Hi Sieghard,
So, if I import folders, such as albums, into iTunes, but later decide that
I didn't want some of them, how do I remove them?
I don't see any way of doing that, but I'm still learning how to use it.
Thanks.
Evan
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From: Sieghard Weitzel
Sent: Sunday, April 16, 2017 8:24 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Adding items to Itunes library, as well as removing items
I don't know what version you have, but you should upgrade to the latest
version, I am not even sure if 10.3 let's you use older versions. Anyhow,
iTunes used to be much less accessible a few versions ago and this has
greatly improved again.
You can't use or create folders in iTunes. iTunes strictly uses ID3 tags of
the files you add, e.g. music files if you rip them or download them usually
have information as to the music genre, artist name, song name, what album
it is from and so on. iTunes uses this information and not whether you put a
song into a folder from the artist and a subfolder for the correct album.
Similarly, iTunes sorts files with different file extensions into their
proper libraries. MP3 or M4A files are treated as music files and hence are
automatically added to the music library when you import them into iTunes.
If you have ringtones they must be converted to M4A format and then the
extension must be changed to M4R, this is what will tell iTunes that the
file is to be treated as a ringtone and not as a simple music file.
Similarly, audio books have the M4B format and videos in turn can have
various formats as well.
It doesn't really matter where on your hard drive or external drive you keep
the files, of course if they are on an external drive and you add them to
iTunes they will only be available if the drive is connected. Think of the
iTunes library as a folder like you rdesktop which typically doesn't
actually contain files or programs but shortcuts that point to said
programs. In the same way the songs or ringtones you see in your iTunes
library are simply shortcuts which point to the location where the actual
file is stored and if you add a file to your library and then physically go
to the folder where the file is and move it to a different folder you end up
with a broken link in iTunes, the song will still be there, but it can't
play any more because there is no more file in the location the link points
to.
The easiest way to add many files to an iTunes library is to put them in a
folder where you want to keep them permanently, then open iTunes, go to the
File menu, arrow down a few times until you get to "Add Folder to Library",
press enter and then browse to the folder where you keep the files and, tab
to the select button and activate it. If you had a thousand songs in that
folder they will now all get added to your music library.
Best regards,
Sieghard
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From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf
Of Terri Stimmel
Sent: Saturday, April 15, 2017 5:11 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Adding items to Itunes library, as well as removing items
Hello everyone,
Ok, I am not the smartest, when it comes to using iTunes. I actually can not
stand the program, and wish I could add certain things differently.
Such as ringtones.
I actually upload audiobooks and other things, using Dropbox, and I honestly
prefer this method.
However, with this big discussion about ringtones, and such, I would
like to learn more, if possible.
I used to know a little on how to use iTunes. But I haven't done it in
so long now, I just can't remember.
I do not have the latest version. It does ask me to update, but I don't.
However, if the latest version would be more accessible with windows 7,
and Jaws 17, or even NVDA, then I would do it.
So I would appreciate thoughts and opinions on this.
Ok, how do I go about adding stuff to my iTunes library?
And how do I even find the library?
Also, can I make folders within the library?
Such as, if I wanted to put a folder for ringtones, in a certain folder,
under music? Or something like that?
Also, when I view iTunes, like I did today. I played a file that needed
to use iTunes. It showed all this stuff. I was really shocked, because I
never played these files within iTunes. Or I certainly don't remember
doing so. They were all mp3 files. Parts, or whole audiobooks, audio
movies, certain episodes of audio TV shows, and even music. It was
really strange seeing all of this.
So how would I go about removing all this? Can I do that?
Or is it possible that all this stuff just shows up, and isn't actually
in the library?
And now for the big question.
If I want a file, or files actually added to my library, how do I go
about doing this?
Once I add stuff, can I then move it to certain folders?
I am assuming that the items have to senk to iTunes, first?
If so, how does this work?
Well I do apologize for all of the questions. I realize there are many
here. But I honestly just do not remember much, when it comes to iTunes.
If any of you who want to answer my questions, but don't want to clutter
up the list, please feel free to contact me privately.
Thank you to all who may read this.
Terri
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