# Latest **URL:** https://community.mp3tag.de/latest.md?page=264 [Latest](https://community.mp3tag.de/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.mp3tag.de/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.mp3tag.de/tags.md) **Page:** 265 --- ## [Rename Album After Folder](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/rename-album-after-folder/49955)
**Author:** [@AlonzoMosley](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/AlonzoMosley)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2020, 7:40pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/rename-album-after-folder/49955 "2020-08-18T19:40:13Z")
I see a lot of threads on how to rename a folder after the tags. I want to go the opposite route. My folders are all named properly - it's the "Album" tag that's all facacte. It's a few hundred files in a few dozen fol… --- ## [Find songs with \[Single\] in Title and delete it](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/find-songs-with-single-in-title-and-delete-it/15548)
**Author:** [@DHoude](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/DHoude)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2020, 4:50pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/find-songs-with-single-in-title-and-delete-it/15548 "2020-08-18T16:50:12Z")
I have a bunch of songs that have notes like “\[Single\]” in the title. I want to make an action that will scan for this in the title of the song and when it finds a song like this, it deletes “\[Single\]” from the title. S… --- ## [Deleting specific words from title](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/deleting-specific-words-from-title/49953)
**Author:** [@heartradio](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/heartradio)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2020, 4:49pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/deleting-specific-words-from-title/49953 "2020-08-18T16:49:00Z")
hi i want to remove all words ( \[Single\] - HD - Clean) I have bunch of files named like this Karol G n Nicki Minaj - Tusa \[Single\] - HD - Clean i want it to become just Karol G n Nicki Minaj - Tusa is this possible an… --- ## [Is there a way to sort/filter by number of fields of the same type?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/is-there-a-way-to-sort-filter-by-number-of-fields-of-the-same-type/49945)
**Author:** [@mr\_bug](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/mr_bug)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2020, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/is-there-a-way-to-sort-filter-by-number-of-fields-of-the-same-type/49945 "2020-08-18T14:49:39Z")
Essentially, I'd like a way to sort a column in order from most to least, based upon the number of fields a file has of the same name/type. Is this possible? For example: %artist% fields of three files: Aaa\\\\Bbb\\\\Ccc,… --- ## [Discogs connection Issue](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/discogs-connection-issue/49949)
**Author:** [@NightFlight](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/NightFlight)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2020, 2:40pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/discogs-connection-issue/49949 "2020-08-18T14:40:22Z")
When choosing Tag Sources \> Discogs Release ID I receive the error message: error connecting to server: www.discogs.com 404: NOT FOUND Any help would be appreciated. --- ## [Filtern nach Großbuchstaben](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/filtern-nach-grossbuchstaben/49946)
**Author:** [@poster](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/poster)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2020, 2:14pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/filtern-nach-grossbuchstaben/49946 "2020-08-18T14:14:01Z")
In meiner Sammlung verstecken sich etliche MP3s, bei denen der Songtext im Feld UNSYNCEDLYRICS außschließlich in Großbuchstaben geschrieben ist, was ich gerne ändern möchte. Kann man danach filtern? --- ## [Remove duplicate tags of the same type/field and move artist in TITLE to a new ARTIST field](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/remove-duplicate-tags-of-the-same-type-field-and-move-artist-in-title-to-a-new-artist-field/49928)
**Author:** [@1024mb](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/1024mb)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2020, 5:28am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/remove-duplicate-tags-of-the-same-type-field-and-move-artist-in-title-to-a-new-artist-field/49928 "2020-08-18T05:28:23Z")
As one example I have a file with several ARTIST fields: And I would like to remove the duplicated ARTIST tag that contains Raul Planas. Anybody knows how would I go to accomplish this? Is it possible to do this with… --- ## [Genre not being read in mp player apps](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/genre-not-being-read-in-mp-player-apps/49934)
**Author:** [@samincanada](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/samincanada)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2020, 6:51pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/genre-not-being-read-in-mp-player-apps/49934 "2020-08-17T18:51:28Z")
I have an issue with the genre not being read from the right metadata in player apps like google playmusic, pi music, etc. It doesn't happen for every track on an album. If I go to the genre tab on these apps, some trac… --- ## [Copy Files to Another Device?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/copy-files-to-another-device/49925)
**Author:** [@Davy](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Davy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2020, 7:56am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/copy-files-to-another-device/49925 "2020-08-17T07:56:24Z")
Examining the topics on the Support forum, some questions seem to be about copying mp3 tracks listed in Mp3Tag to another device. At least that's what I think they are saying. I have searched the help file but to no ava… --- ## [How to import images into the artist field?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-import-images-into-the-artist-field/11971)
