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Thorna: /* I'm looking for a specific feature. How should I know if a third-party component suits my needs ? */ Better link usage

2022-10-23T08:36:24Z

I'm looking for a specific feature. How should I know if a third-party component suits my needs ?: Better link usage

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	== I'm looking for a specific feature. How should I know if a third-party component suits my needs ? ==		== I'm looking for a specific feature. How should I know if a third-party component suits my needs ? ==
	If you are not the Ctrl+F kind of person with your web browser, this is the perfect opportunity for you to get familiar with it. Go to the [[Foobar2000:Components\|components section]], press Ctrl+F and search for keywords related to what you are looking for. [https://www.foobar2000.org/components Foobar2000 components site] is another option, although it does not contain all the components known for foobar at the moment. On Github, you can find also lot of stuff: [https://github.com/search?q=foobar2000 plugins and themes].You will hopefully find something that suits you. Otherwise, maybe you can make a request in the foobar2000 forum or even better, code it yourself then share it with the community!		If you are not the Ctrl+F kind of person with your web browser, this is the perfect opportunity for you to get familiar with it. Go to the [[Foobar2000:Components\|components section]], press Ctrl+F and search for keywords related to what you are looking for. [https://www.foobar2000.org/components Foobar2000 components site] is another option, although it does not contain all the components known for foobar at the moment. On Github, you can find also lot of stuff: [https://github.com/search?o=desc&q=foobar2000&s=updated&type=Repositories plugins and themes].You will hopefully find something that suits you. Otherwise, maybe you can make a request in the foobar2000 forum or even better, code it yourself then share it with the community!

	== How do I upgrade Foobar2000? ==		== How do I upgrade Foobar2000? ==

Thorna: /* I'm looking for a specific feature. How should I know if a third-party component suits my needs ? */ uirl updates and nes ones

2022-09-20T20:54:12Z

I'm looking for a specific feature. How should I know if a third-party component suits my needs ?: uirl updates and nes ones

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	== I'm looking for a specific feature. How should I know if a third-party component suits my needs ? ==		== I'm looking for a specific feature. How should I know if a third-party component suits my needs ? ==
	If you are not the Ctrl+F kind of person with your web browser, this is the perfect opportunity for you to get familiar with it. Go to the [[Foobar2000:~~Components_0.9~~\|components section]], press Ctrl+F and search for keywords related to what you are looking for. [~~http~~://~~pelit~~.~~koillismaa~~.fi/~~plugins/index.php~~ Foobar2000 ~~official 3rd party~~ components site] is another option, although it does not contain all the components known for ~~0.9.x~~ at the moment. You will hopefully find something that suits you. Otherwise, maybe you can make a request in the foobar2000 forum or even better, code it yourself then share it with the community!		If you are not the Ctrl+F kind of person with your web browser, this is the perfect opportunity for you to get familiar with it. Go to the [[Foobar2000:Components\|components section]], press Ctrl+F and search for keywords related to what you are looking for. [https://www.foobar2000.org/components Foobar2000 components site] is another option, although it does not contain all the components known for foobar at the moment. On Github, you can find also lot of stuff: [https://github.com/search?q=foobar2000 plugins and themes].You will hopefully find something that suits you. Otherwise, maybe you can make a request in the foobar2000 forum or even better, code it yourself then share it with the community!

	== How do I upgrade Foobar2000? ==		== How do I upgrade Foobar2000? ==

Thorna: /* List of banned components */ url update

2022-09-20T20:46:06Z

List of banned components: url update

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	== List of banned components ==		== List of banned components ==
	Before posting bug reports, be sure that none of [~~http~~://~~www~~.~~hydrogenaudio.org/forums~~/index.php~~?showtopic=~~44213 those problematic components] are installed.		Before posting bug reports, be sure that none of [https://hydrogenaud.io/index.php/topic,44213 those problematic components] are installed.

	== There is always a long delay before changes to the DSPs take effect. Can I reduce this? ==		== There is always a long delay before changes to the DSPs take effect. Can I reduce this? ==

Thorna: /* Is foobar really better than Winamp? */ url updates

2022-09-20T20:42:44Z

Is foobar really better than Winamp?: url updates

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	There is no set answer. According to public opinion, foobar is great for people wanting a minimal player, as well as the opposite: people needing advanced features. However, the medium users are lost between the profusion of settings and components to find. Some relevant links:		There is no set answer. According to public opinion, foobar is great for people wanting a minimal player, as well as the opposite: people needing advanced features. However, the medium users are lost between the profusion of settings and components to find. Some relevant links:

	* [~~http~~://~~www~~.~~hydrogenaudio.org/forums~~/index.php~~?showtopic=~~20322 Tell us why have you chosen foobar2000, or why don't you like it]		* [https://hydrogenaud.io/index.php/topic,20322 Tell us why have you chosen foobar2000, or why don't you like it]
	* [~~http~~://~~www.hydrogenaudio~~.~~org/forums~~/index.php~~?showtopic=~~29501~~&hl=winamp~~ Could foobar2000 replace winamp?]		* [https://hydrogenaud.io/index.php/topic,29501 Could foobar2000 replace winamp?]

