# General Discussion **URL:** https://community.mp3tag.de/c/general/20.md?page=56 [Latest](https://community.mp3tag.de/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.mp3tag.de/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.mp3tag.de/tags.md) **Page:** 57 --- ## [Reporting 'Listened to' Episodes with Rockbox](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/reporting-listened-to-episodes-with-rockbox/17902)
**Author:** [@rko31415](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/rko31415)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2016, 5:19pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/reporting-listened-to-episodes-with-rockbox/17902 "2016-04-29T17:19:07Z")
Rockbox (on Ipod) is great, but has one big flaw. It doesn’t (reliably or easily) report when podcast episodes have been listened to. So I keep links (shortcuts) on the laptop that point to episodes on the IPOD. As I l… --- ## [Sorting by filetype](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/sorting-by-filetype/17893)
**Author:** [@Zerow](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Zerow)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2016, 7:30pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/sorting-by-filetype/17893 "2016-04-26T19:30:08Z")
I have a question about the first column, where the icon of files are shown Why does clicking this column does not sort out the files by filetype? Why I must use a separate column to do so? Clicking that very first co… --- ## [Use special program at double clicks... except](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/use-special-program-at-double-clicks-except/17892)
**Author:** [@Zerow](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Zerow)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2016, 5:08pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/use-special-program-at-double-clicks-except/17892 "2016-04-26T17:08:27Z")
I propose one small change In File \> Options \> Tools there is this "Default tool" option that can be enabled What it changes the behavior of a double click: instead of playing the file, it executes one of the predefine… --- ## [FEATURE REQUEST: Zooming in list view](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/feature-request-zooming-in-list-view/17244)
**Author:** [@Etz](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Etz)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2016, 2:30pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/feature-request-zooming-in-list-view/17244 "2016-04-21T14:30:23Z")
As I own multiple High DPI displays, there would be very convinient to zoom in “columns view” sometimes. Pretty much like most of the web browsers have options to zoom in content they are displaying. --- ## [Release date editable on iTunes if they are audiobook](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/release-date-editable-on-itunes-if-they-are-audiobook/17864)
**Author:** [@TOGETOGE](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/TOGETOGE)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2016, 10:06am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/release-date-editable-on-itunes-if-they-are-audiobook/17864 "2016-04-18T10:06:13Z")
If the file media type are Audiobook, you can change YEAR(Release Date) tag on iTunes to YYYY-MM-DD format from YYYY format. Has someone already knew? I use iTunes for Windows version 12.3.3 (64bit) --- ## [Feature Request: Cue sheet to tag](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/feature-request-cue-sheet-to-tag/7050)
**Author:** [@Mojetitak](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Mojetitak)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2016, 1:01am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/feature-request-cue-sheet-to-tag/7050 "2016-04-18T01:01:18Z")
Wouldn’t it be nice if mp3tag could tag files according to cue sheet info? Right now i have to export cue info to the text file and then tag my files with “text file to tag” option. I think it would be so much better i… --- ## [Filename Title?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/filename-title/17839)
**Author:** [@bobb](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/bobb)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2016, 3:10am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/filename-title/17839 "2016-04-12T03:10:19Z")
Is there a way to have the Title field get the information from the Filename field? TIA. (Brillant app BTW) --- ## [In 2016, what is the best equivalent of Mp3tag for .wav files (not .flac files)?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/in-2016-what-is-the-best-equivalent-of-mp3tag-for-wav-files-not-flac-files/17798)
**Author:** [@c627627](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/c627627)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2016, 6:56pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/in-2016-what-is-the-best-equivalent-of-mp3tag-for-wav-files-not-flac-files/17798 "2016-04-10T18:56:04Z")
Certain car radios only read .wav files and cannot read .flac files. Therefore, what is the best freeware to transfer tags from lossy .mp3 to lossless .wav if .flac cannot be used? --- ## [WAV Files](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/wav-files/16368)
**Author:** [@videomen](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/videomen)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2016, 1:25pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/wav-files/16368 "2016-04-10T13:25:29Z")
The description says it all. I just downloaded this application hoping I could edit meta tags in WAV files, but it does not seem to support this. Or is there anything I might be doing wrong? I am new to this, so any help… --- ## [Suggestion: Add an "OR" operator to FIELDS input of actions](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/suggestion-add-an-or-operator-to-fields-input-of-actions/17816)
**Author:** [@jackpots](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/jackpots)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2016, 7:55pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/suggestion-add-an-or-operator-to-fields-input-of-actions/17816 "2016-04-07T19:55:37Z")
It is my impression that to apply a set of rules in actions to more than one tag field, one has to create multiply actions sets or use \_TAG. However and often, \_TAG is too indiscriminate and affects tags that should not … --- ## [Can I automate/use action: Remove Tags & then Covert Filename - Tag](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/can-i-automate-use-action-remove-tags-then-covert-filename-tag/17801)
