Help

This section explains how to use the key features of the application, including opening files and exporting data.

Opening Files

The application supports opening the following file types:

• Project files (*.ace)
• Cue sheets (*.cue)

Steps to Open Files

1. Navigate to the File Menu in the application:

2. Use the Open File option to browse and select the desired file:

   

Once selected, the application will load and display the content of the file.

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Exporting Files

The application allows you to export data in multiple formats, providing flexibility for different use cases and workflows.

Export Options

1. Cuesheet File Export (*.cue)

   • This option allows you to export the data as a cuesheet file, which is commonly used for organizing and referencing tracks or sections within audio projects.
   • The output can be used in media players or other software supporting the cuesheet format.

2. Project File Export (*.ace)

   • Save your current progress and settings in a project file format.
   • Project files can be reopened later to continue working from the exact state they were saved.

3. Textfile Export with Export Profiles

   • Export your data as a text file using customizable export profiles.
   • Export Profiles: These are templates that define the structure and content of the exported text file. Users can customize the following sections:
     • Header: Define how the file should start, including any metadata or introductory text.
     • Body: Specify how data records are formatted, including placeholders that are replaced by the actual data.
     • Footer: Add closing remarks or summaries at the end of the file.
   • Placeholders can be selected and replaced dynamically with existing data during the export process.

Steps to Export Files

1. Navigate to the File Menu in the application:

2. Select the desired export via the export menu:

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Importing Data

The application supports the import of text-based data using the Import View mode. This feature provides flexibility in parsing and loading data that matches specific patterns or criteria.

Import View

1. Overview:

   • The Import View mode is designed to process and import structured or semi-structured text data.
   • Data can be matched using either regular expressions or simple expressions, allowing for both complex and straightforward import scenarios.

2. Steps to Import Text Data:

   1. Switch to the Import View mode:

   2. Load the text file or paste the content into the input area:

   3. Define the matching rules:

      • Use regular expressions for advanced pattern matching.
      • Use simple expressions for basic matching.

   4. Preview the matches inside the analysed content area.

   5. Confirm the import to load the data into the application via Complete.

By using the Import View, users can efficiently bring external data into the application, ensuring compatibility and accuracy through customizable matching rules.

Settings

Time input format

Using this setting you can customize how entered time spans are interpreted (e.g. begin, end, length of track in track list). For example using a format like Minutes:Seconds will format an entered value of 63:12 to be 01:03:12.

Time display format

Using this setting you can customize how time spans are displayed in lists (e.g. begin, end, length of track in track list). This setting uses .NET Timespan format (see https://learn.microsoft.com/de-de/dotnet/standard/base-types/standard-timespan-format-strings). Default is empty.