**Author:** [@jasper](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/jasper)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2020, 5:29am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/how-to-import-images-into-the-artist-field/11971 "2020-08-17T05:29:26Z")
So, I finally figured out a way to batch download artist images from last.fm to image files (.jpg and so on) into my artist folders. Now the only remaining thing is to get them into the file tags. I thought that was goi… --- ## [Missing Data after ripping](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/missing-data-after-ripping/49845)
**Author:** [@Tamaleus](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Tamaleus)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2020, 5:26pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/missing-data-after-ripping/49845 "2020-08-16T17:26:42Z")
After having ripped one of my CDs (as Trial) I find "Various Artists" in String "Path" after having ripped with EAC one of my CDs. Actually I was "Superbad - Original Motion Soundtrack" with several "Artists" on same CD.… --- ## [Does Bulk Conversion Tag to Filename rewrite unchanged Filenames?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/does-bulk-conversion-tag-to-filename-rewrite-unchanged-filenames/49923)
**Author:** [@Davy](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Davy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2020, 4:31pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/does-bulk-conversion-tag-to-filename-rewrite-unchanged-filenames/49923 "2020-08-16T16:31:24Z")
A year ago I was so blown away by mp3Tag that I converted 3000 mp3 filenames using tag information. During the intervening period I have cleaned up the tags on about 10% of these tracks. So I would now like to regenerat… --- ## [After using mp3tag I can't safely remove external hard disk](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/after-using-mp3tag-i-cant-safely-remove-external-hard-disk/49913)
**Author:** [@faustoc62](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/faustoc62)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2020, 3:52pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/after-using-mp3tag-i-cant-safely-remove-external-hard-disk/49913 "2020-08-16T15:52:44Z")
After editing songs with mp3tag, when I try to safely remove the external hd where the songs are stored, windows sends an error message: "it is not allowed to remove the drive because some process is running" (translate… --- ## [Compilations: artist/album tag](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/compilations-artist-album-tag/49911)
**Author:** [@Orbitolina](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Orbitolina)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2020, 9:43am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/compilations-artist-album-tag/49911 "2020-08-16T09:43:10Z")
Not so much an MP3Tag question, but rather one for organizing music. I'm currently copying the Artist field to the Album Artist field. This got me wondering what the right solution is for compilations. I'll upload my mus… --- ## [Web source title track](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/web-source-title-track/49577)
**Author:** [@Romano](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Romano)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2020, 2:40pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/web-source-title-track/49577 "2020-08-15T14:40:13Z")
I am improving a websource but when a album as only one track, the title apears in the adicional ifnformation but not in the tracks box, is this normal? --- ## [(Remix) to - Remix](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/remix-to-remix/49910)
**Author:** [@stevexcite](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/stevexcite)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2020, 9:11am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/remix-to-remix/49910 "2020-08-15T09:11:25Z")
hi guys hope you can help me out I have been using mp3tag for some time now but just to do little thing like name files & so on. I have been using actions to rename stuff but I'm stuck on a action & I'm hoping you guy ca… --- ## [Download cover art](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/download-cover-art/49908)
**Author:** [@Orbitolina](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/Orbitolina)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 8:32pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/download-cover-art/49908 "2020-08-14T20:32:17Z")
I installed MP3tag for two reasons: To copy Artist to Album Artist (that's sorted) and to download cover art into my album folders. With this I'm struggling and don't find the right info in the help file. I only want to… --- ## [Upper Level stucture?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/upper-level-stucture/49901)
**Author:** [@pauldb38](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/pauldb38)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 6:11pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/upper-level-stucture/49901 "2020-08-14T18:11:18Z")
Hi folks wonder if you can help. I use Zenpoint Jukebox and the company always advise to use MP3Tag for doing your tags. What i am after is a way to create a Upper level Album ie i have been collecting the Now Thats what… --- ## [Tag not visible](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tag-not-visible/49905)
**Author:** [@kangded](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/kangded)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 6:05pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/tag-not-visible/49905 "2020-08-14T18:05:47Z")
If the title of the song is "vanessa1 - title," the tag looks normal. But if the title of the song is "vanessa - title," I can't see the tag. What's the problem? --- ## [Is there a way to use the timestamp of a song and change the others album songs?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/is-there-a-way-to-use-the-timestamp-of-a-song-and-change-the-others-album-songs/49902)
**Author:** [@rama](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/rama)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 5:29am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/is-there-a-way-to-use-the-timestamp-of-a-song-and-change-the-others-album-songs/49902 "2020-08-14T05:29:57Z")
hi i have used always mp3tag but seeing i could use at work ,i have used another program to change the tag of some song it does change the time stamp of these songs , so i have 2 tracks with the today timestamp and oth… --- ## [Exporting path name by folder/directory](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/exporting-path-name-by-folder-directory/49884)
