- Index Chop Tool
- Index Chop Source Index File
- Index Chop Options
- Index Chop Vox File Extension
- Index Chop Text File Extension
- Index Chop File Name Offset
- Index Chop Number of Indexes
- Index Chop Begin at Index#
Related audio files can be grouped into a single larger file known as an "indexed file". Each of the individual file segments or "indexes" is assigned an "index number". You can access any audio segment by simply referring to its index number. It’s a lot like a compact disc, where each piece of music can be accessed by its number. Indexed files are very useful in organizing and managing large numbers of related files.
Indexed files also give you the option of associating a text file with each specific index in the file. You can use the text file to jot down a description of the index or indicate a special name for that index. It’s a great way to remember what is in an index without actually playing it. Indexed files store all of this special information in a file header that is saved with the file.
The index chop tool allows you to "chop" indexed files into their components: pure audio and text files that can then be batch processed, converted and edited.
When Would You Use Index Chop?Indexed files are popular with many voice mail systems and software vendors. Since these files contain a mixture of both audio and text information, it is sometimes necessary to extract the "audio only" portions of the file. Use the index chop tool to separate the indexed file into component parts for further processing.
The following sections refer to options as seen on the ToolBox Apprentice screen. If you prefer to use Audio ToolBox from the DOS environment, and not use ToolBox Apprentice, simply skip to the section "Index Chop Command Line Options".
The Source Index File field lets you enter the name of your source file; you can also choose a source file by using the Browse Button (be sure to position your cursor in the Source Index File field before clicking the Browse Button).
The following options lets you adjust index chop processing parameters to suite the needs of your particular task and environment.
This is where you specify the destination audio file extension (default is .vox). Use this setting to change the file name extension of the audio file you are creating.
This is where you specify the destination text file extension (default is .txt). Use this setting to change the file name extension of the text file you are creating.
The individual files in your index file will be numbered sequentially when you use index chop, and Audio ToolBox will automatically name the first one "0001". Use the File Name Offset to start numbering the audio and text files you’re creating with whatever number you choose.
Here you can specify the number of indexes to chop (default is all). Use this setting to limit the extraction of indexes to a specific number.
Here you can specify where to begin chopping indexes. Audio ToolBox will automatically start at index position 1; you can start at any number up to 9999. Use this setting to limit the extraction of indexes to a specific range.