Software Update: Do you still have to press buttons everytime for track display?

bsjd00 · 01-05-2006, 02:19 PM

I was reading a post on this board recently which indicated that, with NAV, you have to press two buttons every time you start the to switch from a display of MP3 track numbers to display of the track name.

Has this been resolved with software updates, so that every time you start the car the track names show by default?

bsjd00 · 01-07-2006, 12:16 AM

Anyone?

poldim · 01-07-2006, 01:21 AM

Im confused, I dont press anything, but I only see the name of the track currently playing. The rest are in MS-DOS format.

bsjd00 · 01-07-2006, 09:09 AM

I had read somewhere that a board member had to press a button twice to switch from a default of something like "Track 1" to something like "Eagles - Hotel California", but it sounds like you don't have that problem.

Just to clarify something else you mentioned - when you said that the files not playing are in MS-DOS format, the file names aren't shortened to just 8 characters, right?

poldim · 01-07-2006, 11:26 AM

MS DOS format is just that, it cuts it to 8 characters and puts little ~ in them. They are essentially un-readable. Im hoping 20.0 fixes this....

jav · 01-07-2006, 04:41 PM

Just make sure you use ISO level 2 format when burning the CD and you'll have 31 characters instead of 8.

For instance, in Nero, in the ISO tab make sure you select "Max. of 31 chars (ISO Level 2)" in "File name length".

In the same tab, if you uncheck the "Joliet" checkbox you'll see how the names will look like in the car.

knonenone11 · 01-08-2006, 05:53 PM

when is the next scheduled software update supposed to be realized, and is there any way to see what your current version is?

poldim · 01-13-2006, 10:23 AM

You can see it if you access the hidden menus in iDrive or on the console computer.

garethpeate · 01-13-2006, 01:59 PM

How do you access the hidden menus?

vladinecko · 01-13-2006, 02:30 PM

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How do you access the hidden menus?

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Sage · 01-13-2006, 08:08 PM

I didn't know that it could show Track Name. To this day all i see is Track number. How can I change it to display Track name. I also noticed that the radio only show channels by numbers, is there any way to see the station name as well? (WTOP, NPR, etc.)

THX

poldim · 01-14-2006, 12:49 AM

To show track name, select the song thats playing, push the knob down, scroll to the right to the last option. It should be Details with an empty check box next to it. Push the knob down to enable this option.

Sage · 01-14-2006, 08:23 AM

Thank you!

noflash · 04-11-2006, 04:11 PM

Anyone know how to do this for non-iDrive e90s?

CnoteMD · 04-11-2006, 06:09 PM

Jav has it exactly right. The full filename vs the condensed ms-dos filename is based on the settings when burning the disc.

Initially, I had a similar problem. But after changing the settings on Nero, I get the full filename on the screen. I have my mp3 files with the following format: "Artist" - "Song Title".mp3

When I look on the iDrive screen, it shows the full mp3 filename, but it will show the ID3 tag for the song that it currently playing (I have the "details" box checked).

I have iDrive and CIP20 with the mp3 update.

poldim · 04-11-2006, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CnoteMD

Jav has it exactly right. The full filename vs the condensed ms-dos filename is based on the settings when burning the disc.

Initially, I had a similar problem. But after changing the settings on Nero, I get the full filename on the screen. I have my mp3 files with the following format: "Artist" - "Song Title".mp3

When I look on the iDrive screen, it shows the full mp3 filename, but it will show the ID3 tag for the song that it currently playing (I have the "details" box checked).

I have iDrive and CIP20 with the mp3 update.

Yea, changing the file name setting to the larger character field fixed it for me....

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bsjd00 Lieutenant 38 Rep 407 Posts Drives: e90 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: U.S. iTrader: (0)	I had read somewhere that a board member had to press a button twice to switch from a default of something like "Track 1" to something like "Eagles - Hotel California", but it sounds like you don't have that problem. Just to clarify something else you mentioned - when you said that the files not playing are in MS-DOS format, the file names aren't shortened to just 8 characters, right?
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poldim Vroom Vrrooooom 300 Rep 3,146 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330i Sedan [0.00] 2003 GSX-R 600 [0.00]	MS DOS format is just that, it cuts it to 8 characters and puts little ~ in them. They are essentially un-readable. Im hoping 20.0 fixes this.... __________________ -Dmitriy 06' BMW 330i & 03' Suzuki GSX-R600 SG \| Beige Dakota \| Poplar \|\| iDrive w/MP3 \| PP \| SP \| CWP \| PDC \| Comfort \| Shades \|\| 40% Tint \| Black Line Tail Lights \| Hardwired V1
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jav New Member 0 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 430xd Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Spain iTrader: (0)	Just make sure you use ISO level 2 format when burning the CD and you'll have 31 characters instead of 8. For instance, in Nero, in the ISO tab make sure you select "Max. of 31 chars (ISO Level 2)" in "File name length". In the same tab, if you uncheck the "Joliet" checkbox you'll see how the names will look like in the car.
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knonenone11 Private First Class 1 Rep 111 Posts Drives: 328xi Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New York iTrader: (2)	when is the next scheduled software update supposed to be realized, and is there any way to see what your current version is?
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Sage No Fear 4 Rep 47 Posts Drives: 2006 330i RWD Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I didn't know that it could show Track Name. To this day all i see is Track number. How can I change it to display Track name. I also noticed that the radio only show channels by numbers, is there any way to see the station name as well? (WTOP, NPR, etc.) THX __________________
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CnoteMD Commander in Chief 37 Rep 1,034 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 535i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 M5 [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	Jav has it exactly right. The full filename vs the condensed ms-dos filename is based on the settings when burning the disc. Initially, I had a similar problem. But after changing the settings on Nero, I get the full filename on the screen. I have my mp3 files with the following format: "Artist" - "Song Title".mp3 When I look on the iDrive screen, it shows the full mp3 filename, but it will show the ID3 tag for the song that it currently playing (I have the "details" box checked). I have iDrive and CIP20 with the mp3 update. __________________ 2008 BMW 535i Space Gray, Black Leather, Dark Bamboo Trim\| Sport Automatic with Paddles \| Sport Package 2008 BMW M5 (gone, but not forgotten) Space Gray, Silverstone Merino Leather, Madeira Walnut Wood Trim \| 7speed SMG \| All options Mods: Corsa Exhaust \| RPI Ram Air Intake \| H&R Sport Springs \| Rogue Engineering 12mm spacers
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