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Mac Forum / Applications / Mac Applications / February 2005Renames files when copying into library
I am new to iTunes and have a situation that I cant resolve. I have a folder called Math and in the folder are a series of lectures in mp3 format. The files are named as follows "Math-1-01.mp3" Where Math is the subject, the 1 is for the session and the 01 is a track identification for that session. So the next file is "Math-1-02.mp3, Etc. When I drag this folder to the library, it copies the folder to its default directory but goes and renames all the file names to "Track 01.mp3,...etc I have unchecked "keep music files folders organized" What is going on here and how can I get around this problem > I am new to iTunes and have a situation that I cant resolve. > I have a folder called Math and in the folder are a series of lectures in [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > What is going on here and how can I get around this problem > If I understand you correctly the "Track 01.mp3" name is what you see in the iTunes window as the "Song Name", if so, what iTunes displays are the mp3 tags which are embedded within the the files themselves and not the name of the file itself. Since you have not entered any tags to the file iTunes displays the generic "Track 01.mp3" If you select one of the files then either CommandKey+I or select "Get Info" from the File menu, you'll see all the fields where you can edit various tags, and a there is a field just for adding comments. You can also batch edit groups of files by selecting them all in the iTunes window and then do the Get Info. Gerry That is exactly what is happening. The Track 01 appears under the song title. I have a large number of files and I know I can do that with the getinfo. But is there a way to make iTunes not look for the tags thanks for your help. >> I am new to iTunes and have a situation that I cant resolve. >> I have a folder called Math and in the folder are a series of lectures in [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > > Gerry > That is exactly what is happening. The Track 01 appears under the song > title. I have a large number of files and I know I can do that with the > getinfo. But is there a way to make iTunes not look for the tags > thanks for your help. Since iTunes only displays the mp3 tags you will need to enter the information you desire. A site, well worth supporting, that you may find helpful is "Doug's AppleScripts For iTunes" at: <http://www.malcolmadams.com/itunes/index.php> Gerry (who edits hundreds of iTunes files almost everyday) > That is exactly what is happening. The Track 01 appears under the song > title. I have a large number of files and I know I can do that with the > getinfo. But is there a way to make iTunes not look for the tags > thanks for your help. MP3 Rage will allow you to re-fill the various elements of the mp3 headers (title, artist, year, etc.) by using the filename on your disk. And hundreds of other things. it's a great all-purpose tool for such things.  SignatureThe secret of managing is to keep the guys who hate you away from the guys who are undecided. -- Casey Stengel Gary Thanks for your response. I am new to the mp3 music world and what you said is not really found in any book. Also I have to admit I am a Windows person but will look at mp3 rage. It looks like in comes in a Windows version. I guess the bottom line is that all mp3 have tags and if not(like in the lecture ) iTunes assigns them some default(track 01,...) I guess it has to work that way. I have looked at several books on itunes and Ipod but none have discussed working with created mp3 files. Thanks again Jack >> That is exactly what is happening. The Track 01 appears under the song >> title. I have a large number of files and I know I can do that with the [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > And hundreds of other things. it's a great all-purpose tool for such > things. > I am new to iTunes and have a situation that I cant resolve. > I have a folder called Math and in the folder are a series of lectures in [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > I have unchecked "keep music files folders organized" > What is going on here and how can I get around this problem Did you try using the Get Info to switch the name back? If that works, it seems an adequate solution to renaming a few files, but, if you need to do this with many files, it is obviously a poor solution. Cathy Signature"there's a dance or two in the old dame yet." - mehitabel C.Stevenson, M.D. cats1921@invalidsonic.net |
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