# Support **URL:** https://community.mp3tag.de/c/support/19.md?page=81 [Latest](https://community.mp3tag.de/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.mp3tag.de/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.mp3tag.de/tags.md) **Page:** 82 --- ## [Find Audio Duplicates?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/find-audio-duplicates/60700)
**Author:** [@dec](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/dec)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2023, 7:17pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/find-audio-duplicates/60700 "2023-04-13T19:17:02Z")
just to confirm: there is no Find/Delete Duplicates function? --- ## [Feature request: Second 'Year'-field](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/feature-request-second-year-field/60694)
**Author:** [@Kaia](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Kaia)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2023, 9:28am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/feature-request-second-year-field/60694 "2023-04-13T09:28:59Z")
I would love to be able to record a second year: A first year to record the year the track was composed (or first released) A second year to record the year the current version was released. I have much classical musi… --- ## [Logical/Maths Operators not Working](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/logical-maths-operators-not-working/60699)
**Author:** [@dec](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/dec)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2023, 9:01am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/logical-maths-operators-not-working/60699 "2023-04-13T09:01:48Z")
the problem was this $if(%year%=0 .... simply did not work. it evaluated TRUE for every record. btw, this was literal '0's, not nulls. i tried all sorts of different variations, but none of them actuallly worked as exp… --- ## [Replace only the last pair of parentheses in title with brackets](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/replace-only-the-last-pair-of-parentheses-in-title-with-brackets/60696)
**Author:** [@spongeAvenger](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/spongeAvenger)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2023, 3:58am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/replace-only-the-last-pair-of-parentheses-in-title-with-brackets/60696 "2023-04-13T03:58:41Z")
Example: I Knew the Bride (When She Used to Rock 'n' Roll) (Swan Song 7'' single version) I need a regex to replace (Swan Song 7'' single version) with \[Swan Song 7'' single version\] while not affecting (When She Used t… --- ## [Custom Genres List](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/custom-genres-list/60576)
**Author:** [@HughManity](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/HughManity)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2023, 3:39am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/custom-genres-list/60576 "2023-04-13T03:39:22Z")
The option to create custom genres used to be in the options under "Genres". It's gone. I read that it was under the Edit tab on top, but it's not there. How do I find the custom genres list again? --- ## [How do I erase multiple artist](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-do-i-erase-multiple-artist/60691)
**Author:** [@Torres3490](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Torres3490)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2023, 6:55pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-do-i-erase-multiple-artist/60691 "2023-04-12T18:55:32Z")
I have an Issue, I learned how to copy artist to albumartist but i have multiple artist when its copies over. heres the artist layout J Alvarez / Jory Boy / Boy Wonder Cf after copying over using format action I would… --- ## [3.20 and genres](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/3-20-and-genres/60662)
**Author:** [@WagnerReatto](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/WagnerReatto)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2023, 6:10pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/3-20-and-genres/60662 "2023-04-12T18:10:07Z")
version 3.20 does not load genres correctly. i reinstalled version 3.19 and all ok. --- ## [REPLACE feat. to ft- (ARTIST field)](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/replace-feat-to-ft-artist-field/60687)
**Author:** [@Mobe](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Mobe)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2023, 5:17pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/replace-feat-to-ft-artist-field/60687 "2023-04-12T17:17:40Z")
1st request - trying to REPLACE (feat. ) with (ft-) 2nd request - trying to REPLACE (/) with ( & ) I cannot figure out the correct expressions. Can someone kindly help me please? Blessings, John --- ## [Deleted genre customization in new mp3tag update, Please help](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/deleted-genre-customization-in-new-mp3tag-update-please-help/60689)
**Author:** [@marceloesteban18](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/marceloesteban18)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2023, 5:03pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/deleted-genre-customization-in-new-mp3tag-update-please-help/60689 "2023-04-12T17:03:53Z")
since the last update I can no longer customize the genres, they only load the predefined ones and the customization menu no longer exists in the options --- ## [Removing (X) From Title And Moving To Album](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/removing-x-from-title-and-moving-to-album/60681)
**Author:** [@knightrin](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/knightrin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2023, 2:52am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/removing-x-from-title-and-moving-to-album/60681 "2023-04-12T02:52:59Z")
I would like to remove some information in the title in brackets and move it to the Album field. Example - Before Title - Life (Rome A Blaze Riddim) After Title - Life Album - Rome A Blaze Riddim --- ## [Replace a fixed text string (in File Name) with a variable %year%](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/replace-a-fixed-text-string-in-file-name-with-a-variable-year/60676)
