Is that too Hard too rearrange Metadata Pane fields from row to column?

[errante]

@khalidhosain

The behaviour of the metadata panel should be as it is that means if I select two files with two different artist name then the metal data panel need not to display both of the artist name, it should display some words like multiple values as it is now.

If what you want then is to display the data as in a spreadsheet, where it would be possible to see all the data from all the selected files, this would not be necessary, or am I wrong? Or do you just want a single row spreadsheet, regardless of the number of files selected?

[errante]

@khalidhosain

Add in script you mention have some limitation

Could you tell us which ones?

[khalidhosain]

@errante

do you just want a single row spreadsheet, regardless of the number of files selected?

Yes I want a single row spreadsheet

[khalidhosain]

@errante

Could you tell us which ones?

Music Tags

I have tried your script on my FLAC file, but after change any meta data press save then yes it's do nothing. it would great for me if it's work with FLAC file

Music Tags

Well Steve, I can change Artists Name form Metada pane but can't change with your script. so what should I do to use your script? Should I write a feature request for Opus developer in that case?

Music Tags

I just tried now in DOpus 12.21 version and found I can change Artists Album Artists AlbumName form Metada pane but can't change with your script.

and your 2nd Script doesn't works with multiple files

@dasota

The script is designed to work with a single file, that's how I specified it in the description "This script allows you to edit the metadata of a single Mp3 file".

[dasota]

I didn't quite understand the recommendations that @khalidhosain is making, but I agree with him that the metadata panel could use an update, a "breath of fresh air."

The way it is, especially when processing audio and image files, the metadata panel looks a bit polluted. I think it would be great if it could be customized, more or less with the following features:

1. That fields without information are not shown. And to see these fields, to enter information in them, that there is a button that displays all the empty fields.

2. That there is the possibility of choosing the fields to show, even if there is information.

3. That there is the possibility of reordering the fields, either with buttons and/or drag and drop.

Thank you very much!

[galaxyhub]

@dasota

a "breath of fresh air."

+1 on metadata panel needs some love.
Scalable, scrollable, edit mode on/off, when off the only metadata fields shown are the ones with information in them.
No cropped fields.
Visually presented in a readable way.

[PassThePeas]

-1 on hidding metatadata fields when no information on them : when skimming through files to compare or search for a specific field, I don't want to spend time trying to find where that field can be for each file in the metadata pane.

As I don't use much metadata (only on specific occasions), it's not really the first area for improvement or new functionnalities that I would like Opus team to prioritize (as an example, I'd prefer more user controls for the Opus dialogs, but it's another subject).

[ASUNDER]

The folder tree could have a section for this. (Even though there is already the expanded Metadata dialog box, and the FYAT Metadata scripts).

I was going to say this about the requested "vertical tab sessions" but this would apply as well.
A comparable thing is the chrome extension: "OneTab".

It takes all your horizontal tabs and displays them in a list. This would work for metadata in an expandable folder tree section. Not sure how much faster that would be than what we already have though.

[dasota]

@PassThePeas, I started my comment by saying that it would be nice if the metadata panel could be customized, meaning that each person could configure it according to their needs or tastes. Those who want it as it is now can continue to have it that way, but also offer the possibility of implementing new functions, new behaviors.

[PassThePeas]

Sure, that would be ideal ! Then it leads to my second point about priorities : everything that gets customizable in a generic way takes time to design and build.

I'm just expressing my point of view that it's not where I would want the effort to be put first by Opus team, as you are expressing the opposite point of view, so that, in the end, Opus team has a sense of how much we, users, want this as a whole.

[galaxyhub]

@PassThePeas

-1 on hidding metatadata fields when no information on them

The compromise is obviously a toggle or even a setting to hide/show unused metadata fields. Information overload = cognitive overload

[dasota]

@PassThePeas, I agree with you that allowing all those configurations requires many hours of programming, and that the Opus team must have many other more important issues to resolve. But it is good to express our needs so that they can be considered one day.

We all have different fields of action, so we all have different needs, it is up to the Opus team to work, if they consider it, on those of greatest collective benefit.

[PassThePeas]

@dasota

We all have different fields of action, so we all have different needs, it is up to the Opus team to work, if they consider it, on those of greatest collective benefit.

I fully agree with that. That's why I gave my opinion, so they are able to get the widest picture as possible (if only people who are interested express themselves, you don't get that ).

[khalidhosain]

Thank you all gays for give your valuable opinions. Some People have little Confusion what I actually want. Now Let me Sow some Example Picture what I want.

1. This is the Current Opus Screenshot Where I Select 1 FLAC File and Metadata Panel has display some of Metadata of the selected file.
   

   
   
   In Metadata Panel there is a Section Called Music Properties
   this Music Properties section have 14 Row with 14 Fields Name with that fields I can Edit or Update or Input the values of the fields and that can be with Single file or Multiple files.

2. Now Let me show what I want with this Picture
   

   

I want to transpose the 14 Row of the Music Properties section into Column as I mentioned you before and want to Customize the Order of the Column as can I Customize now my in File display column and etch column width should be resizable. Then I can match column order and resize width of that's column for match with my File display column order and width after Done I can Edit or Update or Input the values any of that column. After Apply the values I can See the Updated values as the result in my File display column

Q. 1| What will happened the other three section my current metadata panel called Non-editable Properties, Extended Properties and Standard Properties?
That section should be controlled by some Option check box. If some one wants to display them he can may be check that option box.

Q. 2| What will happened If user Select multiple files?
The current behavior should be as it is for multiple files selection. the metadata panels current behavior is if the value is common for the selected files then the should be display if values are not matched then displayed multiple values.

[ludivinacameron]

There can occur horizontal scrollinh!

[khalidhosain]

This why I use Single File Display without Folder tree When I Need to Use Metadata panel for Edit or Update or Input the values.

And That is very easy and various way even a hot key to switch Dual display or folder tree in Dopus

And maybe everybody doesn't need to display all the column as I shown in my screenshots.

[errante]

Thanks.
I tried rearraging the metapane as you suggested and yes, it looks awfully wrong, especially for items with multiple entries, like images.

Beside that, it seems that you only want to use it with audio files, and mainly for some editable fields. I still believe this could just be solved with a dialog.

So, hoping I won't regret this, I think I figured it out how to mimic a data grid (or spreadsheet or whatever is called). There's still some work to be done, but I think you get the idea that scripting is the way.

You’ll need to be patient, as there are a few details to correct before you can test it, and I don't have too much free time at the moment.

[khalidhosain]

@errante

You’ll need to be patient,

I am very glad to know that you take that project. I can wait until you done, Just give me a mention or massage when you have finished just I don't want to miss your post.

[errante]

@khalidhosain

Just give me a mention or massage

Whaaat?

Anyway...

Since my computer didn’t explode during a brief test, I’ve decided to upload the command as is.
My major motivation was to implement the idea of the pseudo data grid, ...and I think I succeeded in that, at least.

To avoid keeping you tied to my availability, I'll upload a test version here so anyone else can make adjustments or changes if needed!

MetalPane (pun intended) is pretty basic. Some key points:

• You can choose which fields to display and their order.
• You can view and edit comments in FLAC files (to edit, you need metaflac, which you can get here. Both metaflac.exe and libFLAC.dll should be in the same location, configurable in the Script Config).
• I’ve added support to display the genres registered in DO.

@khalidhosain use it carefully since this is a test version. Don’t forget to make backups of the edited files before you start!

MetalPane.opusscriptinstall (6.4 KB)

[lxp]

@errante

Whaaat?

Yep, that wishlist escalated quickly