# Support **URL:** https://community.mp3tag.de/c/support/19.md?page=212 [Latest](https://community.mp3tag.de/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.mp3tag.de/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.mp3tag.de/tags.md) **Page:** 213 --- ## [Writing extended Wave Chunk Metadata](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/writing-extended-wave-chunk-metadata/18756)
**Author:** [@hillcreative](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/hillcreative)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2017, 12:00am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/writing-extended-wave-chunk-metadata/18756 "2017-02-26T00:00:40Z")
I am a broadcaster trying to use MP3Tag to write metadata into a Wave Chunk on a WAV file. My objective is to Export an MP3 file metadata and then import the same data to a like named WAV file but using the Wave Chunk me… --- ## [how to detect, be alerted and CLEAN&erase the meta tag or extra field ?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-detect-be-alerted-and-clean-erase-the-meta-tag-or-extra-field/18746)
**Author:** [@usamike](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/usamike)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2017, 4:36pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-detect-be-alerted-and-clean-erase-the-meta-tag-or-extra-field/18746 "2017-02-25T16:36:01Z")
hi, i have some bad mp3 file which are not correctly tag. But i don’t know which they are, so i discover them one by one (because it causes bugs on tablets, mp3 players, smartphone and librayry software). When i open … --- ## [can't we improve/tweak the time of loading a huge folder ?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/cant-we-improve-tweak-the-time-of-loading-a-huge-folder/18754)
**Author:** [@usamike](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/usamike)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2017, 4:34pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/cant-we-improve-tweak-the-time-of-loading-a-huge-folder/18754 "2017-02-25T16:34:44Z")
hi, i just try to search a "COVERART PRESENT" filter expression on a huge folder (with many sub folder with sub...). It was very long to open it. But it was a success without a bug or resource problem. great. but, it … --- ## [(\[^\\-\]\*) is not working](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/is-not-working/18750)
**Author:** [@peymanch](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/peymanch)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2017, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/is-not-working/18750 "2017-02-24T20:48:43Z")
hi why \[^ \] is not working in $regexp in this program? i want match any character is not “-” but this code is not working! please help me --- ## [Copy inside TITLE () data to file name with regexp()](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/copy-inside-title-data-to-file-name-with-regexp/18744)
**Author:** [@kittmaster](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/kittmaster)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2017, 5:56pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/copy-inside-title-data-to-file-name-with-regexp/18744 "2017-02-24T17:56:36Z")
Hi Guys, I’m trying to figure out how to capture a piece of the title tag that I create with my scripts. It denotes video resolution in the title and I want that to be captured by the file rename. My files names should… --- ## [App not opening on Sierra](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/app-not-opening-on-sierra/18747)
**Author:** [@HaraldW](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/HaraldW)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2017, 5:05pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/app-not-opening-on-sierra/18747 "2017-02-24T17:05:04Z")
Thanks for this great piece of software. Worked fine so far. When I tried to open now, it got stuck while displaying “Read directories”. It also displayed “new version available” but the update-button did not work either… --- ## [remove part of folderpath from filename](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/remove-part-of-folderpath-from-filename/18748)
**Author:** [@peymanch](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/peymanch)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2017, 4:01pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/remove-part-of-folderpath-from-filename/18748 "2017-02-24T16:01:07Z")
hi i want remove part of folderpath from filename part of folderpath is: $regexp(%\_folderpath%,\\w:\\(.)\\(.)\\$,$2) please help me --- ## [$strstr exist two or many strings](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/strstr-exist-two-or-many-strings/18745)
**Author:** [@peymanch](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/peymanch)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2017, 3:04pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/strstr-exist-two-or-many-strings/18745 "2017-02-24T15:04:49Z")
hi i want use $strstr for multi strings infact i want multi strings search on filename. for example filename 1 is: abcd filename 2 is: qwer filename 3 is: zxcv my incorrect $strstr is: $strstr(%\_filename%,‘abcd’ … --- ## [Get the path of the cover photo](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/get-the-path-of-the-cover-photo/18742)
**Author:** [@tonyt](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/tonyt)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2017, 1:10pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/get-the-path-of-the-cover-photo/18742 "2017-02-24T13:10:50Z")
I want to get the path of the cover photo as I will export my entire database and need the paths of the cover photos too. like \`C:\\Users\\user\\Desktop\\Songs\\images\\image001.png’ When I put the COVER in the columns, it sh… --- ## [If title is... is correct format?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/if-title-is-is-correct-format/18693)
**Author:** [@peymanch](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/peymanch)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2017, 11:31am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/if-title-is-is-correct-format/18693 "2017-02-24T11:31:55Z")
hi please help me is this correct? Format Value field: Title $if(%title% IS “qwert”,%artist%,%album%) --- ## [Cover album not showing on mobile and tablets](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/cover-album-not-showing-on-mobile-and-tablets/18740)
