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I rip a lot of books from CDs. Previous to Catalina, I could organize the audio tracks into a playlist in iTunes and convert the files to audiobook files for listening on my iPhone.
Now, when I import the ripped files using "File --> Add to Library" or by dragging the files, Books scrambles the tracks out of order. I can't find a way to reorder the files in Books. Does anyone know of a workaround?
Solution:
If you're using Mac, run this script after importing and organizing the files in the Music app:
tell application "Music"
set thePlaylist to (get view of front window)
set lastTrack to (get index of last track of thePlaylist)
repeat with i from 1 to lastTrack
set track number of track i of thePlaylist to i
end repeat
end tell
Then import the resulting files into the Books app.
Solution:
If you're using Mac, run this script after importing and organizing the files in the Music app:
tell application "Music"
set thePlaylist to (get view of front window)
set lastTrack to (get index of last track of thePlaylist)
repeat with i from 1 to lastTrack
set track number of track i of thePlaylist to i
end repeat
end tell
Then import the resulting files into the Books app.
I am having this problem, too. Thank you for this answer Brian. But I have no idea where/how to run this script. Can you clarify this, please? What program do I need to use to run a script? Can I copy and paste your text above?
Apple Books Scrambling the Track Order of Audiobooks
