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[User Discussion] - Custom .wav files not playing

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[2022-02-07 19:25:12]
User213504 - Posts: 88
I'm preparing for my move to the Sierra Data feed and routing service and I've moved some custom .wav files to the SierraChart/Alertsounds directoy. These files play with Windows Media Player and previously worked from the TransAct Alert directory but do not play now. I'm at a loss as to what to do as these previously played with no problems.
[2022-02-08 14:35:19]
User213504 - Posts: 88
I have since discovered that no alert sounds are playing. The mute button is off.
[2022-02-08 18:40:01]
John - SC Support - Posts: 40562
Refer to the following:
General Settings Window: Troubleshooting for Alert Sounds That Do Not Play
For the most reliable, advanced, and zero cost futures order routing, use the Teton service:
Sierra Chart Teton Futures Order Routing
[2022-02-08 22:03:52]
User213504 - Posts: 88
Very confusing situation. I waited for your answer before testing the sounds and now they are working in the charts, however, when I test the sound in the Global setting window they don't work. I guess this is what confused me as I was testing the sound files.
Date Time Of Last Edit: 2022-02-08 22:04:29
[2022-02-09 01:08:17]
Sawtooth - Posts: 4229
when I test the sound in the Global setting window they don't work
With the new dialog windows, you have to double-click the row to access.
[2022-02-09 14:39:14]
User213504 - Posts: 88
Doesn't work. All I get is the Windows ding. BTW, I really don't like those new dialog boxes.
[2022-02-09 14:59:22]
Sawtooth - Posts: 4229
Doesn't work. All I get is the Windows ding.
I can confirm this.

The [Test Sound] Button only tests AlertSound.wav which is Ding.
[2022-02-09 16:56:40]
John - SC Support - Posts: 40562
We see this and will look into it.
For the most reliable, advanced, and zero cost futures order routing, use the Teton service:
Sierra Chart Teton Futures Order Routing
[2022-02-09 18:09:31]
John - SC Support - Posts: 40562
We have this fixed and it will be in the next pre-release (v 2354).
For the most reliable, advanced, and zero cost futures order routing, use the Teton service:
Sierra Chart Teton Futures Order Routing
[2022-02-13 23:37:06]
Sawtooth - Posts: 4229
Another small point:
On the Global Settings >> General Settings >> General2 tab >>
- Server Connected Alert
- Server Connection Lost Alert
These don't show the assigned User Defined Names for the Alert#s.

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