Tech: Problems with abc2Win with XP

Subject: Tech: Problems with abc2Win with XP
From: maldenny
Date: 14 Nov 05 - 02:30 PM

Anyone use abc2win with Windows XP? I can't get abc2win to read all my old abc tunes since I got a new PC with XP installed. Any help would be appreciated, or suggestions for a different abc program. Thanks, Mal.

Subject: RE: Tech: Problems with abc2Win with XP
From: GUEST,Jon
Date: 14 Nov 05 - 02:43 PM

Aviod abc2win it's a bit non standard. Try the Java based Skink as an alternative.

Subject: RE: Tech: Problems with abc2Win with XP
From: Mick Pearce (MCP)
Date: 14 Nov 05 - 03:23 PM

I have abc2win 2.1i and it reads files under XP/Pro and Edit 1 seems fine too. I can use Draw 1 to display the tune, but the View (music page) function doesn't seem to work.

(I don't use the program anymore - I use abcm2ps for viewing/printing tunes, and abc2midi when I need to generate midi).


Mick

Subject: RE: Tech: Problems with abc2Win with XP
From: Tradsinger
Date: 14 Nov 05 - 04:57 PM

I am glad I am not the only one having problems with ABC2win and XP. I have ABC2win version 2.2 Beta 5 which does not seem to want to edit tunes or write new ones. I have downloaded Skink as Guest Jon suggested, but it does not edit. Any suggestions?

Gwilym

Subject: RE: Tech: Problems with abc2Win with XP
From: GUEST,Jon
Date: 14 Nov 05 - 05:10 PM

I'm not quite sure what you mean. Perhaps you are looking to see changes as you type them - try Display/Continuous.

(I use Skink but also the programs MCP does BTW)

Subject: RE: Tech: Problems with abc2Win with XP
From: maldenny
Date: 17 Nov 05 - 05:12 AM

Thanks for the information/advice. I'll let you know how I get on.

Mal