So does that mean I will be left with 2 files, ie track feat.artist.mp3 and track feat artist.mp3? If so can I just add this to the bottom:
Code:
find . -type f -name '*.*.mp3' -exec rm {}
?
Quote:
Originally Posted by ryan
@barrydocks: Why do you want to remove dots from filenames? Since when do dots cause trouble on any os? I'm just curious..
I use an old version of flac2mp3 to convert my flac audio files to mp3, the version I use has been patched to also embed the cover art jpg into the mp3 it creates, the only problem is that it is a bit flakey with filenames that have dots and other unusual characters. The other problem is that I didn't realise this when ripping my CDs to flac and I don't fancy doing it again, hence my questions on how to remove them.
Last edited by barrydocks; 12-21-2011 at 06:16 AM..
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So does that mean I will be left with 2 files, ie track feat.artist.mp3 and track feat artist.mp3? If so can I just add this to the bottom:
Code:
find . -type f -name '*.*.mp3' -exec rm {}
?
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Absolutely no
When the script finds a file named, let's say, feat.artist.mp3, it will remove all the dots except the one before the string mp3.
If there is already a file named featartist.mp3, the script won't do anything (you'll get only a warning, actually): the filename feat.artist.mp3 will remain unchanged.
Let me know if you want something different (for example: substitute all the dots with underscore).
If there is not file named featartist.mp3, feat.artist.mp3 will be renamed to featartist.mp3 (anyway, no need to execute rm).
Hi Guys,
My requirement is to remove any invisible and special characters from the file like control M(carriage return) and alt numerics and it should not replace @#!$%
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adc|123| 12áí
Please help on this.
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