Conversion issues?

courtenayguy · June 30, 2011, 2:02pm

My MP3TAG library lists 2184 entries, yet my MP3 file in Windows Media shows 3495 entries. It looks like I'm missing over 1300+ mp3's in my MP3TAG file? I'm baffled as to what's MISSING between the two? I've checked just about EVERYTHING...any ideas appreciated!

DetlevD · June 30, 2011, 2:07pm

After loading all the files into Mp3tag, create a snapshot of the Mp3tag status area, which is located at the lower right corner of the Mp3tag application window, and attach the picture to your next message.

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ohrenkino · July 1, 2011, 3:47am

As WMP relies on a database in the background it could well be that you have a number of orphans in the WMP database - this applies especially if you have modified files with MP3tag recently.
In WMP up to V10 press F3 to rebuild the database.

Also, it could be that you have accidently apllied a filter in Mp3tag. Check the status bar at the bottom right whether the number of read tracks is higher than the number of displayed ones.

courtenayguy · July 1, 2011, 9:50am

Yes, this too...as I initially 'played' with the initial MP3TAG version some years ago when I started using it, so I may have applied a filter. The bottom right status bar still shows the 2184.

courtenayguy · July 1, 2011, 9:55am

Sorry...I have no idea on how to get a snapshot of this lower right corner? It does show the same number as what gets loaded in MP3TAG when I start it...?

DetlevD · July 2, 2011, 10:05am

The creation and sending of a graphical screen snapshot relates to the basic skills of computer handling.
Hmm, the simplest way would be pressing the keyboard [Print] key, then use a graphical application to get the print screen picture file from the clipboard into the graphical editor, then draw a selection frame around the relevant data area and crop the selection, then save the remaining picture under filetype JPG or PNG, then attach the picture file to your forum message.
Many graphical applications have a snapshot tool already built in, which allow to set the snapshot area dynamically as needed.

As 'ohrenkino' has pointed out, the difference of counted/loaded files between Mp3tag and the other application can have several reasons.
One reason can be, that the applications have different file read masks.
That means, each application has its own special set of filetypes and filename extensions, which are supported and allowed to be read in.
You should make sure, that both application can read and load the identical file types, otherwise the number of loaded files will differ.
See dialog "Mp3tag/Tools/Options/Tags", group "Tags", edit field "Restrict incoming files to:".
There should be an entry like the following ...
*.aac; *.ape; *.apl; *.asf; *.flac; *.mp+; *.mp1; *.mp2; *.mp3; *.mp4; *.m4a; *.m4b; *.mpc; *.ogg; *.ofr; *.ofs; *.spx; *.tta; *.wma; *.wv; *.tak; *.oga; *.flc; *.m4v;

Another reason could be, that the files in question have different owners, and the applications have different rights to find and read the files.

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courtenayguy · July 2, 2011, 10:40am

DetlevD:

The creation and sending of a graphical screen snapshot relates to the basic skills of computer handling.
Hmm, the simplest way would be pressing the keyboard [Print] key, then use a graphical application to get the print screen picture file from the clipboard into the graphical editor, then draw a selection frame around the relevant data area and crop the selection, then save the remaining picture under filetype JPG or PNG, then attach the picture file to your forum message.
Many graphical applications have a snapshot tool already built in, which allow to set the snapshot area dynamically as needed.
Nope...tried the PRTSCN and nothing happened...!
The bottom right of the loaded MP3TAG screen does show all zeroes and the same number of files as the initialized screen at start-up...and all zeroes after....

As 'ohrenkino' has pointed out, the difference of counted/loaded files between Mp3tag and the other application can have several reasons.
One reason can be, that the applications have different file read masks.
That means, each application has its own special set of filetypes and filename extensions, which are supported and allowed to be read in.
You should make sure, that both application can read and load the identical file types, otherwise the number of loaded files will differ.
See dialog "Mp3tag/Tools/Options/Tags", group "Tags", edit field "Restrict incoming files to:".
There should be an entry like the following ...
*.aac; *.ape; *.apl; *.asf; *.flac; *.mp+; *.mp1; *.mp2; *.mp3; *.mp4; *.m4a; *.m4b; *.mpc; *.ogg; *.ofr; *.ofs; *.spx; *.tta; *.wma; *.wv; *.tak; *.oga; *.flc; *.m4v;
I checked under the TAG options, and all those file types are there and OK. I've really not changed ANY of the specialized options on ANY topic under TOOLS, so ??
Another reason could be, that the files in question have different owners, and the applications have different rights to find and read the files.
This could be true...as far as WMP files not showing up in MP3TAG. I also think that WMP doesn't always find all my MP3 and WMA files when I add and shuffle them when burning to flash drives...probably rights/ownership/etc.
I was actually thinking of completely removing the MP3TAG program and file, and reinstalling, but I'd then have to re-edit the details after, again....alot of work! I may now just forego this 'exercise' and live with what I have...thanks/appreciated!

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