Scheduling "start program" files in a playlist

[hkypuk6]

Other than scheduling an executable .bat file in RB Scheduler at a specific time, how can I add an executable .bat file in RB's main playlist?  Can this same file be added in Playlist Generator Pro?  Yes I have read the topic post "Using commands in the playlist", but I don't want to have to write the code.

Isn't there a "Start Program" or something like that for adding a .bat file to the main playlist?

Also,  in the main player screen, if I click on PLAYLIST then ADD COMMAND, I only see three available commands to add (stop, scheduler on & scheduler off).  I know there are more commands than those three.  Where are the other commands?

thanks,

mike

 

[djsoft]

Yes, the Add command functionality is a bit limited right now. Will be extended in RadioBOSS 4.8.

A sort of workaround if you want to insert command to the playlist but don't want to edit text files:
- create a scheduler event and use Wizard to schedule a .bat or any other executable file
- check the "Do not delete scheduled tracks from the playlist after playback" option
- click OK to save the event
- select this event in the events list and click Run Now button
The command will be added to the paylist.

 

[hkypuk6]

Thanks.  It's good to hear that RB is actively growing as a program. 

 

[hkypuk6]

Yes, the Add command functionality is a bit limited right now. Will be extended in RadioBOSS 4.8.

A sort of workaround if you want to insert command to the playlist but don't want to edit text files:
- create a scheduler event and use Wizard to schedule a .bat or any other executable file
- check the "Do not delete scheduled tracks from the playlist after playback" option
- click OK to save the event
- select this event in the events list and click Run Now button
The command will be added to the paylist.

I have tried the above, but the "Do not delete scheduled tracks from playlist after playback" option is greyed out and I cannot select it.  Any ideas???

Also, if I did want to edit the playlist .m3u file, how can I add that command to start the .bat file.  I have read the post for "Adding commands to playlist", but I have been unsuccessful.  The .bat file runs fine from the event scheduler, but I would like to put it in the playlist.

Thanks

 

[djsoft]

Regarding .bat files, it was fixed in the latest beta: http://www.djsoft.net/smf/index.php/topic,3165.0.html
Click Playlist->Add command... Click Wizard button, select "Start program" click Next and select the .bat file you want to run. Click OK - the command will be added to the playlist.

Regarding the grayed out "Do not delete scheduled tracks from playlist after playback" option - event options on the right can be disabled in 2 cases:
- you have "Overlay playback" option checked, and as event will be started within its own player, playlist inserting options make no sense
- the Filename/command field contains command which doesn't support those options.

As "Add command" window now works as it should, I think you'll be able to do what you need.