# Support **URL:** https://community.mp3tag.de/c/support/19.md?page=85 [Latest](https://community.mp3tag.de/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.mp3tag.de/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.mp3tag.de/tags.md) **Page:** 86 --- ## [2 Actions: Append term to Genre unless term already exists and distribute terms to fields if not duplicated](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/2-actions-append-term-to-genre-unless-term-already-exists-and-distribute-terms-to-fields-if-not-duplicated/59614)
**Author:** [@esumsea](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/esumsea)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2023, 6:38pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/2-actions-append-term-to-genre-unless-term-already-exists-and-distribute-terms-to-fields-if-not-duplicated/59614 "2023-02-23T18:38:45Z")
Hello and Happy New Year!! I have a system where I have custom fields for multiple genres to attach to a song. So I have the regular %genre% along with %genre1%, %genre2%, %genre3% and so on. When I am done tagging I j… --- ## [I thought I had my roman numeral problem solved, but only with single digits](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/i-thought-i-had-my-roman-numeral-problem-solved-but-only-with-single-digits/47695)
**Author:** [@esumsea](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/esumsea)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2023, 12:47pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/i-thought-i-had-my-roman-numeral-problem-solved-but-only-with-single-digits/47695 "2023-02-23T12:47:05Z")
Hello again, Sorry to be asking for so much help but I have tired to resolve things myself for hours and still fail. :sob: Anyhow, I have read many threads on converting Arab to Roman and Roman to Arab, including https… --- ## [Filtering out differently styled track numbers in filename](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/filtering-out-differently-styled-track-numbers-in-filename/60077)
**Author:** [@ragtag](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/ragtag)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2023, 11:49am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/filtering-out-differently-styled-track-numbers-in-filename/60077 "2023-02-23T11:49:11Z")
Hello Everyone, A.\] The objective is to set up a filter, which is applicable to file names. The filter should find the file names in which the track number matches the following numbering style: 101 206. 710. 911. —… --- ## [Filter to distinguish between multiple & single artists](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/filter-to-distinguish-between-multiple-single-artists/60162)
**Author:** [@ragtag](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/ragtag)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2023, 10:39am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/filter-to-distinguish-between-multiple-single-artists/60162 "2023-02-23T10:39:41Z")
Hello Everyone, Please, I need your assistance again to build a filter I can not figure out: The filter(s) is required for the %artist% field. The filter should list either same artist albums, or various artists albums… --- ## [ALBUM name missing](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/album-name-missing/60125)
**Author:** [@Mobe](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Mobe)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2023, 7:55pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/album-name-missing/60125 "2023-02-22T19:55:04Z")
(my version is Mp3tag v3.19) ALBUM name keeps disappearing, as shown in attached pic. Nothing I have done will fill the info in. Any suggestions? --- ## [Replace multiple values with one action?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/replace-multiple-values-with-one-action/60165)
**Author:** [@bigcitydealer](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/bigcitydealer)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2023, 5:30pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/replace-multiple-values-with-one-action/60165 "2023-02-22T17:30:28Z")
Is there a way to replace multiple items with one action once set up rather than selecting "Original" "Replace With" multiple times? Thanks --- ## [Why do my MP3 files always show Popularimeter with "MP3Tag|" prior to rating inputted?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/why-do-my-mp3-files-always-show-popularimeter-with-mp3tag-prior-to-rating-inputted/60161)
**Author:** [@esumsea](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/esumsea)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2023, 3:36pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/why-do-my-mp3-files-always-show-popularimeter-with-mp3tag-prior-to-rating-inputted/60161 "2023-02-22T15:36:35Z")
I mostly use flac, but I have noticed that my MP3 files always preface whatever value I put in Popularimeter with "MP3Tag|" or example, if I input "3", I will get "MP3Tag|3" Is there a way to stop this behavior? --- ## [Mass import metadata from text files](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mass-import-metadata-from-text-files/60164)
**Author:** [@lordlance](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/lordlance)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2023, 5:55am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mass-import-metadata-from-text-files/60164 "2023-02-22T05:55:50Z")
I downloaded a bunch of YT channels via JDownloader where the comments are quite important. I want to import all the description txt files into their respective AAC/OGG file. The filenames are 90% the same. For example: … --- ## [Metadata only in Groove Music, not in MP3 or Win Explorer](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/metadata-only-in-groove-music-not-in-mp3-or-win-explorer/60141)
**Author:** [@JB-MP3](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/JB-MP3)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2023, 3:50pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/metadata-only-in-groove-music-not-in-mp3-or-win-explorer/60141 "2023-02-21T15:50:48Z")
Hi, I've ripped several CDs onto my Windows 10 laptop. No problems playing the files; however, the metadata does not show up in Windows File Explorer or MP3Tag v3.19. The metadata does appear in Groove Music. Screen Shot… --- ## [Please help with regexp](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/please-help-with-regexp/60136)
