# Picard File Naming Script - Technical Guide

Complete technical reference for MusicBrainz Picard File Naming Script v3.0

**Note:** This guide references `Picard_Rename_Script.txt` as the working script file. For importing into Picard, use `Picard_Rename_Script.ptsp` (Picard Script Package format).

---

## Table of Contents

1. [How Picard Scripting Works](#1-how-picard-scripting-works)
2. [Script Execution Flow](#2-script-execution-flow)
3. [Complete Configuration Options](#3-complete-configuration-options)
4. [Character Replacement](#4-character-replacement)
5. [VBR Bitrate Mapping](#5-vbr-bitrate-mapping)
6. [Path Generation Examples](#6-path-generation-examples)
7. [Advanced Features](#7-advanced-features)
8. [Variables Reference](#8-variables-reference)
9. [Customization Guide](#9-customization-guide)

---

## 1. How Picard Scripting Works

### 1.1 What is TaggerScript?

TaggerScript is Picard's built-in scripting language for file naming and tag manipulation. It allows you to:

- Build file and folder paths dynamically from metadata
- Perform conditional logic based on tag values
- Transform and clean up metadata
- Set custom variables for use later in the script

### 1.2 Basic Syntax

**Functions** are called with `$function(arguments)`

```
$upper(hello)           -> HELLO
$left(Beatles,4)        -> Beat
$if(condition,then,else) -> Conditional logic
```

**Variables** are referenced with `%variable%`

```
%artist%       -> Tag value (e.g., "The Beatles")
%_variable%    -> Internal variable (starts with underscore)
```

**Setting Variables** uses `$set(name,value)`

```
$set(_myvar,Hello)      -> Creates variable %_myvar% = "Hello"
```

**Comments** use `$noop(text)`

```
$noop( This is a comment )   -> Does nothing, for documentation
```

### 1.3 Key Concepts

**Tags vs Variables:**
- **Tags** come from MusicBrainz or existing file metadata: `%artist%`, `%album%`, `%tracknumber%`
- **Variables** are created by the script: `%_myvar%`, `%_isLive%`, `%_nFilePath%`

**Execution Order:**
- Scripts execute top-to-bottom
- Variables must be defined before they're used
- The final output is whatever the script "returns" (last non-$noop statement)

**String Concatenation:**
- Just put values next to each other: `%artist% - %title%` -> "Beatles - Yesterday"
- Use `/` for path separators: `%artist%/%album%/` -> "Beatles/Abbey Road/"

