Export Labels from Audacity Using the Nyquist Plugin

The Export Labels plugin for Audacity allows users to export labels from their Audacity tracks to a text file. Labels are used to mark sections of audio, such as chorus or verse sections in a song. The plugin allows users to select which fields they want to export (track number, track name, label times, and label text) and how they want the fields to be separated (tab, comma, or space). Once the plugin is run, the labels will be saved to a text file.

Advanced Description

This Audacity plugin allows users to export labels from their Audacity project into a text or CSV file. Labels are tracks that allow users to mark specific points in their audio project, such as a chorus or verse. Exporting labels is useful for quickly identifying and referencing specific points in an audio project. The plugin provides users with several options for customizing their exported labels. Users can choose to export the track number, track name, label times, and label text. Additionally, users can specify the field separator for the exported file, choosing between tab, comma, or space. Finally, users can choose to allow file overwriting, or to prevent it. Using this plugin, users can quickly export their labels and easily reference specific points in their audio projects. This is especially useful for projects with many tracks and labels, as it allows users to quickly reference specific points without having to navigate through the project.

Interesting Usage Examples

1. Exporting Labels from an Audacity Project to a Text File

Using the Export Labels tool in Audacity, you can export the labels from your project to a text file. This text file can be used to store the labels for future use or to share with other people. To use the Export Labels tool, first open your Audacity project. Then, go to the "Tools" menu and select "Export Labels". A dialog box will appear where you can configure the settings for the export. In the "Export labels to" field, select the file you want to export the labels to. You can choose to create a new file or overwrite an existing file. In the "Fields to export" section, select the fields you want to include in the text file. You can choose to include the track number, track name, label times, and/or label text. In the "Text formatting" section, select the field separator you want to use in the text file. You can choose between tab, comma, or space. Once you have configured the settings, click the "OK" button to export the labels. The labels will then be written to the text file.

2. Writing Track Names and Label Times to a CSV File

To export track names and label times to a CSV file in Audacity, open the plugin named "Export Labels" from the Effect menu. Select the file you want to save the exported labels to, or create a new one. Make sure the "Allow file overwrite" option is set to "Yes" if you're overwriting an existing file. Then, check the "Track number" and "Track name" options to specify that these should be included in the exported data. Finally, set the "Field separator" to "Comma" to indicate that the data should be formatted as a CSV file. When you're done, click the "OK" button to begin the export process. The labels will be written to the specified file, and you'll see a success message when it's complete.

3. Saving Label Text in a Space-Separated Text File

In Audacity, you can save label text in a space-separated text file. To do this, open the Export Labels plugin from the Audacity Plug-in Manager. You will be asked to select a file to save the label text to. Then, you can choose which fields to export, such as track number, track name, label times, and label text. Finally, you can choose the text formatting, such as the field separator. The field separator determines how the text will be separated in the text file. You can choose between tab, comma, or space. Once you have set your preferences, click the Process button to save the label text to the selected file.

4. Allowing File Overwrite for Exported Labels

You can allow the file overwrite when exporting labels in Audacity. This will allow you to overwrite a file with the same name in the same folder. To do this, open the Export Labels tool in Audacity, select the file you want to overwrite, then select "Yes" for the "Allow file overwrite" option. Once you have done this, click "Process" to export the labels and overwrite the existing file.

5. Customizing Text Formatting for Exported Labels

In the Audacity Export Labels plugin, you can customize the text formatting of your exported labels. To do this, select the "Fields to export" option, and check the boxes for the types of data you would like to include in your export. You can choose to include the track number, track name, label times, and label text. Next, select the "Text formatting" option and choose the field separator you would like to use. You can choose from tab, comma, or space. This separator will be used to separate the data fields you chose to include in your export. Once you have made your selections, click the "Export Labels" button to save the labels to a text file.

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