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Simple, though inelegant solution: Convert all of your DSF files to .mp3 (even a low bitrate for faster conversion), then scan the .mp3 files in CATraxx. Once the data is in, you can delete the .mp3 files. Or, better yet, I'm sure that someone on this forum can help you build a SQL query to change t...

Does the "Last Played" field get data from the CATraxx player? I know that you said you're not using that player, but if CATraxx updates the field when the player is used, then perhaps the quickest way to get the data you're looking for would be to play the track in the player, just long enough for ...

Why not use one of the custom date fields or even a checkbox field (checked when played)?

iTunes is not a particularly good replacement. First, it's slow. Really slow. Did I mention slow? Second, like many Apple applications, it knows how you want to organize things and if you have a different idea, well, too bad. You can change the info in some fields, but it's not always easy. And did ...

I use Calibre extensively for my eBooks (it is a terrific eBook manager) but it really serves a very different purpose than BookCAT. For two simple examples of how Calibre doesn't really serve as a substitute, consider: 1) Calibre has no function for keeping track of information about authors (beyon...

For what it's worth, my favorite tagging application is Tag&Rename.

Azol:

I think that it's a requirement to fit into this community that you spend more time cataloging than listening.

Don't bother. Yuck.

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I want to say no. But it probably would be. I'd even think of breaking it into two parts: One to review different programs and offer pros and cons and another to discuss strategies for migrating CAT data to those programs.