---

## 2. Script Execution Flow

### 2.1 Visual Flow Diagram

```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ START: File needs to be renamed                             │
└────────────────────┬────────────────────────────────────────┘
                     │
┌────────────────────▼────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ SECTION 1: Load Constants                                   │
│ - MusicBrainz IDs                                           │
│ - Default display names                                     │
└────────────────────┬────────────────────────────────────────┘
                     │
┌────────────────────▼────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ SECTION 2: Read User Configuration                          │
│ - All 60+ settings loaded                                   │
│ - Determines how path will be built                         │
└────────────────────┬────────────────────────────────────────┘
                     │
┌────────────────────▼────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ SECTION 3: Setup Default Variables                          │
│ - Fallbacks if plugin not loaded                            │
│ - Fallbacks if metadata missing                             │
└────────────────────┬────────────────────────────────────────┘
                     │
┌────────────────────▼────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ SECTION 4: Initialize Working Variables                     │
│ - Disc/track numbers                                        │
│ - Calculate padding lengths                                 │
│ - Featured artist detection                                 │
│ - Extract year                                              │
└────────────────────┬────────────────────────────────────────┘
                     │
┌────────────────────▼────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ SECTION 5: Enhance Album Title                              │
│ - Add disambiguation, year, label, catalog                  │
│ - Trim if too long                                          │
└────────────────────┬────────────────────────────────────────┘
                     │
┌────────────────────▼────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ SECTION 6: Detect Music Types                               │
│ - Set flags: _isAlbum, _isSingle, _isLive, etc.            │
│ - Detects: Album, Single, EP, Live, Soundtrack, etc.        │
└────────────────────┬────────────────────────────────────────┘
                     │
┌────────────────────▼────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ SECTION 7: Clean Up Tags                                    │
│ - Remove placeholder tags with default values               │
└────────────────────┬────────────────────────────────────────┘
                     │
┌────────────────────▼────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ SECTION 8: Setup Filename Variables                         │
│ - Create sanitized versions for file/folder names           │
│ - Remove "The " prefix for sorting                          │
└────────────────────┬────────────────────────────────────────┘
                     │
┌────────────────────▼────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ SECTION 9: Apply Character Filtering                        │
│ - Tag-level replacements (written to file)                  │
│ - Filename-level replacements (paths only)                  │
│ - Ensure cross-platform compatibility                       │
└────────────────────┬────────────────────────────────────────┘
                     │
┌────────────────────▼────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ SECTION 10: Detect Audio Metrics                            │
│ - Determine CBR vs VBR                                      │
│ - Map VBR bitrate to quality level (V0-V9)                  │
│ - Extract sample rate, bit depth, channels                  │
└────────────────────┬────────────────────────────────────────┘
                     │
┌────────────────────▼────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ SECTION 11: Build Directory Path                            │
│ - Apply genre subsort (if enabled)                          │
│ - Route special cases (Soundtrack, Various, etc.)           │
│ - Build artist letter folder                                │
│ - Build artist name folder                                  │
│ - Add type subfolder (Albums/, Singles/, etc.)              │
│ - Build album folder with metadata                          │
│ - Add disc subfolder (if multi-disc)                        │
└────────────────────┬────────────────────────────────────────┘
                     │
┌────────────────────▼────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ SECTION 12: Build Filename                                  │
│ - Track number (or vinyl style A1, B1)                      │
│ - Track title                                               │
│ - Duration                                                  │
│ - Audio quality metrics                                     │
└────────────────────┬────────────────────────────────────────┘
                     │
┌────────────────────▼────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ OUTPUT: Complete path                                       │
│ /B/Beatles, The/(1969) Abbey Road [CD - MP3]/01. Come Together... │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```

### 2.2 Step-by-Step Execution

**Step 1: Constants Loading**
- MusicBrainz special IDs loaded
- Default names set ([Unknown Artist], [Various Artists], etc.)
- Regex constants defined

**Step 2: Configuration Loading**
- All user settings loaded
- Settings determine which sections execute
- Settings control what metadata is shown

**Step 3: Default Variables**
- Plugin variables loaded with fallbacks
- If "Additional Artists Variables" plugin not present, uses basic tags
- Album and track titles get default values if missing

**Step 4: Working Variables Initialization**
- Disc and track numbers extracted
- Padding calculated based on total counts
- Featured artists detected by comparing album vs track artist
- Year extracted from date tags

**Step 5: Album Title Enhancement**
- Disambiguation comment added if present
- Release year, label, catalog added if enabled
- Title trimmed if longer than max length

**Step 6: Music Type Detection**
- All release type flags set based on MusicBrainz tags
- Special cases detected (Various Artists, Tribute, Cover, etc.)
- Incomplete status determined

**Step 7: Tag Cleanup**
- Placeholder tags removed if they still contain defaults
- Prevents "Title", "Artist" from being written to files

**Step 8: Filename Variables Setup**
- Sanitized versions created for all metadata used in paths
- Sort tags used as fallbacks
- "The " prefix removed for sorting

**Step 9: Character Filtering**
- Tag-level replacements (written to actual file metadata)
- Filename-level replacements (used in paths only)
- Ensures Windows/Linux/macOS/Samba compatibility

**Step 10: Audio Metrics Detection**
- Bitrate analyzed to determine CBR vs VBR
- VBR mapped to quality level (V0-V9)
- Sample rate, bit depth, channels extracted

**Step 11: Path Generation**
- Genre subsort applied first (if enabled)
- Special collections routed (Soundtrack, Various, Audiobooks)
- Artist letter folder created
- Artist name folder created
- Type subfolder added (if enabled)
- Album folder built with all metadata
- Disc subfolder added (if multi-disc)

**Step 12: Filename Generation**
- Track number formatted (padded or vinyl style)
- Track title added
- Duration added (if enabled)
- Audio quality added (if enabled)

**Output:**
- Complete path returned to Picard
- Picard moves/renames file to this location

---

## 3. Complete Configuration Options

### 3.1 All Settings Reference Table

| Variable | Type | Default | Values | Description |
|----------|------|---------|--------|-------------|
| **DEVELOPMENT SETTINGS** |
| `_devMode` | Integer | 0 | 0, 1 | Use test values (1) or real metadata (0) |
| `_quickNoNameFormat` | Integer | 0 | 0, 1 | Skip formatting (1) or full format (0) |
| **DISPLAY OPTIONS** |
| `_showDate` | Integer | 1 | 0, 1 | Show year in album folder name |
| `_showRecordLabel` | Integer | 0 | 0, 1 | Show record label in album folder |
| `_showReleaseStatus` | Integer | 0 | 0, 1 | Show release status (Official, Promotion, etc.) |
| `_showCatalogueNumber` | Integer | 0 | 0, 1 | Show catalog number in album folder |
| `_showIDNum` | Integer | 1 | 0, 1 | Show MusicBrainz ID and catalog |
| `_showTime` | Integer | 1 | 0, 1 | Show track duration in filename |
| `_showBandwidth` | Integer | 1 | 0, 1 | Show audio quality metrics in filename |
| **PRIMARY ORGANIZATION** |
| `_orderTypeForRoot` | Integer | 2 | 1, 2 | 1=Category, 2=Artist letter folders |
| `_orderTypeForArtist` | Integer | 1 | 1, 2, 3 | 1=First name, 2=Last name, 3=None |
| `_separateByTypeInArtistDirectory` | Integer | 1 | 0, 1 | Separate albums/singles/EPs into subfolders |
| `_separateAlbum` | Integer | 0 | 0, 1 | Put albums in Albums/ subfolder |
| `_rootLevelTypeSeparation` | Integer | 0 | 0, 1 | Separate by file type at root (/MP3/, /FLAC/) |
| `_albumLevelTypeSeparation` | Integer | 0 | 0, 1 | Separate by file type in album |
| `_albumNameAtTypeSeparation` | Integer | 0 | 0, 1 | Show album name before type folder |
| **INCOMPLETE ALBUMS** |
| `_extraTrackHandling` | Integer | 1 | 0, 1 | How to handle albums with extra tracks |
| `_earlierPresortForIncompletes` | Integer | 1 | 0, 1 | Separate incomplete albums early |
| **MULTI-DISC** |
| `_useSubDiscDirectory` | Integer | 1 | 0, 1 | Multi-disc albums in disc subfolders |
| `_mergeDiscWhenNotUsingSubDirectory` | Integer | 0 | 0, 1 | Skip disc folder if only one disc |
| `_showDiscSubtitle` | Integer | 1 | 0, 1 | Show disc subtitle if present |
| `_nameForTypeCD` | String | Disc | - | Name for CD disc folders |
| `_nameForTypeVinyl` | String | Side | - | Name for vinyl disc folders |
| `_useMusicBrainzStyleForVinylTrack` | Integer | 1 | 0, 1 | Use A1, B1 style for vinyl tracks |
| **SPECIAL COLLECTIONS** |
| `_soundTracksDirectory` | String | Soundtrack/ | - | Soundtrack albums folder name |
| `_variousArtistsDirectory` | String | Various/ | - | Various Artists folder name |
| `_compilationsGSubDirectory` | String | Compilations/ | - | Global compilations folder name |
| `_audiobooksDirectory` | String | Audiobook/ | - | Audiobooks folder name |
| `_podcastSubDirectory` | String | Podcast/ | - | Podcasts folder name |
| `_incompleteDirectory` | String | Partial | - | Incomplete albums suffix/folder name |
| **TYPE SUBFOLDER NAMES** |
| `_albumSubDirectory` | String | Albums/ | - | Albums subfolder name |
| `_compilationsASubDirectory` | String | Compilation/ | - | Artist compilations subfolder |
| `_coverSubDirectory` | String | Cover/ | - | Cover albums subfolder |
| `_tributeSubDirectory` | String | Tribute/ | - | Tribute albums subfolder |
| `_singlesSubDirectory` | String | Singles/ | - | Singles subfolder |
| `_liveSubDirectory` | String | Live/ | - | Live albums subfolder |
| `_epSubDirectory` | String | EP/ | - | EPs subfolder |
| `_broadcastSubDirectory` | String | Broadcast/ | - | Broadcasts subfolder |
| `_interviewSubDirectory` | String | Interview/ | - | Interviews subfolder |
| `_videoSubDirectory` | String | Video/ | - | Videos subfolder |
| `_otherSubDirectory` | String | Others/ | - | Other releases subfolder |
| **GENRE SUBSORT** |
| `_isSubSort` | Integer | 1 | 0, 1 | Enable genre-based pre-sorting |
| `_subSortGame` | String | Arcade/ | - | Game soundtracks folder |
| `_subSortDJBits` | String | DJBits/ | - | DJ/remix folder |
| `_subSortClassical` | String | Classical/ | - | Classical music folder |
| `_subSortDemento` | String | Dementia/ | - | Comedy/novelty folder |
| `_subSort12Inch` | String | 12 Inch Mix/ | - | 12" mixes folder |
| `_subSortDisney` | String | Disney/ | - | Disney music folder |
| `_subSortPodcast` | String | Podcast/ | - | Podcasts folder |
| `_subSortInterview` | String | Interview/ | - | Interviews folder |
| `_subSortBroadcast` | String | Broadcast/ | - | Broadcasts folder |
| `_subSortReserved` | String | Singles Candidates/ | - | Reserved/special folder |
| `_subSortPreTag` | String | No MBID/ | - | Untagged folder |
| `_subSortHoliday` | String | Holiday/ | - | Holiday music folder |
| `_subSortCountry` | String | Country/ | - | Country music folder |
| `_subSortBlues` | String | Blues/ | - | Blues music folder |
| `_subSortJazz` | String | Jazz/ | - | Jazz music folder |
| `_subSort2Oct` | String | Spooktacular/ | - | October seasonal folder |
| `_subSort2Nov` | String | Fallback/ | - | November seasonal folder |
| `_subSort2Dec` | String | Here Comes Santa/ | - | December seasonal folder |
| `_subSort2Jan` | String | Wintertime/ | - | January seasonal folder |
| `_subSort2Feb` | String | Will You Be My Valentine?/ | - | February seasonal folder |
| `_subSort2Mar` | String | Spring is in the Air/ | - | March seasonal folder |
| `_subSort2Apr` | String | Foolish/ | - | April seasonal folder |
| `_subSort2May` | String | Maybe/ | - | May seasonal folder |
| `_subSort2June` | String | SumSumSummertime/ | - | June seasonal folder |
| `_subSort2July` | String | Fireworks & Stuff/ | - | July seasonal folder |
| `_subSort2Aug` | String | SumSumSummertime/ | - | August seasonal folder |
| `_subSort2Sept` | String | SumSumSummertime/ | - | September seasonal folder |
| **TRIBUTE/COVER** |
| `_altArtistSort` | Integer | 1 | 0, 1 | File tribute/cover under original artist |
| **TRACK SEPARATION** |
| `_showTrackArtistSeparation` | Integer | 0 | 0, 1 | Separate tracks by artist in album |
| **LENGTH/PADDING** |
| `_PaddedDiscNumMinLength` | Integer | 1 | 1-9 | Minimum disc number padding |
| `_PaddedTrackNumMinLength` | Integer | 2 | 1-9 | Minimum track number padding |
| `_aTitleMaxLength` | Integer | 65 | 1-999 | Maximum album title length |
| `_tTitleMaxLength` | Integer | 65 | 1-999 | Maximum track title length |
| `_tFilenameMaxLength` | Integer | 120 | 1-999 | Maximum complete filename length |

### 3.2 Development Settings 

#### `_devMode`

**Purpose:** Test the script with hardcoded values instead of real metadata.

**Values:**
- `0` - Normal operation (use real file metadata)
- `1` - Test mode (use hardcoded values defined in Section 10)

**When to use:**
- Testing script changes without actual music files
- Debugging audio metrics detection
- Verifying path generation logic

**WARNING:** Must be set to `0` for actual use! If left at `1`, all files will use the same test values.

**Test values (when `_devMode = 1`):**
```
$set(_biitrate,71.426)           # Test bitrate
$set(_saample_rate,44100)        # Test sample rate
$set(_biits_per_sample,16)       # Test bit depth
$set(_chaannels,2)               # Test channels
$set(_tiitle,My Great Score)     # Test title
```

#### `_quickNoNameFormat`

**Purpose:** Skip filename formatting for quick sorting from unmatched files.

**Values:**
- `0` - Full formatting with all metadata (default)
