# Latest **URL:** https://community.mp3tag.de/latest.md?page=170&state=muted [Latest](https://community.mp3tag.de/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.mp3tag.de/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.mp3tag.de/tags.md) **Page:** 171 --- ## [If/then for artist/genre?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/if-then-for-artist-genre/58024)
**Author:** [@FastSettler70](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/FastSettler70)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2022, 8:43am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/if-then-for-artist-genre/58024 "2022-07-27T08:43:26Z")
Hi all, I know this might be a bit of a long-shot (or not?) but I was wondering if there was a way (as part of an Action Group, maybe?) where Mp3tag could format the Genre value based on the Artist's value where it refe… --- ## [Renaming Song Titles?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/renaming-song-titles/57933)
**Author:** [@monsterjazzlicks](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/monsterjazzlicks)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2022, 7:57pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/renaming-song-titles/57933 "2022-07-26T19:57:56Z")
Hi folks, I would like to remove all of the elongated texts (from song titles) containing 'opus' type references. Such tags are limited to my Classical music section. I have tried to do so using mp3tage but to no avail… --- ## [How to Use the Configuration Menu Option](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-use-the-configuration-menu-option/58019)
**Author:** [@mzar](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/mzar)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2022, 7:03pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-use-the-configuration-menu-option/58019 "2022-07-26T19:03:26Z")
It's not very clear how to use it. When I go to open a stored configuration, I get this. How do I open and load the configuration? --- ## [How do I make a template for my audios? So I only have to enter the audio names of each audio?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-do-i-make-a-template-for-my-audios-so-i-only-have-to-enter-the-audio-names-of-each-audio/58018)
**Author:** [@mzar](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/mzar)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2022, 4:17pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-do-i-make-a-template-for-my-audios-so-i-only-have-to-enter-the-audio-names-of-each-audio/58018 "2022-07-26T16:17:32Z")
How do I make a template for my audios? So I only have to enter the audio names of each audio? So I can load my audio file folder, and fill in all of the fields and not overwrite the audio name? Thank you in advance! M… --- ## [Deleted Album Art reappears on car's USB audio player](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/deleted-album-art-reappears-on-cars-usb-audio-player/58015)
**Author:** [@Rondog](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Rondog)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2022, 2:46pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/deleted-album-art-reappears-on-cars-usb-audio-player/58015 "2022-07-26T14:46:55Z")
My process for ripping CD's for archive purposes & eventual use on USB thumb drives in my car & on my home audio is as follows: Rip Cd to Flac Perform a global search in the Music folder using Windows file explorer… --- ## [Need to populate the Folder name in Album Tag](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/need-to-populate-the-folder-name-in-album-tag/58014)
**Author:** [@mmwmm](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/mmwmm)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2022, 8:38am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/need-to-populate-the-folder-name-in-album-tag/58014 "2022-07-26T08:38:40Z")
Hi there guys i've been using this software since i had it on my Windows PC and after it crashed i upgraded to the Mac and have purchased it. However the interface is a bit different. I want to know if it is possible fo… --- ## [Read directory tracks not showing on screen](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/read-directory-tracks-not-showing-on-screen/58011)
**Author:** [@Jimmp3](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Jimmp3)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2022, 7:04pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/read-directory-tracks-not-showing-on-screen/58011 "2022-07-25T19:04:00Z")
used to work but now when Load audio book with control d tracks not showing on screen. ( tried to upload screen shot below) \\ --- ## [Exportkonfiguration von Chapter zu TXT Datei](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/exportkonfiguration-von-chapter-zu-txt-datei/57995)
**Author:** [@M54t](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/M54t)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2022, 1:56pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/exportkonfiguration-von-chapter-zu-txt-datei/57995 "2022-07-25T13:56:57Z")
Hallo und einen wunderschönen Sonntag. Ich möchte gerne in die Runde fragen, ob folgendes mit mp3tag möglich ist (Ohne ggf. Excel noch verwenden zu müssen). Hintergrund: Chapter werden in eine TXT gespeichert. Die Exp… --- ## [5 star rating on mac](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/5-star-rating-on-mac/58003)
**Author:** [@s\_decoster](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/s_decoster)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2022, 11:03am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/5-star-rating-on-mac/58003 "2022-07-25T11:03:09Z")
Hello, Newbie question. How can I rate my songs on a 5 point scale... didn't find how to do this, as I want to give my songs a star rating (I use MP3Tag as import for Rekordbox, a dj software). Thanks! --- ## [Allowed characters in filter searches? How quoting within expressions work?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/allowed-characters-in-filter-searches-how-quoting-within-expressions-work/57994)
**Author:** [@b1zguy](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/b1zguy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2022, 11:15pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/allowed-characters-in-filter-searches-how-quoting-within-expressions-work/57994 "2022-07-24T23:15:26Z")
What characters are allowed within the quotes. For example, I've tried filtering for this tag: genre HAS "Kick+Clap/Snare" & \`genre HAS "Kick+Clap/Snare + ?" And I was getting results for the latter genre in the firs… --- ## [Help w/ specific folder renaming based on tags](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/help-w-specific-folder-renaming-based-on-tags/58000)
