I've tried that, it's not working, it keeps erasing my choices. I make the corrections with the windows events default sounds, click save as and save it as a theme file, but my changes aren't saved. Seems like a system malfunction of some type to me. Also, my windows default theme file is corrupted now. So, some type of bad software interaction occured. I'm waiting for the update to see if that helps.

And, thanks for your rapid response. I'm experienced working with computer systems for a number of years in systems - not an expert in Windows XP, but I learn. With regard to my numerous posts it was to convey to those who reponded I had 2 problems first, a sound packager issue which has been identified and will be corrected in the update(thanks ); and second a control panel sounds and device sound theme configuraton issue. I'm thinking this second issue is something has happened to a Windows XP program and this probably happened due to possibly other software not being nice to XP. I have a typical configuration AC '97 (onboard) using the AC97 Codec ALC658 Audio Driver Version 5.10.0.6220 with DirectX 9.0c. Soooo up to date there and functioning.

Using the control panel in XP and selecting Sound and Devices and manually selecting event sounds does work temporarily it's just when I do a save as to save my manual changes in a new theme file that all my manual sound changes I MADE are changed to no sound for explorer and internet events and some others as well. This second problem I am thinking is a result of very possibly more than one software program malfunctioning. Sooo, since correcting this problem is not a major issue to me, and the only certain correction for it is do a complete XP reinstall, it just ain't gonna happen. Not for a problem this small. Besides, when SoundPackager applies a theme it does work and I will have (I hope) fully functioning sounds through SoundPackager again. I may eventually be able to track a solution that will allow my manual sound corrections to be saved as a fully working theme file agian. Based on prior experience, I will have to try unloading lots of software, stop it from restarting and do a reboot. Then try making manual sound changes. This method will only work if my XP program files that manage sounds and devices haven't been corrupted.

SOUNDS like a fun future project and a great way to learn more. Later.

Zubaz

After you import the wav, you'll find it in the drop down list of sounds to choose from for the different events.

It does about the same as the 'plus' button, only the imported sound is not the selected one for a particular event.

I haven't tried importing multiple wavs, if it works, that would be a quick way of getting all your wavs associated with the package. Then it would just be a matter of assigning sounds to events.

We're planning a contextual help system for the application. Questions like those are proof that it's needed.

Wow.

I just created my first soundpackage. So very easy with the import sounds function.
[Unfortunatly, it *is* Star Wars Ep. IV licensed sounds and I can't upload it. But trust me . . it's wicked cool]

Windows start = Obi Wan "Well hello there"

Zubaz fires up Fett

Thanks Stardock.

Garry . . I've been thinking . . fair use might apply here.

There was a similar situation with the dream files.  I wonder if it can apply to some degree here

Hmmmm . . . .

The modification to Fair Use Rules posted by Zubaz above are as follows:

1. The sounds used in a SoundPackage are 3 seconds or less. 
2. You provide credit to the original author in the skin comments AND provide a link to your original source.
3. Understand that if the original owner of the work asks us to take it down, provided proof of ownership, we will comply immediately.

SoundPackage remixes do NOT fall under fair use.  You may not take an existing SoundPackage and rearrange sound assignements, or take an existing one and just add a small number of new files.

Uploaded.

Feedback: I wish that I could upload the default image for soundpackages like the one below and have a preview sound play.

You'll understand better if you go look at my package {deleted by submitter - me, because the clips were part of a purchased product they are disallowed.  Fair enough; no worries}. If it's OK to use that image, let me know and I'll update.

Preferred upload image:


And for the record, that's not everyday wear. It was for a Halloween contest for my daughter. (And I won.)

Will the SoundPackager be listed in SDC Skin Browser and Wincustomize Browser when it's out of Beta?

You can copy the soundpackage files to another location and load from there if you like.

neophil78, If the program crashes it includes instructions on how to report the crash. Namely emailing the SoundPackager.debug file which contains detailed information for the developers on the crash. Also, just saying that it crashes doesnt help us to help you. Please be more specific so we can help get the program stable for you.

Neil has a very good explanation of what those downsides are in the 'I don't want WB moving my skins!!!' thread