EAC Metadata Options - Revision history

Korth: category cleanup

2025-09-10T11:54:02Z

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	{{EAC guides}}		{{EAC guides\|Metadata}}
	{{panel\|This article was written for the recent versions of EAC. For information about Metadata options in earlier versions of EAC, see [[EAC freedb/Database Options (Legacy)]].\|color=green}}		{{panel\|This article was written for the recent versions of EAC. For information about Metadata options in earlier versions of EAC, see [[EAC freedb/Database Options (Legacy)]].\|color=green}}
	The '''Metadata options''' dialog in [[EAC]] (shortcut: {{key press\|F12}}) offers several options concerning metadata.		The '''Metadata options''' dialog in [[EAC]] (shortcut: {{key press\|F12}}) offers several options concerning metadata.
	__TOC__		__TOC__
	~~<br clear="all" />~~

	== Metadata Provider ==		== Metadata Provider ==

	[[File:EAC_Metadata_options_Metadata_Provider.png\|thumb\|~~right~~\|'''Metadata options''', '''Metadata Provider''' tab]]		[[File:EAC_Metadata_options_Metadata_Provider.png\|thumb\|left\|200px\|'''Metadata options''', '''Metadata Provider''' tab]]
	:; Selected metadata provider</big>		:; Selected metadata provider</big>

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	This will open the option window of the selected metadata provider. There it is possible to change various options (depending on the used provider), e.g. login information (for commercial providers} or used internet servers. -->		This will open the option window of the selected metadata provider. There it is possible to change various options (depending on the used provider), e.g. login information (for commercial providers} or used internet servers. -->
	~~<br clear="all" />~~

	== AccurateRip meta ==		== AccurateRip meta ==

	~~[[File:EAC_Metadata_options_AccurateRip_meta.png\|thumb\|right\|'''Metadata options''', '''AccurateRip meta''' tab]]~~
	This tab includes settings for the built-in ''AccurateRip meta'' engine.		This tab includes settings for the built-in ''AccurateRip meta'' engine.
			[[File:EAC_Metadata_options_AccurateRip_meta.png\|thumb\|left\|200px\|'''Metadata options''', '''AccurateRip meta''' tab]]

	:; Use Proxy Server for HTTP access</big>		:; Use Proxy Server for HTTP access</big>
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	== Export ==		== Export ==

	[[File:EAC_Metadata_options_Export.png\|thumb\|right\|'''Metadata options''', '''Export''' tab]]		[[File:EAC_Metadata_options_Export.png\|thumb\|right\|200px\|'''Metadata options''', '''Export''' tab]]
	This tab is used to configure the line format for exporting metadata to a database file.		This tab is used to configure the line format for exporting metadata to a database file.

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	== freedb ==		== freedb ==

	[[File:EAC_Metadata_options_freedb.png\|thumb\|right\|'''Metadata options''', '''freedb''' tab]]		[[File:EAC_Metadata_options_freedb.png\|thumb\|right\|200px\|'''Metadata options''', '''freedb''' tab]]
	{{panel\|Due to [https://hydrogenaud.io/index.php/topic,125826.0.html recent changes] at [https://gnudb.org/info.php gnudb], the built-in freedb engine was completely removed as of EAC v1.7.\|color=red}}		{{panel\|Due to [https://hydrogenaud.io/index.php/topic,125826.0.html recent changes] at [https://gnudb.org/info.php gnudb], the built-in freedb engine was completely removed as of EAC v1.7.\|color=red}}
	This tab includes settings for the built-in freedb engine.		This tab includes settings for the built-in freedb engine.

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	:; Freedb server</big>		:; Freedb server</big>
	:: ''~~Current active~~ server:'' <nowiki>http://gnudb.gnudb.org:80/~cddb/cddb.cgi</nowiki>		:: ''gnudb freedb server:'' <nowiki>http://gnudb.gnudb.org:80/~cddb/cddb.cgi</nowiki>
			:: ''dbpoweramp freedb server:'' <nowiki>http://freedb.dbpoweramp.com:80/~cddb/cddb.cgi</nowiki>{{ref\|dbpoweramp\|1}}

			:: <small>Note: {{ref\|dbpoweramp\|1}} The dbpoweramp freedb server was last updated in 2020 and does not accept new submissions but does allow you to use a fake email address. </small>

	With this option the freedb server to be used can be specified.		With this option the freedb server to be used can be specified.