	=== How do I have a Winamp style "now playing" playlist? ===		=== How do I have a Winamp style "now playing" playlist? ===

184.71.170.154: /* How can I send my files from Windows Explorer into a specific playlist, so as not to erase my active playlist? */

2019-02-05T12:15:06Z

How can I send my files from Windows Explorer into a specific playlist, so as not to erase my active playlist?

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	== How can I send my files from Windows Explorer into a specific playlist, so as not to erase my active playlist? ==		== How can I send my files from Windows Explorer into a specific playlist, so as not to erase my active playlist? ==

	Preferences → ~~General~~ → Always send to playlist (playlist name)		Preferences → Shell Integration → Always send to playlist (playlist name)

	== Why does dragging and dropping directories / files have erratic results? ==		== Why does dragging and dropping directories / files have erratic results? ==

Tipar: /* How can I (automatically) move to the currently playing track in the playlist? */ another tip to quickly locate the current playing song

2017-12-15T20:05:58Z

How can I (automatically) move to the currently playing track in the playlist?: another tip to quickly locate the current playing song

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	== How can I (automatically) move to the currently playing track in the playlist? ==		== How can I (automatically) move to the currently playing track in the playlist? ==
	By default, double-clicking the status bar will highlight the currently playing track. To make it automatic, select Playback > Cursor follows playback.		By default, double-clicking the status bar will highlight the currently playing track. To make it automatic, select Playback > Cursor follows playback. You can also create a shortcut from the file > preferences > keyboard shortcuts menu so each time you hit, for instance, ALT+X the playlist and the song you are playing right now will show up.

	= Look & Feel =		= Look & Feel =

Tipar: /* Foobar2000 and other players */ organized and added more iTune stuff

2017-12-15T20:01:44Z

Foobar2000 and other players: organized and added more iTune stuff

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	= Foobar2000 and other players =		= Foobar2000 and other players =

	== ~~Is foobar really better than Winamp?~~ ==		== iTunes ==
	There is no set answer. According to public opinion, foobar is great for people wanting a minimal player, as well as the opposite: people needing advanced features. However, the medium users are lost between the profusion of settings and components to find. Some relevant links:

	* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=~~20322 Tell us why have you chosen foobar2000, or why don't you like it]~~		=== I won't leave iTunes, it manages my iPod perfectly! ===
	* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=29501&hl=winamp Could foobar2000 replace winamp?]

	== I won't leave iTunes, it manages my iPod perfectly! ==
	Maybe this will change your mind: [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=45160&hl=dop foo_dop].		Maybe this will change your mind: [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=45160&hl=dop foo_dop].

	== How do I add the iTunes like panel showing (genre, artist, album)? ==		=== How do I add the iTunes like panel showing (genre, artist, album)? ===
	Use [http://foobar2000.audiohq.de/foo_facets/ Facets] if you're using DefaultUI or the "Filter" UI component that comes with the latest version of Columns UI. You can also use [http://www.bazquux.com/wiki/Foobar2000:Browser foo_browser] with ColumnUI.		Use [http://foobar2000.audiohq.de/foo_facets/ Facets] if you're using DefaultUI or the "Filter" UI component that comes with the latest version of Columns UI. You can also use [http://www.bazquux.com/wiki/Foobar2000:Browser foo_browser] with ColumnUI.

	== How do I add the iTunes like search toolbar? ==		=== How do I add the iTunes like search toolbar? ===
	Use [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=44012 foo_uie_quicksearch].		Use [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=44012 foo_uie_quicksearch].

	== Why do my songs show a square block next to the title/artist fields in iTunes? ==		=== How do I add both iTunes like fast layout switching and cover layout always on top? ===

			Just follow this [https://www.youtube.com/edit?o=U&video_id=6_QY26aCPmE YouTube link] made with 1.3.17. See that [https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/14/97/63/46/sin_ty10.png image] if you want to see exactly what does mean.