- `1` - Minimal formatting (keeps original filename)

**When to use:**
- Sorting large batches of unmatched files quickly
- When you just want directory organization, not filename changes

**Effect:**
- Disables `_showTime` and `_showBandwidth` automatically
- Uses `%_filename%` instead of `%_titleForFilename%`
- Still organizes into folders normally

---

### 3.3 Display Options 

#### `_showDate`

**Purpose:** Show release year in album folder name.

**Values:**
- `0` - Album name only
- `1` - Album name with year (default)

**Examples:**
```
_showDate = 0:  /Artist/Abbey Road [CD - MP3]/
_showDate = 1:  /Artist/(1969) Abbey Road [CD - MP3]/
```

**Notes:**
- Uses first available: `originalyear`, `originaldate`, `date`
- Shows first 4 characters (year only, not full date)
- Shows "0000" if no date available

#### `_showRecordLabel`

**Purpose:** Show record label in album folder name.

**Values:**
- `0` - Don't show label (default)
- `1` - Show label

**Examples:**
```
_showRecordLabel = 0:  /Artist/(1985) Album [CD - MP3]/
_showRecordLabel = 1:  /Artist/(1985) Album [Epic Records] [CD - MP3]/
```

**Notes:**
- Only shows first label if multiple
- Requires `label` tag to be present

#### `_showReleaseStatus`

**Purpose:** Show release status (Official, Promotion, Bootleg, etc.) in album folder.

**Values:**
- `0` - Don't show status (default)
- `1` - Show status

**Examples:**
```
_showReleaseStatus = 0:  /Artist/(1985) Album [CD - MP3]/
_showReleaseStatus = 1:  /Artist/(1985) Album [Promotion] [CD - MP3]/
```

**Common statuses:**
- Official
- Promotion
- Bootleg
- Pseudo-Release

#### `_showCatalogueNumber`

**Purpose:** Show catalog number in album folder name.

**Values:**
- `0` - Don't show catalog number (default)
- `1` - Show catalog number

**Examples:**
```
_showCatalogueNumber = 0:  /Artist/(1985) Album [CD - MP3]/
_showCatalogueNumber = 1:  /Artist/(1985) Album [XPCD-1234] [CD - MP3]/
```

#### `_showIDNum`

**Purpose:** Show MusicBrainz Album ID and catalog number.

**Values:**
- `0` - Don't show
- `1` - Show (default)

**Format:** `[mbid] {catalog}`

**Examples:**
```
_showIDNum = 0:  /Artist/(1985) Album [CD - MP3]/
_showIDNum = 1:  /Artist/(1985) Album [CD - MP3] [a1b2c3d4] {XPCD-1234}/
```

**Use case:** Helps identify exact MusicBrainz release if you have multiple versions

#### `_showTime`

**Purpose:** Show track duration in filename.

**Values:**
- `0` - Don't show duration
- `1` - Show duration (default)

**Format:** `[XmYYs]`

**Examples:**
```
_showTime = 0:  01. Come Together.mp3
_showTime = 1:  01. Come Together [4m20s].mp3
```

**Notes:**
- Automatically disabled if `_quickNoNameFormat = 1`
- Uses Picard's `%_length%` variable
- Format: minutes + "m" + seconds + "s"

#### `_showBandwidth`

**Purpose:** Show audio quality metrics in filename.

**Values:**
- `0` - Don't show metrics
- `1` - Show metrics (default)

**Format:** `[bitrate samplerate type channels]`

**Examples:**
```
_showBandwidth = 0:  01. Track.mp3
_showBandwidth = 1:  01. Track [320 44100KHz CBR 2ch].mp3
_showBandwidth = 1:  02. Track [V0 44100KHz VBR 2ch].mp3
_showBandwidth = 1:  03. Track [96000KHz 24bit 6ch].flac
```

**Metrics shown:**
- **Bitrate:** 320, V0, V2, etc. (see VBR Mapping section)
- **Sample Rate:** 44100KHz, 48000KHz, 96000KHz, etc. (full Hz value)
- **Type:** CBR, VBR, or file format for lossless
- **Channels:** 2ch (stereo), 6ch (5.1 surround), etc.

---

### 3.4 Primary Organization Structure 

#### `_orderTypeForRoot`

**Purpose:** Choose root directory organization method.

**Values:**
- `1` - By category/genre (requires Last.fm.ng plugin)
- `2` - By artist first letter (default, recommended)

**Examples:**

**Option 1 - Category:**
```
/Rock/
  Beatles, The/(1969) Abbey Road [CD - MP3]/...
  Pink Floyd/(1973) Dark Side of the Moon [Vinyl - FLAC]/...
/Pop/
  Madonna/(1984) Like a Virgin [CD - MP3]/...
  Taylor Swift/(2014) 1989 [CD - MP3]/...
```

**Option 2 - Artist Letter:**
```
/B/
  Beatles, The/(1969) Abbey Road [CD - MP3]/...
/M/
  Madonna/(1984) Like a Virgin [CD - MP3]/...
/P/
  Pink Floyd/(1973) Dark Side of the Moon [Vinyl - FLAC]/...
```

**Notes:**
- Option 1 requires `albumgrouping` tag (from Last.fm.ng plugin)
- Option 2 is most common and doesn't require extra plugins

#### `_orderTypeForArtist`

**Purpose:** Choose how artist names are sorted.

**Values:**
- `1` - First letter of first name (default)
- `2` - First letter of last name (uses sort tags)
- `3` - No alphabetical separation

**Examples:**

**Option 1 - First Name:**
```
/M/Madonna/...
/W/Weird Al Yankovic/...
/T/The Beatles/...
```

**Option 2 - Last Name:**
```
/M/Madonna/...
/Y/Yankovic, Weird Al/...
/B/Beatles, The/...
```

**Option 3 - No Separation:**
```
/Madonna/...
/Weird Al Yankovic/...
/The Beatles/...
```

**Notes:**
- Option 2 relies on MusicBrainz `albumartistsort` and `artistsort` tags
- "The", "A", "An" are automatically handled by MusicBrainz sort tags
- Option 3 can create very long lists in root directory

#### `_separateByTypeInArtistDirectory`

**Purpose:** Separate releases by type into subfolders.

**Values:**
- `0` - All releases directly in artist folder
- `1` - Separate into subfolders (default)

**Examples:**

**Option 0 - No Separation:**
```
/Artist/
  (1969) Abbey Road [CD - MP3]/...
  (1967) All You Need is Love [CD - MP3]/...  (single)
  (1994) Live at the BBC [CD - MP3]/...       (live)
```

**Option 1 - With Separation:**
```
/Artist/
  (1969) Abbey Road [CD - MP3]/...
  Singles/
    (1967) All You Need is Love [CD - MP3]/...
  Live/
    (1994) Live at the BBC [CD - MP3]/...
```

**Subfolder types created:**
- Albums/ (if `_separateAlbum = 1`)
- Singles/
- EP/
- Live/
- Compilation/
- Cover/
- Tribute/
- Broadcast/
- Interview/
- Video/
- Others/

#### `_separateAlbum`

**Purpose:** Put regular albums in an Albums/ subfolder.

**Values:**
- `0` - Albums directly in artist folder (default)
- `1` - Albums in Albums/ subfolder

**Requires:** `_separateByTypeInArtistDirectory = 1`

**Examples:**

**Option 0:**
```
/Artist/
  (1969) Abbey Road [CD - MP3]/...
  (1965) Rubber Soul [CD - MP3]/...
  Singles/
    (1967) All You Need is Love [CD - MP3]/...
```

**Option 1:**
```
/Artist/
  Albums/
    (1969) Abbey Road [CD - MP3]/...
    (1965) Rubber Soul [CD - MP3]/...
  Singles/
    (1967) All You Need is Love [CD - MP3]/...
```

**When to use:** Some users prefer all release types in subfolders for consistency.

---

### 3.5 Multi-Disc Handling 

#### `_useSubDiscDirectory`

**Purpose:** Create separate subdirectories for each disc in multi-disc albums.

**Values:**
- `0` - All discs in same folder with disc prefix in track number
- `1` - Each disc in its own subfolder (default)

**Examples:**

**Option 0 - Same Folder:**
```
/Artist/Album (1985)/
  101. Track One.mp3
  102. Track Two.mp3
  201. Track One.mp3
  202. Track Two.mp3
```

**Option 1 - Disc Subfolders:**
```
/Artist/(1985) Album [CD - MP3]/
  Disc01/
    01. Track One.mp3
    02. Track Two.mp3
  Disc02/
    01. Track One.mp3
    02. Track Two.mp3
```

**Notes:**
- Option 0 is useful for devices that don't support subfolders
- Option 1 is cleaner and more organized

#### `_showDiscSubtitle`

**Purpose:** Show disc subtitle if present in MusicBrainz data.

**Values:**
- `0` - Just disc number
- `1` - Include subtitle (default)

**Examples:**

**Option 0:**
```
/Album/Disc01/...
/Album/Disc02/...
```

**Option 1:**
```
/Album/Disc01 - Acoustic/...
/Album/Disc02 - Electric/...
```

**Notes:**
- Only applies when `_useSubDiscDirectory = 1`
- Disc subtitles come from MusicBrainz, not always present

#### `_useMusicBrainzStyleForVinylTrack`

**Purpose:** Use vinyl-style track numbering (A1, A2, B1, B2) for vinyl releases.

**Values:**
- `0` - Standard numbering (01, 02, 03)
- `1` - Vinyl style (A1, B1) (default)

**Applies to:** Media type = "Vinyl" only

**Examples:**

**Option 0 - Standard:**
```
/Album [Vinyl - MP3]/
  Side 1/
    01. Track.mp3
    02. Track.mp3
  Side 2/
    01. Track.mp3
    02. Track.mp3
```

**Option 1 - Vinyl Style:**
```
/Album [Vinyl - MP3]/
  Side 1/
    A1. Track.mp3
    A2. Track.mp3
  Side 2/
    B1. Track.mp3
    B2. Track.mp3
```

**Requirements:**
- Release must have MusicBrainz track numbers (not all do)
- Media tag must be "Vinyl"

---

### 3.6 Genre SubSort 

#### How Genre SubSort Works

Genre SubSort creates custom root-level folders based on the `genresort` tag. This is an advanced feature for organizing large, diverse libraries.

**Workflow:**
1. Set custom `genresort` tag on files (not from MusicBrainz)
2. Script detects keyword in `genresort` value
3. Routes to corresponding subsort folder

**Example:**

- **Tag:** `genresort = Holiday`
- **Trigger:** Script detects "Holiday" in tag
- **Folder:** `_subSortHoliday = Holiday/`
- **Result:** `/Holiday/Artist/Album/`

#### Available Subsort Categories

| Trigger Keyword | Folder Variable | Default Folder | Use Case |
|----------------|-----------------|----------------|----------|
| `Holiday` | `_subSortHoliday` | Holiday/ | Christmas, seasonal music |
| `Classical` | `_subSortClassical` | Classical/ | Classical music |
| `Jazz` | `_subSortJazz` | Jazz/ | Jazz music |
| `Blues` | `_subSortBlues` | Blues/ | Blues music |
| `Country` | `_subSortCountry` | Country/ | Country music |
| `Game` | `_subSortGame` | Arcade/ | Video game soundtracks |
| `Disney` | `_subSortDisney` | Disney/ | Disney music |
| `odcast` | `_subSortPodcast` | Podcast/ | Podcasts |
| `nterview` | `_subSortInterview` | Interview/ | Interviews |
| `roadcast` | `_subSortBroadcast` | Broadcast/ | Broadcasts |
| `12 Inch` | `_subSort12Inch` | 12 Inch Mix/ | 12" remix singles |
| `Novelty`, `Comedy`, `Demento`, `FuMP` | `_subSortDemento` | Dementia/ | Comedy/novelty music |
| `DJ Bits` | `_subSortDJBits` | DJBits/ | DJ tools, samples |
| `*-*` | `_subSortReserved` | Singles Candidates/ | Special marker |
| `***` | `_subSortPreTag` | No MBID/ | Untagged files |

#### Seasonal Subsort (Second Level)

You can also use seasonal keywords for a second level of sorting:

| Trigger Keyword | Folder | Season |
|----------------|--------|--------|
| `Spook` | Spooktacular/ | Halloween/October |
| `Fall` | Fallback/ | November |
| `Santa` | Here Comes Santa/ | December |
| `Winter` | Wintertime/ | January |
| `Valentine` | Will You Be My Valentine?/ | February |
| `Spring` | Spring is in the Air/ | March |
| `Fool` | Foolish/ | April |
| `Maybe` | Maybe/ | May |
| `Summer`, `Firew` | SumSumSummertime/, Fireworks & Stuff/ | June-September |

**Example:**
```
genresort = Holiday Santa
-> Routes to: /Holiday/Here Comes Santa/Artist/Album/
```

#### Creating Your Own Subsort

1. **Define folder name:**
```
$set(_subSortMyGenre,MyGenre/)
```

2. **Add detection logic in Section 11:**
```
$if($in(%genresort%,MyKeyword),$set(_subSortDirectory,%_subSortMyGenre%))
```

3. **Tag your files:**
```
genresort = MyKeyword
```

4. **Result:**
```
/MyGenre/Artist/Album/
```

---

## 4. Character Replacement

### 4.1 Why Character Replacement?

Different operating systems and filesystems have different rules for allowed characters in file and folder names:

- **Windows:** Disallows `:`, `?`, `*`, `<`, `>`, `|`, `"`, `/`, `\`
- **Linux/macOS:** More permissive but `/` still reserved for path separator
- **Samba/CIFS:** Network shares have additional restrictions

Additionally, some characters can cause issues with:
- Command-line tools
- Backup software
- Cloud storage sync
- Media players

This script ensures cross-platform compatibility by replacing problematic characters.

### 4.2 Complete Replacement Table

#### Tag-Level Replacements (Written to File Metadata)

These replacements modify the actual tags written to your music files:

| Original | Replacement | Tags Affected | Reason | Example |
|----------|-------------|---------------|--------|---------|
| `...` | `&` | album, title, discsubtitle | Ellipsis standardization | "Best... Song" -> "Best & Song" |
| `No. X` | `X` | album, title, discsubtitle | Remove "No." prefix | "No. 1 Hit" -> "1 Hit" |
| `12"` | `12 Inch` | album, title, discsubtitle, media | Standardize vinyl notation | '12" Vinyl' -> "12 Inch Vinyl" |
| `"text"` | `'text'` | All artist/album/title tags | Samba compatibility | 'The "Best"' -> "The 'Best'" |

**Why tag-level?** These improve consistency and readability of your metadata, not just filenames.

#### Filename-Level Replacements (File/Folder Names Only)

These replacements only affect paths, not file metadata:

| Original | Replacement | Scope | Reason | Example |
|----------|-------------|-------|--------|---------|
| `#` | `-` | All filename variables | Hash alternative | "Track #1" -> "Track -1" |
| `:` | `_` | All filename variables | **Windows incompatible** | "Title: Sub" -> "Title_ Sub" |
| `?` | `G` | All filename variables | **Windows incompatible** | "Why?" -> "WhyG" |
| `\|` | `è` | Album, title, disc subtitle | Pipe alternative | "A\|B" -> "Aèb" |
| `>` | [removed] | Album, title, disc subtitle | **Windows incompatible** | "A>B" -> "AB" |
| `<` | [removed] | Album, title, disc subtitle | **Windows incompatible** | "A<B" -> "AB" |
| `*` | `1` | All variables | **Windows incompatible** | "A*B" -> "A1B" |
| `&` | `&` | All variables | HTML entity | "A & B" -> "A & B" |

**Why filename-only?** These are purely for filesystem compatibility, no need to modify the actual metadata.

### 4.3 Scope: Which Variables Are Affected?

**Tag-Level Scope (all of these):**
- `album`
- `title`
- `discsubtitle`
- `media`
- `albumartist`
- `artist`
- `albumartistsort`
- `artistsort`

**Filename-Level Scope (all of these):**
- `_titleForFilename`
- `_albumForFilename`
- `_discsubtitleForFilename`
- `_artistForFilename`
- `_albumartistForFilename`
- `_artistsortForFilename`
- `_albumartistsortForFilename`

### 4.4 Platform-Specific Issues

#### Windows Path Restrictions

Windows disallows these characters in paths: `< > : " / \ | ? *`

**How the script handles it:**
- `:` -> `_` (colon to underscore)
- `?` -> `G` (question mark removed)
- `*` -> `1` (asterisk to "1")
- `>` -> removed
- `<` -> removed
- `|` -> `è`
- `"` -> `'` (double to single quotes)

### 4.5 Customizing Character Replacements

#### Adding a New Replacement

**Example:** Replace `@` with `(at)`

1. **For tags (Section 9, tag-level):**
```
$set(title,$replace(%title%,@,(at)))
$set(album,$replace(%album%,@,(at)))
```

2. **For filenames (Section 9, filename-level):**
```
$set(_titleForFilename,$replace(%_titleForFilename%,@,(at)))
$set(_albumForFilename,$replace(%_albumForFilename%,@,(at)))
```

#### Changing an Existing Replacement

**Example:** Change `:` replacement from `_` to `-`

Find this line in Section 9:
```
$set(_titleForFilename,$replace(%_titleForFilename%,:,_))
```

Change to:
```
$set(_titleForFilename,$replace(%_titleForFilename%,:,-))
```

Repeat for all filename variables.

#### Using Regex Replacements

For more complex patterns, use `$rreplace()`:

```
$set(title,$rreplace(%title%,pattern,replacement))
```

**Example:** Remove all parentheses and contents:
```
$set(title,$rreplace(%title%,\(.*?\),))
```

**Example:** Convert "feat. Artist" to "[Artist]":
```
$set(title,$rreplace(%title%, feat\. (.*), [\1]))
```

---

## 5. VBR Bitrate Mapping

### 5.1 What is VBR?

**CBR (Constant Bitrate):**
- Fixed bitrate throughout the entire file
- Example: 320 kbps CBR - every second uses exactly 320 kbit
- File size is predictable
- Common presets: 320, 256, 192, 128, 96, 64 kbps

**VBR (Variable Bitrate):**
- Bitrate varies based on complexity of audio
- Complex parts (loud, detailed) get higher bitrate
- Simple parts (silence, simple tones) get lower bitrate
- Better quality/size ratio than CBR
- Picard reports average bitrate

**How to detect:** If Picard's average bitrate doesn't match a standard CBR preset (320, 256, 192, etc.), assume VBR.

### 5.2 Detection Logic

The script determines CBR vs VBR by checking if the bitrate matches standard presets:

```
Standard CBR presets: 320, 256, 224, 192, 160, 128, 112, 96, 80, 64, 48, 40, 32, 24, 16, 8

If bitrate matches -> CBR
If bitrate doesn't match -> VBR
```

**Example:**
- Picard reports `320.0 kbps` -> Exactly 320 -> CBR
- Picard reports `245.3 kbps` -> Not a standard preset -> VBR (likely V0)

### 5.3 LAME VBR Quality Levels

LAME is the most popular MP3 encoder and defines standard VBR presets (V0-V9).

#### Complete VBR Mapping Table

| Bitrate Range (kbps) | LAME Preset | Script Label | Quality Description | Typical Use |
|---------------------|-------------|--------------|---------------------|-------------|
| 339+ | Custom/Extreme | `320+` | Extreme quality VBR | Very high quality VBR |
| 320-339 | V0 alt | `320` | Extreme | Alternative V0 extreme |
| 260-319 | Custom | `V0+` | High+ | High quality VBR+ |
| 220-260 | V0 | `V0` | Excellent (245 avg) | Most popular high quality |
| 192-220 | V1 | `V1` | Excellent (225 avg) | Slightly smaller than V0 |
| 170-191 | V2 | `V2` | Transparent (190 avg) | Most can't tell from original |
| 150-170 | V3 | `V3` | Good (175 avg) | Good quality, smaller size |
| 140-150 | V4 | `V4` | Good (165 avg) | Acceptable quality |
| 130-140 | V5 | `V5` | Moderate (130 avg) | Moderate quality |
| 120-130 | V6 | `V6` | Moderate (115 avg) | Smaller files |
| 96-120 | V7 | `V7` | Acceptable | Noticeably compressed |
| 70-95 | V8 | `V8` | Low | Low quality |
| 45-69 | V9 | `V9` | Very low | Very low quality |
| <45 | N/A | `[actual kbps]` | Poor | Below standard range |

### 5.4 Filename Examples

**CBR:**
```
01. Track [320 44100KHz CBR 2ch].mp3   -> 320 kbps CBR
02. Track [192 44100KHz CBR 2ch].mp3   -> 192 kbps CBR
03. Track [128 44100KHz CBR 2ch].mp3   -> 128 kbps CBR
```

**VBR:**
```
01. Track [V0 44100KHz VBR 2ch].mp3    -> LAME V0 (245 avg)
02. Track [V2 44100KHz VBR 2ch].mp3    -> LAME V2 (190 avg)
03. Track [V5 44100KHz VBR 2ch].mp3    -> LAME V5 (130 avg)
04. Track [320+ 44100KHz VBR 2ch].mp3  -> VBR above 339 kbps
05. Track [71 44100KHz VBR 2ch].mp3    -> VBR outside standard range
```

**Lossless:**
```
01. Track [44100KHz 16bit 2ch].flac
02. Track [96000KHz 24bit 2ch].flac
03. Track [48000KHz 16bit 2ch].m4a
```

### 5.5 How the Mapping Code Works

**Step 1:** Extract integer bitrate
```
$set(_intBitRate,$rreplace(%_bitrate%,\\.\\d*\$,))
```
Removes decimal: `245.3` -> `245`

**Step 2:** Check if CBR
```
$if($eq_any(%_intBitRate%,320,256,224,192,160,128,112,96,80,64,48,40,32,24,16,8),
    CBR...,
    VBR...
)
```

**Step 3:** If VBR, map to quality level
```
$if($gt(%_vbrRateValue%,339),$set(_fileVBRRate,320+),
$if($gt(%_vbrRateValue%,319),$set(_fileVBRRate,320),
$if($gt(%_vbrRateValue%,260),$set(_fileVBRRate,V0+),
$if($gt(%_vbrRateValue%,220),$set(_fileVBRRate,V0),
...
```

Uses nested `$if()` with `$gt()` (greater than) to find the right range.

### 5.6 Special Cases

#### 320+ kbps VBR

Some extreme quality VBR encodes can average above 320 kbps (up to ~340 kbps for MP3).

**Detection:** Bitrate > 339 kbps
**Label:** `320+`

**Example:**
```
01. Track [320+ 44100KHz VBR 2ch].mp3
```

#### Non-Standard VBR

Files encoded with custom VBR settings outside LAME standard ranges show actual bitrate.

**Example:** 71 kbps average (between V9 and below standard range)
```
01. Track [71 44100KHz VBR 2ch].mp3
```

#### Lossless Files

FLAC, ALAC, and other lossless formats don't use CBR/VBR labels. Instead, they show file format.

**Example:**
```
FLAC 96KHz 24bit 2ch
ALAC 48KHz 16bit 2ch
```

---

## 6. Path Generation Examples

### 6.1 Example 1: Basic Artist Album (Single-Disc CD)

**Configuration:**
```
_orderTypeForRoot = 2
_orderTypeForArtist = 1
_separateByTypeInArtistDirectory = 0
_showDate = 1
_showIDNum = 1
_useSubDiscDirectory = 1
```

**Metadata:**
```
Artist: The Beatles
Album: Abbey Road
Year: 1969
Media: CD
Release Type: album
Total Discs: 1
Total Tracks: 17
Track 1: Come Together (4m20s)
Bitrate: 320 kbps CBR
Sample Rate: 44100 Hz
Channels: 2
MusicBrainz Album ID: 123abc
Catalog Number: XPCD-456
```

**Path Construction (Step-by-Step):**

