# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.mp3tag.de/c/general/20.md?page=45 [Latest](https://community.mp3tag.de/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.mp3tag.de/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.mp3tag.de/tags.md) **Page:** 46 --- ## [Silent installation does not ask for admin rights if necessary](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/silent-installation-does-not-ask-for-admin-rights-if-necessary/40824)
**Author:** [@markpc](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/markpc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2018, 4:18pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/silent-installation-does-not-ask-for-admin-rights-if-necessary/40824 "2018-02-15T16:18:38Z")
Hi, If I try to run the installer with the /S switch from a non-admin account I will get an error message saying it can't write the file to the installation directory. Launching it silently from an elevated command prom… --- ## [Copy paste tags with options for artwork](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/copy-paste-tags-with-options-for-artwork/40816)
**Author:** [@stevehero](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/stevehero)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2018, 12:01pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/copy-paste-tags-with-options-for-artwork/40816 "2018-02-15T12:01:20Z")
I’m hoping to have the option to overwrite, keep or even add to existing artwork when copying tags for just artwork. Often times the music I’m copying to has worse or better quality artwork so it would be great to have … --- ## [REQUEST: change inconsistent save behavior](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/request-change-inconsistent-save-behavior/19760)
**Author:** [@Zerow](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Zerow)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2018, 11:15am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/request-change-inconsistent-save-behavior/19760 "2018-02-15T11:15:23Z")
I have noticed a difference in behavior that is just nasty in terms of trying to not make mistakes, especially when you are working long and perform dozens of tasks If you click any field in Tag Panel and start to write… --- ## [REQUEST: activate previous / next button for selected files](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/request-activate-previous-next-button-for-selected-files/19796)
**Author:** [@Zerow](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Zerow)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2018, 4:24pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/request-activate-previous-next-button-for-selected-files/19796 "2018-02-14T16:24:38Z")
So the Extended Tags icon has two two buttons: \<\< and \>\> They allow to circle through files, right? But what files? Every files? Yes- and no. Because those buttons are only active when only one file is selected, thus sh… --- ## [REQUEST: place last used filtering expression always on the top of the list](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/request-place-last-used-filtering-expression-always-on-the-top-of-the-list/19783)
**Author:** [@Zerow](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Zerow)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2018, 3:48pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/request-place-last-used-filtering-expression-always-on-the-top-of-the-list/19783 "2018-02-14T15:48:58Z")
As always, with time passing by my history of filtering expressions is filled with garbage I no longer need. Very often they are quite similar to each other as I often look for the same thing in various fields or change … --- ## [REQUEST: make empty fields somehow stand out](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/request-make-empty-fields-somehow-stand-out/19405)
**Author:** [@Zerow](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Zerow)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2018, 10:25pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/request-make-empty-fields-somehow-stand-out/19405 "2018-02-13T22:25:13Z")
I would like to propose an option for the user to have all or some specific fields somehow stand out if they are empty for the selected single file; or in case of a group of files, if at least one of them does not have a… --- ## [Complete Date Instead of Year Only](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/complete-date-instead-of-year-only/40787)
**Author:** [@ericb223](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/ericb223)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2018, 2:00pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/complete-date-instead-of-year-only/40787 "2018-02-13T14:00:34Z")
Is there a settings option to append the complete date to a track instead of just the year by itself? --- ## [Case-Converting Only 2 Field Names](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/case-converting-only-2-field-names/19748)
**Author:** [@matej.golian](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/matej.golian)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2018, 9:42am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/case-converting-only-2-field-names/19748 "2018-02-13T09:42:43Z")
Hello, I have read the FAQ, but I just can’t figure this out. At the moment all my field names are uppercase. I would like to perform case conversion so that only the field names “CUESHEET” and “LOG” become lowercase (… --- ## [REQUEST: change inconsistent behavior user created elements](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/request-change-inconsistent-behavior-user-created-elements/19785)
**Author:** [@Zerow](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Zerow)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2018, 8:26am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/request-change-inconsistent-behavior-user-created-elements/19785 "2018-02-13T08:26:45Z")
The obvious inconsistency is this: actions can be moved around on their list in the Action Groups window and do not have to be in alphabetical order; while Export window do not have the UP and DOWN icon and every new Exp… --- ## [Switch fields action](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/switch-fields-action/19759)
