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One solution for iTunes 'can't find file' problems
Authored by: MightyB on Dec 01, '06 11:58:31AM

Doug,

I have actually seen this on your site before...and actually have used it.

I was looking for more of a plugin that displayed it right into the itunes GUI...



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One solution for iTunes 'can't find file' problems
Authored by: Frederico on Dec 02, '06 02:48:29AM

I know this isn't what you're looking for, but it is a bit faster than your method: just select 'Get Info' (Command-I) for any track and under the 'Summary' tab (Command-1 if not visible) your current Library path will be displayed.

Also, for the original poster, am I missing something, or would not the ability to use the Option-key startup sequence to choose a different (local) Library work when your FW HDD is detached? Although I agree with the first poster's solution for my situation (I store my library on a network server, and sometimes it is offline), I never have the need to run iTunes without it (ultimately) being able to mount.

It seems that, instead of dealing with inevitable '!' marks, and your complex shutdown requirements, this would be a cleaner, easier solution.

Cheers



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One solution for iTunes 'can't find file' problems
Authored by: Frederico on Dec 02, '06 02:59:53AM

OK, I rubbed the week's lack of sleep from my eyes, and reread the original post; I see now the issue is one primarily of Metadata preservation. Sorry. I have a few thoughts, which I will post on the main thread so they are not overlooked by others looking for a better answer.



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