# Support **URL:** https://community.mp3tag.de/c/support/19.md?page=181 [Latest](https://community.mp3tag.de/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.mp3tag.de/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.mp3tag.de/tags.md) **Page:** 182 --- ## [Strip out part of album title to create a playlist file](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/strip-out-part-of-album-title-to-create-a-playlist-file/43826)
**Author:** [@gsa999](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/gsa999)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2018, 11:30am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/strip-out-part-of-album-title-to-create-a-playlist-file/43826 "2018-12-28T11:30:51Z")
Hi, I have several album titles that could have a (CD1), (CD2) or even (CD1 - Bonus) at the end of them, whenever they consist of more than 1 CD. For example: The Best Rock Album In The World (CD1) The Best Rock Album … --- ## [File explorer context in Microsoft Store version](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/file-explorer-context-in-microsoft-store-version/44043)
**Author:** [@VinceButler](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/VinceButler)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2018, 8:58am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/file-explorer-context-in-microsoft-store-version/44043 "2018-12-28T08:58:52Z")
I'm used to having context selections of MP3tag, but I "upgraded" to the microsoft store version and now I don't have any context when right clicking files. I tried to manually set it up by editing the register, but am s… --- ## [Export on Mac generates CSV file that only reads "ÿþTitel" in cell A/1](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/export-on-mac-generates-csv-file-that-only-reads-ythtitel-in-cell-a-1/44013)
**Author:** [@Chizknocka](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Chizknocka)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2018, 8:57am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/export-on-mac-generates-csv-file-that-only-reads-ythtitel-in-cell-a-1/44013 "2018-12-28T08:57:09Z")
When trying to export my directory (wav files) into CSV format, all the rendered/exported file (CSV) reads is "ÿþTitel" on cell A/1. I am using a Mac OS High Sierra and this is my current export configuration: $filename… --- ## [How can I use ID3V2 to remove embedded artwork and add a link to artwork on my hard drive?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-can-i-use-id3v2-to-remove-embedded-artwork-and-add-a-link-to-artwork-on-my-hard-drive/44023)
**Author:** [@Jennifer](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Jennifer)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2018, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-can-i-use-id3v2-to-remove-embedded-artwork-and-add-a-link-to-artwork-on-my-hard-drive/44023 "2018-12-27T20:04:00Z")
I want to organize my music library to include links to artwork but not embed same in the .mp3 file itself. As the title implies, I want to use a command-line interface. With over 2000 tracks in my collection, I really… --- ## ["Actions" variable questions](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/actions-variable-questions/44032)
**Author:** [@wallywalters](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/wallywalters)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2018, 9:31am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/actions-variable-questions/44032 "2018-12-27T09:31:29Z")
Is there a variable in Actions that can return the numerical place of a given song in a list of songs? Also, how can I prepend the %track% variable with a number and a dash (like "02-") in an Action (to indicate, for ex… --- ## [MOOD tag does not save to song tags](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mood-tag-does-not-save-to-song-tags/41228)
**Author:** [@stephensimpson53](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/stephensimpson53)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2018, 7:40am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mood-tag-does-not-save-to-song-tags/41228 "2018-12-27T07:40:33Z")
Is the MOOD tag supported in mp3 files? m4a files are correctly updated with my new MOOD tags but mp3 files, without exception, are not. --- ## [Restoring Config File on Portable User Version Not Working](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/restoring-config-file-on-portable-user-version-not-working/44017)
**Author:** [@fcastro](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/fcastro)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2018, 11:30pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/restoring-config-file-on-portable-user-version-not-working/44017 "2018-12-26T23:30:59Z")
Hi, I am trying to restore my old config files into a new version of Mp3tag (2.91) that was installed as a portable version. I took my Mp3tagSettings.zip and expanded inside the main directory and the "mp3tagsettings" fo… --- ## [My audio files are displaying alphabetically rather by track number](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/my-audio-files-are-displaying-alphabetically-rather-by-track-number/43998)
**Author:** [@Flare4roach](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Flare4roach)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2018, 11:34pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/my-audio-files-are-displaying-alphabetically-rather-by-track-number/43998 "2018-12-24T23:34:30Z")
Newbie here. I have changed the file name to prioritize the track number and replace track number as filename value. I thought that would display all my files correctly however think all that is doing is showing the corr… --- ## [How to load current directory tree on startup?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-load-current-directory-tree-on-startup/43984)
**Author:** [@emuzychenko](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/emuzychenko)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2018, 4:50pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-load-current-directory-tree-on-startup/43984 "2018-12-23T16:50:48Z")
I often used "mp3tag ." command to load a tree from the current directory, starting MP3Tag from FAR Manager. Just upgraded from 2.80 to 2.91, and noticed that this form no longer works. The new /fp option does not accept… --- ## [Add mappings for more MusicBrainz tags](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/add-mappings-for-more-musicbrainz-tags/43846)
