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[Mike48]

I still shop for CDs, and not always online. Can I export a catalog of my Audio library from MC18?  By catalog, I mean a searchable (or at least ordered) list of descriptions -- not the audio itself.  Like a library catalog.

It would be handy to do this in a format I could upload to Google Docs & consult from my smartphone when I'm shopping, to avoid buying something I have already (which I have done several times).

I have no idea if this is possible.  Gurus?

[MrC]

Indeed.  Here's the basic idea:

   http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=60597

You create a view that shows the content and fields you want exported, then use File > Export Playlist to export into CSV format, selecting only the visible fields.  Alternatively, you can copy/paste the entire view's contents into a document.

There are other threads that explain this if you need more help.

[Mike48]

Thanks!  I'll do it!

[glynor]

FYI -  If your goal is to get the data into Excel, it is even easier.

Make a view showing all the fields you want to move over to Excel, and add files to it.  The way I do this, if I want to pick and choose, is to make a custom [Export Queue] field (type integer, limited to 0/1, edit type stars), and I use this as the "search" for the Export View I made (anything where [Export Queue] > 0 goes in the list).  Then I can easily add/remove files from anywhere in my Library by simply clicking on some stars for this field.

Anyway, once you have your field, arrange the columns just how you'd like them to appear in Excel.  Control-A to select all.  Right-click, choose Edit Commands > Copy.  Open an Excel spreadsheet.  Right-click > Paste.  Resize the columns appropriately, and done.

I use this every day at the office to send info around to other people here.