Features:
Program Queue panel; Holder Area (scratch pad for programming); Search
for dances by any attribute (country, type, difficulty, style, choreographer);
Dynamic inter-dance pauses;
Teaser function (for couples and sets); Delayed play so programmer can
leave computer to lead dance; Easy creation of playlists; Drag'n'drop dance additions to database;
Memory of dance volume settings (optional: tempo also);
Function key controls for remote control;
"Dance already played today" warning; Automatic memory of dates
dance was taught and played; Frequency counts over any time period; and more.
News! Continuing the Player updates, with many useful features and bug fixes.
Watch our video tutorials!
The basics (espec for novice users) [updated]
Advanced usage
Dance Hall Display options
Get the newest version Have the latest? It's 5.0
– Update for existing users ONLY:
Update zip file (executable)
➔ Unzip and follow instructions in the README file, AND Read documentation (below)
– For newbies starting from scratch: Full zip file (all software plus sample database) — Not for existing users!
➔ Unzip and follow instructions in the README file, AND Read documentation (below)
Documentation – aka your "must-reads"
Existing users documentation (incl advanced topics)
Newbie documentation
NFO workshop (2hr) Powerpoint slideshow of most features
Music collection with extensive MP3/ID3 tags?
How to convert ID3 tags to an MIT database
Download these 2 files:* Program (change xyz to .xlsm extension) Formatter (change xyz to .mte extension)
* Right click/choose option: Save as, save link as, download linked file
Links for tools (referenced in the docs)
mp3tag
Got accents? Help me rename files (uses google sheets functions)
Database updater (unsupported): If have access to a large trusted db, this updates your own. Contact Murray
Got a Mac?
Instructions to run on Macs
To install Win10 on VirtualBox and set up Dance Hall display. For help, see link for Phil below
Instructions to run on Macs (Parallels)
Not free; use if prefer Parallels. For help, see link for Phil below
XP computers:
Use OldOS version [select download option, change xyz to .exe extension]
Questions? Ping Murray
Help with Mac installations, email Phil
To compliment Neil (but don't spam him!)
If above email links don't work for you:
Murray is mspiegel[replace.with.at.sign]peratonlabs.com
Phil is philip.h.mason[replace.with.at.sign]gmail.com