```
Step 1: Root organization
  _orderTypeForRoot = 2 -> Use artist first letter
  Artist = "The Beatles"
  First letter (after removing "The") = "B"
  Result: /B/

Step 2: Artist name
  _orderTypeForArtist = 1 -> Use first name sorting
  Artist = "The Beatles"
  Sort tag = "Beatles, The"
  Result: /B/Beatles, The/

Step 3: Album type detection
  releasetype = "album" -> _isAlbum = 1
  _separateByTypeInArtistDirectory = 0 -> No type subfolder

Step 4: Album name with metadata
  Album = "Abbey Road"
  Year = 1969, _showDate = 1 -> Add (1969) before album name
  Media = "CD", Extension = "MP3" -> Add [CD - MP3]
  _showIDNum = 1 -> Add [mbid] {catalog}
  Result: /B/Beatles, The/(1969) Abbey Road [CD - MP3] [123abc] {XPCD-456}/

Step 5: Multi-disc check
  totaldiscs = 1 -> No disc subfolder needed

Step 6: Track filename
  Track 1: "Come Together"
  tracknumber = 1, totaltracks = 17 -> Pad to 2 digits: 01
  _showTime = 1 -> Add [4m20s]
  _showBandwidth = 1 -> Add [320 44100KHz CBR 2ch]
  Result: 01. Come Together [4m20s] [320 44100KHz CBR 2ch].mp3
```

**Final Path:**
```
/B/Beatles, The/(1969) Abbey Road [CD - MP3] [123abc] {XPCD-456}/01. Come Together [4m20s] [320 44100KHz CBR 2ch].mp3
```

---

### 6.2 Example 2: Multi-Disc Album with Subtitles

**Configuration:**
```
_orderTypeForRoot = 2
_orderTypeForArtist = 1
_separateByTypeInArtistDirectory = 1
_separateAlbum = 0
_useSubDiscDirectory = 1
_showDiscSubtitle = 1
_nameForTypeCD = Disc
```

**Metadata:**
```
Artist: Pink Floyd
Album: The Wall
Year: 1979
Media: CD
Release Type: album
Total Discs: 2
Disc 1 Subtitle: Part 1
Disc 2 Subtitle: Part 2
Disc 1, Track 1: In the Flesh? (3:19)
Disc 2, Track 1: Hey You (4:42)
```

**Path Construction:**

```
Step 1: Root organization
  Artist first letter = "P"
  Result: /P/

Step 2: Artist name
  Artist = "Pink Floyd"
  Result: /P/Pink Floyd/

Step 3: Album type subfolder
  _isAlbum = 1, _separateByTypeInArtistDirectory = 1
  _separateAlbum = 0 -> No Albums/ subfolder for standard albums
  Result: /P/Pink Floyd/

Step 4: Album name
  Album = "The Wall"
  Year = 1979 -> Add (1979) before album name
  Media = "CD", Extension = "FLAC" -> Add [CD - FLAC]
  Result: /P/Pink Floyd/(1979) The Wall [CD - FLAC]/

Step 5: Disc subfolders
  totaldiscs = 2 -> Multi-disc
  _useSubDiscDirectory = 1 -> Create disc subfolders
  _showDiscSubtitle = 1 -> Include disc subtitles
  Disc 1: Disc01 - Part 1/
  Disc 2: Disc02 - Part 2/

Step 6: Track filenames
  Disc 1, Track 1: "In the Flesh?"
  tracknumber = 1 -> 01
  Result: 01. In the FleshG [3m19s] [96000KHz 16bit 2ch].flac
  (Note: "?" replaced with "G")
```

**Final Paths:**
```
/P/Pink Floyd/(1979) The Wall [CD - FLAC]/Disc01 - Part 1/01. In the FleshG [3m19s] [96000KHz 16bit 2ch].flac
/P/Pink Floyd/(1979) The Wall [CD - FLAC]/Disc02 - Part 2/01. Hey You [4m42s] [96000KHz 16bit 2ch].flac
```

---

### 6.3 Example 3: Vinyl with MusicBrainz Track Numbering

**Configuration:**
```
_orderTypeForRoot = 2
_orderTypeForArtist = 2
_separateByTypeInArtistDirectory = 1
_useMusicBrainzStyleForVinylTrack = 1
_nameForTypeVinyl = Side
```

**Metadata:**
```
Artist: David Bowie
Artist Sort: Bowie, David
Album: The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars
Year: 1972
Media: Vinyl
Release Type: album
Total Discs: 2 (sides)
Side A, Track 1: Five Years (4:43, MB track: A1)
Side A, Track 2: Soul Love (3:35, MB track: A2)
Side B, Track 1: Lady Stardust (3:22, MB track: B1)
```

**Path Construction:**

```
Step 1: Root organization
  Artist sort = "Bowie, David"
  First letter of last name = "B"
  Result: /B/

Step 2: Artist name
  _orderTypeForArtist = 2 -> Use last name sorting
  Artist sort = "Bowie, David"
  Result: /B/Bowie, David/

Step 3: Album type subfolder
  _separateByTypeInArtistDirectory = 1, _isAlbum = 1
  Result: /B/Bowie, David/

Step 4: Album name
  Album = "The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars"
  (Truncated if > 65 chars)
  Year = 1972 -> Add (1972)
  Media = "Vinyl" -> Add [Vinyl]
  Result: /B/Bowie, David/(1972) The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust... [Vinyl - MP3]/

Step 5: Side subfolders
  Media = "Vinyl", totaldiscs = 2
  _nameForTypeVinyl = "Side"
  Side 1: Side 1/
  Side 2: Side 2/

Step 6: Track filenames (Vinyl style)
  _useMusicBrainzStyleForVinylTrack = 1
  Media = "Vinyl" -> Use MB track numbers
  Side 1, Track 1: MB track = "A1"
  Result: A1. Five Years [4m43s] [V0 44100KHz VBR 2ch].mp3
```

**Final Paths:**
```
/B/Bowie, David/(1972) The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust... [Vinyl - MP3]/Side 1/A1. Five Years [4m43s] [V0 44100KHz VBR 2ch].mp3
/B/Bowie, David/(1972) The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust... [Vinyl - MP3]/Side 1/A2. Soul Love [3m35s] [V0 44100KHz VBR 2ch].mp3
/B/Bowie, David/(1972) The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust... [Vinyl - MP3]/Side 2/B1. Lady Stardust [3m22s] [V0 44100KHz VBR 2ch].mp3
```

---

### 6.4 Example 4: Various Artists Compilation

**Configuration:**
```
_variousArtistsDirectory = Various/
_useSubDiscDirectory = 1
```

**Metadata:**
```
Album Artist: Various Artists
Album: Now That's What I Call Music! 80
Year: 2011
Media: CD
Release Type: album + compilation
Total Discs: 2
Disc 1, Track 1: Somebody That I Used to Know - Gotye feat. Kimbra (4:04)
Disc 1, Track 2: We Found Love - Rihanna feat. Calvin Harris (3:35)
Disc 2, Track 1: Party Rock Anthem - LMFAO (4:23)
```

**Path Construction:**

```
Step 1: Detect Various Artists
  Album Artist = "Various Artists" -> _isVarious = 1

Step 2: Route to Various Artists directory
  _variousArtistsDirectory = "Various/"
  Album first letter = "N"
  Result: /Various/N/

Step 3: Album name
  Album = "Now That's What I Call Music! 80"
  Year = 2011 -> Add (2011) before album name
  Media = "CD", Extension = "MP3" -> Add [CD - MP3]
  Result: /Various/N/(2011) Now That's What I Call Music! 80 [CD - MP3]/

Step 4: Disc subfolders
  totaldiscs = 2 -> Multi-disc
  Result: Disc01/, Disc02/

Step 5: Track filenames
  Track 1, Disc 1:
  Title = "Somebody That I Used to Know"
  Featured artists detected -> Add [Gotye feat. Kimbra]
  Result: 01. Somebody That I Used to Know [Gotye feat. Kimbra] [4m04s].mp3
```

**Final Paths:**
```
/Various/N/(2011) Now That's What I Call Music! 80 [CD - MP3]/Disc01/01. Somebody That I Used to Know [Gotye feat. Kimbra] [4m04s].mp3
/Various/N/(2011) Now That's What I Call Music! 80 [CD - MP3]/Disc01/02. We Found Love [Rihanna feat. Calvin Harris] [3m35s].mp3
/Various/N/(2011) Now That's What I Call Music! 80 [CD - MP3]/Disc02/01. Party Rock Anthem [LMFAO] [4m23s].mp3
```

---

### 6.5 Example 5: Album with Type Separation

**Configuration:**
```
_orderTypeForRoot = 2
_orderTypeForArtist = 1
_separateByTypeInArtistDirectory = 1
_separateAlbum = 0
_singlesSubDirectory = Singles/
_liveSubDirectory = Live/
```

**Metadata (3 releases):**

**Album:**
```
Artist: Nirvana
Album: Nevermind
Year: 1991
Release Type: album
```

**Single:**
```
Artist: Nirvana
Album: Smells Like Teen Spirit
Year: 1991
Release Type: single
```

**Live:**
```
Artist: Nirvana
Album: MTV Unplugged in New York
Year: 1994
Release Type: album + live
```

**Path Construction:**

