CWR Converter (beta)
The CWR Converter is now part of TūlBOX — a browser-based tool that makes it easy to view, search, and report on Common Works Registration (CWR) files without specialized software.
Traditionally, analyzing CWR files has been a slow, technical process, often requiring command-line tools, custom scripts, or manual spreadsheet work. Even small tasks — like verifying writer shares or matching works across submissions — could mean hours of scrolling through raw text.
The CWR Converter is removing those barriers, allowing you to open files directly in your browser, search instantly, and generate detailed reports in seconds.
Performance & Scale
| New Tech | What it solves |
|---|---|
| Virtualized Raw Viewer & Report Tables | Rows render only when visible, so even 100 k-line CWRs stay buttery smooth. |
| Web Workers | Parsing now runs off the main thread, keeping the UI responsive—even with 100 MB+ files. |
Result: can now handle large transmissions, but capped at ~100 Mb to accomodate lower-end systems capabilites.
Smarter, Highlighted Search
Find that elusive record in seconds:
- Unified search bar works across the virtualized viewer.
- Live highlighting pins every match in-view as you type.
- Next / Previous arrows (or shortcuts below) cycle through matches and auto-scroll.
Pseudo Full-Screen Raw Viewer
Need extra space? Hit ⌘/Ctrl + e or click the new “expand” icon to pop the Raw Viewer into a focused, edge-to-edge mode. Perfect for side-by-side edits.
Field Tooltips → Now Toggleable
Mouse-over labels still reveal field names & definitions, but if you already know your SPU from your SWR, press ⌘/Ctrl + k to hide them and reclaim that bit of horizontal room.
Shortcut Recap
| Action | macOS / Windows |
|---|---|
| Toggle Search | ⌘/Ctrl + f |
| Expand / Collapse Raw Viewer | ⌘/Ctrl + e |
| Toggle Tooltips | ⌘/Ctrl + k |
| Next / Prev Match | ⌘/Ctrl + ↓ • ⌘/Ctrl + ↑ |
(You’ll find them in the in-app ? menu too.)
Miscellaneous Fixes
- Batch report now includes dynamic writer contribution calculations.
- AKA report now lists unique titles only.
- NAT record support added via updated cwr-parser.
- Copy-paste from AKA titles preserves correct column order.
- PDF export no longer fails when template contains empty header cells.
- Minor visual polish & accessibility improvements.
Try it & tell me what breaks
The beta is live at TūlBOX → CWR Converter. As always, this release is best served with fresh feedback:
Found a glitch? Copy the Bug Entry Template from the docs and add it to the tracker—or hit the footer’s “Report a Bug” link.
Happy converting!