Additional Tagging & Reporting Tools

[KLGavin]

downloaded the ASR plugin and copied the files to the Plugins folder.

Make sure there is sub-directory "ASR Presets" exists in the Plugins directory. And that mb_TagTools.dll exists in the Plugins directory.

Does "additional tagging tools" show up under Preferences > Plugins? If so what happens when you click on "Configure"?

You might to wait for the plugin's author to check in with suggestions. But note that he hasn't been on the forum since May and is (was) usually very responsive.

Thanks - yes sub-directory and .dll in the right place. I get that error when I click on the 'configure' button under Preferences>Plugins. It's intermittent - I seem to be able to get it to work for a while by uninstalling/deleting/re-starting pc and reloading, but I haven't worked out exactly how. I'll keep playing around.

[phred]

I seem to be able to get it to work for a while by uninstalling/deleting/re-starting pc and reloading, but I haven't worked out exactly how. I'll keep playing around.

Needless to say, but I'll say it anyway, you shouldn't have to do that to get it to work. Boroda always gives the ZIP a file name of "latest version." What version are you running (Preferences > Plugins > additional tagging tools > configure and it's in the lower left corner. I'm using 5.2.7357 on MB v3.4.x, but it was working fine for me going back to MB v2.5.x.

Sorry I can't be more help.

[dankjankem]

This might be a dumb question, but how can I use meta taqs within Advanced Search & Replace?
For example, I downloaded an album with each song named "Untitled" and I wanted to use AS&R to convert these into [untitled #1], [untitled #2], [untitled #3] and so on...

I tried using the method pictured above, but the track names simply changed to "[untitled #<Track#>]" so I was hoping you guys could maybe guide me in the right direction with using meta tags in AS&R. Thanks!

[phred]

Which preset are you using in your screenshot?

[phred]

You can't do it directly in AS&R, but here's a three step work-around
   - Use the preset 'Add text <Custon text 1> to the beginning of <Tag 1>
   - Set Tag 1 to Track#
   - Set Custom text 1 to untitled #
This will change the <Track#> to "untiltled #x"


Then use the present 'TOY: Copy tag command'
   - Set Tag 1 to Track#
   - Set Tag 2 to Title

Lastly, to restore <Track#> back to what it was, use MB's Tools > Tagging Tools > Renumber Tracks

Test this on a few tracks before doing a lot of tracks. And make backups of the test tracks before starting.

[dankjankem]

Thank you so much!

Edit: Oh I just now saw your question, i was using a custom preset that i was in the process of making

[dankjankem]

Ok I just found an even better method, what I did was make a copy of the "TOY: Copy tag command" and then revised it as such:


This will then yield the following:

[phred]

Nice. Somewhat more elegant than my suggestion. Glad you figured it out.

[hiccup]

Could anyone enlighten me on what 'TOY' stands for?

[phred]

Could anyone enlighten me on what 'TOY' stands for?

It couldn't possibly be one of these, could it?   :-}
TOY   Toys R Us Inc. (stock symbol)
TOY   Time of Year
TOY   Thinking Of You
TOY   Theater of Youth (Buffalo, NY)
TOY   Trademark of Youth (band)
TOY    Toyama, Japan - Toyama (Airport Code)

[hiccup]

TOY Toys R Us Inc. (stock symbol)
TOY Time of Year
TOY Thinking Of You
TOY Theater of Youth (Buffalo, NY)
TOY Trademark of Youth (band)
TOY Toyama, Japan - Toyama (Airport Code)

I'll give you a C for effort.

Anybody has knowledge to share that he thinks deserves an E A?

[phred]

I'll give you a C for effort.
Anybody has knowledge to share that he thinks deserves an E?

I reject the C and will take an F instead. I cheated. I lied. I stole from the Internet.

[hiccup]

I reject the C and will take an F instead. I cheated. I lied. I stole from the Internet.

And I got the order of the A–F thingy wrong. (we don't use that system in the biotope I am existing in)

So… a correction: I am in need of an A, not an F:
What does TOY mean regarding the Additional Tagging & Reporting Tools?

[bkev]

I've just found this plugin and I was hoping someone could help.

I'm looking at creating a tag in my MP3s for "Favourite Artist".

Is it possible using this plugin to search for several artists and then create a "Y" in another tag called "FavArtist"?

This way, a smart playlist can be created using this information. Also, if it is possible, can it auto update whenever new music gets added that matches the criteria?

[hiccup]

Are you sure you want/need a custom tag for this?
It will be easier to accomplish by using a virtual tag.