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How do I import multiple playlists?

Hello all,

Newbie here. I just installed ITunes and can't figure out how to import the 235 playlists I already have other than one by one.

Isn't there a way to select and import them from an entire folder?

Thanks.

Windows XP

Posted on Nov 25, 2006 3:48 AM

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Dec 6, 2006 6:44 AM in response to PodBlader

I'm not sure if that's possible or not. I have to check the Apple documentation...

Dec 6, 2006 3:55 PM in response to PodBlader

Sorry, but as far as I can tell, there is no way for me to programmatically (i.e. with a script), mark certain playlists for syncing on the iPod.

PodBlader Author

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Dec 6, 2006 5:00 PM in response to Robert Jacobson1

Thank you for looking into it.

I better start clicking now (235, 234, 233 ...)

Chris CA

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Dec 11, 2006 12:02 PM in response to PodBlader

Why so many playlists?
You aren't doing one for each artist & album, are you?

Dec 11, 2006 12:16 PM in response to Chris CA

Uh-oh! Your iPod must be going bad because it is repeating itself! 😉

I think what Chris is asking is why you don't just use the "Music->Albums" menu on your iPod.

Chris CA

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Dec 11, 2006 2:07 PM in response to Robert Jacobson1

Yes. As you have probably seen in a few other posts, many people think they need to create a playlist for every artist and every album.
This is (almost always) not needed since you can select an artist or album in iTunes or the iPod.

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Dec 11, 2006 2:51 PM in response to Chris CA

Yes. As you have probably seen in a few other posts,
many people think they need to create a playlist for
every artist and every album.
This is (almost always) not needed since you can
select an artist or album in iTunes or the iPod.

No, my playlists have nothing to do with artists/albums. Since I can't write music, sequencing works is the closest I've come to composing.

How do I import multiple playlists?