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Brad Lanam — Sat, 11 Oct 2025 17:08:35 -0000

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Brad Lanam — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 17:35:33 -0000

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en-Install-Overview modified by Brad Lanam

Brad Lanam — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 12:45:53 -0000

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 A short list of some things that are useful to know when starting out with BDJ4.

-##### Configuration
+#### Configuration

 The configuration is static, not dynamic.  When you change the configuration, you will need to close and restart the player and management interfaces.  Configuration changes are not immediately applied.  Certain configuration options (locale, profile color, accent color, user interface, et.al.) require exiting BDJ4 and restarting.

-##### Database Updates
+#### Database Updates

 When a database update is done (rebuild, check for new, re-organize, etc.), it is safest to exit the player and management interfaces, and re-open them.  While BDJ4 tries to keep the database changes updated and consistent, it is still safest to exit and restart to make sure the management and player interfaces have a consistent view.

-##### Definition of a Playlist
+#### Definition of a Playlist

 A playlist in many music players is a static list of songs, which can't be changed during playback.

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 In all of these cases, once queued for playback, the BDJ4 player allows songs to be moved, added, and removed.  This does not modify the original song list, sequence or automatic playlist.

-##### Using Genre
+#### Using Genre

 Some people use the genre tag to set the dance (Waltz, Rumba, etc.).

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__References:__ 
[Configuration / Organization](en-Configuration-Organization)

-##### Menus
+#### Menus

 Menus in BDJ4 are context sensitive, and will change depending on the selected tab.  Switching to a new tab will update the menu. e.g. in the Management window, _Edit Song Lists_ has its own menu. In the _Music Manager_, the _Music Manager_ sub-tab and the _Song Editor_ sub-tab have an _Actions_ menu, but the menu contents are different.

-##### Music Queues, Profiles and Alternate Folders
+#### Music Queues, Profiles and Alternate Folders

 BDJ4 installations have the following structure:

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 Alternate folder installation is optimized so that the BDJ4 installation is not duplicated, only the data files are separate. 
__Reference:__ 
[Subjects / Alternate Folders](en-Subjects-Alternate Folders)

-##### Getting help
+#### Getting help

 If you need help getting started, understanding how something in BDJ4 functions, or want to learn how to accomplish a particular goal in BDJ4, use one of the methods in [Getting Help](en-Getting Help).

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_(Updated 2025-08-05 09:51:56; BDJ4 version 4.15.4)_
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_(Updated 2025-08-20 05:45:34; BDJ4 version 4.15.5)_

en-Install-Overview modified by Brad Lanam

Brad Lanam — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 16:51:59 -0000

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__References:__ 
[Configuration / Organization](en-Configuration-Organization)

+##### Menus
+
+Menus in BDJ4 are context sensitive, and will change depending on the selected tab.  Switching to a new tab will update the menu. e.g. in the Management window, _Edit Song Lists_ has its own menu. In the _Music Manager_, the _Music Manager_ sub-tab and the _Song Editor_ sub-tab have an _Actions_ menu, but the menu contents are different.
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 ##### Music Queues, Profiles and Alternate Folders

 BDJ4 installations have the following structure:
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_(Updated 2025-06-19 09:26:12; BDJ4 version 4.15.1)_
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_(Updated 2025-08-05 09:51:56; BDJ4 version 4.15.4)_

en-Install-Overview modified by Brad Lanam

Brad Lanam — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 16:26:13 -0000

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 Some people use the genre tag to set the dance (Waltz, Rumba, etc.).

-In writing BDJ4, I have been careful not to overwrite audio file tags that people may be using. BDJ4 leaves the genre tag alone so that it can be used by the user for the purpose they choose (it may be set to New Age, Jazz, Rock, etc.).  BDJ4 saves the dance in its own tag, and leaves the genre tag as is.
+In writing BDJ4, I have been careful not to overwrite audio file tags that people may be using. BDJ4 leaves the genre tag alone so that it can be used by the user for the purpose they choose (it may be set to New Age, Jazz, Rock, etc.).  BDJ4 saves the dance in its own tag, and leaves the genre tag as is.

 When updating the BDJ4 database, there is a _Database Loads Dance from Genre_ option that can be set to check the genre tag for the dance when the audio file information is first read and saved into the database.

