Originally
posted by
feldon32:
I would rather Jim not waste time trying to make the Playlist file format "bulletproof".
Editing the Playlist file is an UNSUPPORTED way of modifying the playlist. The supported, documented way is through the Settings panel.
In theory
here, I completely agree. [I was just attempting to point out that modifying the registry is equally "unsupported" - and remembering that we have been encouraged elsewhere in this forum to do things to the registry]
There is a balance
here between the importance of Jim's work on the features, versus how robust the program is.
As a professional, however, I always encourage folks to check ALL inputs.
But I suspect that Jim is concerned about the workload on Prolific's technical support staff, responding to customer problems. The more "bulletproof" he makes it, the less user "babysitting" is going to be required.
Jim's in the best place to make that decision, of course.