Topic: help with archive naming

[millhouse412]

dont really know whats wrong with my mnames but it keeps telling me they are worng can you guys help me

roc_2004-04-08.aud.flac=====main directory

roc_2004-04-08.txt========text file

roc_2004-04-08d1.md5=======md5

roc_2004-04-08d1fingerprint.txt=====fingerprint

roc_2004-04-08d1t01.flac=======audio files

i have both discs in the main directory should i have a disc1 and disc2 folder??

[ford prefect]

Can you copy/paste the error message you are getting?

[millhouse412]

This is what shows when i try to go to import files



Directory: /roc_2004-04-08.aud.flac
Band Abbreviation: roc
Show Date: 2004-04-08

The abbreviation roc is associated with Roots Of Creation.If this is not the band or artist that performed this show, please log into the FTP server and rename the directory to the abbreviation which is associated with the correct artist. If this is correct, please review Roots Of Creation's policy before importing this show.

This directory or files contained within the directory have illegal characters in the name. To continue you will need to log into the FTP server and rename the files and directories. A legal directory or file name starts with a letter or a number, and has at least one more legal character (a number, a letter, a dash, an underscore (e.g. _), or a period). Please also ensure that you modify the MD5 file to reflect these renames.




Thank this is my first upload of a how to the archive so i appreciate your help

[ford prefect]

try renaming the show folder without the underscore.  roc2004...

[millhouse412]

nope.....no good
 

[ford prefect]

Your disc 2 fingerprint file has a space in the name.  Remove that, and show should be fine.

[millhouse412]

just curious as to how you knew that?? can you see the uploaded files before i import them???

[millhouse412]

also, when will an administrator accept this band...its a new band (well just starting to really tour) that by good friend growing up put together and he wants to get his tunes out there as quick as possible. i assume this will happen quick but anyone else know??

ohh and the band is roots of creation (rootsofcreation.com) if yall wana check them out...good reggea, funk, jazz, rock mix (yup thats right)

[ford prefect]

just curious as to how you knew that?? can you see the uploaded files before i import them???

Yes, I'm an admin with archive.org.

also, when will an administrator accept this band...its a new band (well just starting to really tour) that by good friend growing up put together and he wants to get his tunes out there as quick as possible. i assume this will happen quick but anyone else know??

Someone that represents the band needs to email permission to etree AT archive . org in order for the band section to be activated.  More on this in the FAQ's if you're interested.

http://www.archive.org/about/faqs.php?PHPSESSID=fa3816f3166b1b4f5fafdd4ac6e8232f#Audio

[millhouse412]

its all making sense now....

And thanks for the help and all the effort you put into kepping the archive up an running...if i had 50 posts you would get a ticket!!

thanks again

[millhouse412]

so just curious as to how long it takes for the band to be active so the files can be imported.

Thanks again!
dan

[ford prefect]

If they send the email today, probably 24-48 hours until they are active.

[millhouse412]

They? the archive to you (or other admin) or the band to archive saying its allright?


Hey i hit 50!! theres your +T....i will always remember you as my first

[greenone]

One other thing, though this isn't affecting anything...it's best to label your folders as .flac16 or .flac24. If they just end in .flac, they could be confused for FLAC files.

[ford prefect]

They? the archive to you (or other admin) or the band to archive saying its allright?


Hey i hit 50!! theres your +T....i will always remember you as my first

Hahaha, thanks man.

They as in band reps.  So if the band reps (are you one?) send a permission email today, their band section will likely be open for contributions within 24-48 hours.