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broenni
proXML + iTunes
Dec 10th, 2007, 5:56pm  
Hey there,

I'm looking for a way to access the XML file of the iTunes Music Library.
Unfortunately I am completely new to XML.
I took a look at the proXML library witch seem to be able to do the job.

I also found this page where the structure of the iTunes XML file is explained.
http://www.xml.com/pub/a/2004/11/03/itunes.html

Can give me an example how I could access the fields like Name, Artist or Location?

I'm trying to make a small interface that can play the songs in my iTunes Library.

Thanks a lot.
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peterdarker13
Re: proXML + iTunes
Reply #1 - Jan 23rd, 2008, 12:15pm  
Hello!

I have the same problem. My teacher wrote a code which can read the file and put the parameters into a string. but it does not work precisely.

If you want to I can send you the code.  But I am also interessted if you have already solved the problem.
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greetz&&pete
 
extrapixel
Re: proXML + iTunes
Reply #2 - Jan 26th, 2008, 8:27pm  
hi guys,

i have done some music library visualisations recently. i cleaned the code (a bit Wink) and uploaded it here:
www.extrapixel.ch/processing/processing_itunes.zip

you'll need to copy your library-xml file into the sketch data directory. ITunesLibrary.java, ItunesRemote.java and Track.java belong into your sketch folder. ITunesRemote works on OS X only, but the library-parsing stuff should work on windows too. oh and you'll need to have proXML installed. I'll probably pack this up into a proper library one day...

hope it helps!
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peterdarker13
Re: proXML + iTunes
Reply #3 - Jan 26th, 2008, 10:25pm  
That´s real cool stuff!

Maybe I´m not allowed to use it for my school, but when I write some visualistion methods for it, I will let you know.

Thanx a lot!!!

Greetz
Pete
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broenni
Re: proXML + iTunes
Reply #4 - Feb 29th, 2008, 3:59pm  
awesome!

thx a lot.
I will work my way through with this.

so long

broenni
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