# Support **URL:** https://community.mp3tag.de/c/support/19.md?page=158 [Latest](https://community.mp3tag.de/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.mp3tag.de/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.mp3tag.de/tags.md) **Page:** 159 --- ## [Cannot export to Excel as "csv" file](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/cannot-export-to-excel-as-csv-file/48132)
**Author:** [@xpac5896a](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/xpac5896a)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2020, 12:06pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/cannot-export-to-excel-as-csv-file/48132 "2020-03-11T12:06:51Z")
Trying to export to Excel using "csv' but for some reason, I get an error message stating "File'C"\\TEMP4\\mp3tag.csv' cannot be opened for writing". I've done this many times but have never received this message, as a ma… --- ## [Brackets display order - \[ \] ( ) { }](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/brackets-display-order/18381)
**Author:** [@Zerow](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Zerow)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2020, 6:31pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/brackets-display-order/18381 "2020-03-08T18:31:50Z")
Is there a way to achieve such order, at least in the \_FILENAME and / or TITLE tag field?: Song Song \[Some Info\] Song (Some Info) Song {Some Info} Right now, if i use the %\_filename% for the sort order, I get Son… --- ## [Modifying the Modified Timestamp](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/modifying-the-modified-timestamp/48073)
**Author:** [@Wirrunna](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Wirrunna)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2020, 3:05pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/modifying-the-modified-timestamp/48073 "2020-03-07T15:05:08Z")
I have a huge library of FLAC and MP3 files and have started looking at adding a tag for Dynamic Range. The easiest tool that I have found so far is a Foobar addin that calculates the Dynamic Range and saves it in a tag… --- ## [Files in Windows Explorer](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/files-in-windows-explorer/48058)
**Author:** [@chrob61](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/chrob61)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2020, 2:55pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/files-in-windows-explorer/48058 "2020-03-07T14:55:59Z")
I would like to change the way my files are shown in windows explorer Currently, they are sorted as follows: I:/Music Artist Album file information \*in this configuration, I have an Artist subdirectory and then an … --- ## [Saving text to notepad and excel](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/saving-text-to-notepad-and-excel/48093)
**Author:** [@allmusicman](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/allmusicman)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2020, 1:36pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/saving-text-to-notepad-and-excel/48093 "2020-03-06T13:36:04Z")
hello, when i import an album,how do i save the text to notepad and excel before i begin to remove the tags ? --- ## [Tag to Foldername possible?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tag-to-foldername-possible/48081)
**Author:** [@DeadVoivod](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/DeadVoivod)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2020, 8:49am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tag-to-foldername-possible/48081 "2020-03-05T08:49:57Z")
My new radio omits the album tag, which is f.ex. 1999 - Album1, and instead uses the normal folder name, which only is Album1, no year preceding. I would like to change all my folder names, so that they would exactly lo… --- ## [Copying value from a field \*or\* another field to another single field](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/copying-value-from-a-field-or-another-field-to-another-single-field/48090)
**Author:** [@DJNeidermeyer](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/DJNeidermeyer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2020, 7:19pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/copying-value-from-a-field-or-another-field-to-another-single-field/48090 "2020-03-05T19:19:44Z")
I searched the existing forums and didn't find an answer, and I tried a bunch of boolean stuff and it didn't work. Recently discovered my CD ripping program has been putting the record label in different fields for mp3s… --- ## [Massively name different rows from a text file to an mp3file column](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/massively-name-different-rows-from-a-text-file-to-an-mp3file-column/48085)
**Author:** [@Kary](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Kary)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2020, 2:25pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/massively-name-different-rows-from-a-text-file-to-an-mp3file-column/48085 "2020-03-05T14:25:12Z")
Hello friends I have a question to ask you. I would be very grateful if you help me with this. I want to name a large list of names in the "interpreter" column of mp3tag. Doing it manually is a journey of several months… --- ## [User Defined Tools w. Multi-Parameters](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/user-defined-tools-w-multi-parameters/48084)
**Author:** [@rko31415](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/rko31415)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2020, 2:08pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/user-defined-tools-w-multi-parameters/48084 "2020-03-05T14:08:32Z")
I have a User Defined Tool as follows: Path: C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Mp3tag\\Mp3tag.exe Parameter: "%title%%\_filename%" all selected files = check I use a "reference file" for each of my podcasts (1 per podcast) that h… --- ## [Album Artist Confusion](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/album-artist-confusion/48068)
**Author:** [@borgesp](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/borgesp)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2020, 6:14am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/album-artist-confusion/48068 "2020-03-05T06:14:18Z")
I have recently started using MP3TAG to remove ID3 tags that were inadvertently added to some of my Flac files. I have a couple of questions after reviewing the results. When viewing the resulting files in MP3TAG the … --- ## [Naming Sub Directory](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/naming-sub-directory/48062)
