Found an issue with the Library Import feature in MC 28 Mac version. Library Import needs to be able to EXCLUDE files and folders from importing. While it has a check box for "ignore special files (folders, jpg, etc.)" the exclude should be editable by the user to add additional files and folders to ignore.
Here's what happens; my synchronization program, GoodSync, is doing a fine job of keeping my Windows music libraries synced to the Mac music libraries. However, to do this GoodSync creates a hidden folder called _gsdata_ in the library folder that I am importing from. Within the _gsdata_ folder there is a subfolder called _saved_. During synchronization file changes are recorded in both _gsdata_ and the added, deleted or moved .MP3's and album art are stored in the _saved_ subfolder. This wouldn't be a problem except that I organize my music into folders by \Artist \Album so I need to also select the Mode: "Include this folder and all child folders" when I select a folder for import. The bottom line is that the Library Import brings back all the stuff it finds in the \_gsdata_\_saved_ folder providing me with multiple copies of my music files and album art, or if I have cleared the library by moving my \Artist \Album folders to another Library, Library Import sees the .MP3 files and album art in the \_gsdata_\_saved_ folders and re-imports it.
Could you please allow us add our own items [files, folders] to the "ignore special files (folder .jpg, etc.)" when configuring Library Import? Thanks - Rick
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Topic: Feature Req: MC 28 Mac - allow customization of "ignore special files" on import (Read 693 times)