I'd like an option to have the following behavior when running an external tool: Block all Mp3tag interactivity. Display an on-screen visual indicator (dialog box or spinny?) while the tool is running. I have a few tools (e.g. a tool that adds ReplayGain) that can take anywhere from 15 seco…

JJ Johnson: ...(e.g. a tool that adds ReplayGain) that can take anywhere from 15 seconds to several minutes to run, with no screen output.... Could you give some information how to detect externally the internal progress? E.g. how does such a program report back how far it has come?

I'm not looking for any type of internal progress display. A simple dialog box with spinny is sufficient. It just needs to remain on screen while the tool is running. I suppose that there would also need to be a 'Cancel' button, just in case the tool never returns. JJ Johnson: While [tools are…

JJ Johnson: ... spinny is sufficient. It just needs to remain on screen while the tool is running. I suppose that there would also need to be a 'Cancel' button, just in case the tool never returns. ... The ideal, though, is to be forced to wait by blocking all interactivity. Already suggeste…

[image] DetlevD: Already suggested, see also .. Feature Request: Add "external tool" support in Actions Perhaps. My request appears to be much simpler, although I do like the idea of being able to run a tool using an action.

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DetlevD January 24, 2012, 8:39pm 4

Already suggested, see also ..
Feature Request: Add "external tool" support in Actions

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