I've started using view filters to manage my transcoded files. I like to hear my APE versions when listening at home, but have to use MP3 files with my iPod.
To this end, I created 2 smartlists, one with the rule [file type] = "mp3" and the other [duplicate] = "y". The "Duplicate" field is a custom field that I assign the value of "y" to when it's a transcoded file.
When at home, I keep the view filter set to HIDE based on the "Duplicate" smartlist. When working with the iPod, I set the filter to SHOW the "MP3" smartlist.
All works as expected except when using linked smartlists. My main iPod synching smartlist is a combination of 2 smartlists:
Smartlist 1 is defined as ([Track #] = "1"; Limit = 500) in order to select 500 1st tracks.
Smartlist 2 is defined as (Playlist = "Smartlist 1"; Modifier = Full Albums; Sort = "Album", "Track#") to select the full albums based on the random selection of 500 tracks.
When using the view filters, Smartlist1 filters appropriately as described above, SHOWing mp3 files only. Howver, Smartlist2 always shows both APE and MP3 files when the view filter is set to only SHOW mp3 files.
Needless to say, this hampers my iPod synching.
Am I doing something wrong, or do we have a bug here (or possibly a feature)?
What do you think?
Best,
Brad
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