being played - they can be read by other software while foobar2000 is accessing them but not written to. A good workaround is to copy the unfinished file, then try to play it.<br />
<br />
<br />
= Look & Feel =<br />
<br />
== I just saw a great looking foobar2000 window, but I don't know how to get mine looking the same way! Is there no hope for me? ==<br />
Of course there is! First take a look at those threads and get in touch with what other users achieved:<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=58574 Default UI Gallery] {{foobar2000v09}}<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=43077 Foobar Gallery] {{foobar2000v09}}<br />
<br />
Then, you are ready to give it a try! You can find some of the user's configuration in the links below. Note that [http://wiki.hydrogenaudio.org/index.php?title=Foobar2000:0.9_Single_Column_Playlist_%28foo_uie_single_column_playlist%29 Single Column Playlist] and [http://yuo.be/columns.php ColumnUI] are third-party components that you need to download.<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=49783 Single Column Playlist settings database]<br />
* [http://foobar.nub4life.net/columns/ Columns UI settings database]<br />
** [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=31509&hl=foobar+gallery Navigator-Suite]<br />
** [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=33450 Azrael]<br />
* [http://pelit.koillismaa.fi/fb2k/index.php foobar2000 formatting]<br />
<br />
== Is there a way to make my instant messenger's "Now Playing" show the song I'm listening to with foobar? ==<br />
Yes, through plugins:<br />
<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=10632 AMIP] Complete now-playing plug-in for mIRC, PIRCH, Klient, Bersirc, other IRC and Mail clients, supporting full player control from mIRC, playlist search, clipboard integration, HTTP, dynamic image signatures, etc.<br />
* [http://stephan.kochen.nl/proj/foobar2000.html#msn for MSN]<br />
* [http://pelit.koillismaa.fi/plugins/general.php#76 for Miranda-IM]<br />
<br />
== I have seen some people using something which pops up to display the song being listened to. Where can I find it? ==<br />
* It's called [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=33236&hl=foo_pretty+pop-up foo_prettypop]. Note that it requires the .NET Framework to work.<br />
* If you are using Columns UI, it has a popup notification feature too ("Preferences -> Display -> ColumnsUI -> Status Bar/Systray (tab) -> Show popup notification baloon")<br />
<br />
== Is there a way to map my multimedia keyboard keys? ==<br />
You can assign actions with keys including multimedia key from the in "Preference -> General -> Keyboard Shortcuts". If it still does not work, take a look at [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?s=39a242a80d03f35b424165dd8e06be6b&showtopic=50067 this] tutorial.<br />
<br />
<br />
= Columns UI =<br />
<br />
== How do I know which component is meant to be used with Columns UI?==<br />
[[Foobar2000:Components_0.9|Component section]] of the wiki shows which plugin you can use for ColumnsUI's interface.<br />
<br />
== How can I get tabbed panels? ==<br />
Use [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=46106&st=0&p=410247&#entry410247 uie tabs]. Also, the latest version of Column UI (0.2.0 Alpha 3) has the feature built-in.<br />
<br />
== Where are the options for changing the playback buttons? ==<br />
Right click on buttons area → Customise...<br />
<br />
== How can I display the album art and cover above my playlist? ==<br />
To set the panels above your playlist, just use <tt>list all toolbars</tt>, then add the panels/toolbars/visualizations that you want to use. Organize them as you want them to be displayed. And finally, use the 'minimum height' values of the corresponding panels. As it is not a common way to use the toolbar, you may experience some unexpected behaviour. Keep in mind that it may create some display problems. Musicmusic may fix this into the next version of Columns UI.<br />
<br />
== I have more questions. ==<br />
Refer to the [http://yuo.be/wiki/columns_ui:faqs offial ColumnsUI FAQ].<br />
<br />
<br />
= Media Library, Tagging & Album Cover =<br />
<br />
== I updated my tags, but foobar still shows the old tags. How can I fix this? ==<br />
This happens almost exclusively when you use a third party program to update tags (updates made by Foobar2000 itself are immediately reflected). Select the file(s), right click on any of them, go to Tagging, then click on "Reload Info from File(s)".<br />
<br />
== How can I fill in tags based on file names or directory structure? ==<br />
Right click on the file(s) in the playlist → open the [[Foobar2000:Properties|Properties dialog]] → choose "Automatically Fill Values" from its "Tools" menu. For more details, see the [[Foobar2000:Properties/Automatically Fill Values|Automatically Fill Values]] page.<br />
<br />
== How can I automatically assign tracknumbers to a group of files? ==<br />
Select all tracks that need to be filled with tracknumbers → right click → open the [[Foobar2000:Properties|Properties dialog]] → choose "Auto Track Number" from the "Tools" menu.<br />
<br />
== Is there a way to have album covers downloaded automatically? ==<br />
Unfortunately, it is not possible. But, there is a way to be 2 clicks away from those cover arts. Take a look at [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=43429&hl=cover+download this thread] for more info.<br />
<br />
== How can I make a playlist containing duplicate entries? ==<br />
Unfortunately, this is not possible. However, you can use the album list panel component to remove the dead entries from your library, and use a free program like [http://zabkat.com/xplorer2] to find the duplicate files in your computer.<br />
<br />
== How can I make a playlist containing files recently added to the media library? ==<br />
One of the information which the [[Foobar2000:Components_0.9/Playback_Statistics_(foo_playcount)|official playback statistics component (foo_playcount)]] collects is the time a file was added to the Media Library. This data is accessible by the %added% field, so you can search by a query such as <tt>%added% DURING LAST 2 WEEKS</tt> in Facets, Album List, or Media Library Search.<br />
<br />
== How do I save tags in a database (as opposed to writing it in the file)? ==<br />
The [[Foobar2000:Components_0.9/Playback_Statistics_(foo_playcount)|official playback statistics component (foo_playcount)]] stores the information it has collected in a database by default. If you need to store some other information in a database, use [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=45994 foo_custominfo]. Note that foo_custominfo is incompatible with foobar2000 since version 0.9.5.3.<br />
<br />
== How do I tag various artist albums (compilations)? ==<br />
Enter the information in the Album Artist tag. Most people use "VA", "Various" or "Various Artists", but you can put anything you want.<br />
<br />
= Titleformatting =<br />
<br />
== How can I display information about the next track in the playlist? ==<br />
This is not possible in foobar2000 since v0.9.5.3.<br />
<br />
== How can I calculate and display how long it's been since I last played a track? ==<br />
The [[Foobar2000:Components_0.9/Playback_Statistics_(foo_playcount)|official playback statistics component (foo_playcount)]] stores the information in the <tt>%last_played%</tt> field. However, the current system time cannot be retrieved via titleformatting in foobar2000 v0.9.5.3 and beyond, so in most cases, you cannot calculate how long it has been (e.g., in days) since a track was last played. (See the [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?s=&showtopic=58233&view=findpost&p=564223 relevant discussion] at the Hydrogenaudio forums.)<br />
<br />
The one exception is [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Columns UI (foo ui columns)|ColumnsUI (foo_ui_columns)]], which makes <tt>%_system_year%, %_system_day%, %_system_month%, %_system_day_of_week%,</tt> and <tt>%_system_hour%</tt> available. Hence it is technically possible to calculate and display the difference, but it is only accessible from within the Columns UI playlists.<br />
<br />
== How can I apply color changes to my titleformatting results? ==<br />
The <tt>$rgb()</tt> command is currently unsupported in the Default UI playlist. For complex coloring schemes, you need to use [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Columns UI (foo ui columns)|ColumnsUI (foo_ui_columns)]].<br />
<br />
= Troubleshooting =<br />
<br />
== List of banned components ==<br />
Before posting bug reports, be sure that none of [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=44213 those problematic components] are installed.<br />
<br />
== There is always a long delay before changes to the DSPs take effect. Can I reduce this? ==<br />
Try reducing the output buffer length from Preferences → Playback → Output → (your selected output method). However, do not put it at the minimum length. 300ms should be enough (more if you are using several DSPs).<br />
<br />
== What are metadb_handle leaks? ==<br />
metadb_handles are resources used in the metadata management in foobar2000. A leak indicates that a component does not release them (in time). The overall effect of such a leak is relatively harmless. Nevertheless, this is a programming error and foobar2000 detects and reports it to the user. Unfortunately, it is not possible for foobar2000 to detect which component caused the leak.<br />
<br />
== I hear static when fading in/out - pause/unpause. ==<br />
Be sure you have the latest sound drivers installed and disable your DSPs before reporting it. Some users reported that using [http://foobar2000.org/components/index.html Kernel Streaming] instead of the default output fixed the problem ("Preferences -> Playback -> Output"), but be aware that this plugin is still experimental and it is issue related in some cases.<br />
<br />
== Playing certain files over HTTP doesn't seem to work in foobar2000. It works in other players. What's wrong? ==<br />
foobar2000 uses MIME types to determine the file type of a given file. If an invalid MIME type is returned, it will cause foobar2000 to use the wrong decoder. If an unidentified MIME type is returned, foobar2000 will use the extension to determine the file's contents. Using the extension to determine the file's contents is a difficult thing to do in code, and is unlikely to be included in foobar2000. To fix the problem, get the server to return valid MIME types. This is a server-side problem, not a foobar2000 problem.<br />
<br />
== Foobar2000 shut down improperly / crashed, and now my recent changes are all gone! How do I prevent this in the future? ==<br />
Foobar2000 automatically saves configuration changes (including edits to the playlists) only when it is closed properly. If foobar2000 crashed, you should first try to find and remove the cause of the crash, e.g., an unstable third-party component. There are, of course, other causes for an improper shutdown, such as Windows crashing or a power outage. To reduce the risk of losing changes, you should manually save the settings by doing one of the following:<br />
* Closing and restarting foobar2000 during/after making major changes<br />
* Using the Save All button in the Preferences window<br />
* Binding the 'Save Configuration' command to a keyboard shortcut/toolbar button.<br />
<br />
= Foobar2000 and other players =<br />
<br />
== Is foobar really better than Winamp? ==<br />
There is no set answer. According to public opinion, foobar is great for people wanting a minimal player, as well as the opposite: people needing advanced features. However, the medium users are lost between the profusion of settings and components to find. Some relevant links:<br />
<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=20322 Tell us why have you chosen foobar2000, or why don't you like it]<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=29501&hl=winamp Could foobar2000 replace winamp?]<br />
<br />
== I won't leave iTunes, it manages my iPod perfectly! ==<br />
Maybe this will change your mind: [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=45160&hl=dop foo_dop].<br />
<br />
== How do I add the iTunes like panel showing (genre, artist, album)? ==<br />
Use [http://foobar2000.audiohq.de/foo_facets/ Facets] if you're using DefaultUI or the "Filter" UI component that comes with the latest version of Column UI. You can also use [http://www.bazquux.com/wiki/Foobar2000:Browser foo_browser] with ColumnUI. <br />
<br />
== How do I add the iTunes like search toolbar? ==<br />
Use [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=44012 foo_uie_quicksearch].<br />
<br />
== Why do my songs show a square block next to the title/artist fields in iTunes? ==<br />
Although the ID3v2.4 is the standard, iTunes (and many other software players as well as portables) still support only ID3v2.3. A workaround for this is to use compatibility mode tagging (Preferences -> Advanced -> Tagging -> MP3 -> "ID3v2 Compatibility Mode")<br />
