"Q" Keyboard shortcut not working on 5.8

nikitaluger · 28th December 2018, 16:54

I always add all my music in my library and set my winamp to play as random. One of my favorite shortcuts is the "Q" which enqueues a highlighted song in the playlist so the song plays right after what's currently playing. Successive entries will be marked as (1) (2) (3)... etc.

This feature is not available in 5.8

Was the shortcut removed or changed? I'm a bit bummed its not working. I would really appreciate it if someone could help clear things up.

nikitaluger · 28th December 2018, 16:55

Ref. to what I'm talking about: http://forums.winamp.com/showthread.php?t=175065

nikitaluger · 28th December 2018, 17:14

-SOLVED-

Dug some more info. Its called JTFE and its a plugin that was removed from 5.8 if you want the feature back just go to https://winampplugins.co.uk/jtfe.html download the plugin and install.

NJK · 28th December 2018, 17:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by nikitaluger

-SOLVED-

Dug some more info. Its called JTFE and its a plugin that was removed from 5.8 if you want the feature back just go to https://winampplugins.co.uk/jtfe.html download the plugin and install.

you missed something

the website cleary says.

Note: This release only works with Winamp 5.666 Build 3516
NO SUPPORT IS PROVIDED FOR ATTEMPTS TO USE THIS UNDER v5.8 BETA OR NEWER

so it's on your own risk if you use this.

HereJustToThank · 18th July 2020, 21:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by nikitaluger

-SOLVED-

Dug some more info. Its called JTFE and its a plugin that was removed from 5.8 if you want the feature back just go to https://winampplugins.co.uk/jtfe.html download the plugin and install.

Dear @nikitaluger,

I have been using Winamp for ages. A few months ago I had to reinstall it, and ended up losing Q shortcut to queue a song that I want to my list -as I always use Shuffle mode.

I did some search on the Net and came across your solution: It worked!

Hence, I created an account just to thank you for your help:

Thanks a lot!

nikitaluger · 28th December 2018, 18:00

Oh I did not miss that detail and I am sure the rest of the users clicking on that link would be able to read the fine print prior to download. But the thing is, it works on 5.8, "support" might not be there anymore but this will do for now till devs can make a suitable replacement. Also users that updated from the previous build will not experience the issue since old plugins are not removed. It just happened that I installed 5.8 right after a fresh reformat of my PC and I was caught off-guard when my "Q" shortcut didn't do anything.

Ovrad · 17th January 2019, 20:32

Thank you nikitaluger!
Had the same problem. What's up with features like this being removed?

This is why I tend to not update as long as things are still working...

But yeah, warnings be damned, the plugin works perfectly.

MrSinatra · 19th January 2019, 01:55

I think some clarification is needed here...

1. Jtfe is not included in 5.8, when Winamp is installed fresh.
2. This was 100% DrO's decision as he owns that bit of code (jtfe)
3. Jtfe is however left in place when a user upgrades from an existing Winamp install to 5.8

I think most users should install 5.666 first, then install 5.8 for several reasons, one being if they want jtfe. I documented how I specifically updated in another thread.

Saliman · 1st June 2020, 17:55

It's too bad that this is not included in 5.8, as this has such a big chunk of functionality that is now missing. I hope they can re-include it into future releases.

MrSinatra · 2nd June 2020, 14:23

As explained, u can put it back urself.

Saliman · 3rd June 2020, 03:15

Indeed, but it's inconvenient.

28th December 2018, 16:54	#1
nikitaluger Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Posts: 6	"Q" Keyboard shortcut not working on 5.8 I always add all my music in my library and set my winamp to play as random. One of my favorite shortcuts is the "Q" which enqueues a highlighted song in the playlist so the song plays right after what's currently playing. Successive entries will be marked as (1) (2) (3)... etc. This feature is not available in 5.8 Was the shortcut removed or changed? I'm a bit bummed its not working. I would really appreciate it if someone could help clear things up.

19th January 2019, 01:55	#8
MrSinatra Forum King Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: WKPS, State College Posts: 5,735	I think some clarification is needed here... 1. Jtfe is not included in 5.8, when Winamp is installed fresh. 2. This was 100% DrO's decision as he owns that bit of code (jtfe) 3. Jtfe is however left in place when a user upgrades from an existing Winamp install to 5.8 I think most users should install 5.666 first, then install 5.8 for several reasons, one being if they want jtfe. I documented how I specifically updated in another thread. PENN STATE Radio or http://www.LION-Radio.org/ -- BUG #1 = Winamp skips short tracks Wish #1 = Multiple Column Sorting Wish #2 = Add TCMP/Compilation editing

2nd June 2020, 14:23	#10
MrSinatra Forum King Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: WKPS, State College Posts: 5,735	As explained, u can put it back urself. PENN STATE Radio or http://www.LION-Radio.org/ -- BUG #1 = Winamp skips short tracks Wish #1 = Multiple Column Sorting Wish #2 = Add TCMP/Compilation editing

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28th December 2018, 16:55	#2
nikitaluger Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Posts: 6	Ref. to what I'm talking about: http://forums.winamp.com/showthread.php?t=175065

28th December 2018, 17:14	#3
nikitaluger Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Posts: 6	-SOLVED- Dug some more info. Its called JTFE and its a plugin that was removed from 5.8 if you want the feature back just go to https://winampplugins.co.uk/jtfe.html download the plugin and install.

28th December 2018, 18:00	#6
nikitaluger Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Posts: 6	Oh I did not miss that detail and I am sure the rest of the users clicking on that link would be able to read the fine print prior to download. But the thing is, it works on 5.8, "support" might not be there anymore but this will do for now till devs can make a suitable replacement. Also users that updated from the previous build will not experience the issue since old plugins are not removed. It just happened that I installed 5.8 right after a fresh reformat of my PC and I was caught off-guard when my "Q" shortcut didn't do anything.

17th January 2019, 20:32	#7
Ovrad Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 1	Thank you nikitaluger! Had the same problem. What's up with features like this being removed? This is why I tend to not update as long as things are still working... But yeah, warnings be damned, the plugin works perfectly.

1st June 2020, 17:55	#9
Saliman Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Israel Posts: 15	It's too bad that this is not included in 5.8, as this has such a big chunk of functionality that is now missing. I hope they can re-include it into future releases.

3rd June 2020, 03:15	#11
Saliman Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Israel Posts: 15	Indeed, but it's inconvenient.