# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.mp3tag.de/c/general/20.md?page=16 [Latest](https://community.mp3tag.de/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.mp3tag.de/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.mp3tag.de/tags.md) **Page:** 17 --- ## [Suggestion: drag and drop a piece of text WITHIN edit boxes](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/suggestion-drag-and-drop-a-piece-of-text-within-edit-boxes/57964)
**Author:** [@incifinci](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/incifinci)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2022, 12:17pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/suggestion-drag-and-drop-a-piece-of-text-within-edit-boxes/57964 "2022-07-21T12:17:18Z")
The possibility of drag and drop text pieces has come up several times, but not specifically within the box. I mean, as in text editors: with mouse i select a piece of text, and drag it to another place; or, holding Ctrl… --- ## [Feature Request: search folder search master library find duplicate](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/feature-request-search-folder-search-master-library-find-duplicate/53282)
**Author:** [@mrmax](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/mrmax)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2022, 4:02am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/feature-request-search-folder-search-master-library-find-duplicate/53282 "2022-07-23T04:02:12Z")
I inherited a lot of music lately, and am trying to import into my library. I would like to see the the file compare feature allow two kinds of of search 1st. type search - Compare songs in a base folder. for example… --- ## [MP3TAG for injecting 360 VR tags into an MP4...?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tag-for-injecting-360-vr-tags-into-an-mp4/57173)
**Author:** [@Lorenzoid](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Lorenzoid)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2022, 1:11pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tag-for-injecting-360-vr-tags-into-an-mp4/57173 "2022-07-14T13:11:39Z")
Is this possible? I've looked over the current supported tags @ tag field mapping, but I'm not sure what to look for. I use this primarily with Space Engine to produce 360 videos, and since I have already used MP3TAG fo… --- ## [REQUEST : Actions drop down](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/request-actions-drop-down/48422)
**Author:** [@marktherob2001](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/marktherob2001)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2022, 7:13pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/request-actions-drop-down/48422 "2022-07-11T19:13:29Z")
I use actions to do most of my tagging and I need to be able to move multiple actions around. Is it possible to have it so by CTRL of Shift clicking it will highlight selected items then the arrow down or up will move th… --- ## [A backup icon to backup/restore actions and config](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/a-backup-icon-to-backup-restore-actions-and-config/57877)
**Author:** [@marktherob2001](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/marktherob2001)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2022, 7:12pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/a-backup-icon-to-backup-restore-actions-and-config/57877 "2022-07-11T19:12:48Z")
I ran into an issue where I lost all my actions that I had developed however I was able to chase down and recover. I was hoping in future that you could write a routine that would backup/restore these functions. Thank y… --- ## [Meta data "tags" and file formats](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/meta-data-tags-and-file-formats/57850)
**Author:** [@fpefpe](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/fpefpe)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2022, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/meta-data-tags-and-file-formats/57850 "2022-07-07T22:38:34Z")
Hello --- I just came to realize that metadata tags are supported by other (generaly) none sound formats --- I just added a tag to my m4v video files ---- is there a list of the "well known" tags for each of the fo… --- ## [Small token of appreciation](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/small-token-of-appreciation/57848)
**Author:** [@barba](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/barba)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2022, 10:26am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/small-token-of-appreciation/57848 "2022-07-07T10:26:35Z")
Good day, I just wanted to express meine gratitude to the developers and the community behind this awesome project. Since I was 13 I have been collecting music, ending up with more than 20.000 songs (a lot of classical,… --- ## [Can the position of the child windows be saved relative to the parent window?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/can-the-position-of-the-child-windows-be-saved-relative-to-the-parent-window/57792)
**Author:** [@Nicktar](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Nicktar)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2022, 2:41pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/can-the-position-of-the-child-windows-be-saved-relative-to-the-parent-window/57792 "2022-07-01T14:41:19Z")
I'm not sure if this is the right place for this... mp3tag saves the location of child windows (like search and stuff) and reuses the location if the window is reopened, which is great, but I think it could be even bett… --- ## [Archive for previously used actions](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/archive-for-previously-used-actions/57775)
**Author:** [@albiek1976](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/albiek1976)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2022, 3:54pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/archive-for-previously-used-actions/57775 "2022-06-29T15:54:42Z")
I'd like to suggest an archive to store the action scripts that are no longer used but not delete them for future use or just to keep the script. Also, If a person makes a backup of their files it is kept and could be r… --- ## [Remove tags as an action](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/remove-tags-as-an-action/57758)
**Author:** [@ehrlacher](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/ehrlacher)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2022, 2:42pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/remove-tags-as-an-action/57758 "2022-06-26T14:42:06Z")
I'm usually using the built-in menu-action "Remove Tags" (CTRL+R) to delete all other tags than ID3v.2.4 from my mp3. This works fine. Now I want to include this action in an action group - but doesn't know how...?! 2n… --- ## [Discogs versus 45cat](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/discogs-versus-45cat/57738)
