1. Index List Tool

      2. 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 list tool lets you "see" the text contents of an indexed file, and provides information on the length and physical position of individual entries within the file.

      1. When Would You Use Index List?

        2. Indexed audio files have a built-in "Table of Contents" — a great time-saver in finding which audio segment you want. Each audio segment can have an attached annotation. The index list tool lets you view and list the header and content information of indexed files.

        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 List Command Line Options".

      2. Index List Source Index File

        3. The Index List Source Audio 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).

      3. Index List Options

        4. The following options lets you adjust index list processing parameters to suite the needs of your particular task and environment.

        1. Index List Header Information Inhibit

          2. Inhibits the general header information listing. Use this setting if you plan to ignore the header information.

        2. Index List Text Listing Inhibit

          3. Inhibits the text listing. Use this setting if you plan to ignore the text content of the indexed file.

        3. Index List Audio Information Inhibit

        Inhibits the Vox audio data listing. Use this setting if you plan to ignore the audio offset and length information of the indexed file.

      4. Index List Command Line Options

The following tables describe in detail the index list command line parameters and their usage. If you prefer to use only the ToolBox Apprentice, and work solely from the Windows environment, simply skip this section.

IdxLst

IdxLst [-help] IdxFile [-g -t -v]

List the header and content information of an indexed file.

Parameters Description

-h Displays abbreviated help screen.

IdxFile Source file name specification.

-g General header information listing inhibited. Use this setting to ignore the header information.

-t Text listing inhibited. Use this setting to ignore the text content of the indexed file.

-v Vox audio data listing inhibited. Use this setting to ignore the audio offset and length information of the indexed file.

Example

List the contents of the sample indexed file IdxTst.vap and route the output to a text file. View the listing with the DOS editor.

IdxLst IdxTst.vap >list.txt <ENTER>

edit list.txt <ENTER>