**Author:** [@Smudger](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Smudger)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2020, 1:24pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/naming-sub-directory/48062 "2020-03-03T13:24:12Z")
Morning All I do know that you can name a directory using the \_DIRECTORY %album% which is great, but is there please a way that I can create the main directory of the album artist name and then create a subdirectory wit… --- ## [ARTISTSORT for artists with "The", "A" and "An" on their names](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/artistsort-for-artists-with-the-a-and-an-on-their-names/48046)
**Author:** [@Flamiusrex31](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Flamiusrex31)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2020, 5:57am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/artistsort-for-artists-with-the-a-and-an-on-their-names/48046 "2020-03-03T05:57:04Z")
Hi, I'm new to the "Actions" feature and was hoping you can help me out with something: I usually use ARTISTSORT to sort my music library, but I only fill that tag with artists their names start with "The", "A" or "An" … --- ## [Security Blocking Download](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/security-blocking-download/47931)
**Author:** [@pdcman](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/pdcman)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2020, 2:36pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/security-blocking-download/47931 "2020-03-01T14:36:59Z")
Just changed my PC and trying to download MP3Tag. I'm getting the following message:- # Can’t connect securely to this page This might be because the site uses outdated or unsafe TLS security settings. If this keeps ha… --- ## [MP3 data import into MP3TAG](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3-data-import-into-mp3tag/48039)
**Author:** [@izzyforeal](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/izzyforeal)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2020, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3-data-import-into-mp3tag/48039 "2020-02-29T17:04:31Z")
I have a quick question. When I have an MP3 that's been downloaded and it has a ARTIST NAME - SONG TITLE I right click the song and select MP3TAG to open it. When I do everything is blank and needs filled in. If I hover … --- ## [Exporting exactly three tag fields to reimport, slight formatting problem](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/exporting-exactly-three-tag-fields-to-reimport-slight-formatting-problem/48027)
**Author:** [@DJNeidermeyer](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/DJNeidermeyer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2020, 7:27pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/exporting-exactly-three-tag-fields-to-reimport-slight-formatting-problem/48027 "2020-02-28T19:27:47Z")
Hi, this is quite simple to many, but I'm quite the newb when it comes to exporting to a text file to then use that text file in Convert. Would you take a look at the following language and can someone tell me why it's g… --- ## [Action "Replace Comment field " doesnt work](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/action-replace-comment-field-doesnt-work/48002)
**Author:** [@MP3Tagger](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/MP3Tagger)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2020, 7:03pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/action-replace-comment-field-doesnt-work/48002 "2020-02-26T19:03:20Z")
I created a user action because i want to remove some fields (this works fine) and replace every existing comment or empty comment fields by a unique string (this only works temporary): Here the result (in german) i get… --- ## [How to strip ITUNNORM Soundcheck values from multiple tracks?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-strip-itunnorm-soundcheck-values-from-multiple-tracks/15704)
**Author:** [@stevep2](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/stevep2)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2020, 11:53pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-strip-itunnorm-soundcheck-values-from-multiple-tracks/15704 "2020-02-25T23:53:58Z")
Hi. I have a large music collection which I manage in iTunes but play via a Sonos device. Last week I mistakenly switched sound check on in iTunes & it went through the whole library ‘normalising’ the sound. The results… --- ## [Find or search for lowercase first letters](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/find-or-search-for-lowercase-first-letters/47812)
**Author:** [@DTW](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/DTW)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2020, 8:12am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/find-or-search-for-lowercase-first-letters/47812 "2020-02-26T08:12:58Z")
I can see that there are some methods within the forum to address uppercase first letter issues Is there a way, using the Find function ( or any other method), to find files that have some lowercase first letters in the… --- ## ["Comment" field in Windows Explorer not shown](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/comment-field-in-windows-explorer-not-shown/47586)
**Author:** [@ycekyll](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/ycekyll)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2020, 7:13am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/comment-field-in-windows-explorer-not-shown/47586 "2020-02-26T07:13:38Z")
I noticed a peculiar thing ... I configured Windows Explorer (Win7) to show the "comments" field so that I can see the comments contained in the "comments" field of my mp3 files. But that information does not appear in … --- ## [Issue running on MacOS Catalina beta](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/issue-running-on-macos-catalina-beta/46254)