**Author:** [@jedrek](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/jedrek)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2023, 6:59pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/please-help-with-regexp/60136 "2023-02-20T18:59:52Z")
from a field that contains "artist - title (CD 2015) \[something\]" i would like to keep "(CD 2015)". I have tried tons of regexp suggestions but none work. Would anyone be so kind and help me? I know hove to setup actions… --- ## [Autonumbering tracks with counter reset when new folder](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/autonumbering-tracks-with-counter-reset-when-new-folder/60137)
**Author:** [@JUDZ](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/JUDZ)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2023, 5:51pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/autonumbering-tracks-with-counter-reset-when-new-folder/60137 "2023-02-20T17:51:43Z")
I'm looking for a way to Auto Numbering the tracks from 'Actions' , using this great feature we can find in Wizard Mode : Reset the counter for each new folder. When applying to more than one folder, then automatically … --- ## [Metadata only show up in Mp3Tag](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/metadata-only-show-up-in-mp3tag/60133)
**Author:** [@hyperaticism](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/hyperaticism)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2023, 5:05pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/metadata-only-show-up-in-mp3tag/60133 "2023-02-20T17:05:40Z")
Metadata show up and can be edited without any problem in Mp3Tag, but can't be loaded elsewhere, including in Properties. A click on any tag in Properties won't trigger an field that can be edited. (I ripped this from … --- ## [Split info in YEAR field](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/split-info-in-year-field/60124)
**Author:** [@Ves](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Ves)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2023, 9:32pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/split-info-in-year-field/60124 "2023-02-19T21:32:14Z")
I have music files that have the following written in the 'YEAR' field 2023\\2017-09-29 I'm looking to move the last date '2017-09-29' to the 'RELEASETIME' field. Tried the following Also tried split field by separa… --- ## [$rand() modifications](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/rand-modifications/60119)
**Author:** [@chayes](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/chayes)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2023, 8:39pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/rand-modifications/60119 "2023-02-19T20:39:05Z")
I use $rand() in an action to generate random numbers in the Comment field. Does someone know of a way to modify the command so that only numbers less then 10,000 are generated , with those below 100 stating with 0? Gr… --- ## [Move and swap items in title](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/move-and-swap-items-in-title/60123)
**Author:** [@JFollo](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/JFollo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2023, 8:37pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/move-and-swap-items-in-title/60123 "2023-02-19T20:37:35Z")
Hello, I am asking for help please with a issue I can't seem to find an answer to. I have looked at 50 or more posts asking similar questions and gone back and tried different variations of the answers. My question is ho… --- ## [Moving and swapping items in title](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/moving-and-swapping-items-in-title/15702)
**Author:** [@Guttersnipe](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Guttersnipe)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2014, 6:32am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/moving-and-swapping-items-in-title/15702 "2014-05-06T06:32:15Z")
Looking to set up some rules to my mp3 collection so files will look like this Song Title (feat. Xyz) \[Abc remix\] I currently have a bunch of files that look the opposite so Song Title \[Abc Remix\] (feat. Xyz) Is ther… --- ## ["Actions" menu problem](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/actions-menu-problem/60111)
**Author:** [@olivierq02](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/olivierq02)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2023, 11:13am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/actions-menu-problem/60111 "2023-02-19T11:13:30Z")
Hello everyone, I sometimes have a problem when I click on the "Actions" icon: the window that opens covers this icon. So that an action at the top of the window runs accidentally (mouse click bounces? but it happens to… --- ## [Adding a cover changes the length in metadata](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/adding-a-cover-changes-the-length-in-metadata/60102)
**Author:** [@MiniDisc](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/MiniDisc)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2023, 6:47am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/adding-a-cover-changes-the-length-in-metadata/60102 "2023-02-17T06:47:23Z")
Adding a cover changes the metadata label storing the length, but does not actually lengthen the contents of the file itself. --- ## [Search and place in new folder](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/search-and-place-in-new-folder/60099)
**Author:** [@Bookbear](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Bookbear)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2023, 6:52am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/search-and-place-in-new-folder/60099 "2023-02-17T06:52:38Z")
Here is what I want to do for an experiment: I have a very large collection of FLAC files, currently in folders organized by the artist/conductor's name. All have been thoroughly tagged using MP3Tag. I would like to s… --- ## [Cover Art for WAV files not showing for 1 disc, all others OK](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/cover-art-for-wav-files-not-showing-for-1-disc-all-others-ok/60088)
