Mudcat MIDI download, extract problem?

Subject: Mudcat MIDI download, extract problem?
From: Sorcha
Date: 10 Jan 01 - 10:00 PM

I downloaded the Mudcat MIDI program, and it said to double click on the icon in the Program file and it would automatically extract the files. When I double clicked, I got the black screen that asked me if I wanted to extract, and I said yes......

The black screen then said there was a failure, 5 files could not be extracted.......HELP!!! I really want to learn to do MIDIs. Walk me through this, please?

Subject: RE: Mudcat MIDI download, extract problem?
From: MMario
Date: 10 Jan 01 - 10:20 PM

uhmmm- what mudcat midi program?

Subject: RE: Mudcat MIDI download, extract problem?
From: Sorcha
Date: 10 Jan 01 - 10:51 PM

um, this one, message #13, by snuffy......I thought it was the standard. I clicked on the This program is worth learning, download here thingie.

Subject: MIDITEXT Instructions
From: Joe Offer
Date: 11 Jan 01 - 12:47 AM

Oh, OK, Sorcha, it's Alan of Australia's MIDITEXT program you want to learn.

• First, put the MIDITEXT.EXE program all by itself in its own folder.
• Next, double-click it, and it should self-extract.
• Highlight and copy [ctrl-c] all the red text from a tune that's been posted.
• Paste [ctrl-v] that text into a text file, and save the file.
• Drag the file onto the Test2MID program, and it should convert the text file into a MIDI. It's a ten-second process for me, far easier than e-mailing MIDI files.

It takes some experimentation, but it's easy once you get used to it. I have to admit I avoided using it for the first several months - and I became a believer as soon as I tried it. As has been said in the thread, it can have trouble with minor keys and with some unusual things, like time signature and key changes in the middle of a tune. Good luck, Sorcha. -Joe Offer-

Subject: RE: Mudcat MIDI download, extract problem?
From: Sorcha
Date: 11 Jan 01 - 12:54 AM

Joe, I will print and follow your instructions, but I put it in it's own folder and then double clicked......got the "failure to extract" message. I will try to follow your directions, again.......I understand now about minor to Major key changes, thanks to Snuffy, and I try never to change time sigs in the middle of tune. Will try again........Thanks.

Subject: RE: Mudcat MIDI download, extract problem?
From: Sorcha
Date: 11 Jan 01 - 12:56 AM

Joe, the folder won't self extract.......now what?

Subject: RE: Mudcat MIDI download, extract problem?
From: MMario
Date: 11 Jan 01 - 11:16 AM

Sorcha - have you tried downloading again? sometimes there is damage to the file.

Subject: RE: Mudcat MIDI download, extract problem?
From: Sorcha
Date: 11 Jan 01 - 12:30 PM

I'll try that.

Subject: RE: Mudcat MIDI download, extract problem?
From: Sorcha
Date: 11 Jan 01 - 12:37 PM

That worked that time, now I just have to figure out how to use it.....thanks Mario.