CD Catalog program

[jonMEGA]

What is the best way or program {freeware if possible) that will catalog cds that I burned. I would like to be able to search the database to find a file from a cataloged cd.

Thanks.

 

[alocurto]

Try using access. U can have full customization and stuff.

 

[Zucarita9000]

Yeah, Access rules. I have about 50 CDs filled with stuff I downloaded, and use Access to catalog it's contents. Gotta keep things organized!

Besides, most applications I came across are specifically written to catalog music CDs. However, this one could be of some use:

CD Bank

 

[jonMEGA]

Originally posted by: alocurto
Try using access. U can have full customization and stuff.

How can I use Access to catalog cds ?

 

[Zucarita9000]

Originally posted by: jonMEGA

Originally posted by: alocurto
Try using access. U can have full customization and stuff.

How can I use Access to catalog cds ?

Anyway you want!!!

This is how I use it:
I created a DB containing the information of the contents of each CD. I have a update form, wich I use to insert new records (lets say I downloaded a new app, I go to the "Update Form" and insert it's name, it's category, the CD # where it was burned and everything elese I please) and a Search form. From there I can search for a specfic file and the application would tell in wich CD it's stored. I can print out reports with listings of the contents of each CD, etc. etc.

It's very time consuming the first time (creating the tables, the SQL queries and so on) but once you have the DB up and running, you can updated it very easily and you'll be able to find specific files in no time.

 

[emu10k2]

Is it feasible to also store a snapshot of the album cover in an Access database?

How would the pictures be stored in a 500 CD database? Would I need a directory of 500 .gifs or .jpgs?

 

[alocurto]

When dealing with DBs and images I usuall make a file matching the key.

ie: 1.jpg, 2.jpg.....

This just makes it easier for me to keep track of. You can do it by name and stuff but remeber that all charcters are not supported in file names in windows.

Access takes a little bit of work but it ain't too hard to learn and you get the fields you want.