<br />
== How do I have a Winamp / MediaMonkey style "now playing" playlist? ==<br />
Unlike winamp (and mediamonkey), there is no special "now playing" playlist in foobar; the foobar way of doing things is to play playlists. That said, you can use the playback queue to get a similar functionality. Instead of clicking "play", use the "add to playback queue" command. You can use [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/lofiversion/index.php/t47650-50.html foo_uie_queuemanager] component to display a panel that displays queued songs.<br />
<br />
[[Category:foobar2000 Guides|FAQ]]</div>Zarkonhttps://wiki.hydrogenaud.io/index.php?title=Foobar2000:FAQFoobar2000:FAQ2008-06-29T11:42:48Z<p>Zarkon: Titleformatting questions</p>
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<br />
= General =<br />
<br />
== Is this the only FAQ? ==<br />
No. There is [http://www.foobar2000.org/FAQ.html an official one] at the foobar2000.org site. It is maintained independently of this one, and covers different topics.<br />
<br />
== Is foobar2000 still under active development? ==<br />
Yes. Please see the forum and the foobar2000 homepage for the latest version and news about upcoming versions.<br />
<br />
== I have Windows Vista and my foobar2000 has strange behavior. Do you plan on fixing those bugs soon? ==<br />
Foobar2000 fully supports Windows Vista (other than a limitation in Windows Explorer which causes the "Enqueue" command to not work properly with a large number of files). The problem is most probably due to a component, so updating to the latest version might resolve the problem.<br />
<br />
== I'm looking for a specific feature. How should I know if a third-party component suits my needs ? ==<br />
If you are not the Ctrl+F kind of person with your web browser, this is the perfect opportunity for you to get familiar with it. Go to the [[Foobar2000:Components_0.9|components section]], press Ctrl+F and search for keywords related to what you are looking for. [http://pelit.koillismaa.fi/plugins/index.php Foobar2000 official 3rd party components site] is another option, although it does not contain all the components known for 0.9.x at the moment. You will hopefully find something that suits you. Otherwise, maybe you can make a request in the foobar2000 forum or even better, code it yourself then share it with the community!<br />
<br />
== How do I upgrade Foobar2000? ==<br />
If it's a minor upgrade (e.g. 0.9.3 -> 0.9.4) then simply install it in the same directory. Remember to select the same "per user" setting while installing; you could lose all your configurations otherwise. If it's a major upgrade (e.g. 0.8 -> 0.9), it's recommended that you uninstall the previous version before installing the newer version, because the components are (almost always) incompatible with the newer version.<br />
<br />
== Where can I find old versions of Foobar2000? ==<br />
Old versions can be found [http://www.filehippo.com/download_foobar2000/ at filehippo.com]. Although old versions may be lacking critical bug fixes, they can be useful if you need to use a component or operating system that is no longer supported by the current version. For example, Windows 2000 users can't use foobar2000 versions newer than 0.9.4.5.<br />
<br />
= Playback =<br />
<br />
== There are multiple output methods available: DirectSound, waveOut and Kernel Streaming. Which one should I use? ==<br />
The default setting (waveOut) is recommended; it should be safe to use anywhere. Using DirectSound results in better performance (less CPU overhead)—especially under Windows 2000, Windows XP or newer—but there shouldn't be any audible difference between the two. In certain rare cases, Kernel Streaming may produce better results than DirectSound/waveOut (if for some reason you need data sent through digital out to be bit-identical to source stream); however, bit-identical results with DirectSound have been reported on soundcards capable of mixing multiple streams in hardware (with hardware mixing enabled in DirectSound settings).<br />
<br />
Please note that Kernel Streaming is an experimental feature with known issues, and using it is ''not'' recommended unless you have a clear need to do so. Most of perceived "sound quality differences" between DirectSound and Kernel Streaming are related to the fact that Kernel Streaming usually bypasses the Windows volume control. In addition, Kernel Streaming only works on Windows 2000, Windows XP or newer.<br />
<br />
== How can I send my files from Windows Explorer into a specific playlist, so as not to erase my active playlist? ==<br />
<br />
Preferences → General → Always send to playlist (playlist name)<br />
<br />
== Why does dragging and dropping directories / files have erratic results? == <br />
The culprit is most likely an input component. Removing the input components and adding them back one-by-one can help you pinpoint the location. Note: Haali has coded a stable Matroska component that doesn't cause this problem.<br />
<br />
== Why can't I listen to unfinished downloading files? ==<br />
Foobar2000 needs exclusive access to files being played - they can be read by other software while foobar2000 is accessing them but not written to. A good workaround is to copy the unfinished file, then try to play it.<br />
<br />
<br />
= Look & Feel =<br />
<br />
== I just saw a great looking foobar2000 window, but I don't know how to get mine looking the same way! Is there no hope for me? ==<br />
Of course there is! First take a look at those threads and get in touch with what other users achieved:<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=58574 Default UI Gallery] {{foobar2000v09}}<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=43077 Foobar Gallery] {{foobar2000v09}}<br />
<br />
Then, you are ready to give it a try! You can find some of the user's configuration in the links below. Note that [http://wiki.hydrogenaudio.org/index.php?title=Foobar2000:0.9_Single_Column_Playlist_%28foo_uie_single_column_playlist%29 Single Column Playlist] and [http://yuo.be/columns.php ColumnUI] are third-party components that you need to download.<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=49783 Single Column Playlist settings database]<br />
* [http://foobar.nub4life.net/columns/ Columns UI settings database]<br />
** [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=31509&hl=foobar+gallery Navigator-Suite]<br />
** [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=33450 Azrael]<br />
* [http://pelit.koillismaa.fi/fb2k/index.php foobar2000 formatting]<br />
<br />
== Is there a way to make my instant messenger's "Now Playing" show the song I'm listening to with foobar? ==<br />
Yes, through plugins:<br />
<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=10632 AMIP] Complete now-playing plug-in for mIRC, PIRCH, Klient, Bersirc, other IRC and Mail clients, supporting full player control from mIRC, playlist search, clipboard integration, HTTP, dynamic image signatures, etc.<br />
* [http://stephan.kochen.nl/proj/foobar2000.html#msn for MSN]<br />
* [http://pelit.koillismaa.fi/plugins/general.php#76 for Miranda-IM]<br />
<br />
== I have seen some people using something which pops up to display the song being listened to. Where can I find it? ==<br />
* It's called [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=33236&hl=foo_pretty+pop-up foo_prettypop]. Note that it requires the .NET Framework to work.<br />
* If you are using Columns UI, it has a popup notification feature too ("Preferences -> Display -> ColumnsUI -> Status Bar/Systray (tab) -> Show popup notification baloon")<br />
<br />
== Is there a way to map my multimedia keyboard keys? ==<br />
You can assign actions with keys including multimedia key from the in "Preference -> General -> Keyboard Shortcuts". If it still does not work, take a look at [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?s=39a242a80d03f35b424165dd8e06be6b&showtopic=50067 this] tutorial.<br />
<br />
<br />
= Columns UI =<br />
<br />
== How do I know which component is meant to be used with Columns UI?==<br />
[[Foobar2000:Components_0.9|Component section]] of the wiki shows which plugin you can use for ColumnsUI's interface.<br />
<br />
== How can I get tabbed panels? ==<br />
Use [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=46106&st=0&p=410247&#entry410247 uie tabs]. Also, the latest version of Column UI (0.2.0 Alpha 3) has the feature built-in.<br />
<br />
== Where are the options for changing the playback buttons? ==<br />
Right click on buttons area → Customise...<br />
<br />
== How can I display the album art and cover above my playlist? ==<br />
To set the panels above your playlist, just use <tt>list all toolbars</tt>, then add the panels/toolbars/visualizations that you want to use. Organize them as you want them to be displayed. And finally, use the 'minimum height' values of the corresponding panels. As it is not a common way to use the toolbar, you may experience some unexpected behaviour. Keep in mind that it may create some display problems. Musicmusic may fix this into the next version of Columns UI.<br />
<br />
== I have more questions. ==<br />
Refer to the [http://yuo.be/wiki/columns_ui:faqs offial ColumnsUI FAQ].<br />
<br />
<br />
= Media Library, Tagging & Album Cover =<br />
<br />
== I updated my tags, but foobar still shows the old tags. How can I fix this? ==<br />
This happens almost exclusively when you use a third party program to update tags (updates made by Foobar2000 itself are immediately reflected). Select the file(s), right click on any of them, go to Tagging, then click on "Reload Info from File(s)".<br />
<br />
== How can I fill in tags based on file names or directory structure? ==<br />
Right click on the file(s) in the playlist → open the [[Foobar2000:Properties|Properties dialog]] → choose "Automatically Fill Values" from its "Tools" menu. For more details, see the [[Foobar2000:Properties/Automatically Fill Values|Automatically Fill Values]] page.<br />
<br />
== How can I automatically assign tracknumbers to a group of files? ==<br />
Select all tracks that need to be filled with tracknumbers → right click → open the [[Foobar2000:Properties|Properties dialog]] → choose "Auto Track Number" from the "Tools" menu.<br />
<br />
== Is there a way to have album covers downloaded automatically? ==<br />
Unfortunately, it is not possible. But, there is a way to be 2 clicks away from those cover arts. Take a look at [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=43429&hl=cover+download this thread] for more info.<br />
<br />
== How can I make a playlist containing duplicate entries? ==<br />
Unfortunately, this is not possible. However, you can use the album list panel component to remove the dead entries from your library, and use a free program like [http://zabkat.com/xplorer2] to find the duplicate files in your computer.<br />
<br />
== How can I make a playlist containing files recently added to the media library? ==<br />
One of the information which the [[Foobar2000:Components_0.9/Playback_Statistics_(foo_playcount)|official playback statistics component (foo_playcount)]] collects is the time a file was added to the Media Library. This data is accessible by the %added% field, so you can search by a query such as <tt>%added% DURING LAST 2 WEEKS</tt> in Facets, Album List, or Media Library Search.<br />
<br />
== How do I save tags in a database (as opposed to writing it in the file)? ==<br />
The [[Foobar2000:Components_0.9/Playback_Statistics_(foo_playcount)|official playback statistics component (foo_playcount)]] stores the information it has collected in a database by default. If you need to store some other information in a database, use [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=45994 foo_custominfo]. Note that foo_custominfo is incompatible with foobar2000 since version 0.9.5.3.<br />
<br />
== How do I tag various artist albums (compilations)? ==<br />
Enter the information in the Album Artist tag. Most people use "VA", "Various" or "Various Artists", but you can put anything you want.<br />
<br />
= Titleformatting =<br />
<br />
== How can I display information about the next track in the playlist? ==<br />
This is not possible in foobar2000 since v0.9.5.3.<br />
<br />
== How can I calculate and display how long it's been since I last played a track? ==<br />
The [[Foobar2000:Components_0.9/Playback_Statistics_(foo_playcount)|official playback statistics component (foo_playcount)]] stores the information in the <tt>%last_played%</tt> field. However, the current system time cannot be retrieved via titleformatting in foobar2000 v0.9.5.3 and beyond, so in most cases, you cannot calculate how long it has been (e.g., in days) since a track was last played. (See the [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=58233&st=40&p=564223&# relevant discussion] at the Hydrogenaudio forums.)<br />
<br />
