# AcoustID Functions

## Create AcoustID Fingerprint

This function is used to create an acoustic fingerprint for all selected files which meet the criteria. Any track which already has a UDTI named Acoustid Fingerprint will not be processed. This operation is not available for dff files.

## Get Data from AcoustID

This function is used to extract data from AcoustID.org based on a previously calculated fingerprint. A file will be skipped if it does not have a UDTI named Acoustid Fingerprint or if already has a UDTI named AcoustID Data.

## Clear Fingerprint Data

This function removes all existing AcoustID fingerprint data.

## Clear AcoustID Data

This function removes data created by the Get Data from AcoustID function.

## View AcoustID Recording Information...

This function evaluates data downloaded from AcoustID via the Get Data from AcoustID function. Any tracks which have recording information available which differs from their current contents will be displayed in the View AcoustID Recording Information window.

## Fingerprint, Get Data, View...

This function successively performs the three functions: Create AcoustID Fingerprint, Get Data from AcoustID, View AcoustID Recording Information...

## Fingerprint, Get Data, Import Ids

This menu has various preset items to extract MusicBrainz Ids and basic metadata from the AcoustID data. If required the function will perform: Create AcoustID Fingerprint and Get Data from AcoustID. A description of the various preset values can be found here.