	{{panel\|The <u>''Get active freedb server list''</u> button no longer works and was removed in EAC v1.6 .\|color=red}}		{{panel\|The <u>''Get active freedb server list''</u> button no longer works and was removed in EAC v1.6 .\|color=red}}
	<!-- ToolTip text:		<!-- ToolTip text:

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	* [https://gnudb.org/ gnudb.org] ''(current host of freedb)''		* [https://gnudb.org/ gnudb.org] ''(current host of freedb)''
			* {{ha topic\|125880\|freedb.dbpoweramp.com}}

	[[Category:EAC Guides\|Metadata & EAC]]		[[Category:EAC Guides\|Metadata & EAC]]

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 {{EAC guides}}
 {{panel|This article was written for the recent versions of EAC. For information about Metadata options in earlier versions of EAC, see [[EAC freedb/Database Options (Legacy)]].|color=green}}
-The '''Metadata options''' dialog in [[EAC]] (shortcut: F12) offers several options concerning [[freedb]].
+The '''Metadata options''' dialog in [[EAC]] (shortcut: {{key press|F12}}) offers several options concerning metadata.
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 This will open the option window of the selected metadata provider. There it is possible to change various options (depending on the used provider), e.g. login information (for commercial providers} or used internet servers. -->
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 [[File:EAC_Metadata_options_freedb.png|thumb|right|'''Metadata options''', '''freedb''' tab]]
 This tab includes settings for the built-in freedb engine.
 {{panel|When this article mentions freedb it is referring to the commonly used ''<u>name</u>'' of the database, formerly hosted by [[wikipedia:Magix|Magix]] and currently hosted by [https://gnudb.org gnudb.org].|color=yellow}}
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 With this option the freedb server to be used can be specified.
-{{panel|The <u>''Get active freedb server list''</u> button no longer works and was removed in EAC v1.6 .|color=yellow}}
+{{panel|The <u>''Get active freedb server list''</u> button no longer works and was removed in EAC v1.6 .|color=red}}
 <!-- ToolTip text:
 There are several Internet servers that could be used for freedb communications. If one server does not work, try to use a different one -->
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 :: ''(Default: disabled)''
-When using a proxy server for communication with freedb and this server requires authentication, you can enable this option and specify your username and password in the text boxes below. If you leave the password field blank, EAC will ask you every time you try access freedb for the password and the password will not be stored by EAC.
+When using a proxy server for communication with freedb and this proxy server requires authentication, you can enable this option and specify your username and password in the text boxes below. If you leave the password field blank, EAC will ask you every time you try access freedb for the password and the password will not be stored by EAC.
 <!-- ToolTip text:
 If your firewall/proxy is protected against illegal access, specify a username and password for proxy use. -->
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 <!-- ToolTip text:
 Sometimes a freedb query cannot return a result because the server is overloaded or down. In order to provide easy recovery from freedb problems and to make it possible to retrieve the CD data quickly even when there are problems with the selected server, EAC can try other servers as well. -->
 == External links ==

Korth: /* freedb */ add that valid email required at gnudb.org

2024-04-13T09:37:33Z

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	:; Your e-mail address</big>		:; Your e-mail address</big>

	To be able to retrieve or submit data from/to freedb, you have to specify an e-mail address. Otherwise, EAC will only show an error dialog when trying to submit or retrieve data to/from freedb. This e-mail address will be used to inform you in case of errors during submissions. If these messages are not important for you, you can enter a fake e-mail address here and you will never receive e-mails from freedb.		To be able to retrieve or submit data from/to freedb, you have to specify an e-mail address. Otherwise, EAC will only show an error dialog when trying to submit or retrieve data to/from freedb. This e-mail address will be used to inform you in case of errors during submissions. <s>If these messages are not important for you, you can enter a fake e-mail address here and you will never receive e-mails from freedb.</s>> the host gnudb.org requires a valid email address.
	<!-- ToolTip text:		<!-- ToolTip text:
	For retrieving or sending data from/to the freedb CD database, you need to enter your email address. This email address will be used on submissions for error reports. -->		For retrieving or sending data from/to the freedb CD database, you need to enter your email address. This email address will be used on submissions for error reports. -->