The one exception is [[Foobar2000:Components 0.9/Columns UI (foo ui columns)|ColumnsUI (foo_ui_columns)]], which makes <tt>%_system_year%, %_system_day%, %_system_month%, %_system_day_of_week%,</tt> and <tt>%_system_hour%</tt> available. Hence it is technically possible to calculate and display the difference, but it is only accessible from within the Columns UI playlists.<br />
<br />
= Troubleshooting =<br />
<br />
== List of banned components ==<br />
Before posting bug reports, be sure that none of [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=44213 those problematic components] are installed.<br />
<br />
== There is always a long delay before changes to the DSPs take effect. Can I reduce this? ==<br />
Try reducing the output buffer length from Preferences → Playback → Output → (your selected output method). However, do not put it at the minimum length. 300ms should be enough (more if you are using several DSPs).<br />
<br />
== What are metadb_handle leaks? ==<br />
metadb_handles are resources used in the metadata management in foobar2000. A leak indicates that a component does not release them (in time). The overall effect of such a leak is relatively harmless. Nevertheless, this is a programming error and foobar2000 detects and reports it to the user. Unfortunately, it is not possible for foobar2000 to detect which component caused the leak.<br />
<br />
== I hear static when fading in/out - pause/unpause. ==<br />
Be sure you have the latest sound drivers installed and disable your DSPs before reporting it. Some users reported that using [http://foobar2000.org/components/index.html Kernel Streaming] instead of the default output fixed the problem ("Preferences -> Playback -> Output"), but be aware that this plugin is still experimental and it is issue related in some cases.<br />
<br />
== Playing certain files over HTTP doesn't seem to work in foobar2000. It works in other players. What's wrong? ==<br />
foobar2000 uses MIME types to determine the file type of a given file. If an invalid MIME type is returned, it will cause foobar2000 to use the wrong decoder. If an unidentified MIME type is returned, foobar2000 will use the extension to determine the file's contents. Using the extension to determine the file's contents is a difficult thing to do in code, and is unlikely to be included in foobar2000. To fix the problem, get the server to return valid MIME types. This is a server-side problem, not a foobar2000 problem.<br />
<br />
== Foobar2000 shut down improperly / crashed, and now my recent changes are all gone! How do I prevent this in the future? ==<br />
Foobar2000 automatically saves configuration changes (including edits to the playlists) only when it is closed properly. If foobar2000 crashed, you should first try to find and remove the cause of the crash, e.g., an unstable third-party component. There are, of course, other causes for an improper shutdown, such as Windows crashing or a power outage. To reduce the risk of losing changes, you should manually save the settings by doing one of the following:<br />
* Closing and restarting foobar2000 during/after making major changes<br />
* Using the Save All button in the Preferences window<br />
* Binding the 'Save Configuration' command to a keyboard shortcut/toolbar button.<br />
<br />
= Foobar2000 and other players =<br />
<br />
== Is foobar really better than Winamp? ==<br />
There is no set answer. According to public opinion, foobar is great for people wanting a minimal player, as well as the opposite: people needing advanced features. However, the medium users are lost between the profusion of settings and components to find. Some relevant links:<br />
<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=20322 Tell us why have you chosen foobar2000, or why don't you like it]<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=29501&hl=winamp Could foobar2000 replace winamp?]<br />
<br />
== I won't leave iTunes, it manages my iPod perfectly! ==<br />
Maybe this will change your mind: [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=45160&hl=dop foo_dop].<br />
<br />
== How do I add the iTunes like panel showing (genre, artist, album)? ==<br />
Use [http://foobar2000.audiohq.de/foo_facets/ Facets] if you're using DefaultUI or the "Filter" UI component that comes with the latest version of Column UI. You can also use [http://www.bazquux.com/wiki/Foobar2000:Browser foo_browser] with ColumnUI. <br />
<br />
== How do I add the iTunes like search toolbar? ==<br />
Use [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=44012 foo_uie_quicksearch].<br />
<br />
== Why do my songs show a square block next to the title/artist fields in iTunes? ==<br />
Although the ID3v2.4 is the standard, iTunes (and many other software players as well as portables) still support only ID3v2.3. A workaround for this is to use compatibility mode tagging (Preferences -> Advanced -> Tagging -> MP3 -> "ID3v2 Compatibility Mode")<br />
<br />
== How do I have a Winamp / MediaMonkey style "now playing" playlist? ==<br />
Unlike winamp (and mediamonkey), there is no special "now playing" playlist in foobar; the foobar way of doing things is to play playlists. That said, you can use the playback queue to get a similar functionality. Instead of clicking "play", use the "add to playback queue" command. You can use [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/lofiversion/index.php/t47650-50.html foo_uie_queuemanager] component to display a panel that displays queued songs.<br />
<br />
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<br />
= General =<br />
<br />
== Is this the only FAQ? ==<br />
No. There is [http://www.foobar2000.org/FAQ.html an official one] at the foobar2000.org site. It is maintained independently of this one, and covers different topics.<br />
<br />
== Is foobar2000 still under active development? ==<br />
Yes. Please see the forum and the foobar2000 homepage for the latest version and news about upcoming versions.<br />
<br />
== I have Windows Vista and my foobar2000 has strange behavior. Do you plan on fixing those bugs soon? ==<br />
Foobar2000 fully supports Windows Vista (other than a limitation in Windows Explorer which causes the "Enqueue" command to not work properly with a large number of files). The problem is most probably due to a component, so updating to the latest version might resolve the problem.<br />
<br />
== I'm looking for a specific feature. How should I know if a third-party component suits my needs ? ==<br />
If you are not the Ctrl+F kind of person with your web browser, this is the perfect opportunity for you to get familiar with it. Go to the [[Foobar2000:Components_0.9|components section]], press Ctrl+F and search for keywords related to what you are looking for. [http://pelit.koillismaa.fi/plugins/index.php Foobar2000 official 3rd party components site] is another option, although it does not contain all the components known for 0.9.x at the moment. You will hopefully find something that suits you. Otherwise, maybe you can make a request in the foobar2000 forum or even better, code it yourself then share it with the community!<br />
<br />
== How do I upgrade Foobar2000? ==<br />
If it's a minor upgrade (e.g. 0.9.3 -> 0.9.4) then simply install it in the same directory. Remember to select the same "per user" setting while installing; you could lose all your configurations otherwise. If it's a major upgrade (e.g. 0.8 -> 0.9), it's recommended that you uninstall the previous version before installing the newer version, because the components are (almost always) incompatible with the newer version.<br />
<br />
== Where can I find old versions of Foobar2000? ==<br />
Old versions can be found [http://www.filehippo.com/download_foobar2000/ at filehippo.com]. Although old versions may be lacking critical bug fixes, they can be useful if you need to use a component or operating system that is no longer supported by the current version. For example, Windows 2000 users can't use foobar2000 versions newer than 0.9.4.5.<br />
<br />
= Playback =<br />
<br />
== There are multiple output methods available: DirectSound, waveOut and Kernel Streaming. Which one should I use? ==<br />
The default setting (waveOut) is recommended; it should be safe to use anywhere. Using DirectSound results in better performance (less CPU overhead)—especially under Windows 2000, Windows XP or newer—but there shouldn't be any audible difference between the two. In certain rare cases, Kernel Streaming may produce better results than DirectSound/waveOut (if for some reason you need data sent through digital out to be bit-identical to source stream); however, bit-identical results with DirectSound have been reported on soundcards capable of mixing multiple streams in hardware (with hardware mixing enabled in DirectSound settings).<br />
<br />
Please note that Kernel Streaming is an experimental feature with known issues, and using it is ''not'' recommended unless you have a clear need to do so. Most of perceived "sound quality differences" between DirectSound and Kernel Streaming are related to the fact that Kernel Streaming usually bypasses the Windows volume control. In addition, Kernel Streaming only works on Windows 2000, Windows XP or newer.<br />
<br />
== How can I send my files from Windows Explorer into a specific playlist, so as not to erase my active playlist? ==<br />
<br />
Preferences → General → Always send to playlist (playlist name)<br />
<br />
== Why does dragging and dropping directories / files have erratic results? == <br />
The culprit is most likely an input component. Removing the input components and adding them back one-by-one can help you pinpoint the location. Note: Haali has coded a stable Matroska component that doesn't cause this problem.<br />
<br />
== Why can't I listen to unfinished downloading files? ==<br />
Foobar2000 needs exclusive access to files being played - they can be read by other software while foobar2000 is accessing them but not written to. A good workaround is to copy the unfinished file, then try to play it.<br />
<br />
<br />
= Look & Feel =<br />
<br />
== I just saw a great looking foobar2000 window, but I don't know how to get mine looking the same way! Is there no hope for me? ==<br />
Of course there is! First take a look at those threads and get in touch with what other users achieved:<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=58574 Default UI Gallery] {{foobar2000v09}}<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=43077 Foobar Gallery] {{foobar2000v09}}<br />
<br />
Then, you are ready to give it a try! You can find some of the user's configuration in the links below. Note that [http://wiki.hydrogenaudio.org/index.php?title=Foobar2000:0.9_Single_Column_Playlist_%28foo_uie_single_column_playlist%29 Single Column Playlist] and [http://yuo.be/columns.php ColumnUI] are third-party components that you need to download.<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=49783 Single Column Playlist settings database]<br />
* [http://foobar.nub4life.net/columns/ Columns UI settings database]<br />
** [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=31509&hl=foobar+gallery Navigator-Suite]<br />
** [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=33450 Azrael]<br />
* [http://pelit.koillismaa.fi/fb2k/index.php foobar2000 formatting]<br />
<br />
== Is there a way to make my instant messenger's "Now Playing" show the song I'm listening to with foobar? ==<br />
Yes, through plugins:<br />
<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=10632 AMIP] Complete now-playing plug-in for mIRC, PIRCH, Klient, Bersirc, other IRC and Mail clients, supporting full player control from mIRC, playlist search, clipboard integration, HTTP, dynamic image signatures, etc.<br />
* [http://stephan.kochen.nl/proj/foobar2000.html#msn for MSN]<br />
* [http://pelit.koillismaa.fi/plugins/general.php#76 for Miranda-IM]<br />
<br />
== I have seen some people using something which pops up to display the song being listened to. Where can I find it? ==<br />
* It's called [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=33236&hl=foo_pretty+pop-up foo_prettypop]. Note that it requires the .NET Framework to work.<br />
* If you are using Columns UI, it has a popup notification feature too ("Preferences -> Display -> ColumnsUI -> Status Bar/Systray (tab) -> Show popup notification baloon")<br />
<br />
== Is there a way to map my multimedia keyboard keys? ==<br />
You can assign actions with keys including multimedia key from the in "Preference -> General -> Keyboard Shortcuts". If it still does not work, take a look at [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?s=39a242a80d03f35b424165dd8e06be6b&showtopic=50067 this] tutorial.<br />
<br />
<br />
= Columns UI =<br />
<br />
== How do I know which component is meant to be used with Columns UI?==<br />
[[Foobar2000:Components_0.9|Component section]] of the wiki shows which plugin you can use for ColumnsUI's interface.<br />
<br />
== How can I get tabbed panels? ==<br />
Use [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=46106&st=0&p=410247&#entry410247 uie tabs]. Also, the latest version of Column UI (0.2.0 Alpha 3) has the feature built-in.<br />