			=== Why do my songs show a square block next to the title/artist fields in iTunes? ===
	Although the ID3v2.4 is the standard, iTunes (and many other software players as well as portables) still support only ID3v2.3. A workaround for this is to use compatibility mode tagging (Preferences -> Advanced -> Tagging -> MP3 -> "ID3v2 Compatibility Mode")		Although the ID3v2.4 is the standard, iTunes (and many other software players as well as portables) still support only ID3v2.3. A workaround for this is to use compatibility mode tagging (Preferences -> Advanced -> Tagging -> MP3 -> "ID3v2 Compatibility Mode")

	== How do I have a Winamp / ~~MediaMonkey~~ style "now playing" playlist? ==		== Mediamonkey ==

			=== How do I have a MediaMonkey style "now playing" playlist? ===
			See Winamp section 1.3.2 ''How do I have a Winamp style "now playing" playlist?''.

			== Winamp ==

			=== Is foobar really better than Winamp? ===
			There is no set answer. According to public opinion, foobar is great for people wanting a minimal player, as well as the opposite: people needing advanced features. However, the medium users are lost between the profusion of settings and components to find. Some relevant links:

			* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=20322 Tell us why have you chosen foobar2000, or why don't you like it]
			* [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=29501&hl=winamp Could foobar2000 replace winamp?]

			=== How do I have a Winamp style "now playing" playlist? ===
	Unlike winamp (and mediamonkey), there is no special "now playing" playlist in foobar; the foobar way of doing things is to play playlists. That said, you can use the playback queue to get a similar functionality. Instead of clicking "play", use the "add to playback queue" command. You can use [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=73648 foo_uie_queuecontents] component to display a panel that displays queued songs.		Unlike winamp (and mediamonkey), there is no special "now playing" playlist in foobar; the foobar way of doing things is to play playlists. That said, you can use the playback queue to get a similar functionality. Instead of clicking "play", use the "add to playback queue" command. You can use [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=73648 foo_uie_queuecontents] component to display a panel that displays queued songs.




	[[Category:foobar2000 Guides\|FAQ]]		[[Category:foobar2000 Guides\|FAQ]]

87.220.104.251: /* Is there a way to have album covers downloaded automatically? */

2017-12-08T14:26:20Z

Is there a way to have album covers downloaded automatically?

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	== Is there a way to have album covers downloaded automatically? ==		== Is there a way to have album covers downloaded automatically? ==
	Unfortunately, it is not possible. But, there is a way to be 2 clicks away from those cover arts. Take a look at [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=43429&hl=cover+download this thread] for more info.		Unfortunately, it is not possible. But, there is a way to be 2 clicks away from those cover arts. Take a look at [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=43429&hl=cover+download this thread]for more info.

			Or you can check this [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mp0bWfWHG1s YouTube] video which uses [https://sourceforge.net/projects/album-art/\| Album Art Downloader].

	== How can I make a playlist containing duplicate entries? ==		== How can I make a playlist containing duplicate entries? ==

Space cowboy kao: /* Is there a way to make my instant messenger's "Now Playing" show the song I'm listening to with foobar? */

2015-06-25T12:05:37Z

Is there a way to make my instant messenger's "Now Playing" show the song I'm listening to with foobar?

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	* [http://stephan.kochen.nl/proj/foobar2000.html#msn for MSN]		* [http://stephan.kochen.nl/proj/foobar2000.html#msn for MSN]
	* [http://pelit.koillismaa.fi/plugins/general.php#76 for Miranda-IM]		* [http://pelit.koillismaa.fi/plugins/general.php#76 for Miranda-IM]
			* [http://www.foobar2000.org/components/view/foo_skype for Skype]

	== I have seen some people using something which pops up to display the song being listened to. Where can I find it? ==		== I have seen some people using something which pops up to display the song being listened to. Where can I find it? ==

Aomlives: /* How do I have a Winamp / MediaMonkey style "now playing" playlist? */

2011-01-22T01:06:30Z

How do I have a Winamp / MediaMonkey style "now playing" playlist?

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	== How do I have a Winamp / MediaMonkey style "now playing" playlist? ==		== How do I have a Winamp / MediaMonkey style "now playing" playlist? ==
	Unlike winamp (and mediamonkey), there is no special "now playing" playlist in foobar; the foobar way of doing things is to play playlists. That said, you can use the playback queue to get a similar functionality. Instead of clicking "play", use the "add to playback queue" command. You can use [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums~~/lofiversion~~/index.php~~/t47650-50.html foo_uie_queuemanager~~] component to display a panel that displays queued songs.		Unlike winamp (and mediamonkey), there is no special "now playing" playlist in foobar; the foobar way of doing things is to play playlists. That said, you can use the playback queue to get a similar functionality. Instead of clicking "play", use the "add to playback queue" command. You can use [http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=73648 foo_uie_queuecontents] component to display a panel that displays queued songs.

	[[Category:foobar2000 Guides\|FAQ]]		[[Category:foobar2000 Guides\|FAQ]]