Korth: Removed large text and reverted to 'indent' format of the original EAC freedb/Database Options (Legacy) page

2023-10-01T11:23:51Z

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	==Metadata Provider==
	[[~~Image~~:EAC_Metadata_options_Metadata_Provider.png\|thumb\|right\|'''Metadata options''', '''Metadata Provider''' tab]]		== Metadata Provider ==
	; ~~<big>~~Selected metadata provider</big>
			[[File:EAC_Metadata_options_Metadata_Provider.png\|thumb\|right\|'''Metadata options''', '''Metadata Provider''' tab]]
			:; Selected metadata provider</big>

	In addition to the built-in freedb engine, access to other metadata providers (including commercial) may be available via plugins. You may choose a metadata provider in this drop-down list. It is also possible to choose a provider on the main screen via a drop-down list.		In addition to the built-in freedb engine, access to other metadata providers (including commercial) may be available via plugins. You may choose a metadata provider in this drop-down list. It is also possible to choose a provider on the main screen via a drop-down list.
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	EAC is able to access various providers of metadata. Besides the integrated freedb provider, there exist several additional (also commercial) providers. Choosing from within this list will select the used metadata provider. It is also possible to choose the provider on the main screen through a drop down image box. -->		EAC is able to access various providers of metadata. Besides the integrated freedb provider, there exist several additional (also commercial) providers. Choosing from within this list will select the used metadata provider. It is also possible to choose the provider on the main screen through a drop down image box. -->

	; ~~<big>~~Show options of the selected metadata provider</big>		:; Show options of the selected metadata provider</big>

	This button will open the option window of the selected metadata provider. Options vary by provider.		This button will open the option window of the selected metadata provider. Options vary by provider.
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	This will open the option window of the selected metadata provider. There it is possible to change various options (depending on the used provider), e.g. login information (for commercial providers} or used internet servers. -->		This will open the option window of the selected metadata provider. There it is possible to change various options (depending on the used provider), e.g. login information (for commercial providers} or used internet servers. -->
	<br clear="all" />		<br clear="all" />
	==freedb==
	[[~~Image~~:EAC_Metadata_options_freedb.png\|thumb\|right\|'''Metadata options''', '''freedb''' tab]]		== freedb ==

			[[File:EAC_Metadata_options_freedb.png\|thumb\|right\|'''Metadata options''', '''freedb''' tab]]
	This tab includes settings for the built-in freedb engine.		This tab includes settings for the built-in freedb engine.
	{{panel\|When this article mentions freedb it is referring to the commonly used ''<u>name</u>'' of the database, formerly hosted by [[wikipedia:Magix\|Magix]] and currently hosted by [https://gnudb.org gnudb.org].\|color=yellow}}		{{panel\|When this article mentions freedb it is referring to the commonly used ''<u>name</u>'' of the database, formerly hosted by [[wikipedia:Magix\|Magix]] and currently hosted by [https://gnudb.org gnudb.org].\|color=yellow}}

	; ~~<big>~~Your e-mail address</big>		:; Your e-mail address</big>

	To be able to retrieve or submit data from/to freedb, you have to specify an e-mail address. Otherwise, EAC will only show an error dialog when trying to submit or retrieve data to/from freedb. This e-mail address will be used to inform you in case of errors during submissions. If these messages are not important for you, you can enter a fake e-mail address here and you will never receive e-mails from freedb.		To be able to retrieve or submit data from/to freedb, you have to specify an e-mail address. Otherwise, EAC will only show an error dialog when trying to submit or retrieve data to/from freedb. This e-mail address will be used to inform you in case of errors during submissions. If these messages are not important for you, you can enter a fake e-mail address here and you will never receive e-mails from freedb.
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	For retrieving or sending data from/to the freedb CD database, you need to enter your email address. This email address will be used on submissions for error reports. -->		For retrieving or sending data from/to the freedb CD database, you need to enter your email address. This email address will be used on submissions for error reports. -->