<br />
== Where are the options for changing the playback buttons? ==<br />
Right click on buttons area → Customise...<br />
<br />
== How can I display the album art and cover above my playlist? ==<br />
To set the panels above your playlist, just use <tt>list all toolbars</tt>, then add the panels/toolbars/visualizations that you want to use. Organize them as you want them to be displayed. And finally, use the 'minimum height' values of the corresponding panels. As it is not a common way to use the toolbar, you may experience some unexpected behaviour. Keep in mind that it may create some display problems. Musicmusic may fix this into the next version of Columns UI.<br />
<br />
== I have more questions. ==<br />
Refer to the [http://yuo.be/wiki/columns_ui:faqs offial ColumnsUI FAQ].<br />
<br />
<br />
= Media Library, Tagging & Album Cover =<br />
<br />
== I updated my tags, but foobar still shows the old tags. How can I fix this? ==<br />
This happens almost exclusively when you use a third party program to update tags (updates made by Foobar2000 itself are immediately reflected). Select the file(s), right click on any of them, go to Tagging, then click on "Reload Info from File(s)".<br />
<br />
== How can I fill in tags based on file names or directory structure? ==<br />
Right click on the file(s) in the playlist → open the [[Foobar2000:Properties|Properties dialog]] → choose "Automatically Fill Values" from its "Tools" menu. For more details, see the [[Foobar2000:Properties/Automatically Fill Values|Automatically Fill Values]] page.<br />
<br />
== How can I automatically assign tracknumbers to a group of files? ==<br />
Select all tracks that need to be filled with tracknumbers → right click → open the [[Foobar2000:Properties|Properties dialog]] → choose "Auto Track Number" from the "Tools" menu.<br />
<br />
== Is there a way to have album covers downloaded automatically? ==<br />
Unfortunately, it is not possible. But, there is a way to be 2 clicks away from those cover arts. Take a look at [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=43429&hl=cover+download this thread] for more info.<br />
<br />
== How can I make a playlist containing duplicate entries? ==<br />
Unfortunately, this is not possible. However, you can use the album list panel component to remove the dead entries from your library, and use a free program like [http://zabkat.com/xplorer2] to find the duplicate files in your computer.<br />
<br />
== How can I make a playlist containing files recently added to the media library? ==<br />
One of the information which the [[Foobar2000:Components_0.9/Playback_Statistics_(foo_playcount)|official playback statistics component (foo_playcount)]] collects is the time a file was added to the Media Library. This data is accessible by the %added% field, so you can search by a query such as <tt>%added% DURING LAST 2 WEEKS</tt> in Facets, Album List, or Media Library Search.<br />
<br />
== How do I save tags in a database (as opposed to writing it in the file)? ==<br />
The [[Foobar2000:Components_0.9/Playback_Statistics_(foo_playcount)|official playback statistics component (foo_playcount)]] stores the information it has collected in a database by default. If you need to store some other information in a database, use [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=45994 foo_custominfo]. Note that foo_custominfo is incompatible with foobar2000 since version 0.9.5.3.<br />
<br />
== How do I tag various artist albums (compilations)? ==<br />
Enter the information in the Album Artist tag. Most people use "VA", "Various" or "Various Artists", but you can put anything you want.<br />
<br />
= Troubleshooting =<br />
<br />
== List of banned components ==<br />
Before posting bug reports, be sure that none of [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=44213 those problematic components] are installed.<br />
<br />
== There is always a long delay before changes to the DSPs take effect. Can I reduce this? ==<br />
Try reducing the output buffer length from Preferences → Playback → Output → (your selected output method). However, do not put it at the minimum length. 300ms should be enough (more if you are using several DSPs).<br />
<br />
== What are metadb_handle leaks? ==<br />
metadb_handles are resources used in the metadata management in foobar2000. A leak indicates that a component does not release them (in time). The overall effect of such a leak is relatively harmless. Nevertheless, this is a programming error and foobar2000 detects and reports it to the user. Unfortunately, it is not possible for foobar2000 to detect which component caused the leak.<br />
<br />
== I hear static when fading in/out - pause/unpause. ==<br />
Be sure you have the latest sound drivers installed and disable your DSPs before reporting it. Some users reported that using [http://foobar2000.org/components/index.html Kernel Streaming] instead of the default output fixed the problem ("Preferences -> Playback -> Output"), but be aware that this plugin is still experimental and it is issue related in some cases.<br />
<br />
== Playing certain files over HTTP doesn't seem to work in foobar2000. It works in other players. What's wrong? ==<br />
foobar2000 uses MIME types to determine the file type of a given file. If an invalid MIME type is returned, it will cause foobar2000 to use the wrong decoder. If an unidentified MIME type is returned, foobar2000 will use the extension to determine the file's contents. Using the extension to determine the file's contents is a difficult thing to do in code, and is unlikely to be included in foobar2000. To fix the problem, get the server to return valid MIME types. This is a server-side problem, not a foobar2000 problem.<br />
<br />
== Foobar2000 shut down improperly / crashed, and now my recent changes are all gone! How do I prevent this in the future? ==<br />
Foobar2000 automatically saves configuration changes (including edits to the playlists) only when it is closed properly. If foobar2000 crashed, you should first try to find and remove the cause of the crash, e.g., an unstable third-party component. There are, of course, other causes for an improper shutdown, such as Windows crashing or a power outage. To reduce the risk of losing changes, you should manually save the settings by doing one of the following:<br />
* Closing and restarting foobar2000 during/after making major changes<br />
* Using the Save All button in the Preferences window<br />
* Binding the 'Save Configuration' command to a keyboard shortcut/toolbar button.<br />
<br />
= Foobar2000 and other players =<br />
<br />
== Is foobar really better than Winamp? ==<br />
There is no set answer. According to public opinion, foobar is great for people wanting a minimal player, as well as the opposite: people needing advanced features. However, the medium users are lost between the profusion of settings and components to find. Some relevant links:<br />
<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=20322 Tell us why have you chosen foobar2000, or why don't you like it]<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=29501&hl=winamp Could foobar2000 replace winamp?]<br />
<br />
== I won't leave iTunes, it manages my iPod perfectly! ==<br />
Maybe this will change your mind: [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=45160&hl=dop foo_dop].<br />
<br />
== How do I add the iTunes like panel showing (genre, artist, album)? ==<br />
Use [http://foobar2000.audiohq.de/foo_facets/ Facets] if you're using DefaultUI or the "Filter" UI component that comes with the latest version of Column UI. You can also use [http://www.bazquux.com/wiki/Foobar2000:Browser foo_browser] with ColumnUI. <br />
<br />
== How do I add the iTunes like search toolbar? ==<br />
Use [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=44012 foo_uie_quicksearch].<br />
<br />
== Why do my songs show a square block next to the title/artist fields in iTunes? ==<br />
Although the ID3v2.4 is the standard, iTunes (and many other software players as well as portables) still support only ID3v2.3. A workaround for this is to use compatibility mode tagging (Preferences -> Advanced -> Tagging -> MP3 -> "ID3v2 Compatibility Mode")<br />
<br />
== How do I have a Winamp / MediaMonkey style "now playing" playlist? ==<br />
Unlike winamp (and mediamonkey), there is no special "now playing" playlist in foobar; the foobar way of doing things is to play playlists. That said, you can use the playback queue to get a similar functionality. Instead of clicking "play", use the "add to playback queue" command. You can use [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/lofiversion/index.php/t47650-50.html foo_uie_queuemanager] component to display a panel that displays queued songs.<br />
<br />
[[Category:foobar2000 Guides|FAQ]]</div>Zarkonhttps://wiki.hydrogenaud.io/index.php?title=Foobar2000:Components/Playback_Statistics_(foo_playcount)Foobar2000:Components/Playback Statistics (foo playcount)2008-06-29T10:38:01Z<p>Zarkon: </p>
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{{Foobar Component Infobox<br />
| name = Playback Statistics<br />
| screenshot = <br />
| caption = <br />
| maintainer = Official<br />
| stable_release = 2.1.4<br />
| preview_release = <br />
| foobar_version = 0.9.4.x<br />
| use = Statistics<br />
| license = -<br />
| website = [http://www.foobar2000.org/components/index.html]<br />
| discussion_thread = [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=58233]<br />
}}<br />
'''Playback Statistics''' <br />
collects playback statistics for your Media Library content. Statistics can be displayed in the Properties dialog or accessed by <tt>%first_played%, %last_played%, %played_per_day%, %play_count%, %added%,</tt> and <tt>%rating%</tt>. <br />
<br />
'''2.0 Release Highlights:''' <br />
* Now uses a separate file for playback statistics database rather than storing data in foobar2000.cfg<br />
* Fully backwards compatible with old versions (imports old database on first run)<br />
* Keeps track of moved/renamed files<br />
* Faster startup and shutdown.<br />
<br />
== Links ==<br />
* [http://www.foobar2000.org/components/index.html Download: foobar2000 optional components]<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=58233 Discussion thread]<br />
[[Category:foobar2000 Other Components|Playcount (official)]]</div>Zarkonhttps://wiki.hydrogenaud.io/index.php?title=Foobar2000:FAQFoobar2000:FAQ2008-06-29T10:29:48Z<p>Zarkon: Removed questions already covered by the official FAQ</p>
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<div>{{fb2k}}<br />
<br />
= General =<br />
<br />
== Is this the only FAQ? ==<br />
No. There is [http://www.foobar2000.org/FAQ.html an official one] at the foobar2000.org site. It is maintained independently of this one, and covers different topics.<br />
<br />
== Is foobar2000 still under active development? ==<br />
Yes. Please see the forum and the foobar2000 homepage for the latest version and news about upcoming versions.<br />
<br />
== I have Windows Vista and my foobar2000 has strange behavior. Do you plan on fixing those bugs soon? ==<br />
Foobar2000 fully supports Windows Vista (other than a limitation in Windows Explorer which causes the "Enqueue" command to not work properly with a large number of files). The problem is most probably due to a component, so updating to the latest version might resolve the problem.<br />
<br />
== I'm looking for a specific feature. How should I know if a third-party component suits my needs ? ==<br />
If you are not the Ctrl+F kind of person with your web browser, this is the perfect opportunity for you to get familiar with it. Go to the [[Foobar2000:Components_0.9|components section]], press Ctrl+F and search for keywords related to what you are looking for. [http://pelit.koillismaa.fi/plugins/index.php Foobar2000 official 3rd party components site] is another option, although it does not contain all the components known for 0.9.x at the moment. You will hopefully find something that suits you. Otherwise, maybe you can make a request in the foobar2000 forum or even better, code it yourself then share it with the community!<br />
<br />
== How do I upgrade Foobar2000? ==<br />
If it's a minor upgrade (e.g. 0.9.3 -> 0.9.4) then simply install it in the same directory. Remember to select the same "per user" setting while installing; you could lose all your configurations otherwise. If it's a major upgrade (e.g. 0.8 -> 0.9), it's recommended that you uninstall the previous version before installing the newer version, because the components are (almost always) incompatible with the newer version.<br />
<br />
== Where can I find old versions of Foobar2000? ==<br />
Old versions can be found [http://www.filehippo.com/download_foobar2000/ at filehippo.com]. Although old versions may be lacking critical bug fixes, they can be useful if you need to use a component or operating system that is no longer supported by the current version. For example, Windows 2000 users can't use foobar2000 versions newer than 0.9.4.5.<br />
