# Compare iTunes Values

The Import from iTunes and Export to iTunes functionality allows you to import the set of iTunes fields which have been selected in Preferences-File List-iTunes to be displayed in the main window's iTunes column and to be processed by importing and exporting. These fields include ratings, play counts, skip when shuffling, start time, stop time and volume adjustment. These fields must be imported or exported as they are not maintained in the audio files by iTunes.

The Compare iTunes Values function will display a window showing the iTunes and Yate values for these fields for all selected and linked files. In addition if a track has an explicit Album Rating, the fact will be displayed in the window. The displayed window supports the importing and exporting of each individual value regardless of the fields selected in Preferences-File List-iTunes Linked Fields. You change the import or export setting of table entries via the context menu. Note that the Album Rating value can only be exported. When exported the Album Rating field in iTunes will be reset.

This context menu may also be used to change the displayed Yate values. Note that changes to Yate's values occur immediately. The Apply button only affects the import/export of values between iTunes and Yate.