**Author:** [@Zerow](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Zerow)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2018, 9:38pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/switch-fields-action/19759 "2018-02-09T21:38:01Z")
Right now Mp3tag provides us with an option for clearing of fields. You choose "Remove fields" from the "Select action type" drop down list and you can list fields that you want to remove \[clear them of any data\]. We can… --- ## [Featured Artists](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/featured-artists/19742)
**Author:** [@Mokona](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Mokona)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2018, 6:16am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/featured-artists/19742 "2018-02-10T06:16:58Z")
I have searched through the forum, and tried a number of potential options, but have not quite found the right mix of actions for my needs. Some of what I found works, but only partially. I need a bit of help tweeking … --- ## [Windows Explorer # Field](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/windows-explorer-field/19777)
**Author:** [@ccr294](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/ccr294)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2018, 3:28pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/windows-explorer-field/19777 "2018-02-08T15:28:16Z")
Can the field ‘#’ be edited? It is a field in windows explorer and is used as the main filter - I can not find it in this application - thank you --- ## [Adding numbers to a File Name](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/adding-numbers-to-a-file-name/19781)
**Author:** [@TheRealTomTom](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/TheRealTomTom)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2018, 8:20am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/adding-numbers-to-a-file-name/19781 "2018-02-08T08:20:12Z")
I am trying to rename my files for an audiobook series so in the car they are in order. So the current title is just Character1 I.mp3 Character2 I.mp3 Character1 II.mp3 Character3 I.mp3 etcetc I want to add 001 … --- ## [REQUEST: Extended Tags upgrade](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/request-extended-tags-upgrade/19761)
**Author:** [@Zerow](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Zerow)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2018, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/request-extended-tags-upgrade/19761 "2018-02-07T20:28:35Z")
So we have the Extended Tags icon that comes handy when we want to see all of the tag fields used- and not just those that we know of. Extended Tags also mandatory tries to show us the attached cover How about data like… --- ## [Library feature - the next step?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/library-feature-the-next-step/19731)
**Author:** [@Zerow](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Zerow)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2018, 8:16pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/library-feature-the-next-step/19731 "2018-02-07T20:16:09Z")
Here is a question: how do you keep the same composer and / or lyricist for the same song that was recorder by various artists? Let’s say I like some song. I also acquired cover versions of it. I put the accurate data i… --- ## [64-bit Version? Is there one available?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/64-bit-version-is-there-one-available/19767)
**Author:** [@Bluesky](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Bluesky)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2018, 4:49pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/64-bit-version-is-there-one-available/19767 "2018-02-06T16:49:04Z")
Although I have no issues with the 32-bit version, I am curious if there is a 64-bit version of MP3TAG available? Thank you! --- ## [Add/change tags](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/add-change-tags/19752)
**Author:** [@sadaunhe1](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/sadaunhe1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2018, 4:12pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/add-change-tags/19752 "2018-02-05T16:12:32Z")
Hello. I am new here, so this may be an old request, but I cannot find any related articles on the forum. A little background to this request… I recently moved from iTunes to JRiver Media Center 23. When I ported my iTu… --- ## [Is it possible to create a second box in the tag panel for Genre which will list the genres in the selected files?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/is-it-possible-to-create-a-second-box-in-the-tag-panel-for-genre-which-will-list-the-genres-in-the-selected-files/19729)
**Author:** [@confucius](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/confucius)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2018, 6:39pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/is-it-possible-to-create-a-second-box-in-the-tag-panel-for-genre-which-will-list-the-genres-in-the-selected-files/19729 "2018-02-04T18:39:06Z")
Hi, Is it possible to create a second box in the tag panel for Genre which will list the genres in the selected files? I would like it do it in the same way as Title & Artist etc. I know people will not want to change … --- ## [Write Tags to FLAC (and Possibly Other) Files in Alphabetical Order](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/write-tags-to-flac-and-possibly-other-files-in-alphabetical-order/19747)
**Author:** [@matej.golian](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/matej.golian)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2018, 6:31pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/write-tags-to-flac-and-possibly-other-files-in-alphabetical-order/19747 "2018-02-04T18:31:31Z")
Hello, First of all, thanks for MP3Tag, it’s very useful and intuitive and it makes life much easier. I have discovered something probably nobody else in the world would ever care about, so just disregard my post, if y… --- ## [2 Ideas: Comment hover, Cover display window size](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/2-ideas-comment-hover-cover-display-window-size/19753)