<br />
= Playback =<br />
<br />
== There are multiple output methods available: DirectSound, waveOut and Kernel Streaming. Which one should I use? ==<br />
The default setting (waveOut) is recommended; it should be safe to use anywhere. Using DirectSound results in better performance (less CPU overhead)—especially under Windows 2000, Windows XP or newer—but there shouldn't be any audible difference between the two. In certain rare cases, Kernel Streaming may produce better results than DirectSound/waveOut (if for some reason you need data sent through digital out to be bit-identical to source stream); however, bit-identical results with DirectSound have been reported on soundcards capable of mixing multiple streams in hardware (with hardware mixing enabled in DirectSound settings).<br />
<br />
Please note that Kernel Streaming is an experimental feature with known issues, and using it is ''not'' recommended unless you have a clear need to do so. Most of perceived "sound quality differences" between DirectSound and Kernel Streaming are related to the fact that Kernel Streaming usually bypasses the Windows volume control. In addition, Kernel Streaming only works on Windows 2000, Windows XP or newer.<br />
<br />
== How can I send my files from Windows Explorer into a specific playlist, so as not to erase my active playlist? ==<br />
<br />
Preferences → General → Always send to playlist (playlist name)<br />
<br />
== Why does dragging and dropping directories / files have erratic results? == <br />
The culprit is most likely an input component. Removing the input components and adding them back one-by-one can help you pinpoint the location. Note: Haali has coded a stable Matroska component that doesn't cause this problem.<br />
<br />
== Why can't I listen to unfinished downloading files? ==<br />
Foobar2000 needs exclusive access to files being played - they can be read by other software while foobar2000 is accessing them but not written to. A good workaround is to copy the unfinished file, then try to play it.<br />
<br />
<br />
= Look & Feel =<br />
<br />
== I just saw a great looking foobar2000 window, but I don't know how to get mine looking the same way! Is there no hope for me? ==<br />
Of course there is! First take a look at those threads and get in touch with what other users achieved:<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=58574 Default UI Gallery] {{foobar2000v09}}<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=43077 Foobar Gallery] {{foobar2000v09}}<br />
<br />
Then, you are ready to give it a try! You can find some of the user's configuration in the links below. Note that [http://wiki.hydrogenaudio.org/index.php?title=Foobar2000:0.9_Single_Column_Playlist_%28foo_uie_single_column_playlist%29 Single Column Playlist] and [http://yuo.be/columns.php ColumnUI] are third-party components that you need to download.<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=49783 Single Column Playlist settings database]<br />
* [http://foobar.nub4life.net/columns/ Columns UI settings database]<br />
** [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=31509&hl=foobar+gallery Navigator-Suite]<br />
** [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=33450 Azrael]<br />
* [http://pelit.koillismaa.fi/fb2k/index.php foobar2000 formatting]<br />
<br />
== Is there a way to make my instant messenger's "Now Playing" show the song I'm listening to with foobar? ==<br />
Yes, through plugins:<br />
<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=10632 AMIP] Complete now-playing plug-in for mIRC, PIRCH, Klient, Bersirc, other IRC and Mail clients, supporting full player control from mIRC, playlist search, clipboard integration, HTTP, dynamic image signatures, etc.<br />
* [http://stephan.kochen.nl/proj/foobar2000.html#msn for MSN]<br />
* [http://pelit.koillismaa.fi/plugins/general.php#76 for Miranda-IM]<br />
<br />
== I have seen some people using something which pops up to display the song being listened to. Where can I find it? ==<br />
* It's called [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=33236&hl=foo_pretty+pop-up foo_prettypop]. Note that it requires the .NET Framework to work.<br />
* If you are using Columns UI, it has a popup notification feature too ("Preferences -> Display -> ColumnsUI -> Status Bar/Systray (tab) -> Show popup notification baloon")<br />
<br />
== Is there a way to map my multimedia keyboard keys? ==<br />
You can assign actions with keys including multimedia key from the in "Preference -> General -> Keyboard Shortcuts". If it still does not work, take a look at [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?s=39a242a80d03f35b424165dd8e06be6b&showtopic=50067 this] tutorial.<br />
<br />
<br />
= Columns UI =<br />
<br />
== How do I know which component is meant to be used with Columns UI?==<br />
[[Foobar2000:Components_0.9|Component section]] of the wiki shows which plugin you can use for ColumnsUI's interface.<br />
<br />
== How can I get tabbed panels? ==<br />
Use [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=46106&st=0&p=410247&#entry410247 uie tabs]. Also, the latest version of Column UI (0.2.0 Alpha 3) has the feature built-in.<br />
<br />
== Where are the options for changing the playback buttons? ==<br />
Right click on buttons area → Customise...<br />
<br />
== How can I display the album art and cover above my playlist? ==<br />
To set the panels above your playlist, just use <tt>list all toolbars</tt>, then add the panels/toolbars/visualizations that you want to use. Organize them as you want them to be displayed. And finally, use the 'minimum height' values of the corresponding panels. As it is not a common way to use the toolbar, you may experience some unexpected behaviour. Keep in mind that it may create some display problems. Musicmusic may fix this into the next version of Columns UI.<br />
<br />
== I have more questions. ==<br />
Refer to the [http://yuo.be/wiki/columns_ui:faqs offial ColumnsUI FAQ].<br />
<br />
<br />
= Media Library, Tagging & Album Cover =<br />
<br />
== I updated my tags, but foobar still shows the old tags. How can I fix this? ==<br />
This happens almost exclusively when you use a third party program to update tags (updates made by Foobar2000 itself are immediately reflected). Select the file(s), right click on any of them, go to Tagging, then click on "Reload Info from File(s)".<br />
<br />
== How can I fill in tags based on file names or directory structure? ==<br />
Right click on the file(s) in the playlist → open the [[Foobar2000:Properties|Properties dialog]] → choose "Automatically Fill Values" from its "Tools" menu. For more details, see the [[Foobar2000:Properties/Automatically Fill Values|Automatically Fill Values]] page.<br />
<br />
== How can I automatically assign tracknumbers to a group of files? ==<br />
Select all tracks that need to be filled with tracknumbers → right click → open the [[Foobar2000:Properties|Properties dialog]] → choose "Auto Track Number" from the "Tools" menu.<br />
<br />
== Is there a way to have album covers downloaded automatically? ==<br />
Unfortunately, it is not possible. But, there is a way to be 2 clicks away from those cover arts. Take a look at [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=43429&hl=cover+download this thread] for more info.<br />
<br />
== How can I make a playlist containing duplicate entries? ==<br />
Unfortunately, this is not possible. However, you can use the album list panel component to remove the dead entries from your library, and use a free program like [http://zabkat.com/xplorer2] to find the duplicate files in your computer.<br />
<br />
== How can I make a playlist containing files recently added to the media library? ==<br />
One of the information which the [[Foobar2000:Components_0.9/Playback_Statistics_(foo_playcount)|official playback statistics component (foo_playcount)]] collects is the time a file was added to the Media Library. This data is accessible by the %added% field, so you can search by a query such as <tt>%added% DURING LAST 2 WEEKS</tt> in Facets, Album List, or Media Library Search.<br />
<br />
== How do I save tags in a database (as opposed to writing it in the file)? ==<br />
The [[Foobar2000:Components_0.9/Playback_Statistics_(foo_playcount)|official playback statistics component (foo_playcount)]] stores the information it has collected in a database by default. If you need to store some other information in a database, use [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=45994 foo_custominfo]. Note that foo_custominfo is incompatible with foobar2000 since version 0.9.5.3.<br />
<br />
== How do I tag various artist albums (compilations)? ==<br />
Enter the information in the Album Artist tag. Most people use "VA", "Various" or "Various Artists", but you can put anything you want.<br />
<br />
= Troubleshooting =<br />
<br />
== List of banned components ==<br />
Before posting bug reports, be sure that none of [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=44213 those problematic components] are installed.<br />
<br />
== There is always a long delay before changes to the DSPs take effect. Can I reduce this? ==<br />
Try reducing the output buffer length from Preferences → Playback → Output → (your selected output method). However, do not put it at the minimum length. 300ms should be enough (more if you are using several DSPs).<br />
<br />
== What are metadb_handle leaks? ==<br />
metadb_handles are resources used in the metadata management in foobar2000. A leak indicates that a component does not release them (in time). The overall effect of such a leak is relatively harmless. Nevertheless, this is a programming error and foobar2000 detects and reports it to the user. Unfortunately, it is not possible for foobar2000 to detect which component caused the leak.<br />
<br />
== I hear static when fading in/out - pause/unpause. ==<br />
Be sure you have the latest sound drivers installed and disable your DSPs before reporting it. Some users reported that using [http://foobar2000.org/components/index.html Kernel Streaming] instead of the default output fixed the problem ("Preferences -> Playback -> Output"), but be aware that this plugin is still experimental and it is issue related in some cases.<br />
<br />
== Playing certain files over HTTP doesn't seem to work in foobar2000. It works in other players. What's wrong? ==<br />
foobar2000 uses MIME types to determine the file type of a given file. If an invalid MIME type is returned, it will cause foobar2000 to use the wrong decoder. If an unidentified MIME type is returned, foobar2000 will use the extension to determine the file's contents. Using the extension to determine the file's contents is a difficult thing to do in code, and is unlikely to be included in foobar2000. To fix the problem, get the server to return valid MIME types. This is a server-side problem, not a foobar2000 problem.<br />
<br />
= Foobar2000 and other players =<br />
<br />
== Is foobar really better than Winamp? ==<br />
There is no set answer. According to public opinion, foobar is great for people wanting a minimal player, as well as the opposite: people needing advanced features. However, the medium users are lost between the profusion of settings and components to find. Some relevant links:<br />
<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=20322 Tell us why have you chosen foobar2000, or why don't you like it]<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=29501&hl=winamp Could foobar2000 replace winamp?]<br />
<br />
== I won't leave iTunes, it manages my iPod perfectly! ==<br />
Maybe this will change your mind: [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=45160&hl=dop foo_dop].<br />
<br />
== How do I add the iTunes like panel showing (genre, artist, album)? ==<br />
Use [http://foobar2000.audiohq.de/foo_facets/ Facets] if you're using DefaultUI or the "Filter" UI component that comes with the latest version of Column UI. You can also use [http://www.bazquux.com/wiki/Foobar2000:Browser foo_browser] with ColumnUI. <br />
<br />
== How do I add the iTunes like search toolbar? ==<br />
Use [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=44012 foo_uie_quicksearch].<br />
<br />
== Why do my songs show a square block next to the title/artist fields in iTunes? ==<br />
Although the ID3v2.4 is the standard, iTunes (and many other software players as well as portables) still support only ID3v2.3. A workaround for this is to use compatibility mode tagging (Preferences -> Advanced -> Tagging -> MP3 -> "ID3v2 Compatibility Mode")<br />
<br />
== How do I have a Winamp / MediaMonkey style "now playing" playlist? ==<br />
Unlike winamp (and mediamonkey), there is no special "now playing" playlist in foobar; the foobar way of doing things is to play playlists. That said, you can use the playback queue to get a similar functionality. Instead of clicking "play", use the "add to playback queue" command. You can use [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/lofiversion/index.php/t47650-50.html foo_uie_queuemanager] component to display a panel that displays queued songs.<br />
