[?] [2669] Saving a playlist without absolute path doesn't work

[johnnymentero]

Although I have unchecked in Preferences-Playlist-Saving the “Save absolute file path” option, when I save a playlist it always remains with the absolute path. Before (some time ago) it worked fine, I don't know from which version it has stopped working. I have the latest version of the program (v.5.40.2669). I have tried with all file formats, without success.

Thank you very much for your work

[Artem]

when I save a playlist it always remains with the absolute path

Ensure that playlist stored to same drive / folder where music files are located.

[johnnymentero]

Thanks, Artem.
I save the playlist in the same folder where the files are, in a network drive, but it doesn't work. The final result is the same whether or not you tick the “Save absolute file path” option.

[Artem]

in a network drive, but it doesn't work

Does it work with local drive?

[johnnymentero]

It works if the files and the playlist are in the same local drive. But some time ago it worked with a network drive. I don't know what could have changed. Do you think there might be a solution?

[Artem]

But some time ago it worked with a network drive

What is target path for playlist? What are location of music files?

I've tried to reproduce an issue on my side, but failed - all works fine on my case:
1) My music located in \\netdrive\music\Subnautica
2) I've tried to save the playlist to same path using XSPF file format:

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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<playlist xmlns="http://xspf.org/ns/0/" xmlns:aimp="https://www.aimp.ru/playlist/ns/0/" version="1" xml:base="file://///storeroom/music/Subnautica/">
<title>Default</title>
<identifier>{AFB111C3-5A39-462F-AF91-EBCBA5B20277}</identifier>
<location>file://///netdrive/music/Subnautica/.~Default.xspf</location>
<trackList>
<track>
<location>Subnautica - 1. Salutations.mp3</location>  <<<<<<<<
As you can see above, file path was stored in relative case.

[johnnymentero]

Thanks, Artem, I'm going to be away for a week, I'll do more tests when I get back.

[johnnymentero]

Sorry for the delay in my reply.

Getting the relative path in the playlists works fine if I map the network drive with a letter. That's the only way I've been able to do it.

Thank you for your help, Artem

[Artem]

Getting the relative path in the playlists works fine if I map the network drive with a letter. That's the only way I've been able to do it.

Yep, it can be a workaround.

Can you share your xspf as example with paths that will not be exported as relative?