```
All releases:
  Root: /N/Nirvana/

Album (Nevermind):
  _isAlbum = 1, _separateAlbum = 0 -> No Albums/ subfolder
  Result: /N/Nirvana/(1991) Nevermind [CD - MP3]/

Single (Smells Like Teen Spirit):
  _isSingle = 1 -> Use Singles/ subfolder
  Result: /N/Nirvana/Singles/(1991) Smells Like Teen Spirit [CD - MP3]/

Live (MTV Unplugged):
  _isLive = 1 -> Use Live/ subfolder
  Result: /N/Nirvana/Live/(1994) MTV Unplugged in New York [CD - MP3]/
```

**Final Paths:**
```
/N/Nirvana/(1991) Nevermind [CD - MP3]/01. Smells Like Teen Spirit.mp3
/N/Nirvana/Singles/(1991) Smells Like Teen Spirit [CD - MP3]/01. Smells Like Teen Spirit.mp3
/N/Nirvana/Live/(1994) MTV Unplugged in New York [CD - MP3]/01. About a Girl.mp3
```

---

### 6.6 Example 6: Tribute Album with Original Artist Routing

**Configuration:**
```
_altArtistSort = 1
_tributeSubDirectory = Tribute/
```

**Metadata:**
```
Album Artist: Various Artists
Album: We Will Rock You - Queen Tribute
Year: 2005
Release Type: album + compilation
Custom Tag: coverTributeSort = Tribute
Custom Tag: albumartistsort = Queen
Track 1: We Will Rock You - Five (2:58)
```

**Path Construction:**

```
Step 1: Detect tribute album
  coverTributeSort = "Tribute" -> _isTribute = 1
  _altArtistSort = 1 -> Route to original artist

Step 2: Use custom albumartistsort
  albumartistsort = "Queen"
  First letter = "Q"
  Result: /Q/Queen/

Step 3: Tribute subfolder
  _isTribute = 1 -> Use Tribute/ subfolder
  Result: /Q/Queen/Tribute/

Step 4: Album name
  Album = "We Will Rock You - Queen Tribute"
  Year = 2005 -> Add (2005) before album name
  Result: /Q/Queen/Tribute/(2005) We Will Rock You - Queen Tribute [CD - MP3]/

Step 5: Track filename
  Track 1: "We Will Rock You"
  Track artist = "Five" (different from album artist)
  -> Add [Five]
  Result: 01. We Will Rock You [Five] [2m58s].mp3
```

**Final Path:**
```
/Q/Queen/Tribute/(2005) We Will Rock You - Queen Tribute [CD - MP3]/01. We Will Rock You [Five] [2m58s].mp3
```

**Note:** This requires manually setting two custom tags: `coverTributeSort = Tribute` and `albumartistsort = Queen`.

---

### 6.7 Example 7: Genre Pre-Sort (Classical)

**Configuration:**
```
_isSubSort = 1
_subSortClassical = Classical/
_orderTypeForRoot = 2
_orderTypeForArtist = 2
```

**Metadata:**
```
Artist: Johann Sebastian Bach
Artist Sort: Bach, Johann Sebastian
Album: Brandenburg Concertos
Year: 1721
Custom Tag: genresort = Classical
```

**Path Construction:**

```
Step 1: Detect genre subsort
  genresort = "Classical"
  -> Triggers: _subSortDirectory = "Classical/"

Step 2: Genre subsort folder
  Result: /Classical/

Step 3: Artist first letter (last name)
  Artist Sort = "Bach, Johann Sebastian"
  First letter of last name = "B"
  Result: /Classical/B/

Step 4: Artist name
  _orderTypeForArtist = 2 -> Use sort name
  Artist Sort = "Bach, Johann Sebastian"
  Result: /Classical/B/Bach, Johann Sebastian/

Step 5: Album name
  Album = "Brandenburg Concertos"
  Year = 1721 -> Add (1721) before album name
  Result: /Classical/B/Bach, Johann Sebastian/(1721) Brandenburg Concertos [CD - FLAC]/
```

**Final Path:**
```
/Classical/B/Bach, Johann Sebastian/(1721) Brandenburg Concertos [CD - FLAC]/01. Concerto No. 1 in F Major.flac
```

---

### 6.8 Example 8: Soundtrack

**Configuration:**
```
_soundTracksDirectory = Soundtrack/
```

**Metadata:**
```
Album: Guardians of the Galaxy - Awesome Mix Vol. 1
Year: 2014
Release Type: soundtrack
Track 1: Hooked on a Feeling - Blue Swede (2:53)
```

**Path Construction:**

```
Step 1: Detect soundtrack
  releasetype = "soundtrack" -> _isSoundTrack = 1

Step 2: Route to Soundtrack directory
  _soundTracksDirectory = "Soundtrack/"
  Album first letter = "G"
  Result: /Soundtrack/G/

Step 3: Album name
  Album = "Guardians of the Galaxy - Awesome Mix Vol. 1"
  Year = 2014 -> Add (2014) before album name
  Result: /Soundtrack/G/(2014) Guardians of the Galaxy - Awesome Mix Vol. 1 [CD - MP3]/

Step 4: Track filename
  Track 1: "Hooked on a Feeling"
  Track artist = "Blue Swede" (soundtrack, show artist)
  -> Add [Blue Swede]
  Result: 01. Hooked on a Feeling [Blue Swede] [2m53s].mp3
```

**Final Path:**
```
/Soundtrack/G/(2014) Guardians of the Galaxy - Awesome Mix Vol. 1 [CD - MP3]/01. Hooked on a Feeling [Blue Swede] [2m53s].mp3
```

---

### 6.9 Example 9: Incomplete Album

**Configuration:**
```
_earlierPresortForIncompletes = 1
_incompleteDirectory = Partial
```

**Metadata:**
```
Artist: Radiohead
Album: OK Computer
Year: 1997
Total Tracks: 12
Matched Tracks: 8
Complete: No
```

**Path Construction:**

```
Step 1: Detect incomplete
  $is_complete() = false -> _isIncomplete = 1

Step 2: Early presort
  _earlierPresortForIncompletes = 1
  -> Add "- Partial" prefix
  Result: /- Partial/

Step 3: Standard artist organization
  Artist first letter = "R"
  Result: /- Partial/R/Radiohead/

Step 4: Album name
  Album = "OK Computer"
  Year = 1997 -> Add (1997) before album name
  Result: /- Partial/R/Radiohead/(1997) OK Computer [CD - MP3]/
```

**Final Path:**
```
/- Partial/R/Radiohead/(1997) OK Computer [CD - MP3]/01. Airbag.mp3
/- Partial/R/Radiohead/(1997) OK Computer [CD - MP3]/03. Subterranean Homesick Alien.mp3
...
(tracks 2, 4, 6, 7, 9-12 missing)
```

**Override:** Set custom tag `SavePerfectAnyway = yes` to skip the "- Partial" prefix.

---

### 6.10 Example 10: EP with Bitrate Display

**Configuration:**
```
_separateByTypeInArtistDirectory = 1
_epSubDirectory = EP/
_showBandwidth = 1
```

**Metadata:**
```
Artist: The xx
Album: Fantasy EP
Year: 2009
Release Type: ep
Track 1: Fantasy (3:41, VBR 245 kbps avg)
Track 2: Teardrops (5:12, VBR 238 kbps avg)
```

**Path Construction:**

```
Step 1: Standard artist organization
  Artist first letter = "X"
  Result: /X/xx, The/

Step 2: EP subfolder
  _isEP = 1 -> Use EP/ subfolder
  Result: /X/xx, The/EP/

Step 3: Album name
  Album = "Fantasy EP"
  Year = 2009 -> Add (2009) before album name
  Result: /X/xx, The/EP/(2009) Fantasy EP [CD - MP3]/

Step 4: Track filenames with VBR detection
  Track 1: VBR 245 kbps -> Maps to V0
  _showBandwidth = 1 -> Add [V0 44100KHz VBR 2ch]
  Result: 01. Fantasy [3m41s] [V0 44100KHz VBR 2ch].mp3

  Track 2: VBR 238 kbps -> Maps to V0
  Result: 02. Teardrops [5m12s] [V0 44100KHz VBR 2ch].mp3
```

**Final Paths:**
```
/X/xx, The/EP/(2009) Fantasy EP [CD - MP3]/01. Fantasy [3m41s] [V0 44100KHz VBR 2ch].mp3
/X/xx, The/EP/(2009) Fantasy EP [CD - MP3]/02. Teardrops [5m12s] [V0 44100KHz VBR 2ch].mp3
```

---

## 7. Advanced Features

### 7.1 Genre-Based Sorting 

**(See Section 3.6 - Genre SubSort)**

### 7.2 Tribute and Cover Album Handling

#### Overview

The tribute/cover feature allows you to file tribute and cover albums under the original artist being tributed or covered, rather than under the performing artist.

**Use case:** You want "A Tribute to Queen" by Various Artists filed under Queen, not Various Artists.

#### Requirements

This feature requires **manually setting two custom tags**:

1. **`coverTributeSort`** - Set to "Tribute" or "Cover"
2. **`albumartistsort`** - Set to the original artist name

**Why manual?** MusicBrainz doesn't have a standard "this is a tribute album" field, so we use custom tags.

#### How to Set Custom Tags in Picard

1. Select the album in Picard
2. Right-click -> **Tags from file names** or **Edit Tags**
3. Add a new tag:
   - Tag name: `coverTributeSort`
   - Value: `Tribute` (or `Cover`)
4. Add another tag:
   - Tag name: `albumartistsort`
   - Value: Original artist name (e.g., "Queen")
5. Save the file

#### Configuration