<br />
[[Category:foobar2000 Guides|FAQ]]</div>Zarkonhttps://wiki.hydrogenaud.io/index.php?title=Foobar2000:FAQFoobar2000:FAQ2008-06-29T10:13:18Z<p>Zarkon: /* How can I make a playlist containing files recently added to the media library? */</p>
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<div>{{fb2k}}<br />
<br />
= General =<br />
<br />
== Is this the only FAQ? ==<br />
No. There is [http://www.foobar2000.org/FAQ.html an official one] at the foobar2000.org site. It is maintained independently of this one, and covers different topics.<br />
<br />
== Is foobar2000 still under active development? ==<br />
Yes. Please see the forum and the foobar2000 homepage for the latest version and news about upcoming versions.<br />
<br />
== I have Windows Vista and my foobar2000 has strange behavior. Do you plan on fixing those bugs soon? ==<br />
Foobar2000 fully supports Windows Vista (other than a limitation in Windows Explorer which causes the "Enqueue" command to not work properly with a large number of files). The problem is most probably due to a component, so updating to the latest version might resolve the problem.<br />
<br />
== I'm looking for a specific feature. How should I know if a third-party component suits my needs ? ==<br />
If you are not the Ctrl+F kind of person with your web browser, this is the perfect opportunity for you to get familiar with it. Go to the [[Foobar2000:Components_0.9|components section]], press Ctrl+F and search for keywords related to what you are looking for. [http://pelit.koillismaa.fi/plugins/index.php Foobar2000 official 3rd party components site] is another option, although it does not contain all the components known for 0.9.x at the moment. You will hopefully find something that suits you. Otherwise, maybe you can make a request in the foobar2000 forum or even better, code it yourself then share it with the community!<br />
<br />
== How do I install components? == <br />
Most of the components come in either a zip or a 7z file (use 7-zip or WinRar to extract these). Copy the DLL to the "components" folder in the Foobar2000 directory. NOTE: placing components anywhere within the Foobar2000 directory no longer works (as of 0.9.5.3)- you have to put the files in the "components" folder. However, sub-folders within the "components" folder is still supported.<br />
<br />
== How do I upgrade Foobar2000? ==<br />
If it's a minor upgrade (e.g. 0.9.3 -> 0.9.4) then simply install it in the same directory. Remember to select the same "per user" setting while installing; you could lose all your configurations otherwise. If it's a major upgrade (e.g. 0.8 -> 0.9), it's recommended that you uninstall the previous version before installing the newer version, because the components are (almost always) incompatible with the newer version.<br />
<br />
== Where can I find old versions of Foobar2000? ==<br />
Old versions can be found [http://www.filehippo.com/download_foobar2000/ at filehippo.com]. Although old versions may be lacking critical bug fixes, they can be useful if you need to use a component or operating system that is no longer supported by the current version. For example, Windows 2000 users can't use foobar2000 versions newer than 0.9.4.5.<br />
<br />
= Playback =<br />
<br />
== There are multiple output methods available: DirectSound, waveOut and Kernel Streaming. Which one should I use? ==<br />
The default setting (waveOut) is recommended; it should be safe to use anywhere. Using DirectSound results in better performance (less CPU overhead)—especially under Windows 2000, Windows XP or newer—but there shouldn't be any audible difference between the two. In certain rare cases, Kernel Streaming may produce better results than DirectSound/waveOut (if for some reason you need data sent through digital out to be bit-identical to source stream); however, bit-identical results with DirectSound have been reported on soundcards capable of mixing multiple streams in hardware (with hardware mixing enabled in DirectSound settings).<br />
<br />
Please note that Kernel Streaming is an experimental feature with known issues, and using it is ''not'' recommended unless you have a clear need to do so. Most of perceived "sound quality differences" between DirectSound and Kernel Streaming are related to the fact that Kernel Streaming usually bypasses the Windows volume control. In addition, Kernel Streaming only works on Windows 2000, Windows XP or newer.<br />
<br />
== How can I send my files from Windows Explorer into a specific playlist, so as not to erase my current playlist? ==<br />
<br />
Preferences → General → Always send to playlist (playlist name)<br />
<br />
== Why is dragging and dropping directories / files is behaving erratically? == <br />
The culprit is most likely an input component (foo_input_matroska is a known offender). Removing the input components and adding them back one-by-one can help you pinpoint the location. Note: Haali has coded a stable Matroska component that doesn't cause this problem.<br />
<br />
== Why can't I listen to unfinished downloading files? ==<br />
Foobar2000 needs exclusive access to files being played - they can be read by other software while foobar2000 is accessing them but not written to. A good workaround is to copy the unfinished file, then try to play it.<br />
<br />
<br />
= Look & Feel =<br />
<br />
== I just saw a great looking foobar2000 window, but I don't know how to get mine looking the same way! Is there no hope for me? ==<br />
Of course there is! First take a look at those threads and get in touch with what other users achieved:<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=58574 Default UI Gallery] {{foobar2000v09}}<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=43077 Foobar Gallery] {{foobar2000v09}}<br />
<br />
Then, you are ready to give it a try! You can find some of the user's configuration in the links below. Note that [http://wiki.hydrogenaudio.org/index.php?title=Foobar2000:0.9_Single_Column_Playlist_%28foo_uie_single_column_playlist%29 Single Column Playlist] and [http://yuo.be/columns.php ColumnUI] are third-party components that you need to download.<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=49783 Single Column Playlist settings database]<br />
* [http://foobar.nub4life.net/columns/ Columns UI settings database]<br />
** [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=31509&hl=foobar+gallery Navigator-Suite]<br />
** [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=33450 Azrael]<br />
* [http://pelit.koillismaa.fi/fb2k/index.php foobar2000 formatting]<br />
<br />
== Is there a way to make my instant messenger's "Now Playing" show the song I'm listening to with foobar? ==<br />
Yes, through plugins:<br />
<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=10632 AMIP] Complete now-playing plug-in for mIRC, PIRCH, Klient, Bersirc, other IRC and Mail clients, supporting full player control from mIRC, playlist search, clipboard integration, HTTP, dynamic image signatures, etc.<br />
* [http://stephan.kochen.nl/proj/foobar2000.html#msn for MSN]<br />
* [http://pelit.koillismaa.fi/plugins/general.php#76 for Miranda-IM]<br />
<br />
== I have seen some people using something which pops up to display the song being listened to. Where can I find it? ==<br />
* It's called [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=33236&hl=foo_pretty+pop-up foo_prettypop]. Note that it requires the .NET Framework to work.<br />
* If you are using Columns UI, it has a popup notification feature too ("Preferences -> Display -> ColumnsUI -> Status Bar/Systray (tab) -> Show popup notification baloon")<br />
<br />
== Is there a way to map my multimedia keyboard keys? ==<br />
You can assign actions with keys including multimedia key from the in "Preference -> General -> Keyboard Shortcuts". If it still does not work, take a look at [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?s=39a242a80d03f35b424165dd8e06be6b&showtopic=50067 this] tutorial.<br />
<br />
<br />
= Columns UI =<br />
<br />
== How do I know which component is meant to be used with Columns UI?==<br />
[[Foobar2000:Components_0.9|Component section]] of the wiki shows which plugin you can use for ColumnsUI's interface.<br />
<br />
== How can I get tabbed panels? ==<br />
Use [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=46106&st=0&p=410247&#entry410247 uie tabs]. Also, the latest version of Column UI (0.2.0 Alpha 3) has the feature built-in.<br />
<br />
== Where are the options for changing the playback buttons? ==<br />
Right click on buttons area → Customise...<br />
<br />
== How can I display the album art and cover above my playlist? ==<br />
To set the panels above your playlist, just use <tt>list all toolbars</tt>, then add the panels/toolbars/visualizations that you want to use. Organize them as you want them to be displayed. And finally, use the 'minimum height' values of the corresponding panels. As it is not a common way to use the toolbar, you may experience some unexpected behaviour. Keep in mind that it may create some display problems. Musicmusic may fix this into the next version of Columns UI.<br />
<br />
== I have more questions. ==<br />
Refer to the [http://yuo.be/wiki/columns_ui:faqs offial ColumnsUI FAQ].<br />
<br />
<br />
= Media Library, Tagging & Album Cover =<br />
<br />
== I updated my tags, but foobar still shows the old tags. How can I fix this? ==<br />
This happens almost exclusively when you use a third party program to update tags (updates made by Foobar2000 itself are immediately reflected). Select the file(s), right click on any of them, go to Tagging, then click on "Reload Info from File(s)".<br />
<br />
== How can I fill in tags based on file names or directory structure? ==<br />
Right click on the file(s) in the playlist → open the [[Foobar2000:Properties|Properties dialog]] → choose "Automatically Fill Values" from its "Tools" menu. For more details, see the [[Foobar2000:Properties/Automatically Fill Values|Automatically Fill Values]] page.<br />
<br />
== How can I automatically assign tracknumbers to a group of files? ==<br />
Select all tracks that need to be filled with tracknumbers → right click → open the [[Foobar2000:Properties|Properties dialog]] → choose "Auto Track Number" from the "Tools" menu.<br />
<br />
== Is there a way to have album covers downloaded automatically? ==<br />
Unfortunately, it is not possible. But, there is a way to be 2 clicks away from those cover arts. Take a look at [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=43429&hl=cover+download this thread] for more info.<br />
<br />
== How can I make a playlist containing duplicate entries? ==<br />
Unfortunately, this is not possible. However, you can use the album list panel component to remove the dead entries from your library, and use a free program like [http://zabkat.com/xplorer2] to find the duplicate files in your computer.<br />
<br />
== How can I make a playlist containing files recently added to the media library? ==<br />
One of the information which the [[Foobar2000:Components_0.9/Playback_Statistics_(foo_playcount)|official playback statistics component (foo_playcount)]] collects is the time a file was added to the Media Library. This data is accessible by the %added% field, so you can search by a query such as <tt>%added% DURING LAST 2 WEEKS</tt> in Facets, Album List, or Media Library Search.<br />
<br />
== How do I save tags in a database (as opposed to writing it in the file)? ==<br />
The [[Foobar2000:Components_0.9/Playback_Statistics_(foo_playcount)|official playback statistics component (foo_playcount)]] stores the information it has collected in a database by default. If you need to store some other information in a database, use [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=45994 foo_custominfo]. Note that foo_custominfo is incompatible with foobar2000 since version 0.9.5.3.<br />
<br />
== How do I tag various artist albums (compilations)? ==<br />
Enter the information in the Album Artist tag. Most people use "VA", "Various" or "Various Artists", but you can put anything you want.<br />
<br />
= Troubleshooting =<br />
<br />
== List of banned components ==<br />
Before posting bug reports, be sure that none of [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=44213 those problematic components] are installed.<br />
<br />
== There is always a long delay before changes to the DSPs take effect. Can I reduce this? ==<br />
Try reducing the output buffer length from Preferences → Playback → Output → (your selected output method). However, do not put it at the minimum length. 300ms should be enough (more if you are using several DSPs).<br />
<br />
== What are metadb_handle leaks? ==<br />
metadb_handles are resources used in the metadata management in foobar2000. A leak indicates that a component does not release them (in time). The overall effect of such a leak is relatively harmless. Nevertheless, this is a programming error and foobar2000 detects and reports it to the user. Unfortunately, it is not possible for foobar2000 to detect which component caused the leak.<br />