**Author:** [@Backflipcoders](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Backflipcoders)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2016, 5:05pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/can-i-automate-use-action-remove-tags-then-covert-filename-tag/17801 "2016-04-06T17:05:03Z")
I have looked through the FAQ, and the actions section, and don’t believe there is anything to answer this question. Does anyone know a way to make these 3 steps a ‘one click operation’ or action? Here is how I use Mp3… --- ## [Any plans to add support for m-TAGS in a future release?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/any-plans-to-add-support-for-m-tags-in-a-future-release/17778)
**Author:** [@just\_Addict](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/just_Addict)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2016, 3:27am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/any-plans-to-add-support-for-m-tags-in-a-future-release/17778 "2016-04-06T03:27:44Z")
As the title says :slight\_smile: Will you be considering adding support for m-TAGS in a future release? m-TAGS gets around so many issues with the difference in support for tags in media files that I’m almost totally sw… --- ## [pre-purchase question](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/pre-purchase-question/17802)
**Author:** [@paradive](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/paradive)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2016, 6:35pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/pre-purchase-question/17802 "2016-03-31T18:35:36Z")
if i buy… will it batch-fetch cover art for my entire (over 60GB) mp3 library? also, will it place individual (i.e. “cover.jpg”) files in each respective folder? --- ## [Mp3tag in the PortableApps.com Format](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tag-in-the-portableapps-com-format/16149)
**Author:** [@mwayne](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/mwayne)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2016, 2:32pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tag-in-the-portableapps-com-format/16149 "2016-03-22T14:32:19Z")
Hi everyone, Wouldn’t it be great to have an official portable app of Mp3tag? There is already a portable version HERE. But further development is useless if the author doesn’t give his permission. @Florian Would you… --- ## [CTRL + C](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/ctrl-c/17719)
**Author:** [@Zerow](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Zerow)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2016, 8:55pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/ctrl-c/17719 "2016-03-15T20:55:55Z")
I propose adding the ability to copy files via CTRL + C shortcut Right now for selected files you have to select “Copy” form the right click menu; and navigate within Mp3tag into a specific folder. So if a user already … --- ## [How do I add a BAND or ALBUMARTIST column?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-do-i-add-a-band-or-albumartist-column/17748)
**Author:** [@rayw](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/rayw)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2016, 12:36pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-do-i-add-a-band-or-albumartist-column/17748 "2016-03-15T12:36:14Z")
I need help adding a BAND or ALBUMARTIST column. All of my files are mp3. I’m ripping them in dBpoweramp and setting the Band tag only so that I can refer to it when naming the files. I’m intentionally leaving Album Ar… --- ## [Remove field from filename.](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/remove-field-from-filename/17753)
**Author:** [@X-Tropic](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/X-Tropic)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2016, 12:27pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/remove-field-from-filename/17753 "2016-03-15T12:27:32Z")
Hi! I have track, for example: “Roger Sanchez - My Way (Original Mix) Stealth Records” I import “Stealth Records” to publisher… open mp3tag… choose guess values, source format: %\_filename% guessing pattern: %\_filena… --- ## [Total Length of All Tracks](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/total-length-of-all-tracks/17750)
**Author:** [@jerrybo](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/jerrybo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2016, 2:41pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/total-length-of-all-tracks/17750 "2016-03-14T14:41:17Z")
Hi MP3Tag is a great product! I have a question. Is there a way to get the total length of selected or highlighted tracks. For instance: I add 3 albums to the edit screen and select the tracks that I want. In order … --- ## [File Modified Data and Time Question](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/file-modified-data-and-time-question/17706)
**Author:** [@d2b](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/d2b)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2016, 6:38pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/file-modified-data-and-time-question/17706 "2016-03-08T18:38:26Z")
Is it possible to include an action item in an action group so that when that particular action group is executed, the file modification date DOES NOT change unless actual changes are made to tags or files by that action… --- ## [Suggested new action for action groups: "Add"](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/suggested-new-action-for-action-groups-add/17729)
**Author:** [@LeCluz](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/LeCluz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2016, 3:24pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/suggested-new-action-for-action-groups-add/17729 "2016-03-08T15:24:52Z")
Hi There, I love mp3tag because it is very powerful for tag manipulation in batch processing. The possibility to search / replace and use regular expression in the tags is awesome. I however found a missing action tha… --- ## [Suggestion: Documentation Examples](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/suggestion-documentation-examples/17721)