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_(Updated 2025-06-19 09:24:06; BDJ4 version 4.15.1)_
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_(Updated 2025-06-19 09:26:12; BDJ4 version 4.15.1)_

en-Install-Overview modified by Brad Lanam

Brad Lanam — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 16:24:08 -0000

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 ##### Configuration

-The configuration is static, not dynamic.  When you change the configuration, you will need to close and restart the player and management interfaces.  Configuration changes are not immediately applied.  Certain configuration options (profile color, accent color, user interface, et.al.) require exiting BDJ4 and restarting.
+The configuration is static, not dynamic.  When you change the configuration, you will need to close and restart the player and management interfaces.  Configuration changes are not immediately applied.  Certain configuration options (locale, profile color, accent color, user interface, et.al.) require exiting BDJ4 and restarting.

 ##### Database Updates

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 Some people use the genre tag to set the dance (Waltz, Rumba, etc.).

-In writing BDJ4, I have been careful not to overwrite tags that people may be using. BDJ4 leaves the genre tag alone so that it can be used by the user for the purpose they choose (it may be set to New Age, Jazz, Rock, etc.).  BDJ4 saves the dance in its own tag, and leaves the genre tag as is.
+In writing BDJ4, I have been careful not to overwrite audio file tags that people may be using. BDJ4 leaves the genre tag alone so that it can be used by the user for the purpose they choose (it may be set to New Age, Jazz, Rock, etc.).  BDJ4 saves the dance in its own tag, and leaves the genre tag as is.

-When updating the BDJ4 database, there is a _Database Loads Dance from Genre_ option that can be set to check the genre tag for the dance when the audio file information is first read and saved into the database.
+When updating the BDJ4 database, there is a _Database Loads Dance from Genre_ option that can be set to check the genre tag for the dance when the audio file information is first read and saved into the database.

 
__References:__ 
[Configuration / Organization](en-Configuration-Organization)

 ##### Music Queues, Profiles and Alternate Folders

 BDJ4 installations have the following structure:
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+This is the usual configuration that many people have.  A single installation with one profile and a single music queue.
+
+* Main Installation
+    * Profile
+        * Music Queue
+
+BDJ4 can be configured with multiple profiles and multiple music queues. In addition alternate folders can be set up with their own databases and profiles.

 * Main Installation
     * Profile
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         * Music Queues
     * Profile
         * Music Queues
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-Note that many people have a single installation with one profile and a single music queue.
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-* Main Installation
-    * Profile
-        * Music Queue

 The BDJ4 player can display up to five music queues, and each music queue can be configured in a different fashion.  As examples, a music queue could be configured for ballroom dances, general playback, requests, practice, showcase, rounds, or mixers. 
__Reference:__ 
[Configuration / Music Queues](en-Configuration-Music Queues) 
[Subjects / Music Queues](en-Subjects-Music Queues) 
[Player](en-Player-Player) (Options / Show Extra Queues)

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_(Updated 2025-06-19 09:08:27; BDJ4 version 4.15.1)_
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_(Updated 2025-06-19 09:24:06; BDJ4 version 4.15.1)_

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Brad Lanam — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 16:08:32 -0000

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 An alternate folder is used when you need a separate database. For example, you might have ballroom music in the main installation, and an alternate folder for classical music.  The databases and configurations are separate and don't affect each other.

-Alternate folder installation is optimized so that the BDJ4 installation is not duplicated, only the data files are separate. 
__Reference:__ 
[Alternate Folders](en-Subjects-Alternate Folders)
+Alternate folder installation is optimized so that the BDJ4 installation is not duplicated, only the data files are separate. 
__Reference:__ 
[Subjects / Alternate Folders](en-Subjects-Alternate Folders)

 ##### Getting help

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_(Updated 2025-01-15 15:32:33; BDJ4 version 4.12.9)_
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_(Updated 2025-06-19 09:08:27; BDJ4 version 4.15.1)_

en-Install-Overview modified by Brad Lanam

Brad Lanam — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 23:32:34 -0000

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__References:__ 
[Configuration / Organization](en-Configuration-Organization)

-##### Music Queues, Profiles and Alternate Installations
+##### Music Queues, Profiles and Alternate Folders

 BDJ4 installations have the following structure:

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_(Updated 2025-01-15 15:10:48; BDJ4 version 4.12.9)_
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en-Install-Overview modified by Brad Lanam

Brad Lanam — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 23:10:50 -0000

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     * Profile
         * Music Queue