**Author:** [@culinko](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/culinko)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2018, 12:37pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/add-mappings-for-more-musicbrainz-tags/43846 "2018-12-22T12:37:57Z")
In v2.89 you did the following change: \[2018-06-04\] CHG: added mappings for special fields with MusicBrainz IDs for ID3v2 and MP4. (#18405) Can I ask if you could add more mappings of MusicBrainz fields? The followi… --- ## [Regex to remove numbers in the middle](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/regex-to-remove-numbers-in-the-middle/43968)
**Author:** [@seamoon](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/seamoon)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2018, 11:28am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/regex-to-remove-numbers-in-the-middle/43968 "2018-12-22T11:28:59Z")
How can I convert this file name Chris Botti - 05 - The Open Touch to Chris Botti - The Open Touch --- ## [Batch replace characters](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/batch-replace-characters/43961)
**Author:** [@seamoon](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/seamoon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2018, 10:23am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/batch-replace-characters/43961 "2018-12-22T10:23:12Z")
Hi, I want to replace ç to c and ş to s etc. How can I do it without creating actions for each one? Seems the function is this but how to use it? $replace(%\_ALL%,ç,c,ş,s) --- ## [File cannot be opened for writing](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/file-cannot-be-opened-for-writing/10366)
**Author:** [@jeffthemartin](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/jeffthemartin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2018, 12:08am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/file-cannot-be-opened-for-writing/10366 "2018-12-22T00:08:58Z")
I have a bunch of files that when I try to edit them, I get the error message “File…cannot be opened for writing.” The file extension is m4a, but Verizon Rhapsody music player says they are AAC files. I don’t really know… --- ## [FLAC and Other Formats: Import no Longer Works (latest version)](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/flac-and-other-formats-import-no-longer-works-latest-version/43958)
**Author:** [@sound67](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/sound67)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2018, 10:08am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/flac-and-other-formats-import-no-longer-works-latest-version/43958 "2018-12-21T10:08:09Z")
Hi, I updated to the latest version of Mp3Tag, and the FLAC import no longer works. The file extension IS listed under extras=\>options=\>tags - and funny thing is, it DOES list the latest FLAC files I edited - but when I … --- ## [Metadata from WAV not showing on other devices](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/metadata-from-wav-not-showing-on-other-devices/43943)
**Author:** [@marsallro399](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/marsallro399)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2018, 8:00pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/metadata-from-wav-not-showing-on-other-devices/43943 "2018-12-19T20:00:49Z")
I have a lot of .wav files that I have ripped from CDs, and then edited the metadata in Mp3tag. On Windows 10, the metadata is showing. However, the metadata is not showing on other devices. I have an LG smart TV, Mar… --- ## [How to copy/delete ID3v1 vs. ID3v2.3 Tags?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-copy-delete-id3v1-vs-id3v2-3-tags/43933)
**Author:** [@pstein](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/pstein)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2018, 9:01am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-copy-delete-id3v1-vs-id3v2-3-tags/43933 "2018-12-19T09:01:10Z")
Assume I marked 50 songs currently listed in MP3tag overview. Some of the (MP3) songs have only an ID3v1, others only a ID3v2.3 and a few both tag headers. How can I 1.) copy the tag header content of all currently ma… --- ## [Determining Tag - Filename when multiple ID3v2 artists tags present](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/determining-tag-filename-when-multiple-id3v2-artists-tags-present/43922)
**Author:** [@trelain](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/trelain)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2018, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/determining-tag-filename-when-multiple-id3v2-artists-tags-present/43922 "2018-12-18T15:55:16Z")
I am trying to use the "Tag - Filename" option to set the filenames of mp3 ID3v2 files, using this format string: $if($meta(artist,1),Various Artists,%artist%)\_%album%\_$num(%track%,2)\_%title% but it is not recognizing … --- ## [Yet Another Unexpected Error](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/yet-another-unexpected-error/43892)
**Author:** [@SmellsLikeKennysHaus](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/SmellsLikeKennysHaus)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2018, 8:32am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/yet-another-unexpected-error/43892 "2018-12-17T08:32:49Z")
Mp3tagError.log (2.0 KB) It used to work until this happened. I tried to rectify this by updating MP3tag, but I still notice the error. I attempted to uninstall and reinstall the app, but it couldn't let me. Before this… --- ## [Is there another field like "Genre" with user add possibilities](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/is-there-another-field-like-genre-with-user-add-possibilities/43903)
**Author:** [@rsfreitas](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/rsfreitas)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2018, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/is-there-another-field-like-genre-with-user-add-possibilities/43903 "2018-12-16T21:11:07Z")
Hi, Is there any possibility to have a field like the "Genre" one, that has a user-defined file, able to insert extra options (genres/styles) to choose from? My thing is: I'm using field "Comments" as Country (believe … --- ## [\# in File Manager vs Track in Mp3tag](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/in-file-manager-vs-track-in-mp3tag/43895)
**Author:** [@AKoz](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/AKoz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2018, 7:39am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/in-file-manager-vs-track-in-mp3tag/43895 "2018-12-16T07:39:59Z")
This is my first experience with Mp3tag and I am using v2.91. I am trying to load an audio book in a Sansa Clip but the ordering of the files in the Sansa is not correct. I think I have determined that the Sansa is order… --- ## [Batch tagging with data from filename](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/batch-tagging-with-data-from-filename/15585)
