Import Opensong Lyrics

Import Opensong Lyrics (v5.1+)

Method 1 – If Opensong is installed on the same PC as Easyslides 5

1. Opensong stores lyrics as individual files in the folder: Documents\opensong\Songs
2. Note the location of the above Opensong folder.
3. For v5.1: In easyslides 5 menu, select Tools->Import.
4. For v5.2+: In easyslides 5 menu, select Tools->Import Databases and Files.
5. When the Import window appears, select the tab “Import Multiple Files”.
6. Click the folder icon at ‘1’, locate and select the ‘Documents\opensong\Songs’ folder you had noted at Step 2 above.
7. At ‘2’, select your destination database.
8. Click Import.
9. You will be informed if the Opensong import is successful. Note the imported database name and navigate to it when you quit out of import.

Method 2 – If Opensong is installed on another PC

1. At the PC where Opensong is installed on. Navigate to the folder: Documents\opensong\
2. You will see a folder called ‘Song’. Right click on that folder and select Send To->Compressed (zipped) folder.
3. A file called ‘Songs’ (.zip) will be created.
4. Copy the Songs.zip file to the PC where easyslides is installed on.
5. For v5.1: In easyslides 5 menu, select Tools->Import.
6. For v5.2+: In easyslides 5 menu, select Tools->Import Databases and Files.
7. When the Import window appears, select the tab “Import a File”.
8. Click the folder icon at ‘1’ and navigate to the Songs.zip file you had copied from the Opensong PC at Step 4 above.
9. At ‘2’, a ‘Songs’ folder will be listed, along with the number of available lyrics – ensure the checkbox is ticked.
10. At ‘3’, select the database you wish to import the Opensong lyrics into.
11. At ‘4’, select your Overwrite option.
12. Click Import.
13. You will be informed if the import is successful. Note the imported database name and navigate to it when you exit out of import.

Method 3 – If you have obtained a zip file with Opensong lyrics in it

Note: You can also visit the WorshipLeaderApp website and download Opensong 7-zip files for import into easyslides.

1. Copy the Opensong zip file to the PC where easyslides is installed on.
2. For v5.1: In easyslides 5 menu, select Tools->Import.
3. For v5.2+: In easyslides 5 menu, select Tools->Import Databases and Files.
4. When the Import window appears, select the tab “Import a File”.
5. Click the folder icon at ‘1’ and navigate to the Opensong zip file you had copied in at step 1 above.
6. At ‘2’, a folder name will be listed (it doesn’t matter what the name is), along with the number of available lyrics – ensure the checkbox is ticked.
7. At ‘3’, select the database you wish to import the Opensong lyrics into.
8. At ‘4’, select your Overwrite option.
9. Click Import.
10. You will be informed if the import is successful. Note the imported database name and navigate to it when you exit out of import.