access \ edit track properties from Computer library entry

[mevsme]

I tend to use folders of "Computer" than playlists or library to pick up songs. So to be able to edit artist or comment or title, I need to use playlists or 3rd party software. Can mixxx offer some basic id3 tag editing available from built in file browser?

[ronso0 (ronso0)]

Unless you're looking for a mass-editing tool, we already provide that functionality.
I just tried the following in master:
* go to Preferences > Library
> check "Export: write modified file metadata from the library into file tags

There'll be a popup saying:
"Mixxx may wait to modify files until they are not loaded to any decks or samplers.
If you do not see changed metadata in other programs immediately,
eject the track from all decks and samplers or shutdown Mixxx."

* in Mixxx, open a folder in Computer, pick a track
* edit metadata, press Enter
* right-click that track > Open In File Browser
> double-check the metadata has been exported

If you want to try a master (alpha) build, head over to
http://downloads.mixxx.org/builds/master/release/
and pick a built for your OS.
! Remember to back up your config and database before you install an alpha build. Info on that is there https://www.mixxx.org/wiki/doku.php/testing

[mevsme (mevsme)]

Can I have 'properties' right click menu entry in file browser part of library?

The thing is that it is impossible to find a track\audio file without ID3 tags in library, but you can easily find them in file browser, but there is no way you can edit them easily to fill up the missing id3 tags\propeties.

[Swiftb0y (swiftb0y)]

Mixxx now uses GitHub for bug tracking. This bug has been migrated to:
https://github.com/mixxxdj/mixxx/issues/9897