**Author:** [@mpipik](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/mpipik)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2020, 1:50pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/exporting-path-name-by-folder-directory/49884 "2020-08-13T13:50:28Z")
I'm trying to do a "catalog" of my files. I am trying to get an EXPORT list which includes the top directory and each level below as separate fields. I do want to repeat all the directory info with each row. Sometimes t… --- ## [Lock selected row to grid position on column sort?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/lock-selected-row-to-grid-position-on-column-sort/49896)
**Author:** [@rytz](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/rytz)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2020, 8:43am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/lock-selected-row-to-grid-position-on-column-sort/49896 "2020-08-13T08:43:44Z")
Hi: Is it possible to lock the selected row to grid location when doing column sorts? Currently, when doing sorts, the selected rows will stay locked to names or paths (or something internal) rather than original row p… --- ## [\`replace "|" "$verticalBar()"\` doesn't work with \`gotoline 1\`](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/replace-verticalbar-doesnt-work-with-gotoline-1/49893)
**Author:** [@mr\_bug](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/mr_bug)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2020, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/replace-verticalbar-doesnt-work-with-gotoline-1/49893 "2020-08-12T22:03:02Z")
I've got a sources script where replace "|" "$verticalBar()" is being used in the \[ParserScriptAlbum\] section, however each time gotoline 1 is called, further occurrences of | have not been replaced (as seen by the debug… --- ## [Transfer an Action onto a new laptop](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/transfer-an-action-onto-a-new-laptop/49894)
**Author:** [@kabilan1000](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/kabilan1000)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2020, 4:36am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/transfer-an-action-onto-a-new-laptop/49894 "2020-08-13T04:36:04Z")
I recently updated my computer, and I had a action on my pervious computer that I wish to transfer over. How do I do that? --- ## [Resetting custom action pop-up dialog counters: "Formatted tags in ### of ### files." when greater than zero changes?](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/resetting-custom-action-pop-up-dialog-counters-formatted-tags-in-of-files-when-greater-than-zero-changes/49895)
**Author:** [@rytz](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/rytz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2020, 2:17am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/resetting-custom-action-pop-up-dialog-counters-formatted-tags-in-of-files-when-greater-than-zero-changes/49895 "2020-08-13T02:17:26Z")
Hi: When I run my custom actions for various tag operations (from the actions menu), if the formatted tag changes are more than zero, those counter values shown on the pop-up dialog will never change on subsequent custo… --- ## [Documentation for 'ifoutput' and 'ifnotoutput'](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/documentation-for-ifoutput-and-ifnotoutput/19106)
**Author:** [@stevehero](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/stevehero)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2017, 8:29am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/documentation-for-ifoutput-and-ifnotoutput/19106 "2017-07-01T08:29:39Z")
Whats the correct syntax for the two new web sources framework functions ’ifoutput’ and ‘ifnotoutput’. Is there an argument to be used along with them? My try: outputto "ARTIST" ifoutput "ALBUMARTIST" say “somethin… --- ## [Syntax error on removal of certain characters and text](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/syntax-error-on-removal-of-certain-characters-and-text/49864)
**Author:** [@sheepdisease](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/sheepdisease)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2020, 6:17am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/syntax-error-on-removal-of-certain-characters-and-text/49864 "2020-08-11T06:17:40Z")
Hello there, I'm trying to remove certain words and characters from MP3 files but I seem to have typed something wrong? Can someone please tell me what the problem is? Thanks --- ## [Help | Contents option not working](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/help-contents-option-not-working/49880)
**Author:** [@FoxSpookyMulder](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/FoxSpookyMulder)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2020, 4:41am UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/help-contents-option-not-working/49880 "2020-08-11T04:41:46Z")
I just get nothing happening when I click Help | Contents. Tried un/reinstalling the latest version but still the same. Clicking F1 does nothing either. In fact none of the top 3 options on the Help menu are working...… --- ## [Help Files](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/help-files/12345)
**Author:** [@alanglloyd](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/alanglloyd)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2011, 12:52pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/help-files/12345 "2011-07-29T12:52:52Z")
If I select Help | Contents I get a 404 error - Cannot access. I note that the address in my browser (AOL) is : D:\\file:D:Program FilesMp3taghelpindex.html However if I go to D:Program Files\\Mp3tag\\help\\index.html in … --- ## [Convert Title Field](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/convert-title-field/49879)
**Author:** [@screenman](https://community.mp3tag.de/u/screenman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2020, 7:37pm UTC](https://community.mp3tag.de/t/convert-title-field/49879 "2020-08-10T19:37:58Z")
Not sure how I did it but below is an example of what I have in the following fields:- Artist : The Beatles Title : The Beatles - Yesterday Filename: The Beatles - The Beatles - Yesterday So, I want to edit the Title… [Previous page](https://community.mp3tag.de/latest.md?page=263) [Next page](https://community.mp3tag.de/latest.md?page=265)