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chuckly:
O.K. I did that, but I included [name] in the filename field ([Artist] - [Name] - [Album] - [Track #]). Still having the same problem. If I don’t use the [name] field, will my filenames still be correct, or will I lose that info? Thanks again,

- Chuck

MrC:
There are a number of ways to accomplish what I think you are trying to accomplish.  Which one is easiest for you, or the best method to use, really depends on your long term goals.  Once the learning curve is behind you, this will all become clearer.

For now, probably the simplest method to start with, for a single album, is to add track numbers manually into the [track #] field.  Then, when things look correct, rename your files according to your personal naming scheme, using the tool I mentioned earlier.

The MC internal database contains the track meta-information, so you can rename the files w/out concern.  If the renamed files are not as you desire, just rename them again.

Keep in mind - the data MC shows in the views, the meta data in the tags, and the names of audio files are *independent*.   The MC tools available allow you to coordinate this data to your personal needs.

chuckly:
I’ve done that, renamed all the files by a particular artist, then “renamed, moved and copied” with the correct track numbers, but when I sort by track number, several are still in the wrong place! This problem only recently began, I have about 45,000 files and all of the older ones are in the right order. I can’t figure out what the difference between the older and newer ones is!

- Chuck

chuckly:
Wait! Wait! Wait! I just discovered that there was information imported into an expression column called “Disc Number”, which I never use, that showed the erroneously ordered track as higher numbered discs. I cleared that field and now it seems to arrange the files correctly. Thank you again for all of your help,

- Chuck

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