Rename MIDI Files
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This guide provides a step‐by‐step process for renaming a batch of MIDI files using APS MIDI Manager.
Step 1: Choose Your MIDI Folder
- Launch APS MIDI Manager.
- Click the **"Choose MIDI Folder"** button.
- In the dialog box, select the folder that contains your MIDI files.
- Wait while the program scans the folder and displays the list of files.
Step 2: Review the MIDI File List
- The application displays a table with each file’s name and its current title.
- Files without an embedded title appear as **"No Title Available"**.
Step 3: Edit the MIDI File Titles
- Individual Editing:
- Double‑click the title cell of the file you wish to rename.
- In the dialog that appears, enter the new title and confirm your change.
- Bulk Editing:
- Enable the **Bulk Edit** option.
- Click the **"..."** button in the table row to begin editing.
- Update the title directly and then click the check mark (✅) to confirm.
Step 4: Save Your Changes
- Overwrite Original Files:
- Click the **Save** button to apply all pending title changes to the original files.
- Save As (Export to a New Folder):
- Open the save menu by clicking the drop‑down arrow on the **Save** button.
- Select **"Save As..."**.
- Choose a destination folder where the updated files will be saved.
Step 5: (Optional) Mark Files for Deletion
- Click the deletion marker (e.g., the **X** or similar icon) next to any file you wish to remove.
- Confirm deletion when prompted.
- The marked files will be removed from the list after the changes are saved.
Additional Options
- **Backup:** Enable the backup option to create a copy of each file before renaming.
- **MIDI Conversion:** Activate the conversion feature if you need to convert files from Type 1 to Type 0.
- **Filename Shortening:** Use the option to shorten filenames to the DOS 8.3 format when necessary.
Follow these steps to efficiently rename your MIDI files with APS MIDI Manager.