**Author:** [@dec](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/dec)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2023, 1:48pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/replace-a-fixed-text-string-in-file-name-with-a-variable-year/60676 "2023-04-11T13:48:19Z")
i have tried all sorts in both Convert and in Actions this is one example ... $replace(%filename%,YEAR UNK,%year%) in this attempt the Year variable was treated as text string what makes this harder than just appendi… --- ## [Removing Brackets From Artists Field](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/removing-brackets-from-artists-field/60673)
**Author:** [@Smudger](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Smudger)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2023, 11:34am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/removing-brackets-from-artists-field/60673 "2023-04-11T11:34:06Z")
Hiya I have some files that initially have been tagged like: Soulja Boy Tellem Feat. Sammie (Mega Vibe Remixes 1) \[75 BPM\] What I would like please is an action to remove the brackets and everything within Regards S… --- ## [Boolean custom tag](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/boolean-custom-tag/60672)
**Author:** [@RexManning](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/RexManning)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2023, 10:47am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/boolean-custom-tag/60672 "2023-04-11T10:47:47Z")
Hi there. I have been trying to get a boolean yes/no custom tag in and am unsuccesful. I saw the support topic for Mac, but the option for "type" does not appear on my windows version, am I correct? Thank you! Stev… --- ## [Mp3tag locking processing small number of files (34/1054)](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tag-locking-processing-small-number-of-files-34-1054/60625)
**Author:** [@ianwat](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/ianwat)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2023, 5:26am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tag-locking-processing-small-number-of-files-34-1054/60625 "2023-04-11T05:26:53Z")
1052 fiiles in a directory. Converting tags to file names. Worked fine on a large number of files. Then realised that mp3tag had locked. (34 files remaining) Some files not changed. Moved them to another location fin… --- ## [How to find/enter missing metatag values](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-find-enter-missing-metatag-values/60669)
**Author:** [@dec](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/dec)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2023, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-find-enter-missing-metatag-values/60669 "2023-04-10T21:54:12Z")
for example i see some records (no pun intended) are missing Codec data, and nowi find i have many null Year values --- ## [What is the best way to copy, for example, the Codec field, into the Title and/or File Name?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/what-is-the-best-way-to-copy-for-example-the-codec-field-into-the-title-and-or-file-name/60661)
**Author:** [@dec](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/dec)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2023, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/what-is-the-best-way-to-copy-for-example-the-codec-field-into-the-title-and-or-file-name/60661 "2023-04-10T20:34:02Z")
What is the best way to copy, for example, the Codec field, into the Title and/or File Name? i have had a bit of a look and play with this; but MP3Tag has just sooooo many parameters and variables that can be used it be… --- ## [Convert/Action: YEAR Convert](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/convert-action-year-convert/60668)
**Author:** [@dec](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/dec)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2023, 8:16pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/convert-action-year-convert/60668 "2023-04-10T20:16:21Z")
ok, guys, why is this argument not working, but returns NULL $cutRight(%year%,$len(%year%)-4) --- ## [Redux: What parameter/expression can i use in te Original field when i want all/any?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/redux-what-parameter-expression-can-i-use-in-te-original-field-when-i-want-all-any/60659)
**Author:** [@dec](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/dec)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2023, 8:13pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/redux-what-parameter-expression-can-i-use-in-te-original-field-when-i-want-all-any/60659 "2023-04-10T20:13:15Z")
Redux: This is a somewhtat reworked/reworded version of previous Topic What parameter/expression can i use in the Original field when i want all/any? ie the 'Original' values are varied/different and it is immaterial w… --- ## [Editing column header names](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/editing-column-header-names/60667)
**Author:** [@Wolksby](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Wolksby)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2023, 11:58am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/editing-column-header-names/60667 "2023-04-10T11:58:34Z")
Hi, I'm sure I've been told this before, but I can't seem to find where! In the columns like 'Composer', 'Genre' etc I have been able to edit the name of the column. For example, my 'Genre' column header is now showing… --- ## [MP3TAG: Add File Extension/Type As a Tag & Column](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tag-add-file-extension-type-as-a-tag-column/60658)
**Author:** [@dec](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/dec)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2023, 9:44am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tag-add-file-extension-type-as-a-tag-column/60658 "2023-04-09T09:44:36Z")
i have been unable to find out how to add File Type (or extension) as a specific col or as a tag although i found File Type somewhere, Lord knows where, i have been unable to add tyhat field as a column or as a specific… --- ## [Replace/Delete Function](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/replace-delete-function/60648)
