Step 2 - Adding audio to a playlist

Adding audio to a playlist       Once the audio playlist has been created, there needs to be audio added to it.  This can be done by two methods.  Only one of these methods is recommended, while the other works, it leaves out crucial information about the audio being uploaded.   Adding Existing Audio on the site       The recommended way of adding audio to the site, is by adding already uploaded audio.  It is both easier, and ensures that all the required information about the track is availible.     To start, click on the audio node that is being added to the playlist.  This is the page of the specific audio track.  For example, the song La la la by John Doe is showing up on the recent audio page.  Click the title to go to that songs page.     Once on the page for that audio, there is a link below all the information.  This is where you will find links such as "add a comment" "report this page" etc.  The link needed for playlists is called "add to playlist".     Clicking this link, will load a page with a list of playlists the user is allowed to add to.  If the user has created one, they may select the checkbox beside the playlist being added to.     Once submit has been pressed, the audio will be added to the playlist.  The track will appear in the player, as well a link will appear below the player for that audio track.   Uploading Audio directly to the playlist       This method is not recommended, as essensial information may not be included, and will not appear correctly in both the audio page for the track, as well as on the player/playlist.     When editing, or submitting a playlist, there is a group of information called Attach audio files.  In this group there are a few option to fill out.

1. Existing audio file - this drop down lets you pick from a list of existing audio files on the site.  the list may be rather large, but this method is safe, as the audio is already on the site.
2. Upload new audio file - this is where the user can upload a new audio file to the site/playlist. 
3. Title - enter the title of the audio file being uploaded.
4. Published - select if the audio will be published or not.  if not published, it may not be availible in some other lists.

    Notice that only the only information availible for the user to input is the title.  This is very limiting.      The player does not use the title of the audio node, but rather uses the meta tags built into the audio file (mp3) commonly known as ID3 tags.  If the file does not contain an ID3 tag, then the file will appear blank on the player.  In past tests, its also found that even though a title was specified in the above, no title was given to the audio work after its uploaded.  Meaning there was no way to edit the audio later once on the site.     Also, there is no option for cover art, where as, in the main audio submission page, there are options for adding cover art along with the mp3.  Cover art is displayed in the playlist player if its added to an audio file.       All in all, its safe to say that this method is undesirable, and should not be used.  The former method explained above, is the recommended method.   The next chapter will cover sorting the playlist.