-The BDJ4 player can display up to five music queues, and each music queue can be configured in a different fashion.  As examples, music queues could be configured for ballroom dances, general playback, requests, practice, showcase, rounds, or mixers. 
__Reference:__ 
[Configuration / Music Queues](en-Configuration-Music Queues) 
[Subjects / Music Queues](en-Subjects-Music Queues) 
[Player](en-Player-Player) (Options / Show Extra Queues)
+The BDJ4 player can display up to five music queues, and each music queue can be configured in a different fashion.  As examples, a music queue could be configured for ballroom dances, general playback, requests, practice, showcase, rounds, or mixers. 
__Reference:__ 
[Configuration / Music Queues](en-Configuration-Music Queues) 
[Subjects / Music Queues](en-Subjects-Music Queues) 
[Player](en-Player-Player) (Options / Show Extra Queues)

-Profiles are used to keep different configurations separate.  One profile could be set up for working on music at home, another profile set up for DJ work, and another for practice sessions. 
__Reference:__ 
[Subjects / Profiles](en-Subjects-Profiles)
+Profiles are used to keep different configurations separate.  As examples, a profile could be set up for working on music at home, for use with headphones, for DJ work, for practice sessions or for general playback. 
__Reference:__ 
[Subjects / Profiles](en-Subjects-Profiles)

-An alternate folder is used when you need a separate database. For example, you might have ballroom music in the main installation, and an alternate folder for classical music.  The databases are separate and don't affect each other.
+An alternate folder is used when you need a separate database. For example, you might have ballroom music in the main installation, and an alternate folder for classical music.  The databases and configurations are separate and don't affect each other.

 Alternate folder installation is optimized so that the BDJ4 installation is not duplicated, only the data files are separate. 
__Reference:__ 
[Alternate Folders](en-Subjects-Alternate Folders)

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_(Updated 2025-01-15 14:51:24; BDJ4 version 4.12.9)_
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_(Updated 2025-01-15 15:10:48; BDJ4 version 4.12.9)_

en-Install-Overview modified by Brad Lanam

Brad Lanam — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 22:51:27 -0000

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 ##### Configuration

-The configuration is static, not dynamic.  When you change the configuration, you will need to close and restart the player and management interfaces.  Configuration changes are not immediately applied.  Certain configuration options (profile color, accent color, user interface, et.al.) require restarting BDJ4 entirely.
+The configuration is static, not dynamic.  When you change the configuration, you will need to close and restart the player and management interfaces.  Configuration changes are not immediately applied.  Certain configuration options (profile color, accent color, user interface, et.al.) require exiting BDJ4 and restarting.

 ##### Database Updates

@@ -38,6 +38,35 @@

 
__References:__ 
[Configuration / Organization](en-Configuration-Organization)

+##### Music Queues, Profiles and Alternate Installations
+
+BDJ4 installations have the following structure:
+
+* Main Installation
+    * Profile
+        * Music Queues (up to 5)
+    * Profile
+        * Music Queues
+* Alternate Folder(s) (separate database)
+    * Profile
+        * Music Queues
+    * Profile
+        * Music Queues
+
+Note that many people have a single installation with one profile and a single music queue.
+
+* Main Installation
+    * Profile
+        * Music Queue
+
+The BDJ4 player can display up to five music queues, and each music queue can be configured in a different fashion.  As examples, music queues could be configured for ballroom dances, general playback, requests, practice, showcase, rounds, or mixers. 
__Reference:__ 
[Configuration / Music Queues](en-Configuration-Music Queues) 
[Subjects / Music Queues](en-Subjects-Music Queues) 
[Player](en-Player-Player) (Options / Show Extra Queues)
+
+Profiles are used to keep different configurations separate.  One profile could be set up for working on music at home, another profile set up for DJ work, and another for practice sessions. 
__Reference:__ 
[Subjects / Profiles](en-Subjects-Profiles)
+
+An alternate folder is used when you need a separate database. For example, you might have ballroom music in the main installation, and an alternate folder for classical music.  The databases are separate and don't affect each other.
+
+Alternate folder installation is optimized so that the BDJ4 installation is not duplicated, only the data files are separate. 
__Reference:__ 
[Alternate Folders](en-Subjects-Alternate Folders)
+
 ##### Getting help

 If you need help getting started, understanding how something in BDJ4 functions, or want to learn how to accomplish a particular goal in BDJ4, use one of the methods in [Getting Help](en-Getting Help).
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