Multiple disk sets

[Ron_Thorne]

I've now encountered another problem with multiple-disc entries.

Even though all of the information provided is exactly the same except for each disc #, sometimes separate new folders are created.

Example:
I recently entered John Coltrane Live in Seattle, a 2-disc set, and 2 separate pages/folders were created, when they both should occupy the same page/folder. I entered disc 1 of 2, then disc 2 of 2, with all other information being the same.

I had a similar situation last week with a 10-cd box set. In that instance, 9 of 10 CDs occupy the same folder/page ... except for CD3 which is shown as a separate CD. I deleted and re-entered CD3 at least 4 times with exactly the same results.

Seems to be a bug. Anyone else experience this annoying phenomenon?

Thanks for any assistance.

[andrei_c]

I've now encountered another problem with multiple-disc entries.

What's the selection in the drop down box on top of left pane? Perhaps there's a data on this album that varies from disc to disc. If so, you should be able to fix it by dragging stray discs into their correct folders.

Andrei

[Ron_Thorne]

What's the selection in the drop down box on top of left pane? Perhaps there's a data on this album that varies from disc to disc. If so, you should be able to fix it by dragging stray discs into their correct folders.

Andrei

Andrei, I don't know if I understand your suggestion.

Are you talking about Browse by: (under Content) choices? If so, the choice now is Artist. I cannot drag albums inside that left pane. I've tried, with no success. If there is any difference in data, I haven't been able to detect it.

I need more information, Andrei. Please remember that this is your creation, so while you're intimately familiar with every aspect of the software, many of us are simply trying to learn how to use it properly.

OrangeCD Catalog is very elegant software which does most things beautifully and perfectly, but it provides moments of frustration, too.

[BLOWERS]

The data difference can be as little (and almost hidden) as the album title having a space after it (or not!) - might sound daft, but have you checked that?

[Ron_Thorne]

Thanks, Andrei, but I need a bit more guidance.

When you say 2. Switch to Box Set tab, are you referring to the Part # for Part of multiple-disk set in the General tab? If so, I've already done that for the four discs in my set, selecting 1/4, 2/4, etc. However, I don't see the Move up/Move down keys you're referring to which will change the order of my entries.

What am I missing here?

Thanks.

[BLOWERS]

[quote=Ron_Thorne]Thanks, Andrei, but I need a bit more guidance.

When you say

[Ron_Thorne]

Thanks again, Blowers.

Unfortunately, I'm not seeing part of what you're describing.

Within the General Tab, I see a Format: window in which I've chosen CD box set. Immediately below that window I've chosen 1/4, 2/4, 3/4 and 4/4 as a part # of the particular box set in question. I don't see the move up/move down buttons being referred to for this. If they're the ones in the lower left hand corner, they don't affect the order of discs listed in my master list, which is what I'm attempting to alter, within the artist tree drop down.

I just realized that I overlooked your comment re:Select "Make Box Set" within "Tools". When I click on that choice, I receive a pop-up message "To create a box set, choose two or more standalone records in album list view". Whaaa? I'm lost again.

Sorry for the density, but I don't customarily have this much trouble with such things.

Perhaps what I'm trying to achieve has been misunderstood and can't be changed without re-entering all four discs in question.

Thanks for any further clarification.

[BLOWERS]

Ron,

Try this. Select a box set you have already created, but which shows the CDs in the wrong order. THEN look at the "Box Set" tab which should be next to the "General" tab in the entry's properties. THEN highlight the CD (s) you want to move, and try moving them. I think that should solve your problems.

Then click on the + sign next to the entry in the Tree view: it will expand to show the individual CDs. When you look at the "General" property tabs on these, they should automaticaly show which disc number of the boxed set they are (i.e. 1/4, 2/4 or whatever), determined by the moves you have just made in the "Box Set" tab. You can also add a "part title" at this stage if you want. Let me know!! 8)

[Ron_Thorne]

Ron,

Try this. Select a box set you have already created, but which shows the CDs in the wrong order. THEN look at the "Box Set" tab which should be next to the "General" tab in the entry's properties.

Thanks again for your patience and help, Blowers.

Here's the rub. There is no "Box Set tab" on my software. I'm using ver. 6.0.9 Build 11003.

When I right click on Properties, I see the following tabs, from left to right -- General/Tracks/Artwork/Credits/Musicians/Recording/Library/Notes/Custom 1/Misc.

There is a "Format" window with the General tab where you can choose CD, CDR, CD box set, etc. In this case, I've chosen CD box set, then indicated (by Part #) which disc it is within the set, i.e., 1/4, 2/4, etc.

The issue of a "Box Set Tab" has thrown me from the first mention of it by Andrei, followed by your instructions which also included using that non-existing tab.

Back to the drawing boards.

[704set]

Let me see if I can help here because I have struggled through this.

To create a box set go to Tools/Make a Box Set

The tab blowers is referring to can only be seen once a box set has been made.

Hope this helps.

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