Output Directory Management [AuI ConverteR Guide]

File name issues

File names have some limitations, that depend on file system of a hard disk drive (HDD) and operating system.

There are limitations:

• forbidden symbols;
• file path/name length.

When audio files are converted, file name may be formed by metadata (album name, performer, etc.). Metadata may be long and contains forbidden symbols.

AuI ConverteR truncate file name and replace forbidden symbols according to operating system requirements.

Absolute and relative paths

Realative path is path, that added to source audio file directory.

Absolute path is path, that is indicated directly.

Example 1. Relative path:

The source file is located into c:\Music folder.

Into the program main window, Directory of output files field contains: ConvertResult.

Converted file will saved into the folder c:\Music\ConvertResult.

Example 2. Absolute path:

The source file is located into the folder c:\Music.

Into the program main window, Directory of output files field contains: d:\ConvertResult.

Converted file will saved in folder d:\ConvertResult.

To to assign output folder, in the AuI ConverteR main window, at the right Directory of output files field, push the button and select output directory in Open directory window.

Output folder structure

Input file directory structure re-creation for output file

Full struct button (only for absolute path into Directory of output files) force copying of full directory tree (except root dir or drive letter) into path, containing into Directory output files field.

Example:

Source file is c:\Media\Music\Aria Mozart.flac

Directory of output files contains: d:\Output

Converted file will d:\Output\Media\Music\Aria Mozart.flac

Last directory of input file re-creation for output file

Last directory button (only for absolute path into Directory output files) used for copying last directory of directory tree from root dir or drive letter of path contained into Directory output files field.

Example:

Source file is c:\Media\Music\Aria Mozart.flac

Directory of output files contains: d:\Output

Converted file will d:\Output\Music\Aria Mozart.flac
 

Files in operating systems

Windows

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Mac OS

Mac OS file system overview...

Tips and tricks

Turn of file length truncating

In Settings (push Settings button in main window of the software) > Metadata > turn off Don't limit output file path/name length switch.

October 29, 2022 updated | since February 22, 2020