The concept of a project is simply a collection of tracks that is stored as a single unit. Physically, the actual tracks may be stored in separate files and referenced by a tracks list stored in its own file, or all the tracks can be stored in one or more database files with a header listing the included tracks. CDGFix 3 Super is capable of loading a project into the Project window, displaying the tracks in a uniform way independently of the physical storage format. The following project storage formats are supported:
Native CDGFix 3 Super projects - file type CFP
CAVS SuperCDG libraries - file type DAT
RSQ NEO+G libraries - file type IFO
Cue sheet files - file type CUE
CAVS INX menu files - file type INX
CAVS Songlist and Juke files - file type TXT
For help on how to create a new project of one of the supported types please refer to Create a new project. This topic also includes guides on how to convert a project of one type to another.
This is the most flexible project format:
Can store any number of tracks
Remembers the currently loaded track and play position, as well as any defined breakpoints (useful to save and restore a given work situation)
Remembers any highlighted tracks in the project window
Can mix different track formats in a single project
Can contain multiple CDG or SuperCDG discs in a single project, for example to build a single songbook for multiple discs
Can be used as a source for creating other project types for use by for example CAVS players
Native projects are by default stored in the Projects folder created in the CDGFix 3 Super installation folder; by default this is C:\Program Files\CDGFix Crew\CDGFix 3.X Super\Projects. You may choose to save your projects in any location, however, using the default folder is recommended as all native project management functions (New, Open, Save As and Delete) starts in this folder.
There are several ways of adding tracks to a native CDGFix 3 Super project:
Select Add File on the Project menu to add one or more tracks
Select Add Folder on the Project menu to recursively add all tracks in the selected folder and sub-folders
Drag and drop one or more files or folders on the Project window - a drop marker in the Project list will indicate where the dropped tracks will be inserted
To remove one or more tracks from the project first highlight the track(s), and then select Remove Track on the Project menu - or simply press Delete.
The track list can be rearranged simply by dragging single tracks to a new location in the list.
SuperCDG libraries are typically stored on dual-layer DVDs, but may also be stored on a HDD. A SuperCDG library consists of one or more DAT-files, named as CVMD0001.DAT, CVMD0002.DAT, and so on. When stored on a DVD the files should be located in a folder named CAVS_MCG to allow the various CAVS players to find them.
On a dual-layer DVD a SuperCDG library normally consists of eight DAT-files, but any number of files that is a multiple of two can be used (limited to a maximum of 256). The addressing scheme of SuperCDG libraries limits the DAT-file size to 1 GB, imposing a limit of about 250 tracks per file (slightly depending on the track sizes).
A new SuperCDG library can be created from the current project by selecting the Save As command on the Project menu.
An existing SuperCDG library can be loaded into the Project window and then modified by adding or removing tracks, as well as changing titles and artist names, provided it is not stored on a read-only media (i.e. on a DVD). If stored on a read-only media the library must first be copied to the HDD and then modified there. When finished you can then burn a new DVD with the updated library.
NEO+G libraries are typically stored on dual-layer DVDs, but may also be stored on a HDD. A NEO+G library consists of one index file named NAVI.IFO and one or more DAT-files, named as NCDG_01.DAT, NCDG_02.DAT, and so on. When stored on a DVD the files should be located in the root of the disc to allow the various RSQ players to find them.
On a dual-layer DVD a NEO+G library normally consists of eight DAT-files, but any number of files that is a multiple of two can be used (limited to a maximum of 64). The addressing scheme of NEO+G libraries limits the DAT-file size to 1 GB, imposing a limit of about 250 tracks per file (slightly depending on the track sizes).
A new NEO+G library can be created from the current project by selecting the Save As command on the Project menu.
An existing NEO+G library can be loaded into the Project window and then modified by adding or removing tracks, as well as changing titles and artist names, provided it is not stored on a read-only media (i.e. on a DVD). If stored on a read-only media the library must first be copied to the HDD and then modified there. When finished you can then burn a new DVD with the updated library.
CUE sheets are text files that describe the tracks and their corresponding characteristics, and are used when burning audio (or CD+G) discs with some older burner softwares. CDGFix 3 Super can create CUE sheets when exporting tracks to the BIN format.
When opening a CUE sheet in the Project window you can browse the various tracks, and load them into the player. However, a CUE sheet cannot be modified using CDGFix 3 Super.
INX menus are database files that are used with some CAVS players - for instance the JB199 - and describe a set of tracks. The INX menu file contains titles and artist names, and references the tracks that are stored as separate files by index. The tracks are normally named 00001, 00002, and so on, and can be stored as one of the CAVS formats MCG+MP3, -MCG.MP3 or NCG+MP3.
When opening an INX menu file in the Project window you can browse the various tracks, and load them into the player. However, an existing INX menu file cannot currently be modified using CDGFix 3 Super.
CDGFix 3 Super can create a new INX menu file when exporting tracks to one of the supported INX menu track formats.
Songlist and Juke files are simple text files that are used with some CAVS players - for instance the JB99 - and describe a set of tracks. The files contain titles and artist names, and references the tracks that are stored as separate files by index. The tracks are normally named 00001, 00002, and so on, and can be stored as one of the CAVS formats MCG+MP3, -MCG.MP3 or NCG+MP3.
When opening a Songlist or Juke file in the Project window you can browse the various tracks, and load them into the player. However, an existing file cannot currently be modified using CDGFix 3 Super.
CDGFix 3 Super can create a new Songlist or Juke file when exporting tracks to one of the supported track formats.
This is the original CD+G Karaoke storage medium as defined by the Red Book. CDGFix 3 Super can load a CD+G disc into the Project window for direct playback, as well as for to export all or selected tracks to one of the supported track formats.
When loading a CD+G disc CDGFix 3 Super by default tries to lookup the contents of the disc vie the Internet using the freedb disc catalog (this behaviour can be configured using the freedb Lookup page of the Settings dialog). You can also utilize various songbooks programs to load the disc information (please refer to Configure a disc lookup catalog for more information).