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== Changing Filenames Manually ==
== Changing Filenames Manually ==


Tracks can easily be renamed by clicking the Filename or Path column for any Track in the Track list, and then changing the filename.
Files can easily be renamed by [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing_Track_Properties}}#Quick_Edits_via_the_Filelisting_and_Media_Tree|editing]] the Filename or Path column for any file in the Filelisting or by editing in the [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing_Track_Properties}}#Edit_Properties_of_Multiple_Media_Files_at_Once|Properties]] dialog.
 
Alternatively, Tracks can be renamed from within the Track Properties dialog.




== Auto-Organize Files ==
== Auto-Organize Files ==


Tracks can also be organized en-mass into a directory structure and filename format of your choice. This is done via the '''Auto-Organize Files''' function, which uses existing Track properties to move and rename files according to a specified format. For instance, you could organize all of your Tracks in the following format: C:/Music/<Artist>/<Album> - <Title>.xxx . To do this:  
Multiple files can also be renamed/moved using the tags to create folder names and filenames. This is done via the '''Auto-Organize Files''' function, which uses existing file properties to move and rename files according to a specified format. For instance, you could organize all of your files in the following format: C:/Music/<Artist>/<Album> - <Title>.xxx. To do this:  


#Select the Tracks that you wish to reorganize/rename, and click '''Tools''' > '''Auto-Organize Files'''.  
#Select the file(s) that you wish to rename, and use '''Tools > Auto-Organize Files''' from the Main Menu.  
#Choose whether to:  
#Choose whether to:  
#*Move the tracks (if you're organizing tracks on your hard drive). Enable 'Delete emptied folders' if you wish the folders to be deleted after all tracks have been removed.  
#*'''Move''' the files (if you're organizing tracks on your hard drive). Enable ''Delete emptied folders'' if you wish the original folder(s) to be deleted after all files have been removed from it.  
#*Copy the tracks (if you're copying files to or from another source e.g. to copy an iPod). Enable 'Add copied tracks to the Library' if you wish the copied tracks to appear in your Library.   
#*'''Copy'' the files (if you're copying files to or from another source e.g. to copy an iPod). Enable ''Add copied files to the Library'' if you wish the copied files to be added to the MediaMonkey Library.   
#Choose the Directory, directory format, and filename format to be used for the Tracks. See [[{{WebHelp:Links|Configuring_Directory_and_File_Formats}}|Configuring Directory and Filename Formats]].
#Choose the '''Destination''' to be used for the files. Destination uses [[{{WebHelp:Links|Configuring_Directory_and_File_Formats}}|Masks]] to define how the files will be renamed.
#A list will be generated showing the current directories/filenames and the new directories/filenames (if you're moving the files, the changes are highlighted in yellow). If any of the new directories/filenames are incorrect, edit them as needed by clicking the path and editing it, or uncheck them.   
#The Auto-Organize dialog will show the changes it will make based on the Destination [[{{WebHelp:Links|Configuring_Directory_and_File_Formats}}|Mask]]. If any of the new directories/filenames are incorrect, edit them as needed by clicking the path and editing it, or uncheck them.   
#Click '''OK''' to begin the operation for all checked tracks.
#Click '''OK''' to have MediaMonkey Move or Copy the files.


When Tracks are moved, it may result in old directories becoming empty. If this occurs, you will be prompted whether to delete the empty directory. If all the Tracks in the folder are moved, then you'll also be given the option to move any accompanying files (e.g. Album Art, Lyrics, or any other files in the directory).
When files are moved, it may result in old folders becoming empty. If this occurs, you will be prompted whether to delete the empty folder. If all the files in the folder are moved, then you'll also be given the option to move any accompanying files (e.g. Artwork or Lyrics files).




