bucky002 Posted May 27, 2006 Share Posted May 27, 2006 (edited) I know I could just download a program, but I want to learn how to do this.The extension of the file is .cda, which I think is like a compressed or shortcut for the real file. Because if I drag the file out and take out the CD the music file will not play because it has lost it's source. So I'm thinking, should I use some string commands for this? Then maybe I'll need to convert them, but I think all I'd need to do is rename the extension to, say mp3 and it'll probably work. It needs to read into the D:\ drive and the file names are, Track1.cda, Track2.cda, and Track3.cda etc.Thanks. Edited May 27, 2006 by bucky002 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neoborn Posted May 27, 2006 Share Posted May 27, 2006 (edited) You will need to:1. Find the drive2. Search the drive for all files that have that extension3. Copy those files to windows / folderCommands: ( Lookup in helpfile )DriveGetDrive FileFindFirstFileFileFindNextFile FileCopyAs per answers.com CDA explanationHope this helps if not forgive me am noob Edited May 27, 2006 by Neoborn ~Projects~1. iPod Ejector 1.0 - Tool Used To Eject iPod in Windows - Uses DevEject.exe :P2. SmartFTP Close Popup Tool - Closes reminders from freeware SmartFTP.~Helpful Links For New Users~1. LXP's Learning AutoIT PDF Guide - <<< Go here for a PDF Guide on learning AutoIT from the ground up!<<<2. AutoIt 1-2-3 <<<Want to learn more about AutoIT quickly? Go Here<<<3. How To Install The Beta And Production Versions Of AutoIT / SciteAutoIT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucky002 Posted May 27, 2006 Author Share Posted May 27, 2006 Thanks, looked good, but it cannot copy nor move these files. I think I need to find the source. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neoborn Posted May 27, 2006 Share Posted May 27, 2006 What happens when you right click on the cda file and select copy then choose your desktop and paste? Perhaps there is some sort of copy protection. ~Projects~1. iPod Ejector 1.0 - Tool Used To Eject iPod in Windows - Uses DevEject.exe :P2. SmartFTP Close Popup Tool - Closes reminders from freeware SmartFTP.~Helpful Links For New Users~1. LXP's Learning AutoIT PDF Guide - <<< Go here for a PDF Guide on learning AutoIT from the ground up!<<<2. AutoIt 1-2-3 <<<Want to learn more about AutoIT quickly? Go Here<<<3. How To Install The Beta And Production Versions Of AutoIT / SciteAutoIT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucky002 Posted May 27, 2006 Author Share Posted May 27, 2006 I guess not, it pasted it, but as soon as I take out the cd the files becomes useless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyberSlug Posted May 27, 2006 Share Posted May 27, 2006 I believe the CDA files are nothing more than visual representations that the audio CD has specific tracks; you cannot copy them directly. It think it would be analogous copying a desktop shortcut instead of copying the actual executable. Search the internet for programs that rip CDs or extract music. Use Mozilla | Take a look at My Disorganized AutoIt stuff | Very very old: AutoBuilder 11 Jan 2005 prototype I need to update my sig! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyrorocks Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 Yaw, maybe you could use the COM object for Windows Media Player to rip the tracks? [center] My Projects: Online AutoIt Compiler - AutoForum - AutoGuestbook - AutoIt Web-based Auto Installer - Pure AutoIt Zipping Functions - ConfuseGen - MindReader - P2PChat[/center] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucky002 Posted May 28, 2006 Author Share Posted May 28, 2006 Yaw, maybe you could use the COM object for Windows Media Player to rip the tracks?Hmm, very smart idea. I think I'll check into that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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