<br />
== I hear static when fading in/out - pause/unpause. ==<br />
Be sure you have the latest sound drivers installed and disable your DSPs before reporting it. Some users reported that using [http://foobar2000.org/components/index.html Kernel Streaming] instead of the default output fixed the problem ("Preferences -> Playback -> Output"), but be aware that this plugin is still experimental and it is issue related in some cases.<br />
<br />
== Playing certain files over HTTP doesn't seem to work in foobar2000. It works in other players. What's wrong? ==<br />
foobar2000 uses MIME types to determine the file type of a given file. If an invalid MIME type is returned, it will cause foobar2000 to use the wrong decoder. If an unidentified MIME type is returned, foobar2000 will use the extension to determine the file's contents. Using the extension to determine the file's contents is a difficult thing to do in code, and is unlikely to be included in foobar2000. To fix the problem, get the server to return valid MIME types. This is a server-side problem, not a foobar2000 problem.<br />
<br />
= Foobar2000 and other players =<br />
<br />
== Is foobar really better than Winamp? ==<br />
There is no set answer. According to public opinion, foobar is great for people wanting a minimal player, as well as the opposite: people needing advanced features. However, the medium users are lost between the profusion of settings and components to find. Some relevant links:<br />
<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=20322 Tell us why have you chosen foobar2000, or why don't you like it]<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=29501&hl=winamp Could foobar2000 replace winamp?]<br />
<br />
== Is the sound really better with foobar? ==<br />
As the author of foobar says himself, foobar doesn't have a better sound than the other players like Winamp. From a theoretical point of view, the sound from foobar2000 is not different from the sound from other players since a player can't improve the sound drastically (though it might be altered if not correctly set). Your hardware is much more important (audio card, speakers, headphones, even cables), as is the audio source (Audio CD? Lossless codec? Lossy codec?). The software part is only secondary.<br />
<br />
Even if sound modifiers ([[Foobar2000:Components_0.9#DSP|DSPs]]) are used, they only widen the gap between the source and the result, which might actually degrade the sound quality.<br />
<br />
== I won't leave iTunes, it manages my iPod perfectly! ==<br />
Maybe this will change your mind: [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=45160&hl=dop foo_dop].<br />
<br />
== How do I add the iTunes like panel showing (genre, artist, album)? ==<br />
Use [http://foobar2000.audiohq.de/foo_facets/ Facets] if you're using DefaultUI or the "Filter" UI component that comes with the latest version of Column UI. You can also use [http://www.bazquux.com/wiki/Foobar2000:Browser foo_browser] with ColumnUI. <br />
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== How do I add the iTunes like search toolbar? ==<br />
Use [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=44012 foo_uie_quicksearch].<br />
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== Why do my songs show a square block next to the title/artist fields in iTunes? ==<br />
Although the ID3v2.4 is the standard, iTunes (and many other software players as well as portables) still support only ID3v2.3. A workaround for this is to use compatibility mode tagging (Preferences -> Advanced -> Tagging -> MP3 -> "ID3v2 Compatibility Mode")<br />
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== How do I have a Winamp / MediaMonkey style "now playing" playlist? ==<br />
Unlike winamp (and mediamonkey), there is no special "now playing" playlist in foobar; the foobar way of doing things is to play playlists. That said, you can use the playback queue to get a similar functionality. Instead of clicking "play", use the "add to playback queue" command. You can use [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/lofiversion/index.php/t47650-50.html foo_uie_queuemanager] component to display a panel that displays queued songs.<br />
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[[Category:foobar2000 Guides|FAQ]]</div>Zarkonhttps://wiki.hydrogenaud.io/index.php?title=Foobar2000:FAQFoobar2000:FAQ2008-06-29T10:09:40Z<p>Zarkon: various style / wikify changes</p>
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= General =<br />
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== Is this the only FAQ? ==<br />
No. There is [http://www.foobar2000.org/FAQ.html an official one] at the foobar2000.org site. It is maintained independently of this one, and covers different topics.<br />
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== Is foobar2000 still under active development? ==<br />
Yes. Please see the forum and the foobar2000 homepage for the latest version and news about upcoming versions.<br />
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== I have Windows Vista and my foobar2000 has strange behavior. Do you plan on fixing those bugs soon? ==<br />
Foobar2000 fully supports Windows Vista (other than a limitation in Windows Explorer which causes the "Enqueue" command to not work properly with a large number of files). The problem is most probably due to a component, so updating to the latest version might resolve the problem.<br />
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== I'm looking for a specific feature. How should I know if a third-party component suits my needs ? ==<br />
If you are not the Ctrl+F kind of person with your web browser, this is the perfect opportunity for you to get familiar with it. Go to the [[Foobar2000:Components_0.9|components section]], press Ctrl+F and search for keywords related to what you are looking for. [http://pelit.koillismaa.fi/plugins/index.php Foobar2000 official 3rd party components site] is another option, although it does not contain all the components known for 0.9.x at the moment. You will hopefully find something that suits you. Otherwise, maybe you can make a request in the foobar2000 forum or even better, code it yourself then share it with the community!<br />
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== How do I install components? == <br />
Most of the components come in either a zip or a 7z file (use 7-zip or WinRar to extract these). Copy the DLL to the "components" folder in the Foobar2000 directory. NOTE: placing components anywhere within the Foobar2000 directory no longer works (as of 0.9.5.3)- you have to put the files in the "components" folder. However, sub-folders within the "components" folder is still supported.<br />
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== How do I upgrade Foobar2000? ==<br />
If it's a minor upgrade (e.g. 0.9.3 -> 0.9.4) then simply install it in the same directory. Remember to select the same "per user" setting while installing; you could lose all your configurations otherwise. If it's a major upgrade (e.g. 0.8 -> 0.9), it's recommended that you uninstall the previous version before installing the newer version, because the components are (almost always) incompatible with the newer version.<br />
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== Where can I find old versions of Foobar2000? ==<br />
Old versions can be found [http://www.filehippo.com/download_foobar2000/ at filehippo.com]. Although old versions may be lacking critical bug fixes, they can be useful if you need to use a component or operating system that is no longer supported by the current version. For example, Windows 2000 users can't use foobar2000 versions newer than 0.9.4.5.<br />
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= Playback =<br />
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== There are multiple output methods available: DirectSound, waveOut and Kernel Streaming. Which one should I use? ==<br />
The default setting (waveOut) is recommended; it should be safe to use anywhere. Using DirectSound results in better performance (less CPU overhead)—especially under Windows 2000, Windows XP or newer—but there shouldn't be any audible difference between the two. In certain rare cases, Kernel Streaming may produce better results than DirectSound/waveOut (if for some reason you need data sent through digital out to be bit-identical to source stream); however, bit-identical results with DirectSound have been reported on soundcards capable of mixing multiple streams in hardware (with hardware mixing enabled in DirectSound settings).<br />
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Please note that Kernel Streaming is an experimental feature with known issues, and using it is ''not'' recommended unless you have a clear need to do so. Most of perceived "sound quality differences" between DirectSound and Kernel Streaming are related to the fact that Kernel Streaming usually bypasses the Windows volume control. In addition, Kernel Streaming only works on Windows 2000, Windows XP or newer.<br />
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== How can I send my files from Windows Explorer into a specific playlist, so as not to erase my current playlist? ==<br />
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Preferences → General → Always send to playlist (playlist name)<br />
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== Why is dragging and dropping directories / files is behaving erratically? == <br />
The culprit is most likely an input component (foo_input_matroska is a known offender). Removing the input components and adding them back one-by-one can help you pinpoint the location. Note: Haali has coded a stable Matroska component that doesn't cause this problem.<br />
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== Why can't I listen to unfinished downloading files? ==<br />
Foobar2000 needs exclusive access to files being played - they can be read by other software while foobar2000 is accessing them but not written to. A good workaround is to copy the unfinished file, then try to play it.<br />
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= Look & Feel =<br />
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== I just saw a great looking foobar2000 window, but I don't know how to get mine looking the same way! Is there no hope for me? ==<br />
Of course there is! First take a look at those threads and get in touch with what other users achieved:<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=58574 Default UI Gallery] {{foobar2000v09}}<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=43077 Foobar Gallery] {{foobar2000v09}}<br />
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Then, you are ready to give it a try! You can find some of the user's configuration in the links below. Note that [http://wiki.hydrogenaudio.org/index.php?title=Foobar2000:0.9_Single_Column_Playlist_%28foo_uie_single_column_playlist%29 Single Column Playlist] and [http://yuo.be/columns.php ColumnUI] are third-party components that you need to download.<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=49783 Single Column Playlist settings database]<br />
* [http://foobar.nub4life.net/columns/ Columns UI settings database]<br />
** [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=31509&hl=foobar+gallery Navigator-Suite]<br />
** [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=33450 Azrael]<br />
* [http://pelit.koillismaa.fi/fb2k/index.php foobar2000 formatting]<br />
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== Is there a way to make my instant messenger's "Now Playing" show the song I'm listening to with foobar? ==<br />
Yes, through plugins:<br />
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* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=10632 AMIP] Complete now-playing plug-in for mIRC, PIRCH, Klient, Bersirc, other IRC and Mail clients, supporting full player control from mIRC, playlist search, clipboard integration, HTTP, dynamic image signatures, etc.<br />
* [http://stephan.kochen.nl/proj/foobar2000.html#msn for MSN]<br />
* [http://pelit.koillismaa.fi/plugins/general.php#76 for Miranda-IM]<br />
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== I have seen some people using something which pops up to display the song being listened to. Where can I find it? ==<br />
* It's called [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=33236&hl=foo_pretty+pop-up foo_prettypop]. Note that it requires the .NET Framework to work.<br />
* If you are using Columns UI, it has a popup notification feature too ("Preferences -> Display -> ColumnsUI -> Status Bar/Systray (tab) -> Show popup notification baloon")<br />
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== Is there a way to map my multimedia keyboard keys? ==<br />