**Author:** [@tunesmanca](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/tunesmanca)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2022, 3:03pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/discogs-versus-45cat/57738 "2022-06-24T15:03:02Z")
Personally I find both sites to be great. Discogs to me overall has greater strength for getting participants of a song complete and correct. 45cat to me is a bit better for the album art. I also like how all the variati… --- ## [Filter new and old features](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/filter-new-and-old-features/57093)
**Author:** [@Zerow](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Zerow)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2022, 1:56pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/filter-new-and-old-features/57093 "2022-06-24T13:56:39Z")
Version 3.14b brought a great improvement to the Filter feature. However: A\] Under the triangle icon ▶ located on its right edge there is the Extended fields, Information fields and Functions sub-menu, but above them is… --- ## [How do I capitalize the words of the subtitle in the brackets?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-do-i-capitalize-the-words-of-the-subtitle-in-the-brackets/57619)
**Author:** [@Tenth](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Tenth)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2022, 1:48pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-do-i-capitalize-the-words-of-the-subtitle-in-the-brackets/57619 "2022-06-23T13:48:08Z")
Hi there, I am currently using this code: $regexp($upper(%artist%),'(?#From "The Artist" to "Artist")^(?i)(?:the|der|die|das)\\s+',) - $caps(%title%) for: ABBA - The Winner Takes It All (has To Fall) , but it should b… --- ## [MP3TAG is missing in Context Menu with the portable version](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tag-is-missing-in-context-menu-with-the-portable-version/57723)
**Author:** [@wotu2](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/wotu2)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2022, 12:18pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tag-is-missing-in-context-menu-with-the-portable-version/57723 "2022-06-23T12:18:31Z")
MP3TAG is missing in Context Menu with the portable version! Is there any way technically possible to have it back on the portable version? Thanks. --- ## [Editing chapters in m4b](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/editing-chapters-in-m4b/49697)
**Author:** [@AlanHK](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/AlanHK)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2022, 5:00am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/editing-chapters-in-m4b/49697 "2022-06-23T05:00:10Z")
Is there a howto/faq related to editing m4b audiobooks chapter info? In particular, can chapter timing be changed? Or added if there are no chapters? Is there a way to import say a cue file and create an m4b that will … --- ## [Is there any way to set Crtl+D for copy up filed data to current field in tags column](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/is-there-any-way-to-set-crtl-d-for-copy-up-filed-data-to-current-field-in-tags-column/57698)
**Author:** [@Khalid](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Khalid)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2022, 1:23pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/is-there-any-way-to-set-crtl-d-for-copy-up-filed-data-to-current-field-in-tags-column/57698 "2022-06-22T13:23:38Z")
I want to copy immediate up field data to the current field (like MS Excel) in tags column with the keyboard shortcut key Ctrl + D. is there any way to do so? --- ## [The Case for a Dedicated LABEL Tag](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/the-case-for-a-dedicated-label-tag/57647)
**Author:** [@Doug\_Mackie](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Doug_Mackie)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2022, 5:30am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/the-case-for-a-dedicated-label-tag/57647 "2022-06-19T05:30:39Z")
The usual advice is to store CD label data in the PUBLISHER tag (or the ORGANIZATION tag for FLAC). More than 20 years ago the ID3 tag TPUB was defined as "the name of the label or publisher". In my opinion that "or" h… --- ## [Inconsistent visual treatment of inactive menu entries](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/inconsistent-visual-treatment-of-inactive-menu-entries/57649)
**Author:** [@Zerow](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Zerow)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2022, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/inconsistent-visual-treatment-of-inactive-menu-entries/57649 "2022-06-16T19:52:03Z")
If a user opens Mp3tag without files or just does not select any, many entries from the menus become inaccessible. And that is indicated by them being grayed out But if such entry has its own entries \[i.e. serves as a s… --- ## [Mp3tag | Three files in one file](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tag-three-files-in-one-file/57633)
**Author:** [@Mig](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Mig)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2022, 5:39pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tag-three-files-in-one-file/57633 "2022-06-14T17:39:04Z")
Hey dear mp3tag community, I'm new here.. And I have a question: Let's say I have three audio files. Is it possible to make an mp3 file out of it with the Konferter function? So that he lines up the three audio files … --- ## [Blocking of scroll wheel usage in Filter box should be configurable and not mandatory](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/blocking-of-scroll-wheel-usage-in-filter-box-should-be-configurable-and-not-mandatory/57628)
**Author:** [@Zerow](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Zerow)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2022, 11:39am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/blocking-of-scroll-wheel-usage-in-filter-box-should-be-configurable-and-not-mandatory/57628 "2022-06-14T11:39:23Z")
I propose giving the user an ability to decide in Options if mouse scroll wheel should behave in the box of the Filter like it does now or should it be always receptible to scroll-wheel of a mouse thus allow for a user t… --- ## [It's 2022: What size cover art do you use?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/its-2022-what-size-cover-art-do-you-use/57465)