	; ~~<big>~~Freedb server</big>		:; Freedb server</big>
	: ''Current active server:'' <nowiki>http://gnudb.gnudb.org:80/~cddb/cddb.cgi</nowiki>		:: ''Current active server:'' <nowiki>http://gnudb.gnudb.org:80/~cddb/cddb.cgi</nowiki>

	With this option the freedb server to be used can be specified.		With this option the freedb server to be used can be specified.
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	This option was removed in v1.6 -->		This option was removed in v1.6 -->

	; ~~<big>~~Use Proxy Server for HTTP access</big>		:; Use Proxy Server for HTTP access</big>
	: ''(Default: disabled)''		:: ''(Default: disabled)''

	EAC uses HTTP for communication with a freedb server. When you want to use a proxy server, just enable this option and enter the proxy server's address and port below.		EAC uses HTTP for communication with a freedb server. When you want to use a proxy server, just enable this option and enter the proxy server's address and port below.
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	When your server is behind a firewall to protect your company against attacks from the Internet, use this proxy protocol. -->		When your server is behind a firewall to protect your company against attacks from the Internet, use this proxy protocol. -->

	; ~~<big>~~Use authentication for Proxy Server</big>		:; Use authentication for Proxy Server</big>
	: ''(Default: disabled)''		:: ''(Default: disabled)''

	When using a proxy server for communication with freedb and this server requires authentication, you can enable this option and specify your username and password in the text boxes below. If you leave the password field blank, EAC will ask you every time you try access freedb for the password and the password will not be stored by EAC.		When using a proxy server for communication with freedb and this server requires authentication, you can enable this option and specify your username and password in the text boxes below. If you leave the password field blank, EAC will ask you every time you try access freedb for the password and the password will not be stored by EAC.
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	You may enter the password for the proxy account here, or you may leave this field blank, in which case EAC will ask you every time you accas freedb for the password. In that case, the password is not stored in the options at all. -->		You may enter the password for the proxy account here, or you may leave this field blank, in which case EAC will ask you every time you accas freedb for the password. In that case, the password is not stored in the options at all. -->

	; ~~<big>~~On a connection error, retry query using a different server from the server list</big>		:; On a connection error, retry query using a different server from the server list</big>
	: ''(Default: disabled, '''Recommended: disabled''')''		:: ''(Default: disabled, '''Recommended: disabled''')''

	When there is a connection error while communication with a freedb server (while submitting or retrieving data), EAC can try to use another server from the ''Freedb server'' list.		When there is a connection error while communication with a freedb server (while submitting or retrieving data), EAC can try to use another server from the ''Freedb server'' list.
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	Sometimes a freedb query cannot return a result because the server is overloaded or down. In order to provide easy recovery from freedb problems and to make it possible to retrieve the CD data quickly even when there are problems with the selected server, EAC can try other servers as well. -->		Sometimes a freedb query cannot return a result because the server is overloaded or down. In order to provide easy recovery from freedb problems and to make it possible to retrieve the CD data quickly even when there are problems with the selected server, EAC can try other servers as well. -->

	==Export==		== Export ==
	[[~~Image~~:EAC_Metadata_options_Export.png\|thumb\|right\|'''Metadata options''', '''Export''' tab]]
			[[File:EAC_Metadata_options_Export.png\|thumb\|right\|'''Metadata options''', '''Export''' tab]]
	This tab is used to configure the line format for exporting metadata to a database file.		This tab is used to configure the line format for exporting metadata to a database file.

	;~~<big>~~Construction of database export lines</big>		:; Construction of database export lines</big>
	:''(Default: %tracknr%;%artist%;%title%;%tracklen%)''		:: ''(Default: %tracknr%;%artist%;%title%;%tracklen%)''
	This option only affects the functions		This option only affects the functions
	:''Database'' > ''Export CD Information To'' > ''DB Text File...''		: ''Database'' > ''Export CD Information To'' > ''DB Text File...''
	:''Database'' > ''Export Whole Database To'' > ''DB Text File...''		: ''Database'' > ''Export Whole Database To'' > ''DB Text File...''
	and specifies which information is written to the exported database text files. You can specify data fields, the order of the data fields and what separator (delimiter} character to use.		and specifies which information is written to the exported database text files. You can specify data fields, the order of the data fields and what separator (delimiter} character to use.
	<!-- ToolTip text:		<!-- ToolTip text:
	This control contains the placeholders that define how each line of data is formatted for exporting to a database file. Some databases import text files with different kinds of separators (delimiters} between each element. Here you may manually specify the order of data fields and separator characters. -->		This control contains the placeholders that define how each line of data is formatted for exporting to a database file. Some databases import text files with different kinds of separators (delimiters} between each element. Here you may manually specify the order of data fields and separator characters. -->

