Help MP3 file name mix up

danl · 08-26-2005, 04:21 PM

Here's an interesting problem,
When I sync my music folders, it would seem that on the odd occasion the files copy but each one has the wrong file name, they all have the name of the next one in the queue.

For example,
a.mp3 b.mp3 and c.mp3
sometimes copy as
b.mp3 c.mp3 and some other song I have in my collection.mp3 (which remove the original)

This happens completely at random and makes no sense, the files are fine on the server.
Am I the only one?

FYI I'm using a Netgear Wireless Gateway, Netgear PCI, Epia M10000 and WinXP

ric355 · 08-27-2005, 05:43 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by danl

Here's an interesting problem,
When I sync my music folders, it would seem that on the odd occasion the files copy but each one has the wrong file name, they all have the name of the next one in the queue.

For example,
a.mp3 b.mp3 and c.mp3
sometimes copy as
b.mp3 c.mp3 and some other song I have in my collection.mp3 (which remove the original)

This happens completely at random and makes no sense, the files are fine on the server.
Am I the only one?

FYI I'm using a Netgear Wireless Gateway, Netgear PCI, Epia M10000 and WinXP

I've not had that reported by anyone. You say random - it doesn't happen with every sync?

danl · 08-27-2005, 06:37 PM

No, that's the odd bit, I can totally live with it, I just need to delete the messed up files and they resync ok. I'd say that in the last 2 weeks it's happened about 3 times with a sync every day.
I was wondering if it was something to do with my wireless network and therefore unique to me but I can copy other files and VNC to the carpc.

ric355 · 08-28-2005, 03:09 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by danl

No, that's the odd bit, I can totally live with it, I just need to delete the messed up files and they resync ok. I'd say that in the last 2 weeks it's happened about 3 times with a sync every day.
I was wondering if it was something to do with my wireless network and therefore unique to me but I can copy other files and VNC to the carpc.

It doesn't sound like it is caused by your wireless network. I'd say the most likely cause is a software fault, however I have absolutely no idea how it might be induced; especially if it doesn't do it every time. Weird.

If you notice anything you think might be significant, let me know. As soon as I can reproduce it I can fix it.

Ric.

danl · 08-28-2005, 05:19 PM

It happened again but this time it has synced a music track in my music folder and copied it to my radio folder that I've set up as an additional sync. It's a radio recording and it's got the correct file name and ID3 Tag and it's definately a radio track on the server but it's copied a new song that I've just added to the Music Folder!

... if that makes sense.

ric355 · 08-29-2005, 01:40 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by danl

... if that makes sense.

Nah, I'm not following that example too well.

Outline what files were on your server and where, and what files were on the client and where before the sync. And then again after the sync. Might show better what is happening.

You're not using FrodoPlayer support are you?

Ric.

quenchmaster · 08-30-2005, 04:47 AM

Ive had something similar happen but thought it was MediaEngine's database getting messed up. I will try and replicate the error my end and let you know

GizmoB73 · 08-31-2005, 09:38 AM

I have had the same problem several times today. I am transferring MPG files and it is putting the wrong contents into the file. Sometimes it will put an mp3 file from a different directory into and MPG file name.

Could it be something to do the the re-start after network is lost? My network keeps dropping out and the sync has to then resume.

Also, I often, but not always get a file resent, even when it is not needed.

Any ideas?

GizmoB73 · 08-31-2005, 09:50 AM

I am now certain that it is related to the network dropping out during a sync.

Perhaps there is an index messed up in the program when it tries to determine where to re-start a download?

It works fine if the network doesn't drop out though.

ric355 · 08-31-2005, 03:03 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by GizmoB73

I am now certain that it is related to the network dropping out during a sync.

Perhaps there is an index messed up in the program when it tries to determine where to re-start a download?

It works fine if the network doesn't drop out though.

Thanks for that info I'll have a poke around to see what effects it could have.

danl · 09-08-2005, 11:49 AM

And I was beginning to think it was just me.
It's not done it for the last week or so, I'll try a little test sync and move the car, see if it's ok after the network drop.

- No I'm not using Frodoplayer -

ric355 · 09-11-2005, 02:29 PM

OK the good news is I just reproduced this fault - thanks to all for the feedback. All I've gotta do now is find out why it happens.

Ric.

GizmoB73 · 09-12-2005, 12:42 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by ric355

OK the good news is I just reproduced this fault - thanks to all for the feedback. All I've gotta do now is find out why it happens.

Ric.

Ric just a little more info. I hope that it will help you track down the problem.

I have also found that in some cases, it has produced a file that not only has the wrong filename, but also consists of two halves of different files. e.g. the start of one file and the end of another.

Happy hunting.

ric355 · 09-12-2005, 05:32 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by GizmoB73

Ric just a little more info. I hope that it will help you track down the problem.

I have also found that in some cases, it has produced a file that not only has the wrong filename, but also consists of two halves of different files. e.g. the start of one file and the end of another.

Happy hunting.

Thanks for everyone's help on this. I have now fixed it.

GizmoB73 · 09-13-2005, 01:31 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by ric355

Thanks for everyone's help on this. I have now fixed it.

That's great news. When will it be released, and will it use the Auto-Update for the client?