The Duplicate Track File Analysis tool helps you find and remove tracks that reference the same file path multiple times in your PlayIt Live database. This is particularly useful when you've accidentally imported the same audio file multiple times.

To access the tool:

Go to Tools > Duplicate Track File Analysis from the main menu in PlayIt Live.

How to scan for duplicates:

Click the Scan for duplicate track files button to begin the analysis. PlayIt Live will search through your database to identify any tracks that point to identical file paths. This process may take a few moments depending on the size of your music library.

Viewing the results:

Once the scan completes, any duplicate tracks found will be displayed in a list. Each duplicate entry shows the track information and file path, allowing you to review which tracks are affected before taking action.

Removing duplicates:

After reviewing the results, click the Remove Duplicates button to eliminate the duplicate database entries. This action removes the redundant references from your database but leaves the original audio files untouched on your hard drive.

What the tool detects:

The tool specifically looks for multiple database entries that reference the same physical file location. It works by comparing file paths, not audio content, so it only finds instances where you've added the exact same file to PlayIt Live more than once.

What it doesn't detect:

The tool will not identify multiple versions of the same song with different file names, or identical audio files stored in different folders, since these have different file paths.

Regular use of this tool helps keep your database clean and prevents confusion when scheduling tracks, especially after importing large collections or reorganising your music library.