	==External links==		== External links ==

	* [https://gnudb.org/ gnudb.org] ''(current host of freedb)''		* [https://gnudb.org/ gnudb.org] ''(current host of freedb)''

	[[Category:EAC Guides\|Metadata & EAC]]		[[Category:EAC Guides\|Metadata & EAC]]

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	{{panel\|This article was written for the recent versions of EAC. For information about Metadata options in earlier versions of EAC, see [[EAC freedb/Database Options (Legacy)]].\|color=green}}		{{panel\|This article was written for the recent versions of EAC. For information about Metadata options in earlier versions of EAC, see [[EAC freedb/Database Options (Legacy)]].\|color=green}}
	The '''Metadata options''' dialog in [[EAC]] (shortcut: F12) offers several options concerning [[freedb]].		The '''Metadata options''' dialog in [[EAC]] (shortcut: F12) offers several options concerning [[freedb]].
			__TOC__
			<br clear="all" />
	==Metadata Provider==		==Metadata Provider==
			[[Image:EAC_Metadata_options_Metadata_Provider.png\|thumb\|right\|'''Metadata options''', '''Metadata Provider''' tab]]
	; <big>Selected metadata provider</big>		; <big>Selected metadata provider</big>

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	<!-- ToolTip text:		<!-- ToolTip text:
	This will open the option window of the selected metadata provider. There it is possible to change various options (depending on the used provider), e.g. login information (for commercial providers} or used internet servers. -->		This will open the option window of the selected metadata provider. There it is possible to change various options (depending on the used provider), e.g. login information (for commercial providers} or used internet servers. -->
	~~[[Image:EAC_Metadata_options_Metadata_Provider.png\|thumb\|center\|'''Metadata options''', '''Metadata Provider''' tab]]~~		<br clear="all" />
	==freedb==		==freedb==
	[[Image:EAC_Metadata_options_freedb.png\|thumb\|right\|'''Metadata options''', '''freedb''' tab]]		[[Image:EAC_Metadata_options_freedb.png\|thumb\|right\|'''Metadata options''', '''freedb''' tab]]

Korth: Initial page draft

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Initial page draft

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	~~#REDIRECT~~ [[EAC freedb/Database Options (Legacy)]]		{{EAC guides}}
			{{panel\|This article was written for the recent versions of EAC. For information about Metadata options in earlier versions of EAC, see [[EAC freedb/Database Options (Legacy)]].\|color=green}}
			The '''Metadata options''' dialog in [[EAC]] (shortcut: F12) offers several options concerning [[freedb]].

			==Metadata Provider==

			; <big>Selected metadata provider</big>

			In addition to the built-in freedb engine, access to other metadata providers (including commercial) may be available via plugins. You may choose a metadata provider in this drop-down list. It is also possible to choose a provider on the main screen via a drop-down list.
			<!-- ToolTip text:
			EAC is able to access various providers of metadata. Besides the integrated freedb provider, there exist several additional (also commercial) providers. Choosing from within this list will select the used metadata provider. It is also possible to choose the provider on the main screen through a drop down image box. -->

			; <big>Show options of the selected metadata provider</big>

			This button will open the option window of the selected metadata provider. Options vary by provider.
			<!-- ToolTip text:
			This will open the option window of the selected metadata provider. There it is possible to change various options (depending on the used provider), e.g. login information (for commercial providers} or used internet servers. -->
			[[Image:EAC_Metadata_options_Metadata_Provider.png\|thumb\|center\|'''Metadata options''', '''Metadata Provider''' tab]]
			==freedb==
			[[Image:EAC_Metadata_options_freedb.png\|thumb\|right\|'''Metadata options''', '''freedb''' tab]]
			This tab includes settings for the built-in freedb engine.
			{{panel\|When this article mentions freedb it is referring to the commonly used ''<u>name</u>'' of the database, formerly hosted by [[wikipedia:Magix\|Magix]] and currently hosted by [https://gnudb.org gnudb.org].\|color=yellow}}