**Author:** [@0LD3\_DUDE](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/0LD3_DUDE)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2022, 8:53am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/its-2022-what-size-cover-art-do-you-use/57465 "2022-06-14T08:53:53Z")
Long ago, I had to keep the size of cover art down, that it would display on my awesome Sansa Fuse media player. I stuck to something like 140 × 140 pixel JPEGs, which was usually less than 20 KB. A while ago, I started… --- ## [Easiest way to copy the composer tags from one album to another](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/easiest-way-to-copy-the-composer-tags-from-one-album-to-another/47843)
**Author:** [@Bernard](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Bernard)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2020, 9:31am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/easiest-way-to-copy-the-composer-tags-from-one-album-to-another/47843 "2020-07-28T09:31:55Z")
Hello What is the easiest way to copy the composer tags (there are several composers) from one album to another, e. g. from a 24/96 album to a normal flac album? Thanks --- ## [Looking For Way To Speed Up mp3Tag's Disk Reading](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/looking-for-way-to-speed-up-mp3tags-disk-reading/57475)
**Author:** [@secox0](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/secox0)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2022, 5:15am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/looking-for-way-to-speed-up-mp3tags-disk-reading/57475 "2022-06-10T05:15:53Z")
I have a NTFS formatted external hybrid drive (SSD+hard disk), in a USB 3.1 enclosure, connected to a USB 3.1 port on my Intel i9 desktop. It takes 11 minutes for mp3Tag V3.16 x64 to read the mp3 directories into memory… --- ## [Dropping new files cancels selection of old ones and brings the view to the top of the list of files](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/dropping-new-files-cancels-selection-of-old-ones-and-brings-the-view-to-the-top-of-the-list-of-files/50196)
**Author:** [@Zerow](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Zerow)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2022, 1:00am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/dropping-new-files-cancels-selection-of-old-ones-and-brings-the-view-to-the-top-of-the-list-of-files/50196 "2022-06-09T01:00:49Z")
If the user has a list of files that takes more than the vertical space of one main window \[i.e. a situation when the user has to scroll to see some of them\], then two things will happen when even more files will be adde… --- ## [Tools non-alphabetical order is counter-productive](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tools-non-alphabetical-order-is-counter-productive/57565)
**Author:** [@Zerow](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Zerow)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2022, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tools-non-alphabetical-order-is-counter-productive/57565 "2022-06-08T16:51:53Z")
There are all those configurable feature and settings available at File \> Options I my opinion it would be time saving for the user if all those entries were listed in an alphabetical order. Because that list a little … --- ## [Tools and Tools and more Tools](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tools-and-tools-and-more-tools/57564)
**Author:** [@Zerow](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Zerow)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2022, 2:29pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tools-and-tools-and-more-tools/57564 "2022-06-08T14:29:46Z")
The is this configurable feature available at File \> Options \> Tools I remember years ago, that this double usage of Tools was confusing for me. And confusion is counterproductive. So I just do not understand why there… --- ## [Multiple line field that allows pulldown options for the Tag Panel](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/multiple-line-field-that-allows-pulldown-options-for-the-tag-panel/57526)
**Author:** [@esumsea](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/esumsea)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2022, 6:55pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/multiple-line-field-that-allows-pulldown-options-for-the-tag-panel/57526 "2022-06-05T18:55:09Z")
It would be great if I could use the drop down function to chose the various values contained in the fields of the items selected/highlighted. For some reason, there is no pulldown like there would be if the field size … --- ## [REQUEST: Duplicate button for Columns](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/request-duplicate-button-for-columns/19757)
**Author:** [@Zerow](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Zerow)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2022, 10:10pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/request-duplicate-button-for-columns/19757 "2022-06-01T22:10:40Z")
Some time ago I have made propositions for upgrading of the Column functions: https://forums.mp3tag.de/index.php?showtopic=22949 https://forums.mp3tag.de/index.php?showtopic=21186 And now I have a new idea how to make… --- ## [REQUEST: filter cleaning modification](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/request-filter-cleaning-modification/18094)
**Author:** [@Zerow](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Zerow)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2022, 3:31pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/request-filter-cleaning-modification/18094 "2022-06-01T15:31:35Z")
I would like to propose a small change for the filter box Now, when using “Remove all from history…”, all previous searches are removed plus whatever is written in the filter box. And I think that this “Remove all from … --- ## [REQUEST: block CTRL + Z when focused in the Filter Box](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/request-block-ctrl-z-when-focused-in-the-filter-box/19125)
**Author:** [@Zerow](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Zerow)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2022, 3:04pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/request-block-ctrl-z-when-focused-in-the-filter-box/19125 "2022-06-01T15:04:36Z")
I propose a simple change of blocking of the CTRL + Z keyboard shortcut, when user is focused in the Filter Box The purpose o this is also simple: when I write some filtering expression, I often accidentally delete some… [Previous page](https://community.mp3tag.de/c/general/20.md?page=15) [Next page](https://community.mp3tag.de/c/general/20.md?page=17)