**Author:** [@henryyjjames](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/henryyjjames)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2020, 5:49pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/issue-running-on-macos-catalina-beta/46254 "2020-02-25T17:49:44Z")
I am trying to run MP3TAG on my Mac, but since I am on the developer beta version of MacOS, I am unable to. The message I am getting is “Mp3tag.app” can’t be opened because its integrity cannot be verified. - This sof… --- ## [Control "remove fields actions"](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/control-remove-fields-actions/47980)
**Author:** [@JohnnyLED](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/JohnnyLED)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2020, 5:30am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/control-remove-fields-actions/47980 "2020-02-25T05:30:57Z")
Is there a way to remove fields actions so things are NOT REMOVED from the metadata of the file, unless the fields filled in? All I want to do often times, is add a picture to the files and leave everything else alone. … --- ## [Difficulty with Unknown discs on Bluesound Vault2i](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/difficulty-with-unknown-discs-on-bluesound-vault2i/47976)
**Author:** [@Blue2i](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Blue2i)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2020, 8:39pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/difficulty-with-unknown-discs-on-bluesound-vault2i/47976 "2020-02-24T20:39:29Z")
I am not a computer guy - Though Once I'm shown how to do - I do OK. I have a Bluesound Vault 2i . I have approximately 150 Unknown discs recorded in FLAC on the hard drive. Live shows from the 60s, 70s,80s and others.… --- ## [Filter to list files where folderpath matches the artist](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/filter-to-list-files-where-folderpath-matches-the-artist/47973)
**Author:** [@ThomasMeister](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/ThomasMeister)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2020, 6:08pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/filter-to-list-files-where-folderpath-matches-the-artist/47973 "2020-02-24T18:08:53Z")
Why this filter dont work with "%artist%"? Where is the mistake? --- ## [Updating title field based on another field](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/updating-title-field-based-on-another-field/47970)
**Author:** [@geojay](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/geojay)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2020, 12:49pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/updating-title-field-based-on-another-field/47970 "2020-02-24T12:49:50Z")
I would like to unconditionally replace the existing Title field with the string "Episode %track%". I'm new to MP3Tag and I think I need to use the Replace Action but I can't work out what should be in the "Original" fie… --- ## [Easy way to Rate Music?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/easy-way-to-rate-music/47895)
**Author:** [@sadsack5000](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/sadsack5000)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2020, 11:06am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/easy-way-to-rate-music/47895 "2020-02-24T11:06:24Z")
Hi, Is there any way i can add ratings to my music files quickly and easily with mp3tag? E.g. 3 stars Im not after anything cryptic, just a a straight up 1-5 rating Thanks --- ## [Batch edit of title field for Subaru car radio](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/batch-edit-of-title-field-for-subaru-car-radio/47963)
**Author:** [@fycn](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/fycn)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2020, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/batch-edit-of-title-field-for-subaru-car-radio/47963 "2020-02-23T21:56:52Z")
My Subaru radio (2019 Crosstrek) reads MP3's from my USB by alphabetical title name listed in the MP3 file properties, is there a way to batch rename the title field in MP3TAG? This is how my MP3's are named (windows ex… --- ## [Export M3U script to ignore sub folders](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/export-m3u-script-to-ignore-sub-folders/47955)
**Author:** [@RussianMix](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/RussianMix)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2020, 3:49pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/export-m3u-script-to-ignore-sub-folders/47955 "2020-02-23T15:49:16Z")
I have 500 folders i need to batch create M3U file for each folder (album), currently i use export script that looks like this $filename(m3u,ansi)#EXTM3U $loop(%\_filename\_ext%)#EXTINF:%\_length\_seconds%,%artist% - %title… --- ## [iTunes specific tags](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/itunes-specific-tags/43769)
**Author:** [@FLX90](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/FLX90)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2020, 4:27pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/itunes-specific-tags/43769 "2020-02-23T16:27:12Z")
Hello, I use Mp3tag to tag my whole iTunes-library (m4a-files). I want the media to look exactly like iTunes purchased m4a-files. But there are three fields I couldn't handle: Apple Store Country ('sfID') Album Titl… --- ## [Add zeros as padding to track numbers](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/add-zeros-as-padding-to-track-numbers/47921)
**Author:** [@folkie46](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/folkie46)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2020, 4:59am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/add-zeros-as-padding-to-track-numbers/47921 "2020-02-22T04:59:14Z")
I simply want to change the track numbers in the metadata from 1, 2 3 to 01, 02, 03 etc. Can this be done quickly and easily for albums and how do I do it? --- ## [How to apply a filter](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-apply-a-filter/47945)
**Author:** [@mville](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/mville)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2020, 7:46pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-apply-a-filter/47945 "2020-02-21T19:46:45Z")
How do I apply a filter if I have Auto-apply filter disabled? The auto-apply behaviour with Auto-apply filter enabled, when trying to enter complex filters with a large library, can be very annoying. Also, can we have … [Previous page](https://community.mp3tag.de/c/support/19.md?page=157) [Next page](https://community.mp3tag.de/c/support/19.md?page=159)