			; <big>Your e-mail address</big>

			To be able to retrieve or submit data from/to freedb, you have to specify an e-mail address. Otherwise, EAC will only show an error dialog when trying to submit or retrieve data to/from freedb. This e-mail address will be used to inform you in case of errors during submissions. If these messages are not important for you, you can enter a fake e-mail address here and you will never receive e-mails from freedb.
			<!-- ToolTip text:
			For retrieving or sending data from/to the freedb CD database, you need to enter your email address. This email address will be used on submissions for error reports. -->

			; <big>Freedb server</big>
			: ''Current active server:'' <nowiki>http://gnudb.gnudb.org:80/~cddb/cddb.cgi</nowiki>

			With this option the freedb server to be used can be specified.
			{{panel\|The <u>''Get active freedb server list''</u> button no longer works and was removed in EAC v1.6 .\|color=yellow}}
			<!-- ToolTip text:
			There are several Internet servers that could be used for freedb communications. If one server does not work, try to use a different one -->
			<!-- ToolTip text: Get active freedb server list
			If the server in the list does not work, it is possible to download a more recent list.
			This option was removed in v1.6 -->

			; <big>Use Proxy Server for HTTP access</big>
			: ''(Default: disabled)''

			EAC uses HTTP for communication with a freedb server. When you want to use a proxy server, just enable this option and enter the proxy server's address and port below.
			<!-- ToolTip text:
			When your server is behind a firewall to protect your company against attacks from the Internet, use this proxy protocol. -->

			; <big>Use authentication for Proxy Server</big>
			: ''(Default: disabled)''

			When using a proxy server for communication with freedb and this server requires authentication, you can enable this option and specify your username and password in the text boxes below. If you leave the password field blank, EAC will ask you every time you try access freedb for the password and the password will not be stored by EAC.
			<!-- ToolTip text:
			If your firewall/proxy is protected against illegal access, specify a username and password for proxy use. -->
			<!-- ToolTip text: Proxy username
			This is the username that is used to log into the proxy server -->
			<!-- ToolTip text: Proxy password
			You may enter the password for the proxy account here, or you may leave this field blank, in which case EAC will ask you every time you accas freedb for the password. In that case, the password is not stored in the options at all. -->

			; <big>On a connection error, retry query using a different server from the server list</big>
			: ''(Default: disabled, '''Recommended: disabled''')''

			When there is a connection error while communication with a freedb server (while submitting or retrieving data), EAC can try to use another server from the ''Freedb server'' list.
			{{panel\|Currently [https://gnudb.org/ gnudb] appears to be the only active freedb server ''(with no mirror servers available)''.\|color=yellow}}
			<!-- ToolTip text:
			Sometimes a freedb query cannot return a result because the server is overloaded or down. In order to provide easy recovery from freedb problems and to make it possible to retrieve the CD data quickly even when there are problems with the selected server, EAC can try other servers as well. -->

			==Export==
			[[Image:EAC_Metadata_options_Export.png\|thumb\|right\|'''Metadata options''', '''Export''' tab]]
			This tab is used to configure the line format for exporting metadata to a database file.

			;<big>Construction of database export lines</big>
			:''(Default: %tracknr%;%artist%;%title%;%tracklen%)''
			This option only affects the functions
			:''Database'' > ''Export CD Information To'' > ''DB Text File...''
			:''Database'' > ''Export Whole Database To'' > ''DB Text File...''
			and specifies which information is written to the exported database text files. You can specify data fields, the order of the data fields and what separator (delimiter} character to use.
			<!-- ToolTip text:
			This control contains the placeholders that define how each line of data is formatted for exporting to a database file. Some databases import text files with different kinds of separators (delimiters} between each element. Here you may manually specify the order of data fields and separator characters. -->

			==External links==
			* [https://gnudb.org/ gnudb.org] ''(current host of freedb)''

	[[Category:EAC Guides\|Metadata & EAC]]		[[Category:EAC Guides\|Metadata & EAC]]

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