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A new way to organize box-sets for Roon
DmitryPostOctober 16, 2026, 05:39
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Hello,

Roon is currently updating its algorithm for handling box sets. To ensure everything works correctly, it is best to use a specific folder structure for box sets.

https://community.roonlabs.com/t/box-sets-and-disc-level-metadata-how-it-works/326097

The Complete Studio Albums/
folder.jpg ← box cover
CD1/
folder.jpg ← disc 1 cover
01 Track.flac ← DISCNUMBER=1, DISCSUBTITLE=Pearl
CD2/
folder.jpg
01 Track.flac ← DISCNUMBER=2, DISCSUBTITLE=…

Right now, all my box-sets are kept in a single folder, with files named using a "disc number-track number" format.

Unfortunately, my skills are not enough to create an action that would rename my current folders to the structure required by Roon.

Could you help me modify the attached action so that it creates the required folder structure?

Also, if it were possible to automate the extraction of certain artwork (each disc in my box sets has two covers: one of the box set as "front" and another one for the individual disc as "other') into a CD subfolder, that would be fantastic. (Though, I suppose I could always do that manually).

Thanks in advance!

DmitryPostOctober 16, 2026, 05:46
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Oops, it looks like it’s not possible to attach a file here.
Below is a link to my action for the bulk renaming of folders for Roon.

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/a7sy0ix2w0wlkocfc3uc8/NEW-ROON.zip?rlkey=ywhrydiy6iqmuajp8dpme5s2t&dl=0

Thanks again,

2MR2PostOctober 16, 2026, 08:20
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Thanks for providing the link and the temolate you currently use.

The subfolders will be named strictly as in the article. Do you want the root folder of the box to retain your previous structure. UPC, etc? Do you prefer CD or Disc for the subfolders? Do you already have the subtitle metadata and if so what is it mapped to. If you do not have the subtitle metadata do you want it populated from the album name?

The artwork extraction is easy.

DmitryPostOctober 16, 2026, 12:25
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Thanks for the quick response.

I'd rather keep the root folder name as it is now (with bitrate, catalog number, etc.), while naming the subfolders in accordance with the requirements for Roon (CD1, CD2, etc.).

Everything is fine regarding DISCSUBTITLE, I created an action that inserts data from the "grouping" field.

Thanks again,

2MR2PostOctober 16, 2026, 12:35
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I can leave your rename template virtually untouched except for a minor addition for the CD subfolders. However, as multiple folder paths are being optionally manipulated, you'll have to use a Move. I'll use the Create Move Action Wizard to generate an action for you based on your slightly modified rename template. The first time you run it you'll be prompted for a destination path which can be retained. The action will apear on rename menus in the Actions submenu.

DmitryPostOctober 16, 2026, 12:46
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That sounds familiar.
I actually use this template to move files into a Roon watched folder.

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