**Author:** [@MoritzTheCat](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/MoritzTheCat)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2023, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/cover-art-for-wav-files-not-showing-for-1-disc-all-others-ok/60088 "2023-02-16T22:38:22Z")
Hello, I have quite a few WAV files that I play on my Oppo UDP-203 using DLNA from network hard drives. The player displays the cover art without issue for all of them except the last set of 13 tracks I just added and e… --- ## [Export UTF-8 append data](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/export-utf-8-append-data/60064)
**Author:** [@olivierq02](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/olivierq02)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2023, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/export-utf-8-append-data/60064 "2023-02-16T17:57:47Z")
Hello everyone, User of the squeezebox system controlled with the LMS software (Logitech Media Server) I am facing a problem: My playlists are generated under MP3TAG with actions. To continue to benefit from LMS updat… --- ## [Find files with \>1 cover](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/find-files-with-1-cover/60090)
**Author:** [@chesteroutrider](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/chesteroutrider)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2023, 10:01am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/find-files-with-1-cover/60090 "2023-02-16T10:01:19Z")
Hi Can anyone give me an expression to find files which have more than 1 cover? Beyond my capabilities I'm afraid! Here's hoping Thanks C --- ## [Remove filename extension in filename column](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/remove-filename-extension-in-filename-column/60082)
**Author:** [@mjw72652](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/mjw72652)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2023, 8:01pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/remove-filename-extension-in-filename-column/60082 "2023-02-15T20:01:05Z")
How can I adjust the entries in the filename column to show just the filename without the .mp3 extension? --- ## [Filter by Title and Album Equal](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/filter-by-title-and-album-equal/60081)
**Author:** [@VexusKey](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/VexusKey)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2023, 6:01pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/filter-by-title-and-album-equal/60081 "2023-02-15T18:01:29Z")
How do I find songs where the Title and the Album are the same? I've tried $eql(%title%,%album%) and %title% HAS %album% and %title% IS %album% and %title% EQUAL %album%, and none of these seem to work. --- ## [Insert text with a regular expression in the filename](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/insert-text-with-a-regular-expression-in-the-filename/60079)
**Author:** [@ragtag](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/ragtag)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2023, 4:55pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/insert-text-with-a-regular-expression-in-the-filename/60079 "2023-02-15T16:55:10Z")
@ohrenkino: Your filter did find the matches, perfectly. I then tried to apply what I have learned from your example, to try to add a dash after the first digit in the track number, located at the beginning of the file … --- ## [Can i not auto tag j-pop songs](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/can-i-not-auto-tag-j-pop-songs/60073)
**Author:** [@TLUF](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/TLUF)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2023, 10:29am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/can-i-not-auto-tag-j-pop-songs/60073 "2023-02-15T10:29:14Z")
Iidk how to tag them automatically, i heard that you can. --- ## [Removing extraneous genre tags](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/removing-extraneous-genre-tags/60026)
**Author:** [@DJCyber](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/DJCyber)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2023, 8:19am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/removing-extraneous-genre-tags/60026 "2023-02-15T08:19:02Z")
Ok so I have a fairly large music collection (around 50k songs) and when I used to DJ I would have many songs to have multiple genres listed eg: Taylor Swift - Love Story had the genres pop,country,crossover Today I no… --- ## [Adding standard values to Tag fields in the panel](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/adding-standard-values-to-tag-fields-in-the-panel/60070)
**Author:** [@BJtheDJ](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/BJtheDJ)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/adding-standard-values-to-tag-fields-in-the-panel/60070 "2023-02-14T21:10:00Z")
Having used MP3tag for several years on my previous computer, I've now had to re-install from scratch to this new computer. I had the \[Comment\] field prefilled with a set value, and haven't been able to figure out how t… --- ## [Help needed to contruct the proper filter](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/help-needed-to-contruct-the-proper-filter/60067)
**Author:** [@ragtag](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/ragtag)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 4:45pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/help-needed-to-contruct-the-proper-filter/60067 "2023-02-14T16:45:36Z")
Hello Everyone, After trying to construct various F3-filters, I find myself quite incapable of figuring out how to construct the filter for this particular instance: Album Name~CD4 Album Name~.~CD4 The aforesai… --- ## [Export configuration for .m3u file without #EXTINF](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/export-configuration-for-m3u-file-without-extinf/60054)
**Author:** [@chayes](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/chayes)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 4:27pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/export-configuration-for-m3u-file-without-extinf/60054 "2023-02-14T16:27:54Z")
I'm trying to find an export configuration to export my selected files as an M3U playlist , but without #EXTINF references. Can someone advise on this? Grateful for any advice. :slight\_smile: [Previous page](https://community.mp3tag.de/c/support/19.md?page=84) [Next page](https://community.mp3tag.de/c/support/19.md?page=86)