LightScribe Forum : Open Topic - Labeling Software : convert *.STD/*.STT to *.LSI file format We have recenty upgraded our SureThing CD Labeler which is able to burn to LightScribe Drives but we now have the new LightScribe Labeler which saves the files as the new *.LSI file extension.

Would anyone know if it is possible to convert the old *.STD/*.STT file formats to the new *.LSI file format?
We seem to have far greater flexibility using the old "SureThing CD Labeler" against the new "LightScribe Labeler".

Can any suggest anything?

Michael.

]]> Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:10:32 GMT Hi Michael  !

STD and STT are proprietary formats and appear to be some type of Binary Files (a whole lot of 1s and 0s).

LSI Files also appear to be Binary Image Files (format unknown except to duplicator makers).

The only way I think might be possible, would be to:

  1. Export the files as some kind of Image (JPG, GIF, PNG etc.);
  2. Import that Image into the TL;
  3. Save it as an LST File; and then
  4. Create the LSI File for the duplicator.

The LS Template Labeler uses a simplified form of XML the accept Images and present Text.

I have generated 123 Custom Templates (usually more Text and a selected Image or Images), that I use to make my Labels.

I've shared these with 117 Forum Users.

In most cases, I do not include any Images and leave that to the Label Design Stage rather then including any Images in the Template.

 


]]> Wed, 02 Sep 2009 18:08:04 GMT
Thanks for the information.
I'll have a look at the file in our text editor.
I hadn't thought of that

We have an amazing 10 LightScribe Duplicator for our clients work and the LSI did seem odd.
Having a quick look online, as you say, its created by duplicator makers which ties you in.
There are always work arounds though

Michael.

]]> Wed, 02 Sep 2009 23:03:22 GMT Hello again Michael !

You can get a really good look by using the FREE HxD Hex Editor at:

http://mh-nexus.de/en/hxd/


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