**Author:** [@tiagotxr](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/tiagotxr)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2022, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/help-w-specific-folder-renaming-based-on-tags/58000 "2022-07-24T20:36:00Z")
Hi folks! :slight\_smile: So I've been trying to figure out a way to rename my folders in a specific way based on file tags, however I just can't get it right. I've checked multiple topics in the forum, yet none seems to… --- ## [Numbers in Genre field](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/numbers-in-genre-field/57823)
**Author:** [@HowardAbels](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/HowardAbels)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2022, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/numbers-in-genre-field/57823 "2022-07-24T20:28:58Z")
I have been experiencing a problem when I import my music folder, the 'Genre" field shows a single number (7 or 8) rather than the actual genre name. I only use MP3Tag for editing when I update my music folder. Looking… --- ## [Not Loading Cover Art](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/not-loading-cover-art/57986)
**Author:** [@llpottery](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/llpottery)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2022, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/not-loading-cover-art/57986 "2022-07-24T19:20:59Z")
I’m using an iMac (Monterey 12.4). Recently when I drag an album’s folder from my “Music” database (I’m using a Bluesound Vault) into MP3tag, it does not load the album’s art. The art’s file “Folder.jpg” is in the folder… --- ## [Renaming folders question](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/renaming-folders-question/57997)
**Author:** [@johntallen2](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/johntallen2)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2022, 4:18pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/renaming-folders-question/57997 "2022-07-24T16:18:49Z")
I tried searching for a problem similar to mine, please forgive me if this is a common problem. So I'm trying to rename all folders for this particular artist. I currently tried Tag - Tag Field: \_DIRECTORY and Format… --- ## [Enlarging cover art in file browser/view?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/enlarging-cover-art-in-file-browser-view/57974)
**Author:** [@b1zguy](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/b1zguy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2022, 12:02am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/enlarging-cover-art-in-file-browser-view/57974 "2022-07-24T00:02:04Z")
The column pertaining to the cover art always seems too small. Is there are a way to adjust size like can be done with other columns. Eg: --- ## [Undoing delete/remove from browser/file view?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/undoing-delete-remove-from-browser-file-view/57940)
**Author:** [@b1zguy](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/b1zguy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2022, 11:26pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/undoing-delete-remove-from-browser-file-view/57940 "2022-07-23T23:26:11Z")
Sorry, unsure of correct terminology. Sometimes finger becomes 'trigger happy' and accidentally removes track from view. Under (CMD + Z) doesn't seem to make a difference. Currently need to reimport entire list from Mu… --- ## [Suggestion: drag and drop a piece of text WITHIN edit boxes](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/suggestion-drag-and-drop-a-piece-of-text-within-edit-boxes/57964)
**Author:** [@incifinci](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/incifinci)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2022, 12:17pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/suggestion-drag-and-drop-a-piece-of-text-within-edit-boxes/57964 "2022-07-21T12:17:18Z")
The possibility of drag and drop text pieces has come up several times, but not specifically within the box. I mean, as in text editors: with mouse i select a piece of text, and drag it to another place; or, holding Ctrl… --- ## [Action to affect multiple tags?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/action-to-affect-multiple-tags/57981)
**Author:** [@xterminal](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/xterminal)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2022, 4:50am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/action-to-affect-multiple-tags/57981 "2022-07-23T04:50:43Z")
I've read pieces of posts that offer pieces of a solution here, but I just can't put them all together in my head correctly to come up with the answer for this specific situation... I have thousands of files from VA com… --- ## [Feature Request: search folder search master library find duplicate](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/feature-request-search-folder-search-master-library-find-duplicate/53282)
**Author:** [@mrmax](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/mrmax)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2022, 4:02am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/feature-request-search-folder-search-master-library-find-duplicate/53282 "2022-07-23T04:02:12Z")
I inherited a lot of music lately, and am trying to import into my library. I would like to see the the file compare feature allow two kinds of of search 1st. type search - Compare songs in a base folder. for example… --- ## [Combining multiple filters to search multiple keywords](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/combining-multiple-filters-to-search-multiple-keywords/57970)
**Author:** [@b1zguy](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/b1zguy)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2022, 1:05am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/combining-multiple-filters-to-search-multiple-keywords/57970 "2022-07-23T01:05:33Z")
I'm looking to filter the file browser with multiple conditions. For eg, excluding two genres like NOT genre IS "Hidden Orchestra AND "Instrumental" or maybe NOT artist IS "Hidden Orchestra" AND NOT genre IS " Orches… --- ## [Assigning keyboard shortcuts to Actions](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/assigning-keyboard-shortcuts-to-actions/57973)