You can assign actions with keys including multimedia key from the in "Preference -> General -> Keyboard Shortcuts". If it still does not work, take a look at [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?s=39a242a80d03f35b424165dd8e06be6b&showtopic=50067 this] tutorial.<br />
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= Columns UI =<br />
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== How do I know which component is meant to be used with Columns UI?==<br />
[[Foobar2000:Components_0.9|Component section]] of the wiki shows which plugin you can use for ColumnsUI's interface.<br />
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== How can I get tabbed panels? ==<br />
Use [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=46106&st=0&p=410247&#entry410247 uie tabs]. Also, the latest version of Column UI (0.2.0 Alpha 3) has the feature built-in.<br />
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== Where are the options for changing the playback buttons? ==<br />
Right click on buttons area → Customise...<br />
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== How can I display the album art and cover above my playlist? ==<br />
To set the panels above your playlist, just use <tt>list all toolbars</tt>, then add the panels/toolbars/visualizations that you want to use. Organize them as you want them to be displayed. And finally, use the 'minimum height' values of the corresponding panels. As it is not a common way to use the toolbar, you may experience some unexpected behaviour. Keep in mind that it may create some display problems. Musicmusic may fix this into the next version of Columns UI.<br />
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== I have more questions. ==<br />
Refer to the [http://yuo.be/wiki/columns_ui:faqs offial ColumnsUI FAQ].<br />
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= Media Library, Tagging & Album Cover =<br />
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== I updated my tags, but foobar still shows the old tags. How can I fix this? ==<br />
This happens almost exclusively when you use a third party program to update tags (updates made by Foobar2000 itself are immediately reflected). Select the file(s), right click on any of them, go to Tagging, then click on "Reload Info from File(s)".<br />
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== How can I fill in tags based on file names or directory structure? ==<br />
Right click on the file(s) in the playlist → open the [[Foobar2000:Properties|Properties dialog]] → choose "Automatically Fill Values" from its "Tools" menu. For more details, see the [[Foobar2000:Properties/Automatically Fill Values|Automatically Fill Values]] page.<br />
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== How can I automatically assign tracknumbers to a group of files? ==<br />
Select all tracks that need to be filled with tracknumbers → right click → open the [[Foobar2000:Properties|Properties dialog]] → choose "Auto Track Number" from the "Tools" menu.<br />
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== Is there a way to have album covers downloaded automatically? ==<br />
Unfortunately, it is not possible. But, there is a way to be 2 clicks away from those cover arts. Take a look at [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=43429&hl=cover+download this thread] for more info.<br />
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== How can I make a playlist containing duplicate entries? ==<br />
Unfortunately, this is not possible. However, you can use the album list panel component to remove the dead entries from your library, and use a free program like [http://zabkat.com/xplorer2] to find the duplicate files in your computer.<br />
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== How can I make a playlist containing files recently added to the media library? ==<br />
One of the information which the [[Foobar2000:Components_0.9/Playback_Statistics_(foo_playcount)|official playback statistics component (foo_playcount)]] collects is the time a file was added to the Media Library. This data is accessible by the %added% field, so you can create an [[Foobar2000:Autoplaylist|autoplaylist]] with a query such as <tt>%added% DURING LAST 2 WEEKS</tt>.<br />
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== How do I save tags in a database (as opposed to writing it in the file)? ==<br />
The [[Foobar2000:Components_0.9/Playback_Statistics_(foo_playcount)|official playback statistics component (foo_playcount)]] stores the information it has collected in a database by default. If you need to store some other information in a database, use [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=45994 foo_custominfo]. Note that foo_custominfo is incompatible with foobar2000 since version 0.9.5.3.<br />
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== How do I tag various artist albums (compilations)? ==<br />
Enter the information in the Album Artist tag. Most people use "VA", "Various" or "Various Artists", but you can put anything you want.<br />
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= Troubleshooting =<br />
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== List of banned components ==<br />
Before posting bug reports, be sure that none of [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=44213 those problematic components] are installed.<br />
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== There is always a long delay before changes to the DSPs take effect. Can I reduce this? ==<br />
Try reducing the output buffer length from Preferences → Playback → Output → (your selected output method). However, do not put it at the minimum length. 300ms should be enough (more if you are using several DSPs).<br />
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== What are metadb_handle leaks? ==<br />
metadb_handles are resources used in the metadata management in foobar2000. A leak indicates that a component does not release them (in time). The overall effect of such a leak is relatively harmless. Nevertheless, this is a programming error and foobar2000 detects and reports it to the user. Unfortunately, it is not possible for foobar2000 to detect which component caused the leak.<br />
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== I hear static when fading in/out - pause/unpause. ==<br />
Be sure you have the latest sound drivers installed and disable your DSPs before reporting it. Some users reported that using [http://foobar2000.org/components/index.html Kernel Streaming] instead of the default output fixed the problem ("Preferences -> Playback -> Output"), but be aware that this plugin is still experimental and it is issue related in some cases.<br />
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== Playing certain files over HTTP doesn't seem to work in foobar2000. It works in other players. What's wrong? ==<br />
foobar2000 uses MIME types to determine the file type of a given file. If an invalid MIME type is returned, it will cause foobar2000 to use the wrong decoder. If an unidentified MIME type is returned, foobar2000 will use the extension to determine the file's contents. Using the extension to determine the file's contents is a difficult thing to do in code, and is unlikely to be included in foobar2000. To fix the problem, get the server to return valid MIME types. This is a server-side problem, not a foobar2000 problem.<br />
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= Foobar2000 and other players =<br />
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== Is foobar really better than Winamp? ==<br />
There is no set answer. According to public opinion, foobar is great for people wanting a minimal player, as well as the opposite: people needing advanced features. However, the medium users are lost between the profusion of settings and components to find. Some relevant links:<br />
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* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=20322 Tell us why have you chosen foobar2000, or why don't you like it]<br />
* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=29501&hl=winamp Could foobar2000 replace winamp?]<br />
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== Is the sound really better with foobar? ==<br />
As the author of foobar says himself, foobar doesn't have a better sound than the other players like Winamp. From a theoretical point of view, the sound from foobar2000 is not different from the sound from other players since a player can't improve the sound drastically (though it might be altered if not correctly set). Your hardware is much more important (audio card, speakers, headphones, even cables), as is the audio source (Audio CD? Lossless codec? Lossy codec?). The software part is only secondary.<br />
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Even if sound modifiers ([[Foobar2000:Components_0.9#DSP|DSPs]]) are used, they only widen the gap between the source and the result, which might actually degrade the sound quality.<br />
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== I won't leave iTunes, it manages my iPod perfectly! ==<br />
Maybe this will change your mind: [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=45160&hl=dop foo_dop].<br />
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== How do I add the iTunes like panel showing (genre, artist, album)? ==<br />
Use [http://foobar2000.audiohq.de/foo_facets/ Facets] if you're using DefaultUI or the "Filter" UI component that comes with the latest version of Column UI. You can also use [http://www.bazquux.com/wiki/Foobar2000:Browser foo_browser] with ColumnUI. <br />
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== How do I add the iTunes like search toolbar? ==<br />
Use [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=44012 foo_uie_quicksearch].<br />
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== Why do my songs show a square block next to the title/artist fields in iTunes? ==<br />
Although the ID3v2.4 is the standard, iTunes (and many other software players as well as portables) still support only ID3v2.3. A workaround for this is to use compatibility mode tagging (Preferences -> Advanced -> Tagging -> MP3 -> "ID3v2 Compatibility Mode")<br />
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== How do I have a Winamp / MediaMonkey style "now playing" playlist? ==<br />
Unlike winamp (and mediamonkey), there is no special "now playing" playlist in foobar; the foobar way of doing things is to play playlists. That said, you can use the playback queue to get a similar functionality. Instead of clicking "play", use the "add to playback queue" command. You can use [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/lofiversion/index.php/t47650-50.html foo_uie_queuemanager] component to display a panel that displays queued songs.<br />
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[[Category:foobar2000 Guides|FAQ]]</div>Zarkonhttps://wiki.hydrogenaud.io/index.php?title=Foobar2000:Properties/Automatically_Fill_ValuesFoobar2000:Properties/Automatically Fill Values2008-06-27T22:22:50Z<p>Zarkon: </p>
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[[Image:Foobar2000-Properties-Autofill-1.png|thumb|Tools menu: how to reach this dialog]]<br />
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== Usage ==<br />
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To activate this dialog, choose "Automatically Fill Values" from the Tools menu of the [[Foobar2000:Properties|Properties dialog]].<br />
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The "Automatically Fill Values" dialog lets you transfer information about your tracks from file names, existing metadata fields or any other sources (through clipboard) to metadata fields. Its main purpose is to deal with files having empty or incorrect tags but correct artist/title/etc information in file names.<br />
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For an example, if you want to transfer metadata values from file names and your file naming scheme is "artist\album [date]\nn. title", you should set source to "File Names" and pattern to "%artist%\%album% [%date%]\%tracknumber%. %title%". <br />
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== Usage Tips ==<br />
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Note that the syntax used by Automatically Fill Values patterns is '''not based on title formatting''' and does not support any of title formatting specific features such as $functions() or square brackets for optional parts.<br />
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Different "source" modes in the Automatically Fill Values dialog have additional implications. For an example, source set to "Other..." / %filename% works differently than the "File Names" mode - the latter looks at names of folders containing your tracks if the pattern contains backslash characters.<br />
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If you want to ignore a part of the source pattern, you can insert a %% to prevent that section from being mapped to a tag.</div>Zarkon