**Author:** [@spincycle](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/spincycle)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2016, 3:05pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/suggestion-documentation-examples/17721 "2016-03-06T15:05:02Z")
Let me start by saying I have been using MP3TAG for years, and I love it. I have donated several times to Florian to support the effort. However, every once in a while I need to do something a little more complicated an… --- ## [MD5Audio for Actions](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/md5audio-for-actions/16908)
**Author:** [@jackpots](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/jackpots)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2016, 9:14pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/md5audio-for-actions/16908 "2016-03-05T21:14:05Z")
Is there the ability to get %\_md5audio% in Actions and not just Export? If not, please include the ability. Thanks. --- ## [Reset track number in filename for new disc](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/reset-track-number-in-filename-for-new-disc/17693)
**Author:** [@Campus](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Campus)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2016, 10:59am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/reset-track-number-in-filename-for-new-disc/17693 "2016-02-26T10:59:04Z")
Hi, I would like to separate the logical view of a multi-disc album from the physical view. Because of that the Track field should use all tracks from all discs: the first track from the first disc would be 01/28 and th… --- ## [OS X version ... settings, etc.](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/os-x-version-settings-etc/17678)
**Author:** [@Audio\_ELF](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Audio_ELF)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2016, 1:23pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/os-x-version-settings-etc/17678 "2016-02-25T13:23:49Z")
Can anyone help me … I’m now using the (official) OS X / Wine version of MP3Tag. However before I moved to this I used Windows version and created lots of Actions. I was easily able to move the Actions from one install… --- ## [Transparent tag panel](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/transparent-tag-panel/17644)
**Author:** [@Zerow](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Zerow)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2016, 7:30pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/transparent-tag-panel/17644 "2016-02-23T19:30:34Z")
I'd like to suggest a possibility of making the tag panel transparent, to the likening of the user To save precious space I started to use the tag panel in a non-docked way. It would be useful for me now to be able to m… --- ## [How to add lyrics from text file ?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-add-lyrics-from-text-file/17684)
**Author:** [@Ishan](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Ishan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2016, 9:45am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-add-lyrics-from-text-file/17684 "2016-02-23T09:45:25Z")
I want to add lyrics from text file. for example: Filename: All By Myself - Celine Dion Text File: All By Myself - Celine Dion.txt I want to add lyrics from that file and then delete the .txt file. is it possible ? … --- ## [\[feature suggestion\] keep focus on last folder in directory selection](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/feature-suggestion-keep-focus-on-last-folder-in-directory-selection/17679)
**Author:** [@DidiD](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/DidiD)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2016, 6:39am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/feature-suggestion-keep-focus-on-last-folder-in-directory-selection/17679 "2016-02-23T06:39:14Z")
I have a hierarchical folder structure Music// with several hundred Artists under the Music folder. When wanting to select another artist / album in the folder selection window I go 2 levels up to the level. But then t… --- ## [Batch renaming mp3's](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/batch-renaming-mp3s/17683)
**Author:** [@Carloscda86](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Carloscda86)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2016, 5:07am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/batch-renaming-mp3s/17683 "2016-02-23T05:07:39Z")
New to the forum & MP3Tag. Wanted to know if it was possible to batch rename mp3’s? This is what I have… (2K Throwback) Remy Ma - Conceited (Instrumental) Is there a way to take out “(2K Throwback)” in a batch mode vs … --- ## [\[Feature suggestion\] Tools menu for custom commands](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/feature-suggestion-tools-menu-for-custom-commands/17675)
**Author:** [@LaurenBacall](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/LaurenBacall)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2016, 6:16am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/feature-suggestion-tools-menu-for-custom-commands/17675 "2016-02-22T06:16:35Z")
Since the custom Tool commands (Options\>Tools) are frequently used by some users, is there a reason why the Tools menu is reserved for only the default items? Being able to more quickly access custom commands from the… --- ## [Different Shortcut Key for Favorites](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/different-shortcut-key-for-favorites/17668)
**Author:** [@rko31415](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/rko31415)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2016, 11:16pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/different-shortcut-key-for-favorites/17668 "2016-02-20T23:16:07Z")
I load up 20K podcasts, which takes some time, then I accidentally hit CTL+F instead of F3, losing a few minutes of load time. I’ve done this enough that I had to remove my favorites configuration. Would be nice to have … [Previous page](https://community.mp3tag.de/c/general/20.md?page=55) [Next page](https://community.mp3tag.de/c/general/20.md?page=57)