**Author:** [@dec](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/dec)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2023, 5:58am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/replace-delete-function/60648 "2023-04-09T05:58:16Z")
two related questions 1 just want to delete the contents of a field, but i see no such Delete function, only Replace ok, so i tried to use Replace, but it does not recognise '\*' as a wild card character to replace any… --- ## [BPM or Tempo as long as not Zero](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/bpm-or-tempo-as-long-as-not-zero/60656)
**Author:** [@ianwat](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/ianwat)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2023, 5:27pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/bpm-or-tempo-as-long-as-not-zero/60656 "2023-04-08T17:27:34Z")
So I've made a goof. about 60% of my tracks have a tempo value and a bpm string in the title. As I've combined them and then renamed, I noticed that some have zero bpm, but have tempo. %artist% - %title%(CLEAN) - %ini… --- ## [Script for first letter groups for folder names](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/script-for-first-letter-groups-for-folder-names/60390)
**Author:** [@JamieF](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/JamieF)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2023, 5:14pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/script-for-first-letter-groups-for-folder-names/60390 "2023-04-07T17:14:43Z")
There have been a couple of posts on this topic, e.g. here, but I thought I'd share my solution to creating a folder grouping of a certain number of letters, using the first letter of a sort field (falling back to main f… --- ## [Scripting Issue to remove square characters](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/scripting-issue-to-remove-square-characters/60514)
**Author:** [@ve3auo](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/ve3auo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2023, 5:09pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/scripting-issue-to-remove-square-characters/60514 "2023-04-07T17:09:25Z")
Hello All, I think I have found an "undocumented feature" as I always called them when I was very active developing. I have discovered that many of my files have strange characters in the title field. How they got ther… --- ## [Remove BPM from title](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/remove-bpm-from-title/60645)
**Author:** [@bertom17](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/bertom17)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2023, 3:42pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/remove-bpm-from-title/60645 "2023-04-07T15:42:48Z")
Hi, I have the following tile and would like to remove all BPM info after the last ")". DMC479 Best Of 2022 Pop Dance (Part 1) (Keith Mann Mix) 124 or Michael Gray The Remixes Megamix (Part 3) (Mixcoast Mix) 120 How … --- ## [New tag panel field size "Tiny" is too small?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/new-tag-panel-field-size-tiny-is-too-small/60325)
**Author:** [@LyricsLover](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/LyricsLover)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2023, 5:19pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/new-tag-panel-field-size-tiny-is-too-small/60325 "2023-04-06T17:19:43Z")
Since the newest Mp3tag v3.19a you can set the tag panel size to "Tiny" ("Winzig"). On my screen resolution 1920x1200 and 100% font size, such fields are too tiny. They don't have enough space for 4 numbers (as in the Y… --- ## [What is the difference between v3.19c and v3.20?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/what-is-the-difference-between-v3-19c-and-v3-20/60701)
**Author:** [@esumsea](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/esumsea)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2023, 5:18pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/what-is-the-difference-between-v3-19c-and-v3-20/60701 "2023-04-06T17:18:57Z")
What is the difference between this and 3.19c? It looks like they are the same. --- ## [MP3Tag opens runs but the UI never comes up](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tag-opens-runs-but-the-ui-never-comes-up/60637)
**Author:** [@PGrace](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/PGrace)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2023, 6:13am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mp3tag-opens-runs-but-the-ui-never-comes-up/60637 "2023-04-06T06:13:42Z")
Ungraded to MP3Tag 3.20 x64 in WIn10 22H2. Running the program shows an hourglass for a second or two, then nothing. No UI window opens. Process shows in Task Manager, 0% CPU, 11.7MB Memory. Log file: ==============… --- ## [Rename files from text file](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/rename-files-from-text-file/60631)
**Author:** [@RayD](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/RayD)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2023, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/rename-files-from-text-file/60631 "2023-04-05T20:34:26Z")
That worked. Thanks. Now I have another challenge. I have a list of filenames in the following format: 01 - The Surfaris 02 - The New Dimensions 03 - The Beach Boys There are 30 filenames. I would like to use the con… --- ## [Copy Filename to Title in MP3TAG](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/copy-filename-to-title-in-mp3tag/60614)
**Author:** [@RayD](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/RayD)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2023, 3:52pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/copy-filename-to-title-in-mp3tag/60614 "2023-04-03T15:52:45Z")
I have a list of files open in MP3TAG. I would like to copy the filenames to the titles. The help I have read is confusing. Does import mean I have to place the filenames in a file and import them from the file. If not, … [Previous page](https://community.mp3tag.de/c/support/19.md?page=80) [Next page](https://community.mp3tag.de/c/support/19.md?page=82)