Subject:change file type W/O actually opening file

Posted by: EricFG

Date:2/27/2001 6:18:43 PM

So, can it be done? I want to change all the MPEG files
I've DL'd from the Web to a wave format so I can burn
them. Right now I'm opening each file as a MPEG and then
saving it as a WAVE. There must be an easier way.

Or better yet how 'bout change the file type of a whole sub-
directory? That's prob'ly asking a lot ain't it? :)

THANKS!!!!!!!

(and if you want to you can post the message straight to me
at EFGaumann@Earthlink.net )

Subject:RE: change file type W/O actually opening file

Reply by: CDM

Date:2/27/2001 6:33:38 PM

you need a batch converter which exists for 4.5 and which
will be released for 5.0 in the next month, I think.

Subject:RE: change file type W/O actually opening file

Reply by: EricFG

Date:2/27/2001 6:47:01 PM

I've got 4.5 and the plugin Batch Converter. Care to post
the very briefest of overviews on how it works(or where I
can find it)?

Thank you sir.

Subject:RE: change file type W/O actually opening file

Reply by: BrentA

Date:2/27/2001 7:19:23 PM

I haven't used the batch converter for this, but I have
done it in WinAmp (freeware). For multiple .MP3 files,
create a WinAmp playlist with all your tracks, then go into
Options/Preferences and set Output to "DiskWriter". Make
sure the Repeat button isn't activated. Then click the play
button and all your files will be written out as .WAV files
as fast as your processor/hard drive combo will allow.

Subject:RE: change file type W/O actually opening file

Reply by: Ted_H

Date:2/28/2001 10:50:48 AM

Hello,

This is how to use the Batch Converter:

1. Open the Batch Converter from the tools menu in Sound
Forge.

2. Go to the options menu of Batch Converter and
select "Conversion Settings".

3. If you wish to convert the files to a different format,
put a check in the "File Format" checkbox. To apply a plug-
in, put a check mark in the "Use Plug-ins" box.

4. Change the file format to the desired format, or select
your class of plug-in. The classes are the same as the
menus across the top of the Sound Forge window. After you
have selected a class, select either a function or a preset.

5. After you have set your parameters the way you want
them, click on the plus sign (+) to the right of the
words "Batch Script". If you want to perform more than one
operation in one script, go back and select another plug-
in, making sure to click the plus sign when you are
finished.

6. After you have set up your script, click OK.

7. Go to the file menu and select "Add".

8. Click on the 'Destination' button in Batch Converter to
set up a directory to put the converted files into.

9. Click the 'convert' menu in Batch Converter and
select "Run Current Script" and Batch converter will take
care of all the files that have been added.


Ted

Subject:RE: change file type W/O actually opening file

Reply by: EricFG

Date:2/28/2001 5:44:04 PM

Ted, Charles & Brent,

Thanks for helpin' me out.

Eric