=== Auto-Organize Files as a Background Process ===
=== Auto-Organize Files as a Background Process ===


MediaMonkey can also Auto-organize files as a background process. To enable this, go to '''Tools''' > '''Options''' > '''Library''' > '''Auto-Organize''' and configure a rule for different subsets of your music collection. Once rules have been configured you can either:
MediaMonkey can also Auto-organize files as a background process. Auto-Organize is a [[{{WebHelp:Links|Upgrading_to_the_Gold_Version}}#Gold_Features|Gold_Feature]]. Auto-Organize will run any time a file is first [[{{WebHelp:Links|Adding_Existing_Files_to_the_Library}}|added]] to the MediaMonkey Library or when a file is [[{{WebHelp:Links|Editing_Track_Properties}}|edited]] in MediaMonkey.
 
To enable Auto-Organize, go to '''Tools > Options > Auto-Organize''' from the Main Menu and configure a rule for different subsets of your MediaMonkey Library. Once rules have been configured you can either:


*Go to the Files to Edit > Unorganized Tracks node and use the Auto-Organize function to organize Tracks that don't match the desired format  
*Go to the Files to Edit > Unorganized Tracks node and use the Auto-Organize function to organize Tracks that don't match the desired format  

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MediaMonkey's Library has links to the files in the MediaMonkey Library. This means that you should use MediaMonkey to move/rename your files or MediaMonkey will lose the connection to the files. MediaMonkey provides various methods to move or rename your files:


Moving Files Manually

Files can easily moved from one folder to another:

  1. First select any group of files in the Filelisting or Playing window.
  2. Drag and Drop the selected files into another folder contained within the Locations or Folders node. Alternatively, right-click on the selected files and use Send to > Folder (Move) from the Context Menu.

All of the files will be moved from their original location to the new location and the MediaMonkey Library will be updated. If the all files in the folder are moved, then you'll also be given the option to move certain accompanying files such as Artwork or Lyrics files.


Changing Filenames Manually

Files can easily be renamed by editing the Filename or Path column for any file in the Filelisting or by editing in the Properties dialog.


Auto-Organize Files

Multiple files can also be renamed/moved using the tags to create folder names and filenames. This is done via the Auto-Organize Files function, which uses existing file properties to move and rename files according to a specified format. For instance, you could organize all of your files in the following format: C:/Music/<Artist>/<Album> - <Title>.xxx. To do this:

  1. Select the file(s) that you wish to rename, and use Tools > Auto-Organize Files from the Main Menu.
  2. Choose whether to:
    • Move the files (if you're organizing tracks on your hard drive). Enable Delete emptied folders if you wish the original folder(s) to be deleted after all files have been removed from it.
    • 'Copy the files (if you're copying files to or from another source e.g. to copy an iPod). Enable Add copied files to the Library if you wish the copied files to be added to the MediaMonkey Library.
  3. Choose the Destination to be used for the files. Destination uses Masks to define how the files will be renamed.
  4. The Auto-Organize dialog will show the changes it will make based on the Destination Mask. If any of the new directories/filenames are incorrect, edit them as needed by clicking the path and editing it, or uncheck them.
  5. Click OK to have MediaMonkey Move or Copy the files.

When files are moved, it may result in old folders becoming empty. If this occurs, you will be prompted whether to delete the empty folder. If all the files in the folder are moved, then you'll also be given the option to move any accompanying files (e.g. Artwork or Lyrics files).


Auto-Organize Files as a Background Process

MediaMonkey can also Auto-organize files as a background process. Auto-Organize is a Gold_Feature. Auto-Organize will run any time a file is first added to the MediaMonkey Library or when a file is edited in MediaMonkey.

To enable Auto-Organize, go to Tools > Options > Auto-Organize from the Main Menu and configure a rule for different subsets of your MediaMonkey Library. Once rules have been configured you can either:

  • Go to the Files to Edit > Unorganized Tracks node and use the Auto-Organize function to organize Tracks that don't match the desired format
  • Enable 'Automatically organize tracks in the background' to have this taken care of automatically when tracks are scanned or edited

Note that when media files are organized as a background process, any accompanying files in the same directory are automatically moved as well.


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