Arranging albums into folders

havoc57 · 05-16-2014, 05:42 PM

I can't seem to do this! All my tracks are in a "list" format. Is there a way to create folders?

havoc57 · 05-17-2014, 04:06 PM

Bump... Pls does anyone know if this is possible?

335i_4D · 05-17-2014, 06:07 PM

Wondering the same thing...

aksi · 05-18-2014, 11:04 AM

I just create folders when i am on my computer, copying files to usb drive.
That way, i will see "usb disk #", and list of folders when i click on that usb folder after i store them into hard drive in my car. So you might need to go back to your computer and start over. Well, at least i'd do that.
I am a beginner at idrive too, so if someone has better idea i'd like to hear.

f30luxline · 05-18-2014, 11:19 AM

I'm no expert but I don't believe you can through idrive. The system isn't too customize-able. I also hate that you can't add to whats currently on the drive, you have to upload your whole playlist everytime

havoc57 · 05-20-2014, 03:04 PM

Ok so after I allocated an hour for mission complete, I managed to do it. Pretty easy actually. First step, load your USB stick one album at a time, then upload into car, then rename. Each time you upload into the car it saves it as one folder.

Use the search function to find folders. Yay all my music easily accessible in one place!

Dog Face Pony Soldier · 05-21-2014, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by havoc57

Ok so after I allocated an hour for mission complete, I managed to do it. Pretty easy actually. First step, load your USB stick one album at a time, then upload into car, then rename. Each time you upload into the car it saves it as one folder.

Use the search function to find folders. Yay all my music easily accessible in one place!

Since iDrive's Music Collection Directory already categorizes files by Genre, Artist, Composer, Album, and Title, maybe using the term "album" is inaccurate? Do you mean playlist, or folder?
Nonetheless, I believe the manual describes the process that seemingly worked for you... But damn if I have been able to make it happen!

Personally I manage my playlists in iTunes, and I haven't found a better, more efficient method of keeping my iTunes "Smart Playlists" up to date than just syncing my iPhones to iTunes after I purchase music.

franzli72 · 05-24-2014, 12:14 PM

I can't make iTunes stuff to be read using the correct track number, instead all songs are being read sequentially sorted by name. Am I the only one with this issue?

mitsuba · 06-03-2014, 06:30 AM

I created a folder called MUSIC in my USB, and from that folder I added subfolders for each artist.

When you import music to Idrive, all folders are copied correctly, so when you search for your music, it will show MUSIC, then your subfolders.

Is that what you needed ?

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aksi First Lieutenant 82 Rep 398 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: May 2014 Location: CA,US iTrader: (0)	I just create folders when i am on my computer, copying files to usb drive. That way, i will see "usb disk #", and list of folders when i click on that usb folder after i store them into hard drive in my car. So you might need to go back to your computer and start over. Well, at least i'd do that. I am a beginner at idrive too, so if someone has better idea i'd like to hear.
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f30luxline e92 - 335i 179 Rep 743 Posts Drives: thisonetimeatbandcamp Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Orlando iTrader: (1)	I'm no expert but I don't believe you can through idrive. The system isn't too customize-able. I also hate that you can't add to whats currently on the drive, you have to upload your whole playlist everytime
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havoc57 Private 8 Rep 78 Posts Drives: 435i M Sport Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW 435i [0.00]	Ok so after I allocated an hour for mission complete, I managed to do it. Pretty easy actually. First step, load your USB stick one album at a time, then upload into car, then rename. Each time you upload into the car it saves it as one folder. Use the search function to find folders. Yay all my music easily accessible in one place! __________________ Current: 2014 435i Coupe M Sport MPE PPK, yeah! Previous: 2006 X3 2.5, 2007 X5 3d, 2012 X5 3d
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franzli72 New Member 5 Rep 28 Posts Drives: 435i xDrive Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Switzerland iTrader: (0)	I can't make iTunes stuff to be read using the correct track number, instead all songs are being read sequentially sorted by name. Am I the only one with this issue?
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mitsuba New Member 8 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 328i Sport 2014 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Brazil iTrader: (0)	Albums in folders I created a folder called MUSIC in my USB, and from that folder I added subfolders for each artist. When you import music to Idrive, all folders are copied correctly, so when you search for your music, it will show MUSIC, then your subfolders. Is that what you needed ?
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