**Author:** [@b1zguy](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/b1zguy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2022, 1:01am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/assigning-keyboard-shortcuts-to-actions/57973 "2022-07-23T01:01:34Z")
How can I select/run a particular action via the keyboard. I currently need to click through the menus each time. I can then map the shortcut with another program if it's a cumbersome one! --- ## [Run a TOOL Command, based on selection, in a SINGLE WINDOW](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/run-a-tool-command-based-on-selection-in-a-single-window/55787)
**Author:** [@wneclass2018](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/wneclass2018)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2022, 8:07pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/run-a-tool-command-based-on-selection-in-a-single-window/55787 "2022-07-22T20:07:36Z")
I was hoping if someone could help me: I am using MP3Tag & mkvpropedit, via MP3Tag GUI Tool option (please see attachment), in order to retain the Encoded date within this parameter: --edit info --set date="%creation\_ti… --- ## [Creation of playlists one per folder does not work any more](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/creation-of-playlists-one-per-folder-does-not-work-any-more/57959)
**Author:** [@bitskream](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/bitskream)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2022, 6:16pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/creation-of-playlists-one-per-folder-does-not-work-any-more/57959 "2022-07-22T18:16:20Z")
This has been such an invaluable feature - however, it has stopped working in the most recent release. --- ## [How to map ALBUMARTIST TO ALBUM ARTIST for flac files](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-map-albumartist-to-album-artist-for-flac-files/57969)
**Author:** [@hypercube42](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/hypercube42)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2022, 2:35pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-map-albumartist-to-album-artist-for-flac-files/57969 "2022-07-22T14:35:27Z")
Could someone please briefly walk me through how to create a mapping that will cause any edits I make to the ALBUMARTIST field in a FLAC file to also apply to the ALBUM ARTIST field? I'm having an issue with the way Med… --- ## [Appending to existing genres](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/appending-to-existing-genres/57894)
**Author:** [@b1zguy](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/b1zguy)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2022, 12:25pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/appending-to-existing-genres/57894 "2022-07-22T12:25:43Z")
I am storing a list of genres using commas as the delimiter. I wish to add (maybe remove) a genre - in bulk - from the currently visible/selected view of tracks; yet most importantly, I do not want a genre to be duplicat… --- ## [Mac Version Song anhören, abspielen](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mac-version-song-anhoren-abspielen/57972)
**Author:** [@Heino](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Heino)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2022, 9:48am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/mac-version-song-anhoren-abspielen/57972 "2022-07-22T09:48:42Z")
Hey, in meiner früheren Win Version konnte man mit Doppelklick auf den Titel diesen abspielen (z. B. mit dem Media Player). Bei der Mac Version funktioniert das bei mir nicht. Wie bekomme ich das hin? LG HW --- ## [Can I export a list of mp3s with in hours-minutes-seconds](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/can-i-export-a-list-of-mp3s-with-in-hours-minutes-seconds/57966)
**Author:** [@EMN](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/EMN)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2022, 12:04pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/can-i-export-a-list-of-mp3s-with-in-hours-minutes-seconds/57966 "2022-07-21T12:04:32Z")
Can I xxport a list of mp3s with length formatted in hours, minutes and seconds like hh:mm:ss? --- ## [Album artist changes don't "stick" when files are imported into media player (Mediamonkey)](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/album-artist-changes-dont-stick-when-files-are-imported-into-media-player-mediamonkey/57958)
**Author:** [@hypercube42](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/hypercube42)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2022, 7:24am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/album-artist-changes-dont-stick-when-files-are-imported-into-media-player-mediamonkey/57958 "2022-07-21T07:24:25Z")
I've been noticing this issue on and off for awhile now, but just recently decided to try to figure it out, so I'm not 100% sure how to reproduce the circumstances. It seems that only sporadically, I will make a change … --- ## [How to Tag different songs from different artists? Is it possiible?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-tag-different-songs-from-different-artists-is-it-possiible/57954)
**Author:** [@djandrebraga](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/djandrebraga)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2022, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-tag-different-songs-from-different-artists-is-it-possiible/57954 "2022-07-20T19:50:47Z")
I Would like to know if its possible to edit tags from different songs from different artist that are in a same folder. to tag one by one is very slow, --- ## [Protect FLAC Tags against Remove operation similar to Mpeg options?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/protect-flac-tags-against-remove-operation-similar-to-mpeg-options/55599)
**Author:** [@bitskream](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/bitskream)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2022, 7:47pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/protect-flac-tags-against-remove-operation-similar-to-mpeg-options/55599 "2022-07-19T19:47:46Z")
Is there a way to protect FLAC file tags from removal? I am performing a major cleanup of my library and am removing all superfluous Tags and renaming tracks/albums in a standard format. However, I have several instance… [Previous page](https://community.mp3tag.de/latest.md?page=169&state=muted) [Next page](https://community.mp3tag.de/latest.md?page=171&state=muted)