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What is best way to Re-Rip Albums while preserving old library info?
Alex B:
FEATURE REQUEST
A tool that would automate re-ripping process would be most welcomed. You would just need to select the files that are going to be replaced and start a "re-rip" tool.
MC would re-rip the files from the inserted CD in case the track numbers and the total number of the files match. It would preserve all old library data including the original import date. It would replace only the file format specific fields and the filename extensions.
EDIT
The user interface could be very simple. It could have only an option for the file format and the ripping settings. It should issue a warning about backing up the old files. MC cannot possibly know if the CD is still in a good condition.
Magic_Randy:
Alex B,
Thanks for pointing out this tip. While it adds steps, it reduces the manual effort. In preparation for the task, I've been re-ripping CDs that I had previously ripped with MC. I do not consistently get the same song name, so the files have to be manually compared to make it work. This should resolve that problem.
Magic_Randy:
--- Quote from: Alex B on January 06, 2009, 08:58:52 am ---FEATURE REQUEST
An tool that would automate re-ripping process would be most welcomed. You would just need to select the files that are going to be replaced and start a "re-rip" tool.
MC would re-rip the files from the inserted CD in case the track numbers and the total number of the files match. It would preserve all old library data including the original import date. It would replace only the file format specific fields and the filename extensions.
--- End quote ---
This would be a great feature.
mark_h:
--- Quote from: Alex B on January 06, 2009, 08:58:52 am ---FEATURE REQUEST
An tool that would automate re-ripping process would be most welcomed. You would just need to select the files that are going to be replaced and start a "re-rip" tool.
MC would re-rip the files from the inserted CD in case the track numbers and the total number of the files match. It would preserve all old library data including the original import date. It would replace only the file format specific fields and the filename extensions.
--- End quote ---
Great idea, but I would request the additional option to "Import and replace" as I don't rip inside MC. Same principle though, just highlight files to replace and then import from a specific location.
Mark
marko:
--- Quote ---4. Re-rip your tracks and ensure they replace the original files
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I'm 99% certain that it's not possible to do this when ripping with MC. If the file exists, MC will create a "file (1).mp3" and there's no way to control the behaviour.
That's why my steps say to rip to a temp location then replace the files using an external file manager.
Perhaps someone has the time to test, or knows for sure, and could update the wiki page if necessary?
-marko.
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