Re-naming Files

[Anrky]

Okay I thought i was on the right track using "Rename Files 1.2.1" seemed simple enough... I'd fix up the file names in the Finder, fix up things like track numbers and such in iTunes and hame it rename it... then re-add it to the itunes database, where it of course renames the files again...


Is there a way to rename files, and auto update iTunes with the new track names?

or am I not doing something?

[DeltaTee]

There is no need to add the track to iTunes again (as long as the file is not moved between volumes). Rename Files was designed so you only have to work about changing information in iTunes...don't add data to the Finder name, the script will overwrite it.

The Rename Files Usage Guide (http://applescript.plaidcow.net/iTunes/rename_files.html) is available for the script (though it is slightly out of date) on my website. There is also an email address there if you are still having problems.

BTW: Thanks so much for using the full name of the script in your post...it helps the developers know exactly which script is being referenced.

[Anrky]

I do have the "keep organized on" so i'll turn that off and see how it goes...


it's a great script d00d... does everything i'd want it to do!

[Anrky]

hmmm... i did try again but after i run the script and it completes succesfully iTunes can't find the new files...

I did read yer Docs on yer site but i didn't see anything that would help...

[infrasound]

i use the comment field to store the catalog number of the release from which a song comes and want to change the file name too

i am looking for a way to change the filename to include the catalog number and track number, but not change the song name available in the info tab when looking at a track's information.

both File Renamer and Rename Files seem to change both the filename AND the name of the song in the track's information. would it be possible to alter these scripts or write a new one to change *just* the name of the file?

or are the name of the song in the ID3 tag and the filename necesarily linked?

[thenightfly42]

Originally posted by infrasound
or are the name of the song in the ID3 tag and the filename necesarily linked?
iTunes sets the Finder's filename to equal the ID3 tag song title when "Keep Organized" is selected.

[infrasound]

this partially answers my question, but how can i use the information that is in an ID3 (comment/ track number) tag to name *only* the filename? would this require writing a new applescript, or altering an existing one?

[DeltaTee]

The ID3 tag and filename are not linked. Rename Files (http://applescript.plaidcow.net/iTunes/rename_files.html) will fit the bill of changing the filename without changing the name of the track.

[Doug Adams]

The ID3 tag and filename are not linked.

To clarify: If "Keep iTunes Music folder organized" is checked and you change the track name, the filename will mirror the change. :)