29 Oct 09 How do I copy my existing FLAC files to my VortexBox

Adding your existing FLAC files to your VortexBox is easy. You can copy them across your network using drag and drop.

1. On your Windows system press “Win+R” (that’s the flag button next to Alt key and the R key at the same time)

2. in the Run window type \\vortexbox and click OK This will bring up a window for your VortexBox

3. Click in files -> music -> flac this is the folder where all the music is stored.

4. Now drag all your FLAC files to this folder.

Note: You will notice there is a music folder under \\vortexbox this is the same as files -> music but it’s Read-Only. Point your player to \\vortexbox\music\flac but add your music to \\vortexbox\files\music\flac This may seen a little confusing but it helps protect your music from being accidently changed by your player.

When VortexBox is ripping a new CD it will put the music in the FLAC folder and create a new directory call <Artist>-<Album>.  You can store your music in any directory structure you choose but this is how VortexBox sets it up by default.

If you have cover art for your album put it in with the music and call it cover.jpg. If you don’t have a cover.jpg VortexBox will attempt to find one fore you next time it rips a CD. During CD ripping VortexBox will find cover art for all albums that don’t have it not just the one it’s ripping.