What software reads Simian log (.bsi) and music index (audio.mdb)?

[bigdonho]

I would like to open, print and edit Simian logs (XXXD.bsi) and Simian Sound Hound audio index files (audio.mdb). Any idea about what software to use?

 

[K.M. Richards]

.BSI files are proprietary to Simian and can only be opened in Simian itself. I suspect .MDB files are similarly restricted.

 

[dumber than a box of hair]

The .MDB extension is the standard file format extension for the database program Microsoft Access. If you have a copy handy you can try opening them in Access. If you don’t have a copy handy, it’s kind of pricey, so it’s up to you whether or not to take a chance and buy it.

 

[K.M. Richards]

The .MDB extension is the standard file format extension for the database program Microsoft Access.

No wonder I didn't know! I haven't used a database program since the days of dBase III!

Thanks for that additional info.

 

[bigdonho]

Actually found the answer on another board. You can use an older version of Access to open and edit both the .bsi files and the audio.mdb files.

 

[K.M. Richards]

Actually found the answer on another board. You can use an older version of Access to open and edit both the .bsi files and the audio.mdb files.

Hearing this, I am curious as to which version of Access works for this purpose as my Albuquerque client station uses BSI Simian.

 

[Larry]

This might help. As I suspected you should be able to open an Access file in Excel

7 Ways To Open An MDB File Without Microsoft Access

So, you’re here because you’re trying to open a file with an “.MDB” file extension, but don’t have a copy of Microsoft Access to reveal its mysteries. Just what is this file format and, for that matter, what’s Microsoft Access? The first question is related to the second, but let’s start with...

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[K.M. Richards]

Thanks, but I am more interested in seeing if there is a way to open a .BSI file outside of Simian.

For those not familiar with that software, the .BSI file is what the automation uses for playback of the day's programming.

 

[bigdonho]

I used MS Access97 from an old CD I found in my archives. (Actually, the archives are a cardboard box with a bunch of stuff in it that I am reluctant to throw out.)

 

[K.M. Richards]

I used MS Access97 from an old CD I found in my archives. (Actually, the archives are a cardboard box with a bunch of stuff in it that I am reluctant to throw out.)

Thank you. I have a computer which runs the "97" versions of Microsoft Office without compatibility issues and now I know what to go scrounging around for.