Possible to use Auto-Import to unpack music files that were compressed in .rar format?

[Fitman-NJ]

I was offered a free update of a recording that I had previously purchased from "The Audiophile Society" (David Chesky).The downloaded file went directly to my MacBook Air's "Downloads" folder in the compressed .rar format (the file itself being in WAV format). From there I moved it to the "Auto Import" folder on my Statement. The import seemed to go normally, but, as there is no feedback to the user regarding the status/success of an import using "Auto Import," I just had to assume that it went correctly.

Through the search function, I can see the three previous versions on this recording (DSD64, HD192, and HD96). But, I've been unable locate the new, WAV version. I'm wondering if the .rar compression is the problem. Thoughts?

 

[pending]

To my knowledge Auto Import is not compatible with .rar compressed files. (However it is compatible with .zip files.)

On your Mac, you need to unzip the .rar file first. Then copy the unzipped WAV file to the Auto Import folder.

 

[Fitman-NJ]

To my knowledge Auto Import is not compatible with .rar compressed files. (However it is compatible with .zip files.)

On your Mac, you need to unzip the .rar file first. Then copy the unzipped WAV file to the Auto Import folder.

Many thanks -- let me try that!

 

[Fitman-NJ]

Many thanks -- let me try that!

Thanks, Pending, I downloaded "Unarchiver," and it worked as you suggested!

 

[Stephen Healy]

Auto Import should be able to process ZIP files. Just checking; after you copied the .rar into the Auto Import folder, did you then go to Sense -> SYSTEM -> Auto Import and prompt an import from there? You should have gotten a system task or some kind of notification to say it had completed. If not, then this is something we will need to check.

 

[Fitman-NJ]

Auto Import should be able to process ZIP files. Just checking; after you copied the .rar into the Auto Import folder, did you then go to Sense -> SYSTEM -> Auto Import and prompt an import from there? You should have gotten a system task or some kind of notification to say it had completed. If not, then this is something we will need to check.

Stephen: I did as you've described, first copying the .rar file into the Auto Import folder. I then went into Sense's Auto Import to prompt an import. The process seemed normal in duration, and a new entry appeared in the Import window under Import History. I don't recall seeing a mini System Task window appear, though. When I searched for the recording, I couldn't find any evidence of it. Also, there was no new entry in the Home window under New Music (i.e., recently added music). Thanks.

 

[DanCollier]

Stephen: I did as you've described, first copying the .rar file into the Auto Import folder. I then went into Sense's Auto Import to prompt an import. The process seemed normal in duration, and a new entry appeared in the Import window under Import History. I don't recall seeing a mini System Task window appear, though. When I searched for the recording, I couldn't find any evidence of it. Also, there was no new entry in the Home window under New Music (i.e., recently added music). Thanks.

I've confirmed this, we do not currently support .RAR files. You'll need to unpack this and copy it to your system instead.