**Author:** [@gridaxis](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/gridaxis)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2017, 10:05am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/cover-album-not-showing-on-mobile-and-tablets/18740 "2017-02-24T10:05:14Z")
Hello, I have one issue with mp3 tag. I did tagging on some songs upload it on client’s website. It works fine on desktop and laptops. For tablets and smart phones it’s not working properly. Sometimes on few songs showi… --- ## [Program crash trying to load too many files...](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/program-crash-trying-to-load-too-many-files/18735)
**Author:** [@qwerrk](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/qwerrk)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2017, 7:44am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/program-crash-trying-to-load-too-many-files/18735 "2017-02-23T07:44:47Z")
Hello, really, really like this program – thank you! I used to be able to load my whole music collection into mp3tag but my library has grown and now I can no longer open my top-tier Music folder. I believe it craps out… --- ## [Ford SYNC2 to SYNC3](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/ford-sync2-to-sync3/18707)
**Author:** [@kazio4444](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/kazio4444)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2017, 2:04am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/ford-sync2-to-sync3/18707 "2017-02-22T02:04:16Z")
I prepared myself (with mp3Tag obviously) collection of my favorite CDs in mp3 320, specially with cover photos embedded. On SYNC3 (Microsoft on Windows Mobile) device everything was ok. Week ago I changed SYNC2 to SYNC3… --- ## [Add New Metadata tag](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/add-new-metadata-tag/18733)
**Author:** [@hillcreative](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/hillcreative)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2017, 4:22pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/add-new-metadata-tag/18733 "2017-02-21T16:22:25Z")
I would like to add a few tags from the BSI Info edit application to my WAV files in MP3Tag. I believe they live as BEXT metadata. How would I add these: INFO,ISRF Intro Time (in msec) INFO,IMED Seque Time (in msec) … --- ## [Adding partial 'Composer' field into 'Title' field](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/adding-partial-composer-field-into-title-field/18727)
**Author:** [@kenny89](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/kenny89)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2017, 6:07pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/adding-partial-composer-field-into-title-field/18727 "2017-02-20T18:07:55Z")
Hi everyone, I can’t find any way to do this, I hope some advanced users could help me… Let’s talk with examples. My original file tags: TITLE: BWV 123 COMPOSER: Bach (Johann Sebastian) I want to add the “Composer”… --- ## [iTunes doesn't realize file is updated](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/itunes-doesnt-realize-file-is-updated/18721)
**Author:** [@rcharbon](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/rcharbon)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2017, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/itunes-doesnt-realize-file-is-updated/18721 "2017-02-19T20:51:23Z")
When I edit files in my iTunes library using MP3tag, most often to add cover art, iTunes doesn’t see the changes unless I play the file. Is there any way to force iTunes to see the changes without re-importing or playing… --- ## [Filter Expression Help](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/filter-expression-help/18724)
**Author:** [@mrralan](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/mrralan)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2017, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/filter-expression-help/18724 "2017-02-19T19:52:07Z")
I create my tags using Filename - Tag. I use %artist%%title% which uses the folder name for the Artist tag and the filename for the Title tag. I am now trying to search for … Folder names that do not match the Artis… --- ## [How to adjust this Regexp for capitalization?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-adjust-this-regexp-for-capitalization/18722)
**Author:** [@Johan\_A\_M](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Johan_A_M)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2017, 4:17pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-adjust-this-regexp-for-capitalization/18722 "2017-02-19T16:17:19Z")
Hi, I'm using this Regexp to get a more natural capitalization. The only problem is that words in teh beginning of a parenthesis should be capitalized, even if they're in this list. The typocal example would be Artist -… --- ## [Can't Display Albums and tracks](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/cant-display-albums-and-tracks/18719)
**Author:** [@John\_Marshall](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/John_Marshall)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2017, 4:31am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/cant-display-albums-and-tracks/18719 "2017-02-19T04:31:44Z")
Hi Everyone. I have a simple problem that has me stumped. I have just upgraded to V2.81 and on opening the app and using the “change directory” button, I select the folder to load OK and the App reads the contents of th… --- ## ["Group" or "Grouping" Field](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/group-or-grouping-field/18720)
**Author:** [@jcusfs](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/jcusfs)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2017, 1:14am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/group-or-grouping-field/18720 "2017-02-19T01:14:57Z")
Using the tag panel I would like to edit or change the “Group” or “Grouping” field. However, I don’t seem to be able to add that field. Can you direct me on how I might be able to do this? Sorry for this apparently very … --- ## [Problem converting tag to file](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/problem-converting-tag-to-file/18717)
