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[MikeO]

Hi

Is there a way to copy tag info from one tag to another a bit like a SQL Update query. It can't just point to the other tag as I would like to alter the original tag later.

eg I have tags Date and Year, I use date for rock to denote the Year Released , but I leave them blank for classical as it often confuses Album groupings.

I would like to use Year , and copy all <Dates> to <Year> , and then change the Date tag later for reissues , remasters, etc with the release date

I can create custom tags if this is not possible

Cheers

Mike

[Matt]

You can edit files and use an equal sign to enter an expression.

That means you could edit the Year and type:
=[Date]

And it would copy the date field over to the year.

[6233638]

Right-Click → Library Tools → Move / Copy Fields…

[MikeO]

Thanks

Matt , If I now change the [Date] will [Year] change along side it ie will the two fields always be equal; by using that expression. ? What I want is to copy Date to year and then change the Date field leaving Year alone
For example an album released in 1970 and re-mastered in 2010 I want Date = 2010 , Year = 1970. Currently I have Date = 1970 Year blank. Then I can show in the Theatre view [Year] [ Album] eg 1970 Blind Faith etc

I hope I am making sense

I will try the other option suggested and see if that does what I want

Mike

[6233638]

I believe [Year] is derived from [Date]
 
I created a new field to keep the original release date, and specific version release dates separate.

[MikeO]

AH That makes sense

I was thinking of a custom field Original Release Date or the like anyway , but I would still like to copy [Date] -> [Original Release Date] and keep [Date] as the Actual Release date

I will have a go with the field copy you recommended

Thanks

Mike

[MikeO]

Hi

Spot on

Created [Release Date] as date field , copied [Date] to it , can now alter [Date] and keep [Release Date] as is

Thanks again for the Help

Mike