**Author:** [@Mikeez](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Mikeez)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2018, 6:26pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/2-ideas-comment-hover-cover-display-window-size/19753 "2018-02-04T18:26:31Z")
Hi there, I love this program and I’ve donated in the past. Just suggesting a couple of feature ideas after having used it for a big project. When hovering over comments, what about making the full text appear within th… --- ## [REQUEST: pre-load of files](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/request-pre-load-of-files/19265)
**Author:** [@Zerow](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Zerow)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2018, 5:14pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/request-pre-load-of-files/19265 "2018-02-04T17:14:01Z")
I would like Mp3tag to somehow run in itself the background after the system waking up, loading up designated folders / playlists It’s not every time that I use Mp3tag and it not that I run it from the starting of the o… --- ## [Can't access MusicBrainz, error 503](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/cant-access-musicbrainz-error-503/19714)
**Author:** [@dukdukgoos](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/dukdukgoos)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2018, 12:05pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/cant-access-musicbrainz-error-503/19714 "2018-02-04T12:05:21Z")
Started happening after upgrading to 2.86, not sure if it’s unrelated or not… --- ## [Convert or Add ID3v tags to MP4 Files](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/convert-or-add-id3v-tags-to-mp4-files/19750)
**Author:** [@s4zando](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/s4zando)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2018, 6:59pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/convert-or-add-id3v-tags-to-mp4-files/19750 "2018-02-02T18:59:00Z")
It would be great to have the ability to convert or add ID3v tags to MP4 files. (I have some players that, amazingly, will play .m4a files, but can’t read MP4 tags, or some characters within the MP4 tag). I believe that… --- ## [Disappearing cover art from music directories/folders](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/disappearing-cover-art-from-music-directories-folders/19739)
**Author:** [@Rohnan](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Rohnan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2018, 6:46pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/disappearing-cover-art-from-music-directories-folders/19739 "2018-02-02T18:46:28Z")
I use thumbnails for all my picture, video & audio files. Icaros helps with the video files & MP3Tag helps with the music cover art. At least it did until last week when I updated to v2.86. After applying the update l… --- ## [how can i let mp3tag to see more fied tag for example foobar rating?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-can-i-let-mp3tag-to-see-more-fied-tag-for-example-foobar-rating/19730)
**Author:** [@rama](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/rama)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2018, 9:51am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-can-i-let-mp3tag-to-see-more-fied-tag-for-example-foobar-rating/19730 "2018-01-29T09:51:12Z")
hi i really love mp3tag , with the time i started to learn all its power i have searched in the forum ,but i did no find a good answer well , for example foobar write in the file this rate value this is a screenshot … --- ## [Can anyone help me with this error?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/can-anyone-help-me-with-this-error/19722)
**Author:** [@jrsousa2](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/jrsousa2)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2018, 5:00pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/can-anyone-help-me-with-this-error/19722 "2018-01-27T17:00:54Z")
The replace command in the image is not working. Any clues why? Thanks --- ## [Question about cover art](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/question-about-cover-art/19720)
**Author:** [@treadhead194](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/treadhead194)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2018, 10:09am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/question-about-cover-art/19720 "2018-01-27T10:09:43Z")
Is it possible, once the cover art is saved in the mp3, to copy the art and place it somewhere else other than another mp3, say a folder for later use or reference? I’ve tried copy and paste but needless to say that don’… --- ## [The new library feature](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/the-new-library-feature/19719)
**Author:** [@wonderboyy](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/wonderboyy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2018, 4:02pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/the-new-library-feature/19719 "2018-01-26T16:02:12Z")
Hello Florian, tested the new library feature with 80.000 song files from external hard disk. That really speeded up read time from one hour to only five minutes. Great! In the past, when opening the 80.000 song files… --- ## [Retry a file operation](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/retry-a-file-operation/18951)
**Author:** [@Dieterdost](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Dieterdost)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2018, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/retry-a-file-operation/18951 "2018-01-25T16:37:37Z")
Hi, I like this software. I’ve been using it for a long time. It’s great, believe me. The best. Only one thing… maybe two. I use XYplorer. It’s another great software every window user should at least take a look at. … --- ## [Need some help Moving Files to new location](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/need-some-help-moving-files-to-new-location/19701)
**Author:** [@michaelvdw](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/michaelvdw)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2018, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/need-some-help-moving-files-to-new-location/19701 "2018-01-18T20:52:28Z")
Hi All, I’m using Mp3tag in conjunction with dBpoweramp to clean up my library. I thought I’d easily be able to move everything to a new location on my NAS using the Tag-Filename function, but quickly found out it didn… [Previous page](https://community.mp3tag.de/c/general/20.md?page=44) [Next page](https://community.mp3tag.de/c/general/20.md?page=46)