**Author:** [@Poorman65](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Poorman65)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2017, 11:28pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/problem-converting-tag-to-file/18717 "2017-02-18T23:28:26Z")
I have been using MP3TAG for several years. I suddenly started getting strange results when I do Convert Tag to filename. I am working with a network drive on Windows 10 that I have accessed as M: Here is my conversion… --- ## [Tagging from folders and files](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tagging-from-folders-and-files/18716)
**Author:** [@garethsnaim](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/garethsnaim)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2017, 5:48am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tagging-from-folders-and-files/18716 "2017-02-18T05:48:43Z")
Hello all I have a harddrive of music which has no tags all in wav. However the folders are structured very carefully and concisely like this: Folder ‘Artist’ \> Folder ‘Album’ \> Files ‘Track Number’, ‘Track Name’ Is … --- ## [Switching first and last names in fields with multiple artists/soloists](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/switching-first-and-last-names-in-fields-with-multiple-artists-soloists/18705)
**Author:** [@kosmonaut\_75](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/kosmonaut_75)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2017, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/switching-first-and-last-names-in-fields-with-multiple-artists-soloists/18705 "2017-02-15T15:55:16Z")
Hi, I cannot find any existing thread for the following situation: I would like to switch first and last names of the soloists in my classical music collection. For albums with only one soloist this no problem, I am usi… --- ## [Export more info](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/export-more-info/18710)
**Author:** [@tonyt](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/tonyt)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2017, 7:54am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/export-more-info/18710 "2017-02-15T07:54:23Z")
Whenever I export now to CSV, the values that get exported are the following Title/Artist/Album/Track/Year/Length/Size/Path/Filename I want to add other things to the export such as genre, comments etc… How can I make… --- ## [Discnumber folders](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/discnumber-folders/18709)
**Author:** [@dsplzion](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/dsplzion)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2017, 1:37am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/discnumber-folders/18709 "2017-02-15T01:37:08Z")
Hello All. First let me begin by saying mp3tag is a fantastic program. I use it all the time and it has simplified my life a LOT. It does a ton of stuff for me in the exact way that I want it to and it keeps getting b… --- ## [MP3Tag won't start on new install of Sierra](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tag-wont-start-on-new-install-of-sierra/18708)
**Author:** [@percepto](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/percepto)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2017, 1:13pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tag-wont-start-on-new-install-of-sierra/18708 "2017-02-14T13:13:05Z")
I just did a clean install on my MacBook Pro of Sierra. I downloaded the latest Mp3Tag version with Wine and it installed but won’t open. When I click it it appears for a moment in the bar and then disappears. To be cl… --- ## [Using "artist + title" to find "year" in e.g. Miusicbrainz](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/using-artist-title-to-find-year-in-e-g-miusicbrainz/18706)
**Author:** [@RHR\_login](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/RHR_login)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2017, 10:06am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/using-artist-title-to-find-year-in-e-g-miusicbrainz/18706 "2017-02-14T10:06:23Z")
\[\[\]MusicBrainz Web Service#Search by Artist + Title Search by: Artist + Title Imports: Album, Year \[\]MusicBrainz Web Service#Search by Artist + Title (Orig Tags) Search by: Artist + Title Imports: Origalbum, Origye… --- ## [Select all files with two tags which have matching contents.](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/select-all-files-with-two-tags-which-have-matching-contents/18658)
**Author:** [@TUNES](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/TUNES)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2017, 10:49pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/select-all-files-with-two-tags-which-have-matching-contents/18658 "2017-02-13T22:49:18Z")
Hello, Firstly, thank you for such a useful product and apologies if this has already been answered. I did search. I have a whole bunch of files where the Publisher field data (the record label) is also in the Album Ar… --- ## [album name](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/album-name/18700)
**Author:** [@slayerist](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/slayerist)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2017, 8:15pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/album-name/18700 "2017-02-12T20:15:40Z")
Hello all, I have too many albums remastered, reissued, expanded editions etc. Album name is Demons and Wizards 2003 by Jethro Tull. I want to keep album name but have the information to be in between brackets like \[re… --- ## [Remove Spaces from Filename](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/remove-spaces-from-filename/18697)
**Author:** [@SirFatty](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/SirFatty)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2017, 2:39pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/remove-spaces-from-filename/18697 "2017-02-11T14:39:49Z")
Hello all, I’ve been looking for a resolution to this, but cannot find exactly how to do this. When I convert from tag to filename, I would like to remove spaces. For example, the artist and song: The Smashing Pumpki… [Previous page](https://community.mp3tag.de/c/support/19.md?page=211) [Next page](https://community.mp3tag.de/c/support/19.md?page=213)