```
_altArtistSort = 1    # Enable tribute/cover routing (default)
```

#### Example Workflow

**Album:** "We Will Rock You - Queen Tribute" by Various Artists

**Step 1: Tag the album**
```
coverTributeSort = Tribute
albumartistsort = Queen
```

**Step 2: Script detects**
```
$if($in(%coverTributeSort%,Tribute),$set(_isTribute,1))
```

**Step 3: Routes to original artist**
```
$if($eq_all(%coverTributeSort%,%_altArtistSort%,%_isTribute%,1),
  $if2(%_artistSort%,%_albumartistForFilename%,%_artistForFilename%)
)/
```

Uses `albumartistsort = Queen` for the folder.

**Result:**
```
/Q/Queen/Tribute/(2005) We Will Rock You - Queen Tribute [CD - MP3]/
```

#### Cover Albums

Same process, but use `coverTributeSort = Cover`:

**Example:** "Devolution" by DEVO (covers)

**Tags:**
```
coverTributeSort = Cover
albumartistsort = [Original Artist]
```

**Result:**
```
/D/DEVO/Cover/(2010) Devolution [CD - MP3]/
```

#### Limitations

- Must manually tag each tribute/cover album
- MusicBrainz doesn't provide this automatically
- albumartistsort must be spelled exactly as you want the folder named

### 7.3 DevMode (Development/Testing)

#### Purpose

DevMode allows you to test the script's audio metrics detection without actual music files.

**Use case:**
- Testing VBR mapping logic
- Debugging bitrate detection
- Verifying path generation

#### Configuration

```
_devMode = 1    # Enable test mode
```

**WARNING:** Must be set to `0` for actual use!

#### Test Values

When `_devMode = 1`, the script uses these hardcoded values instead of real file metadata:

```
Bitrate: 71.426 kbps (VBR V8 range)
Sample Rate: 44100 Hz
Bit Depth: 16 bit
Channels: 2
Title: "My Great Score"
```

#### What DevMode Does

1. **Bitrate Detection:**
   ```
   $if($eq(%_devMode%,1),
     $set(_biitrate,71.426),      # Use test bitrate
     $set(_intBitRate,$rreplace(%_bitrate%,\\.\\d*\$,))  # Use real bitrate
   )
   ```

2. **Audio Metrics:**
   ```
   $if($eq(%_devMode%,1),
     $set(_bitRateSpeed,%_saample_rate%KHz),    # Test sample rate
     $set(_bitRateSpeed,%_sample_rate%KHz)      # Real sample rate
   )
   ```

3. **Title:**
   ```
   $if($eq(%_devMode%,1),
     $set(_titleForFilename,%_tiitle%),         # Test title
     $set(_titleForFilename,%_titleForFilename%) # Real title
   )
   ```

#### Expected Output (DevMode = 1)

All files will use test values:
```
01. My Great Score [Xm##s] [V8 44100KHz VBR 2ch].mp3
```

Bitrate 71.426 maps to V8.

#### How to Test

1. Set `_devMode = 1` in configuration
2. Copy script to Picard
3. Tag any file
4. Check filename - should show test values
5. **IMPORTANT:** Set `_devMode = 0` before actual use!

### 7.4 Custom Tag Integration

The script supports several custom tags you can set manually for special handling.

#### `SavePerfectAnyway`

**Purpose:** Override incomplete album detection.

**Values:** `yes` (any other value = not set)

**Use case:** You have a complete album but Picard thinks it's incomplete (e.g., you removed tracks intentionally).

**How to set:**
1. Right-click file -> Edit Tags
2. Add tag: `SavePerfectAnyway = yes`
3. Save

**Effect:**
```
Normal: /- Partial/Artist/Album/
With tag: /Artist/Album/
```

#### `SaveIncompleteAnyway`

**Purpose:** Force incomplete album to go to incomplete directory.

**Values:** `yes`

**Use case:** Opposite of above - force incomplete routing.

**Effect:**
```
$if($in(%SaveIncompleteAnyway%,yes),%_incompleteDirectory%)/
```

#### `BitRateSplit`

**Purpose:** Add bitrate to album folder name.

**Values:** `Yes`

**Configuration:** (Not in default script, must add manually)

**Example modification:**
```
$if($in(%BitRateSplit%,Yes), %_fileVBRRate%%_fileCBRRate% %_bitRateType%)
```

**Result:**
```
/Artist/(1985) Album [320 CBR] [CD - MP3]/
```

#### `coverTributeSort`

**(See Section 7.2 - Tribute and Cover Albums)**

#### `genresort`

**(See Section 3.6 - Genre SubSort)**

---

## 8. Variables Reference

### 8.1 MusicBrainz Standard Tags

These tags come from MusicBrainz or existing file metadata:

| Tag | Description | Example |
|-----|-------------|---------|
| `%artist%` | Track artist name | "The Beatles" |
| `%albumartist%` | Album artist name | "The Beatles" |
| `%album%` | Album title | "Abbey Road" |
| `%title%` | Track title | "Come Together" |
| `%date%` | Release date | "1969-09-26" |
| `%originaldate%` | Original release date | "1969-09-26" |
| `%originalyear%` | Original release year | "1969" |
| `%tracknumber%` | Track number | "1" |
| `%totaltracks%` | Total tracks on disc | "17" |
| `%discnumber%` | Disc number | "1" |
| `%totaldiscs%` | Total discs in release | "2" |
| `%discsubtitle%` | Disc subtitle | "Acoustic" |
| `%media%` | Media type | "CD", "Vinyl", "Digital Media" |
| `%label%` | Record label | "Apple Records" |
| `%catalognumber%` | Catalog number | "XPCD-123" |
| `%releasetype%` | Release type(s) | "album", "single", "live" |
| `%releasestatus%` | Release status | "Official", "Promotion" |
| `%_releasecomment%` | Disambiguation comment | "Blue Album" |
| `%musicbrainz_albumid%` | MusicBrainz Album ID | "abc123..." |
| `%musicbrainz_albumartistid%` | MusicBrainz Album Artist ID | "def456..." |
| `%_musicbrainz_tracknumber%` | MusicBrainz track number | "A1", "B2" (vinyl) |
| `%genre%` | Genre | "Rock" |
| `%albumgrouping%` | Album grouping | "Rock", "Pop" (Last.fm) |
| `%compilation%` | Compilation flag | "1" if compilation |
| `%_length%` | Track length | "4:20" |
| `%_bitrate%` | Average bitrate | "320.0", "245.3" |
| `%_sample_rate%` | Sample rate | "44100" |
| `%_bits_per_sample%` | Bit depth | "16", "24" |
| `%_channels%` | Number of channels | "2", "6" |
| `%_extension%` | File extension | "mp3", "flac" |
| `%_filename%` | Original filename | "track01" |

### 8.2 Additional Artists Variables Plugin Tags

These tags require the "Additional Artists Variables" plugin:

#### Album Variables

| Tag | Description |
|-----|-------------|
| `%_artists_album_primary_id%` | ID of primary album artist |
| `%_artists_album_primary_std%` | Primary album artist [standardized] |
| `%_artists_album_primary_cred%` | Primary album artist [as credited] |
| `%_artists_album_primary_sort%` | Primary album artist [sort name] |
| `%_artists_album_additional_id%` | IDs of additional album artists |
| `%_artists_album_additional_std%` | Additional album artists [standardized] |
| `%_artists_album_additional_cred%` | Additional album artists [as credited] |
| `%_artists_album_all_std%` | All album artists [standardized] |
| `%_artists_album_all_cred%` | All album artists [as credited] |
| `%_artists_album_all_sort%` | All album artists [sort names] |
| `%_artists_album_all_sort_primary%` | Primary [sort] + additional [std] |
| `%_artists_album_all_count%` | Number of album artists |

#### Track Variables

| Tag | Description |
|-----|-------------|
| `%_artists_track_primary_id%` | ID of primary track artist |
| `%_artists_track_primary_std%` | Primary track artist [standardized] |
| `%_artists_track_primary_cred%` | Primary track artist [as credited] |
| `%_artists_track_primary_sort%` | Primary track artist [sort name] |
| `%_artists_track_additional_id%` | IDs of additional track artists |
| `%_artists_track_additional_std%` | Additional track artists [standardized] |
| `%_artists_track_additional_cred%` | Additional track artists [as credited] |
| `%_artists_track_all_std%` | All track artists [standardized] |
| `%_artists_track_all_cred%` | All track artists [as credited] |
| `%_artists_track_all_sort%` | All track artists [sort names] |
| `%_artists_track_all_sort_primary%` | Primary [sort] + additional [std] |
| `%_artists_track_all_count%` | Number of track artists |

**What does [standardized] vs [as credited] mean?**
- **Standardized:** Official artist name from MusicBrainz database
- **As credited:** How the artist is credited on this specific release
- **Sort:** Name formatted for sorting (e.g., "Beatles, The")

**Example:**
```
Artist credited as: "Weird Al"
Standardized name: "Weird Al Yankovic"
Sort name: "Yankovic, Weird Al"
```

### 8.3 Script Internal Variables

Variables created and used by the script (all start with `_`):

#### Constants (Section 1)

| Variable | Value | Description |
|----------|-------|-------------|
| `%_cUnknownArtistID%` | `125ec42a-...` | MusicBrainz Unknown Artist ID |
| `%_cVariousArtistID%` | `89ad4ac3-...` | MusicBrainz Various Artists ID |
| `%_cUnknownArtist%` | `[Unknown Artist]` | Display name for unknown artist |
| `%_cVariousArtist%` | `[Various Artists]` | Display name for various artists |
| `%_cUnknownAlbum%` | `[Unknown Album]` | Display name for unknown album |
| `%_cNoTitle%` | `[Unknown Title]` | Display name for unknown title |
| `%_cClassical%` | `[Classical]` | Classical music folder name |
| `%_cSoundtrack%` | `[Soundtracks]` | Soundtrack folder name |
| `%_cSingles%` | `[~Singles~]` | Singles folder name |
| `%_cOther%` | `[Other]` | Other releases folder name |

#### Working Variables (Section 4)

| Variable | Description |
|----------|-------------|
| `%_nMedia%` | Media type |
| `%_nTotalDiscs%` | Total discs |
| `%_nDiscNum%` | Disc number |
| `%_nTotalTracks%` | Total tracks |
| `%_nTrackNum%` | Track number |
| `%_nAlbumArtistID%` | Album artist ID |
| `%_nInitial%` | Artist initial folder (e.g., "~ B ~/") |
| `%_nFeat%` | Featured artist string |
| `%_PaddedDiscNum%` | Padded disc number |
| `%_PaddedTrackNum%` | Padded track number |
| `%_nYear%` | Year in [YYYY] format |
| `%_nTNum%` | Complete track number (disc+track) |

#### Filename Variables (Section 8)

| Variable | Description |
|----------|-------------|
| `%_titleForFilename%` | Sanitized track title |
| `%_albumForFilename%` | Sanitized album title |
| `%_discsubtitleForFilename%` | Sanitized disc subtitle |
| `%_albumartistForFilename%` | Sanitized album artist |
| `%_artistForFilename%` | Sanitized track artist |
| `%_albumartistsortForFilename%` | Sanitized album artist sort |
| `%_artistsortForFilename%` | Sanitized track artist sort |

#### Audio Metrics Variables (Section 10)

| Variable | Description |
|----------|-------------|
| `%_intBitRate%` | Integer bitrate value |
| `%_bitRateSpeed%` | Sample rate (e.g., "44100KHz") |
| `%_bitsPerSample%` | Bit depth |
| `%_audioChannels%` | Channel count |
| `%_bitRateType%` | "CBR" or "VBR" |
| `%_cbrRateValue%` | CBR bitrate value |
| `%_vbrRateValue%` | VBR bitrate value |
| `%_fileCBRRate%` | CBR label for filename |
| `%_fileVBRRate%` | VBR label for filename (V0, V2, etc.) |

#### Detection Flags (Section 6)

| Variable | Value | Description |
|----------|-------|-------------|
| `%_isAlbum%` | 1 if album | Is this an album release? |
| `%_isSingle%` | 1 if single | Is this a single? |
| `%_isLive%` | 1 if live | Is this a live recording? |
| `%_isEP%` | 1 if EP | Is this an EP? |
| `%_isBroadcast%` | 1 if broadcast | Is this a broadcast? |
| `%_isInterview%` | 1 if interview | Is this an interview? |
| `%_isArtistCompil%` | 1 if artist compilation | Artist compilation? |
| `%_isAudiobook%` | 1 if audiobook | Is this an audiobook? |
| `%_isOther%` | 1 if other | Is this "other" type? |
| `%_isTribute%` | 1 if tribute | Is this a tribute album? |
| `%_isCover%` | 1 if cover | Is this a cover album? |
| `%_isPodcast%` | 1 if podcast | Is this a podcast? |
| `%_isSoundTrack%` | 1 if soundtrack | Is this a soundtrack? |
| `%_isIncomplete%` | 1 if incomplete | Is the album incomplete? |
| `%_isVideo%` | 1 if video | Is this a video? |
| `%_isVarious%` | 1 if various | Is album artist "Various Artists"? |
| `%_isGlobalCompil%` | 1 if compilation | Is compilation flag set? |

---

## 9. Customization Guide

### 9.1 Adding New Character Replacements

**Scenario:** You want to replace `@` with `(at)` in filenames.

**Step 1:** Decide scope (tags or filenames)

For filenames only, go to Section 9, filename-level replacements.

**Step 2:** Add replacement

Find the filename replacement block:
```
$noop( Character Replacements )
$set(_titleForFilename,$replace(%_titleForFilename%,:,_))
$set(_albumForFilename,$replace(%_albumForFilename%,:,_))
...
```

**Step 3:** Add your new line
```
$set(_titleForFilename,$replace(%_titleForFilename%,@,(at)))
$set(_albumForFilename,$replace(%_albumForFilename%,@,(at)))
$set(_artistForFilename,$replace(%_artistForFilename%,@,(at)))
```

**Result:**
```
Track: "Email @ Night"
Filename: "01. Email (at) Night.mp3"
```

### 9.2 Creating New Genre Subsort Categories

**Scenario:** You want to add a "Soundtrack - Games" category for video game soundtracks.

**Step 1:** Define folder name (Section 2.8)

