Mp3 Autorun version 3 - ReadMe.txt - 04 August 2001 ------------------------------------- Contents: 1 - Whats New 2 - How it works 3 - Keyboard Controls 4 - Skin Info. 5 - Additional Info Version 3.4.55 - Update *Fix 'Runtime error 13 - Type mismatch' which occurred on some configurations. *Ari. file is now read when the app is launched with a command line path. Note: Mp3 Autorun is not compatible with Windows 95, at the moment. ---------------------------------------- 1 - WHAT'S NEW * Select a new location from within the application. * New skin(s), now support desktop transparency. * unlimited Albums/Folders. * Direct one click access to 27 Albums/Folders. * New Album/Folder browser.(Right Click on album) * Keyboard controls for the majority of functions. * Volume control. * Mute Function. * Balance control. * Randomize either Current Album or Whole collection. * Link Album cover with the Desktop Wallpaper,(BMP's only). NOTE:- Wallpaper link is not compatible with Active Desktop and there may also be some issues with WinMe, not fully tested. * Only 1 instance of the application can run at any one time. ---------------------------------------- 1 - HOW IT WORKS When launched Mp3 Autorun scans it's startup folder, and all sub folders looking for *.mp3 files. Any folders that contain 1 or more .mp3's are assigned to an Album. When the scan is complete the Albums will be played in Alphabetical order until the user stops it. Mp3 Autorun will also accept a command line path to play a local location. e.g. mp3arun e:\media\my music\mp3 Or you can setup the registry keys from within the application, to enable playing of a location from the right click context menus on any Drive of Folder. Mp3 Autorun can also be used to Autoplay Mp3 files on CD-R, [NOT CDRW]. An Autorun.inf file is included with this file. ---------------------------------------- 3 - KEYBOARD CONTROLS [TAB] ; Switches between MiniBar and Normal display. Arrow Keys E/W ; Moves the balance L/R. Arrow Keys N/S ; Center's the balance. 0-9 -+ ; Volume +- NUM - Skips Forward/Backward 5 Seconds. W ; Activates/Deactivates the wallpaper link. <> ; Moves to Previous / Next Album. L ; Switches Playlist / Cover view. I ; Intro Mode On/Off R ; Repeat On/Off. M ; Mute On/Off. /?; Randomise On/Off (Whole Album Only). Z ; Previous track. X ; Play C ; Pause V ; Stop B ; Next track ---------------------------------------- 4 - SKIN INFO The skin files should be located in a Folder called \skin off the Mp3 Autorun application Folder. The transparent color is Bright Purple(RGB 255,0,255). For more skin info you can download an example from the web site. There is also a Paint Shop Pro v7 layered Template to assist in making the skin. There is also a Color Picker which will create the color settings for the color.ins file. or you can email me JohnB@BlueJay-Software.co.uk for more detailed info. If you want to put your skin on the web site send the zip file to ; SkinUp@Bluejay-Software.co.uk ---------------------------------------- 5 - ADDITIONAL INFO Mp3 Autorun is freeware, you can Copy, distribute, repackage it as much as you like. However, you are not permitted to disassemble, reverse engineer or modify the main executable in any way. If you like it and find it useful and would like to make a contribution then just get in touch. If you want to embed your own skin as the default then just contact me, I'd be happy to re-compile the exe with your graphics and pass it on. Finally, if you have any suggestions or comments then please pass them on, Mp3 Ar.. wouldn't be what it is today if I never received any feedback. Many thanks to those that did. All the best.. John Butters JohnB@bluejay-software.co.uk http://www.bluejay-software.co.uk