**Author:** [@faxinger666](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/faxinger666)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2018, 9:59pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/batch-tagging-with-data-from-filename/15585 "2018-12-14T21:59:41Z")
Hello, is there a way to batch process tagging? Especially I would like to tag coverart, label, country, mood, lyrics etc. The "normal" tags = title, artist, are already in the tags. I have a big amount of mp3s and I… --- ## [Vinyl tracknumber (A1, A2, G1 etc.), problem with "Tag - Filename"](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/vinyl-tracknumber-a1-a2-g1-etc-problem-with-tag-filename/43885)
**Author:** [@RoyBatty](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/RoyBatty)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2018, 2:08pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/vinyl-tracknumber-a1-a2-g1-etc-problem-with-tag-filename/43885 "2018-12-14T14:08:52Z")
I'm trying to find solution for vinyl tracknumbers from Disocgs becuase this one is not ok: %track% - %title% From that, in albums like this one I don't get all ok vinyl numbers: If I use %track% - %title% , then in… --- ## [Move "Featuring" from Artist to Title](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/move-featuring-from-artist-to-title/11096)
**Author:** [@morellidk](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/morellidk)\ **Replies:** 113\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2018, 4:19am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/move-featuring-from-artist-to-title/11096 "2018-12-14T04:19:15Z")
Hello. Right now in the Artist column i have for example Mariah Carey Feat. abc, Mariah Carey feat. def, Mariah Carey Feat. xyz etc. etc. I want to keep Mariah Carey in the column, but move Feat. NN. I want it removed t… --- ## [Virus in mp3tag download?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/virus-in-mp3tag-download/43726)
**Author:** [@brimac](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/brimac)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2018, 10:08am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/virus-in-mp3tag-download/43726 "2018-12-13T10:08:57Z")
My AVG virus check reports virus Win32/Heri when I try to download Mp3tag v2.91 --- ## [Explicit Tags aren't applying automatically in iTunes](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/explicit-tags-arent-applying-automatically-in-itunes/43863)
**Author:** [@Tbird9746](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Tbird9746)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2018, 1:16pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/explicit-tags-arent-applying-automatically-in-itunes/43863 "2018-12-12T13:16:24Z")
I'm relatively new here but I've been making my own explicit tags for about two months now with Mp3tag and just updated to v2.91 today. Since the update, Mp3tag saves my ITUNESADVISORY field with a value of 1 to create t… --- ## [Entry Field panel gone missing](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/entry-field-panel-gone-missing/43848)
**Author:** [@Pifi](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Pifi)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2018, 11:27am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/entry-field-panel-gone-missing/43848 "2018-12-12T11:27:21Z")
I know its a dumb question, but I've started using mp3tag after a long absence (this time on an iMac) and after several hours successful use, the large Entry Field Panel to the left of the main page has just disappeared.… --- ## [Some TXXX tags are written in lowercase](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/some-txxx-tags-are-written-in-lowercase/43847)
**Author:** [@culinko](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/culinko)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2018, 1:45pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/some-txxx-tags-are-written-in-lowercase/43847 "2018-12-11T13:45:52Z")
I found out that if you write some of the TXXX tags by clicking on their field inside their column (e.g. mapped as %artists%), Mp3Tag writes it as TXXX:artists instead of TXXX:ARTISTS, which causes problems with other ta… --- ## [Stuck Setting Up Parameter to Open File Location](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/stuck-setting-up-parameter-to-open-file-location/43843)
**Author:** [@ragtag](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/ragtag)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2018, 10:39am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/stuck-setting-up-parameter-to-open-file-location/43843 "2018-12-11T10:39:54Z")
Windows 7, Mp3tag 2.91 Problem: Stuck trying to assemble the correct parameter in Mp3tag Options\>Tools, with which to open a file location — not using Windows Explorer to open the file location, but a different file man… --- ## [Autofill the Title from the Filename](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/autofill-the-title-from-the-filename/43835)
**Author:** [@VariousArtist](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/VariousArtist)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2018, 6:43pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/autofill-the-title-from-the-filename/43835 "2018-12-10T18:43:14Z")
Most of the time the Filename is what I want the Title to be -- or at least it contains most of what I need in the Title. I would like to see an option to autofill any blank Title with the Filename, as well as overwrite… --- ## [2 different tags for BPM after edit in iTunes?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/2-different-tags-for-bpm-after-edit-in-itunes/43807)
**Author:** [@tozi](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/tozi)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2018, 12:30pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/2-different-tags-for-bpm-after-edit-in-itunes/43807 "2018-12-10T12:30:55Z")
I usually create FLAC in the first place, tag them and then convert to mp3 for use in iTunes. Now I found that a BPM value I set in MP3Tag doesn't show up in iTunes. And after entering a BPM value fpr the mp3 in iTunes … [Previous page](https://community.mp3tag.de/c/support/19.md?page=180) [Next page](https://community.mp3tag.de/c/support/19.md?page=182)