The developers of Tag&Rename and MC have chosen a different system for writing disc numbers to the tags. The exact format depends on the used file/tag format, but it is not the same in these programs. You can use both systems, but they will be separate.
In MC you may want to check if the field value is stored in the files besides the database:
Options > Library > Library Fields > Disc # > Edit > Store in file tags (when possible)I have used this system for multi-disc albums:
I don't think there is any standard way. Some programs have functions for it, many don't have.
This is the system I mentioned earlier:
I renumber my multi-disc albums, but before that I copy the original track numbers to a custom field and rename the files. If I ever have to change my filing system I'll have all information available.
My reasons are these:
- The standard track numbers are universal, so the files will always play in the correct order with any software player even without a disc number system.
- Also HW players that play tracks in alphabetical filename order can play the files in the correct order. If they can show the filename the disc number is included.
- Inside MC the original disc and track numbering is preserved for possible future use. Also, the filenames contain this info if needed with other programs.
Check this thread out for other opinions:
http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php?topic=26024.0