```
$set(_subSortGameSoundtrack,Soundtrack - Games/)
```

**Step 2:** Add detection logic (Section 11)

Find the genre subsort detection block:
```
$if($in(%genresort%,Classical),$set(_subSortDirectory,%_subSortClassical%))
$if($in(%genresort%,Jazz),$set(_subSortDirectory,%_subSortJazz%))
...
```

Add your new line:
```
$if($in(%genresort%,Game Soundtrack),$set(_subSortDirectory,%_subSortGameSoundtrack%))
```

**Step 3:** Tag your files

Add custom tag `genresort = Game Soundtrack` to your video game soundtracks.

**Result:**
```
/Soundtrack - Games/Artist/Album/
```

### 9.3 Modifying Path Structure

#### Example 1: Remove Year from Album Folder

**Find:**
```
$if($eq(%_showDate%,1),$if($if2(%originalyear%,%originaldate%,%date%), \($left($if2(%originalyear%,%originaldate%,%date%),4)\) ,))
```

**Change to:**
```
$noop( Year display disabled )
```

**Or simply set:**
```
_showDate = 0
```

#### Example 2: Change Artist Letter Folder Format

**Current:** `/B/Artist/`
**Want:** `/Artists-B/Artist/`

**Find (Section 11):**
```
$if($eq(%_orderTypeForRoot%,2),
  $upper($firstalphachar($if2(%_albumartistForFilename%,%_artistForFilename%),#1))
)/
```

**Change to:**
```
$if($eq(%_orderTypeForRoot%,2),
  Artists-$upper($firstalphachar($if2(%_albumartistForFilename%,%_artistForFilename%),#1))
)/
```

**Result:** `/Artists-B/Beatles, The/Album/`

#### Example 3: Add Custom Prefix to All Paths

**Want:** `/Music/` prefix before everything

**Find (Section 11, start of path generation):**
```
$noop( Step 1: Root Level File Type Separation )
$if($eq(%_rootLevelTypeSeparation%,1),$upper(%_extension%),)
```

**Change to:**
```
$noop( Step 0: Custom prefix )
Music/

$noop( Step 1: Root Level File Type Separation )
$if($eq(%_rootLevelTypeSeparation%,1),$upper(%_extension%),)
```

**Result:** `/Music/B/Beatles, The/Album/`

### 9.4 Adjusting Filename Format

#### Example 1: Remove Audio Quality from Filename

**Find (Section 12):**
```
$if($eq(%_quickNoNameFormat%,0),$if($eq(%_showBandwidth%,1),[%_fileCBRRate%%_fileVBRRate% %_bitRateSpeed% %_bitRateType% %_audioChannels%]))
```

**Change to:**
```
$noop( Audio quality display disabled )
```

**Or simply set:**
```
_showBandwidth = 0
```

#### Example 2: Change Track Number Format

**Current:** `01. Track`
**Want:** `01 - Track`

**Find (Section 12):**
```
$if(%tracknumber%,...$num(%tracknumber%,2). ))
```

**Change to:**
```
$if(%tracknumber%,...$num(%tracknumber%,2) - ))
```

**Result:** `01 - Come Together [4m20s].mp3`

#### Example 3: Add File Size to Filename

**Want:** Show file size in MB

**Add before filename (Section 12):**
```
[$div(%_filesize%,1048576)MB]
```

**Result:** `01. Track [23MB] [320 44100KHz CBR 2ch].mp3`

### 9.5 Adding New Metadata to Filenames

#### Example: Add Composer to Classical Music

**Step 1:** Check if tag exists

Picard provides `%composer%` tag.

**Step 2:** Add to filename (Section 12)

```
$noop( Track Title )
$if(%composer%,%composer% - )%_titleForFilename%
```

**Result:** `01. Bach - Brandenburg Concerto No. 1.flac`

#### Example: Add BPM to Filename

**Step 1:** Picard provides `%bpm%` tag

**Step 2:** Add to filename

```
$if(%bpm%, [%bpm%BPM])
```

**Result:** `01. Track [120BPM] [320 44100KHz CBR 2ch].mp3`

---

## Appendix: Quick Reference

### Common Picard Functions

| Function | Description | Example |
|----------|-------------|---------|
| `$set(var,value)` | Set variable | `$set(_x,hello)` |
| `$if(cond,then,else)` | Conditional | `$if(%artist%,yes,no)` |
| `$if2(a,b,c)` | First non-empty | `$if2(%artist%,Unknown)` |
| `$noop(...)` | No operation (comment) | `$noop( Comment )` |
| `$upper(text)` | Uppercase | `$upper(hello)` -> HELLO |
| `$lower(text)` | Lowercase | `$lower(HELLO)` -> hello |
| `$left(text,n)` | First n chars | `$left(Beatles,4)` -> Beat |
| `$right(text,n)` | Last n chars | `$right(Beatles,4)` -> tles |
| `$len(text)` | Length | `$len(Hello)` -> 5 |
| `$replace(text,old,new)` | Replace string | `$replace(A:B,:,_)` -> A_B |
| `$rreplace(text,regex,new)` | Replace regex | `$rreplace(A123B,\\d+,X)` -> AXB |
| `$num(n,len)` | Pad number | `$num(5,3)` -> 005 |
| `$gt(a,b)` | Greater than | `$gt(10,5)` -> 1 (true) |
| `$lt(a,b)` | Less than | `$lt(5,10)` -> 1 (true) |
| `$eq(a,b)` | Equals | `$eq(hello,hello)` -> 1 |
| `$ne(a,b)` | Not equals | `$ne(a,b)` -> 1 (true) |
| `$in(text,search)` | Contains | `$in(hello,ll)` -> 1 |
| `$trim(text)` | Remove whitespace | `$trim(  hi  )` -> hi |
| `$firstalphachar(text,def)` | First letter | `$firstalphachar(Beatles,#)` -> B |

### Configuration Quick Settings

**Basic Setup:**
```
_orderTypeForRoot = 2
_orderTypeForArtist = 1
_separateByTypeInArtistDirectory = 1
_showDate = 1
```

**Minimal Filename:**
```
_showTime = 0
_showBandwidth = 0
_showIDNum = 0
```

**Multi-Disc (Merged):**
```
_useSubDiscDirectory = 0
_mergeDiscWhenNotUsingSubDirectory = 1
```

**No Type Separation:**
```
_separateByTypeInArtistDirectory = 0
```