[Guide] Recently played tracks sigs

[.fury]

I've received quite a few PM's asking how to make a sig image like mine, so I just decided it would be easier to make a short guide on how to get one.

First, you'll need an Audioscrobbler account. Follow that link, sign up, then download one of the plugins from the link on the left hand side. (NB: AFAIK, foobar 0.9 beta is not supported yet - though 0.8 definitely is.)

After doing this, check first that your plugin is sending songs correctly. You'll also need correctly tagged files. If you need to tag your files, use either one of the tools at Musicbrainz or manually tag your files (I use MP3/Tag Studio, though everyone has their personal preference.)

Now onto the sigs:

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// The easy option (recommended)

- Simply go to this site and choose one of the options. NOTE: this is not my website, so if you have any problems it is unlikely that I can help.

- This is the more straightforward option of the two, however if you wish to use your own server this can also be done:

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// Host your own

- You will need a server with PHP and GD enabled. You also need to be able to set permissions on folders. For those who do not know PHP or have their own server, or don't know what CHMOD is, it is probably wiser to use the option above. If you don't have your own server and want free PHP hosting, both f2o.org and 100Webspace offer this. I had some trouble trying to get the script working on f2o.org, though that could have just been me.

- To get the script, go here. There are instructions on that page and the script is commented, so I won't go through how to do all this here. Basically all you should need to do is CHMOD the folder containing the script to 777 and edit the script so it points to your username.

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Hope this is of some help. If there's anything any one needs to know just reply to this thread and I'll try help. Also, once you have signed up for audioscrobbler you can use their forums, where there are lots of people who can help, probably more than me.

Have fun!

[NickS_]

How do I make my sig display more than two songs? Thanks. :blush:

[.fury]

I think the owner of that site reduced it to show only 2 songs, to reduce load. after the url you previously typed type "/s/[number of songs here]/". So http://www.denness.net/rpi/username/yourusername/ would become http://www.denness.net/rpi/username/yourusername/s/4

[NickS_]

Whoa!! Thanks! :)

[Rix]

Hmm, started hosting this one myself now, anyway i can put a swear filter in it?

[blush]

Thank you sooo much, I was also quite curious!

[.fury]

Hmm, started hosting this one myself now, anyway i can put a swear filter in it?

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You could probably add a filter function to the php script to replace swear words by using preg_replace, though I haven't looked into it much because of exams. Once they've finished i'll have a mess around.

[Sean B. Veteran]

Nice guide, thanks :cool:.

[xhobbitx]

Very handy guide, thanks a lot. :). I'll be sure to put this to good use.

[galoosh33]

How long does it take Audioscrobbler to process 'My Recent Tracks'?

I want to know if they receive the information correctly, but I'm not sure if the track names are sent immediatly or not...

[.fury]

As long as the server is working correctly, the tracks appear immediately as "my recent tracks". It's only weekly charts and top artists that don't update immediately.

[krak]

http://s87055070.onlinehome.us/recplay/

Any ideas on what I'm doing wrong?

I uploaded all the files, CHMOD'd the direc, and only changed the user line.

Host has GD enabled according to phpinfo

gd

GD Support enabled

GD Version 2.0 or higher

FreeType Support enabled

FreeType Linkage with freetype

GIF Read Support enabled

GIF Create Support enabled

JPG Support enabled

PNG Support enabled

WBMP Support enabled

Edited June 29, 2005 by krak

[.fury]

try changing the username to another one (mine is xAndyx for example) and see if it shows the songs properly, because it seems to be a problem with reading the rss feed.

btw, what's your username?

[krak]

My username is tedddee. I just tried putting xAndyx in and it does the same thing. :(

[DrDrrae]

Can anybody help me add a swear filter to this? I've been trying and trying but I can't seem to get it to work. I know the filter I have made works (replaces all the words correctly) because I have tested it. I just can't figure out how to integrate it with the script. Whatever I try doesn't work, it either says there is no data at the txt file/feed, or doesn't replace.

[galoosh33]

I don't get it :huh:

I've finished setting up my Audioscrobbler account it all works great. Now, I want to chose the first option of uploading, meaning I don't have to host the files on my server (cause I don't have one).

Do I just paste this address:

http://www.denness.net/scrobblersig/username/yourusernamehere

?

Because it doesn't work, it keeps showing this defualt (?) image:

[HilariousNinja]

:rolleyes: Where it says yourusernamehere put your username for audioscrobbler there

[Jase]

whoa thanks for this :)

[DrDrrae]

Can anybody help me add a swear filter to this?  I've been trying and trying but I can't seem to get it to work.  I know the filter I have made works (replaces all the words correctly) because I have tested it.  I just can't figure out how to integrate it with the script.  Whatever I try doesn't work, it either says there is no data at the txt file/feed, or doesn't replace.

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I guess no one can help me out. Well, does anyone know how I can contact the person who created the Recently Playing Script?

[galoosh33]

:rolleyes: Where it says yourusernamehere put your username for audioscrobbler there

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Dude, I'm no idiot. I've done that and it still shows the same thing.

[The Hermit]

Thanks! As you can see I have it working. :D

[HilariousNinja]

Dude, I'm no idiot. I've done that and it still shows the same thing.

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Looks like it's working now..

[thankins]

Probably get flammed for this but, what do i type into the sig area here on Neowin? I thought it would be

 [img=http://www.denness.net/scrobblersig.php?username=thankins/s/4   ]

but for some reason i was wrong! :cry:

[SevenForever]

Thanks for the nice guide. I have yet to make my signature, but I do enjoy the audioscrobbler page and community.

[blush]

Probably get flammed for this but, what do i type into the sig area here on Neowin? I thought it would be

 [img=http://www.denness.net/scrobblersig.php?username=thankins/s/4   ]

but for some reason i was wrong!  :cry:

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Here:

[img=http://www.denness.net/scrobblersig.php?username=thankins/s/4.png]